bagels locks and love

This past weekend was a large family affair. My mom was able to fly in Friday morning and come and see what I have been up to this quarter. My dad flew in just in time for Valentines dinner and my 9 of the Tischler's were able to make it to the closing reception at the CPAC on Saturday night. It was a great weekend. 

But what ended up being the gem hidden in the weekend of treasures was my Sunday. I had organized time with Maynard on Sunday to photograph work in his studio and share with him my plans for my current project. I always enjoy when Jeanie comes along so I had asked her to join. However, with the whole family being together Saturday night everyone expressed interest in a "brunch" that Sunday morning. So Sunday morning seven of my family members and I sat down to a traditional bagels and locks breakfast. It was amazing to have us all together, so impromptu and happy. It was a truly amazing afternoon that never seemed to really end. 

I was able to shoot somewhere around 350ish photos of Maynard's studio and the wonderful clay objects inside it. He told me many stories dating back to undergrad years and up to the present. He informed me of a secret project that he has just started. He is anticipating this project to take at least a year and has asked if I would like to help him. 

This pas was a rare, probably once in a lifetime experience with the members of my family who participated. I love all of them so much in so many different ways. We are a wacky bunch but I love when we can all put our creative talents together. I can not wait to see where my work goes with the positive reinforcement I have already gotten from everyone.