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03.30.10

Tomorrow morning something very near and dear to me begins.

Every since I was a kid, I have dreamed of one day going to Alaska and heli-boarding on the glaciers. I'd watch the snowboard pros in the movies and say to myself: "that would be the coolest thing one could ever do."

Well, I've worked hard and saved my pennies. It's time to kick this one off the ol' bucket list. My dream becomes a reality starting tomorrow morning.

I depart John Wayne airport at 8am and begin my journey to VALDEZ, ALASKA where I'll be for the next week exploring the glaciers with a snowboard strapped to my feet with THIS company. I CANNOT WAIT. For me, this really is a dream come true.

Supposedly the lodge I'm staying at has WiFi, so check back for daily updates and photos.

Photo courtesy of http://alaskahelicopterskiing.com/

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Ryan Southwell:

Dude, this is on my list too. I should have started saving my pennies so I could have filmed you gliding down that oh so sweet mountain. Have fun, can't wait to see some pics, and if you see an avalanche... turn.

(03.31.10)

Corey:

My buddy is there right now doing this. Have a fantastic trip!

(03.31.10)

Admirer of your talent:

Your images from Alaska are brilliant. Happy to see you realizing your dreams...

(04.01.11)

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downtown salt lake city

01.28.10

I'm in Salt Lake City right now working on a commercial assignment. While walking around outside, I found this grouping of signs. I liked the colors present, but what really caught my attention was the tree behind it with colorful leaves on it. Not common for these parts considering we're in the middle of winter.

Oh, and here's an image of Warren and Erin's wedding I'm really liking. More coming soon. I promise.

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a boy and his martin backpacker guitar

01.21.10

Brandon, former lead singer and teen pop icon of the band "Chili Davis" is dang good on the guitar. You should hear him play sometime. It's like a free ride when you still haven't paid.

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me doing work - courtesy of ryan southwell

01.20.10

I've worked with a lot of wedding videographers before, but this guy is in another league. Ryan Southwell of Ryan Southwell Films came and shot Erin and Warren's wedding with me last Saturday. He sent me this short video clip yesterday. What a stud.

A day with Mike Cunningham from mike cunningham on Vimeo.

I had the chance to work with Ryan Southwell from http://ryansouthwell.com on a wedding in Newport Beach. He was kind enough to create this short promo of me in my element.

His work is killer. Next time you need a wedding videographer, be sure and give him a call.

p.s. Back in my High School days, I memorized all 12 min of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang. Good to know I can still break it down.

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Nancy:

I stumbled upon your photography blog a while back... you don't know me but after watching that video, I wish we were friends. There is much more I can say about that.

You do great work and I am inspired (just diving into the photography world myself) every time I stop in to see your latest work.

(01.26.10)

Mike - Father of the Blog:

Thanks Nancy! Good luck on the new venture. You're going to love it. And let me know if you have any questions.

(01.26.10)

Nancy:

Questions!? I have a million of course, but you seem like a busy guy (duh), sooo how about this- what is your best piece of advice for beginners such as myself? And how in the heck did you get so good? haha

(01.26.10)

wardav:

mike - this is a great video showing off some of you talents. besides taking incredible pics you're way fun to work with and really know how to work the crowd!!! what more could you ask for in a photographer?!!

(01.26.10)

Clayton Austin:

Um..Ive never felt this way about another man but that video makes me heart you....

(01.26.10)

Ashly Lark:

thats like the best thing i have ever seen...and i am thoroughly impressed that you knew all those words. now that is talent.

(01.26.10)

lisa Trent:

THAT was impressive.

(01.27.10)

Meridith :

Ryan is a friend of mine from Thousand Oaks.....he did my sister's wedding video, he is awesome!

(01.28.10)

The Starnesitos:

Mike, thats why we love you! Miss your ugly mug.
love the Starnes

(02.17.10)

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1946 ford 9n tractor plus some sleds

01.01.10

A farm is a magical place to a child. It's like the Disneyland of all things agricultural. As a child, you read stories about pigs that are friends with spiders, you play with plastic tractors and farm animals, you drink lots of milk and eat lots of eggs. When you visit a farm, all those stories come to life.

My grandfather had a farm. A big farm. Going to grandma and grandpa's house was always so much fun. As soon as we got there, I'd quickly run out and start exploring. I'd spend hours looking at my grandpa's tools, crawling through the hidden passages of the barn, chasing the horses around the pasture and rummaging through his junk piles.

Fast forward 20 years. Farming is still very much in my family and I'm darn proud of it. My cousin Matt has a sweet farm in the foothills of Payson, UT. He invited the family over after Christmas for some fun in the snow, on the farm, the way it should be. With a 1946 Ford 9N Tractor, a quad and 3-wheeler, plus some sleds, we had a killer time. We even started a fire in an old oil barrel. It was agro-radness at its finest.

Big thanks to my cousin Matt and his wife Jenny for hosting such a great time on the farm. Happy New Year. May all of your wildest dreams come true.

This last picture is of me. My cousin Matt was kind enough to let me take the tractor for a spin out in the field AND snap a photo of me tearing it up. It reminded me of my Grandfather. I loved every minute of it.

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Maggie:

I LOVE these Mike. I am from snowy, farm country in Wisconsin and these were all a delight to view. I want that tractor, and the family shot on it is a fantastic image. Happy New Year!!

(01.02.10)

Aaron:

I would drive that tractor EVERYwhere

(01.10.10)

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