So I have been reading 1 John from the Bible a lot lately. there are a lot of intimidating verses that deal with not knowing God. It basically says that if you practice sin you don't know Him. At what point does it become practice? I think its the point that you ask the preceding question.

I just finished reading Jeremiah 1-2. There is a verse that says something like "you keep saying you have not sinned, well you will be judged for that sin you say you didn't commit" ...this is my paraphrase. I think I tend to write off sins. I am sure now that it doesn't work that way. The Gospel humbles me. I am a horrible person that does not deserve the grace God has given me.

I am getting married in a little over 3 months. Its time for me to man up. I have an interview with Starbucks today. I am hoping it goes well.

I am working on an edit for the L2 Arts and Culture Center. Those will be published soon on their website (L2artsandculture.com). Oh and of course if you follow this blog at all, which ...I am sure no one does...I am changing my photography name permanently to what you see over to the left...which is of course my name.

I like the free coffee you get when you interview at coffee shops. 

That lovely lady is the love of my life...

I am moving to Denver in January. Its rapidly approaching. I keep finding myself falling into these ruts where I freak out. Then I turn around and God is holding out the truth to me that I need to trust Him. Hopefully Aestheticaptiva will be integrated into the ministry and vision of L2 Church in Colorado.

What that means is I will be the official photographer for the L2 Arts and Culture center, opening up a ton of possibilities. When anyone books the venue for a wedding or something, I can be there as an available option.

So I had a recent conversation with a friend. He is now a friend. He told me that I had given him a horrible first impression about a year ago and that he had not much incentive to speak to me. Now we are friends. Just another reminder of how much of a childish jerk I was last year.
anyway, his photography site uses the same host...so here is this.

My name is Michael Tooley. I have been a photographer for about 5 years now. I am 3 weeks from finishing school in Missouri and moving to Denver, where my fiancee lives. I am random and try to be artsy, sometimes at the cost of coming off a bit arrogant...I promise I do not think highly of myself...I just get an idea in my head and want to know how it looks panned out....anyway I also like to use elipsises.

My bride to be is Rachel and I am daily falling incessantly for her. 
I believe in the Christianity's system of truth and life. Jesus saved me from who I was and my life has not been the same. I am by no means perfect, all have sinned...but I am growing to be better.
I would love to shoot your wedding, or just do a photoshoot with me...all my prices are subject to change to fit your needs...lets talk