The Trip Back from Lawton, OK

There are times when a good roadtrip can ease the pains of stress and help realign your senses into a focused view of life. I love to feel the wind in my hair, either by motorcycle or open car window, while listening to the hum of the asphalt chasing sunlight and the looking for the next discover around the bend. This afternoon was one of those times. I wanted to visit a couple near Lawton,…

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Second Adventure Trip - May 2023

Our second FMS trip started in Las Vega, Nevada with both of us flying into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) on May 17, 2023. Peep arrived first and picked out a beautiful BMW X3 that worked flawlessly across all the different road types we encountered on the adventure. I feel that future expeditions will need some type of tracking device to save the routes, backroads and places we stopped…

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The Next Adventure

It’s time for another adventure on the open backroads of this wonderful county. Our new trip begins almost a year from the last, traveling from Atlanta, GA to Oklahoma City, OK. Peep continued without me, on a solo tour all the way back to Bellingham, WA. This FMS Tour will begin and end in Las Vegas, NV making a loop thought AZ, UT and NV. The goal will be to travel on the secondary roads to…

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When flare is your thing… Vintage Lenses deliver. HS Senior shoot with Keeron, his street racer, graffiti and LOTS of sun! Fujifilm GFX 50R Vivitar 135mm f2.8 #vintagelens #analoglens #vintageglass #legacylens #vintagephotography #oldlens #manualfocus #fujifilmgfx #gfx50s #mediumformatphotography #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_global #fujixseries #fujifilmphotography #fujifilmfeatures #forgottenmainstreet (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTfgFyvPMR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Denver’s Tribe” March 24, 2023 (Ada, OK) Born at 11:02 am, baby Denver is surrounded by exhausted family members in a moment of respite inside the delivery room at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. As they rested, enjoying the peace and quiet, Denver's family knew that their lives had been forever changed. With a healthy baby boy in dad's arms, the future was full of endless possibilities. Jimmy, Georgia, and Denver are resting comfortably and will return soon to their home in Mustang, OK. Fujifilm X-Pro3 XF 23mm f1.4 #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #momlife #fatherhood #newbaby #babygram #fujifilm #fujifilmxseries #10yearsofxmount #myfujifilmlegacy #fujifilm_northamerica #fujixpro3 #bedfordcameraquarterly #photoconokc These are the unplanned, perfect moments that contain multiple threads of story and the reason I choose Fujifilm daily. Without my trusty X-Pro3 constantly at my side, this image would have been merely a fading memory. Now, my grandson Denver, will be able to feel the moment as I did and relive the story of everyone's face. Notice the caring sister braiding the hair of an exhausted mother, the wonderful news being shared by the grandmother and the adorating father gently craddling his new universe. These are the perfect moments of our imperfect world that move us to be the best version of ourselves. Don't trust these precious fractions of life to a cell phone camera. Choose a camera system that moves freely with you. Choose Fujifilm to capture the story of Life! I'm a grandfather and I choose the Fujifilm X-Pro System. (at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOdfuaviPO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Find Your Smile” It’s been a while since I posted on Instagram. The struggle with my health continues to challenge me daily and more bad moments than good over last few months. This photo reminds me to find the happy moments in the little things of life and be grateful for my blessings. So many others in my circle are suffering more than I and trying to discover their new “normal” can be difficult as our bodies betray our minds. Reach out to your tribe - often - and let them know you care. The value of a supportive team can’t be overstated during times of dire need albeit physical or mental. Many times, a warm hug is needed to melt the jaded heart and let the sunshine come into the darkness. Fujfilm X-Pro3 Mamiya-Sekor SX 28mm f2.8 Kipon Focal Reducer #mentalheath #ptsdsupport #cancersucks #hugafriend #supportothers #10yearsofxmount #myfujifilmlegacy #sunshinelife #smile #instadaily (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqE6NKHOqo3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“When you are a mother, you are never alone with your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child” - Sophia Loren #maternityphotography #maternityshoot #babyboy #babybumps #love #redrockcanyonstatepark #fujifilmgfx50r #10yearsofxmount #myfujifilmlegacy #daughterlove #oklahomababy #portrait #westcottlighting #captureonepro Fujifilm GFX 50R w/63mm f2.8 Westcott FJ 400 w/Octo-M CaptureOne Pro (at Red Rock Canyon State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cph0BbnrV27/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy New Year and Welcome 2023!

Happy New Year and Welcome 2023!

Welcome to the year 2023 and a belated Happy Holidays from the FMS Crew! While this post is a little late – we are already into the first week of the new year – we wanted to say Thank You for all the support we have received in this passion project.  We must say that traveling down the the vintage lens road has definitely created animated discussions on differences of quality, content and even…

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What a great way to wrap up 2022! Having great coffee at @eotecoffee and reflecting on the wonderful people that helped me a better human. I feel overwhelming blessed. My wish for 2022 will be that everyone has an opportunity to feel the warmth of His grace and find peace in the moments of the gift. Time is the most precious treasure - It’s can’t be saved, so spend it wisely. #eotecoffee #coffeetime #endof2022 #onlyinoklahoma #travelok #travelingtrawicks #blessed #livethedream #byronbricks #downtownokc Fujifilm X-Pro3 Carenar 35mm f2.8 Fotasy Helicoid Adapter (at EÔTÉ Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2ioD-rWvC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you seen the HUGE kolaches at EÔTÉ Coffee? Hanging out at my favorite place in the world really helps me heal from the holiday madness. Being with caring baristas in a calm, stress free atmosphere is better than yoga… because they have COFFEE! ☕️ Stop by, stay a while and get your groove back with the new LTO. Ask for the Bougie Pour-Over Special. Always created with love! #eotecoffee #onlyinokc #onlyinoklahoma #downtownokc #coffee #coffeedrinkers #ltocoffee #peace #work #home (at EÔTÉ Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuW2MtpBPj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Testing with talented Jade in the streets of Tulsa for a City Lights project. Fujifilm X-T3 w/ 23mm f1.4 Westcott FJ400 w/ StripBox #modeltest #tulsa #onlyintulsa #citylights #fashsion #myfujifilmlegacy #10yearsofxmount #westcottlighting #fjlightingcrew #picoftheday #bestinstagram @westcottlighting @fujifilmx_us @sekonicglobal @jadebabydoll1 @trawickworkshops @tulsa_oklahoma (at Tulsa, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmmdn5_rhJp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This has been part of the secret project we have been working on at Six One Six Studios, directed by Chad Lunsford. The trailer will be released over the holidays. Be sure to follow my BTS feed and @sixonesixstudios for updates. #onlyinoklahoma #travelok #localfilmmakers #sixonesixstudios #madeinoklahoma #indiefilms (at Six One Six Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmaLfz1LfDa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Mini Traveling Trawicks visited Sapulpa’s Christmas Chute on Route 66 to enjoy the holiday lights. Be sure to check out this amazing experience soon! #christmaslights #travelokc #onlyinoklahoma #sapulpa #travelingtrawicks #byronbricks (at Sapulpa Downtown) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWYGsNL65j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Testing with Kaedyn for upcoming art project. Practice your craft often, share publicly occasionally and choose your collaborations wisely. Time can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Comment below with your upcoming project and what you need to push it forward. @fujifilmx_us @westcottlighting @sekonicglobal @captureonepro #myfujifilmlegacy #10yearsofxmount #westcottlighting #fjlightingcrew #lightmatters #sekonic #captureonepro (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7yY3kOrnT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Vintage lenses push you to slow down and shoot with intention. Here is a capture from a recent HS Senior session with a vintage vibe. Fujifilm X-Pro3 Helios 58mm f2 Classic Negative Simulation (MOD) #vintagelens #vintagestyle #retrolens #fujifilm #myfujifilmlegacy #10yearsofxmount #ishootpeople #oklahomacity #cityshooting #streetfashion #fashionshot #urbanfashion (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClnONsQuJl3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Graduating OSU Senior Corbin adores his companion Memphis. An accomplished pilot, Corbin is also a flight instructor amassing stick hours to meet commercial captain requirements. I expect to see him behind the controls of a Southwest Airlines 737 Max in the near future. Congratulations! #collegesenior #osuflyingclub #fallsenior #stillwater #oklahoma #memphisthedoglife #graduate #fujifilm #myfujifilmlegacy #10yearsofxmount #westcottlighting #fjlightingcrew #BeMoreDoMore @corbin_mp @osucowboysnation @southwestair @boeing @fujifilmx_us @westcottlighting @ourppa (at Stillwater, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhMCDMpul-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just Joe (Little Rock,AR) Fujifilm GFX50R Westcott FJ Lighting #citylove #badboyshotgirls #parkinglove #concretejungle #littlerock #lightmyfire (at Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clc48yguoHz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=