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Hawke Danger Arias :: Yes, Danger is his middle name!
Mon , June 22nd, 2009
Posted by zack
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Needless to say my dear friends, it has been a tad bit crazy around here over the last 6 weeks since last I blogged!MOST importantly – Hawke has joined us May 16th!  He was born at home and both baby and mom are doing great!  I was apprehensive to say the least about home birthing but now I’m all for it.  IF we were to have another (which I don’t think we are!) there is no way we go back to hospital birthing. Ever.

For those who read the blog but don’t follow us on twitter and facebook and all that please know that I have been sharing lots of photos via twitter.  I mean, he’s not completely neglected on the Internet.  But life has been crazy to the point that I have yet to sit down and blog about our new little boy.

I could go into all the details but Meghan already has. Why reinvent the blog entry?

What’s going on from this point? Well, we just got home from vacation where we took all FOUR boys to Florida for a week. They had more of a vacation than Meg and I did and poor Meg got the shortest end of the stick since Hawke is pretty much dependent on her for all of his food. As soon as he was born my schedule blew up and I’ve been trying to balance work and home. You know how hard that is. Some things had to slide for awhile and the blog was one of those things that had to slide to the back burner.  I’m slowly coming back around and Meg and I will be back with some critiques in a week or two.  

I’m now off to San Francisco for some VERY cool speaking and teaching engagements!  Stay tuned!  

We are booked through July right now and we’re expanding the office to include a new face to our lineup in the studio. More on that in August!

Hope you all are doing well! Are you? Is the summer turning out to be busy?

Cheers,
Zack  

Comments 70

70 Responses to “Hawke Danger Arias :: Yes, Danger is his middle name!”

  1. Jay Rodriguez, on June 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm Said:

    Sounds great Zack!
    God bless your whole family for being strong and the birth for being a healthy one!

    Welcome back bro. I look forward to more of ya posts :)

    BTW: can you have someone in your forum activate me please. I would like to participate in the posts :)

  2. Takki, on June 22nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm Said:

    cool! I am working on a review of your OneLight DVD.

  3. Schona Kessler, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 pm Said:

    Being a mom of 3 I totally know how life turns upside down once a new little one enters the family. Congrats and it is just an exciting journey isn’t it. You are blessed, enjoy life don’t worry too much about the people who stalk the blog. lol. Thanks for the pics. Love that you caught him falling asleep. Sweet!

  4. Ben Sassani, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:31 pm Said:

    He’s damn cute. Congrats to you and the wife!!!

  5. Brett Arthur, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:31 pm Said:

    Beautiful child Zack. Congrats you, Meg and the rest of the family. I’ll be praying that the balance between work and home stays strong and you can enjoy your baby! God Bless.

  6. Udi Tirosh, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm Said:

    Zack,
    a big MAZAL TOV on Hawke. I can completely relate to the “vacation” aspects of the post. with 4 boys it must be a pretty busy for mom and dad.
    and a big KUDOS for the home bringing.

  7. Aric Hoek, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm Said:

    Congrats! I thought I worked hard before kids came into my life.

  8. sherri, on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm Said:

    yay ;-)

    love those pursed little lips in pic 4 of the sleepy series.

  9. Darren Chang, on June 22nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm Said:

    Congrats mate!

  10. blik, on June 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm Said:

    Congrats! What a great experience to give birth at home!Enjoy your wonderful family!

  11. chang, on June 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm Said:

    congrats on the new arrival!

  12. Justin, on June 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 pm Said:

    Great news! Congratulations.

  13. LluisGerard, on June 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 am Said:

    Congrats for your sweet family!

  14. Martin, on June 23rd, 2009 at 1:45 am Said:

    Congrats with your new arrival!

  15. Geoff, on June 23rd, 2009 at 1:58 am Said:

    Congratulations, he looks beautiful Zack. One of life’s ultimate blessings.Good on you with the homebith as well. Nothing like it is there…

    A quick question. I saw a video of yours on a photography training website (can’t remember which one now) where you photographed a woman in a great dress (wedding dress) in a cold desert. You painted her and the scene with light in multiple exposures and then blended them to create something quite special. It showed how you did it, both in shooting and post. Is there still a link to that somewhere? I’d like to see it again. Thanks

  16. David duChemin, on June 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 am Said:

    BEST. MIDDLE NAME. EVER.

    Hey, bro, we should talk soon, when you come up for air.

    Congrats again!

  17. Ben, on June 23rd, 2009 at 3:39 am Said:

    Congratulations Meg & Zack! What a beautiful baby!

  18. Henry, on June 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 am Said:

    Congrats!

  19. Nev, on June 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 am Said:

    Grats Zack!
    You have a beautiful baby!

  20. Tilman, on June 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 am Said:

    Congrats to you, Meg and the rest of the family! What a cute boy!

  21. Jeff, on June 23rd, 2009 at 4:53 am Said:

    Danger. Didn’t see that comin! I wish you guys nothing but the best.

  22. Jason, on June 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 am Said:

    Congratulations!!! Cute baby and a cool name.

  23. johnlo, on June 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 am Said:

    Your son is adorable. Congrats to you and the family. My wife also mentioned about doing Home birth if we decide to have a 2nd child. and me so not into it as she is.. i guess when that time arrive I might have to email you about it. Again Congrats!!!!! – johnlo

  24. Eric Soubiron, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:09 am Said:

    Congrats Zack

  25. Rich Hinton, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:09 am Said:

    Congratulations, thats one beautiful baby. :) Looking forward to more of your critiques, have been missing them.

  26. Brian, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:21 am Said:

    Welcome back to the world of the blog… the baby is beautiful! A week in Florida with four boys… you are a brave man!

  27. Antony Sastre, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 am Said:

    Congratulations Zack! Thank you for being a great inspiration to us all an now to a little boy =)

  28. Les Doerfler, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 am Said:

    Hi Zack…congrats to you and Meghan on Hawke. If I had a cool name like that growing up, I would have ruled all I surveyed!

    I’ll be down for Photo 101 in Sept. I’m looking forward to meeting you and hopefully some of the fam. Start chilling the Newcastles.

  29. Kris, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 am Said:

    Congratulations to all of you!

    I was wondering where you were and had forgotten that Meg was pregnant.

    Wish you all the best!

  30. Stephen, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 am Said:

    Take your time Zack! Glad to hear you’re booked up too, nned to come the gravy train running as well! If you want to open up a franchise in DC, i;m up for the challenge!

  31. josh, on June 23rd, 2009 at 7:29 am Said:

    Congrats to the both of you.. and congrats on going the “non-traditional” route! My wife and are are pregnant with our 2nd and we’re thinking of a home birth this time around!

  32. bethanyfphotography, on June 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 am Said:

    Congratulations to you both! What a cute little guy. Love his name!
    Blessings,
    Bethany

  33. zack, on June 23rd, 2009 at 9:14 am Said:

    @Geoff – You’re thinking about John Michael Cooper with Alt-f! :)

    I know the video you are talking about …

    http://www.photographymentor.com/video/gallery/John-Michael-Cooper

    Cheers,
    Zack

  34. Luke Copping, on June 23rd, 2009 at 9:32 am Said:

    Best Baby Name Ever

  35. Elma, on June 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 am Said:

    Congrats! Glad the birth was a great experience – I agree – it’s the only way to go. Enjoy!

  36. Aleksei Saunders, on June 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am Said:

    Congratulations you two.

  37. william, on June 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 am Said:

    Congrats to you and yours. I love the name. Might have to bite it for my “not yet” born son. Hawk Lee. I like… if it is a girl Hawkettee…lol.

  38. Graham, on June 23rd, 2009 at 11:58 am Said:

    Congratulations to you both, I wish the little feller a long and happy life.

  39. Kevin, on June 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm Said:

    Congrats again, Zack! I was just going to post THIS VERY DAY to bemoan the lack of updates (i’d planned to call it the Worst Month of My Life, but you got in under the wire!

    Keep your twit updated as to your availability while you’re in SF… Maybe you could do a Jarvis-esque casual meetup if you get a chance (hope-hope)

  40. Matt Lange, on June 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm Said:

    Danger is an EPIC middle name.

    May 16 is an EPIC birthday, as it’s mine too. CONGRATS!

    Matt
    http://www.mattlange.com

  41. Squeeker, on June 23rd, 2009 at 5:47 pm Said:

    congrats again! glad to see you blogging again!

    Wish you woulda looked me up though whilst in FL. Would have been nice to meet up and show y’all around a bit. =) If you were at the theme parks I might have hooked ya up!

  42. Eric Cote, on June 23rd, 2009 at 5:55 pm Said:

    Congras Zack, he’s very cute

  43. Maurice Ramirez, on June 23rd, 2009 at 6:49 pm Said:

    Congrats guys! Great name! Wow he’s gonna be bad-ass fashion photographer/spy for sure. Or maybe a starship captain?

  44. brent..., on June 23rd, 2009 at 7:42 pm Said:

    wonderful!

  45. Kimberly Gibson, on June 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 pm Said:

    congrats!!! have a great trip

  46. Alan B., on June 24th, 2009 at 4:30 am Said:

    Cool kid with an awesome name! Congrats to you and Meghan.

  47. Bernie, on June 24th, 2009 at 5:21 am Said:

    Absolutely too mucking fuch! Love that name.

  48. Darien Chin, on June 24th, 2009 at 11:24 am Said:

    your baby actually looks like a little human instead of an ugly alien. good job

  49. Robin Gansle, on June 24th, 2009 at 11:57 am Said:

    Congratulations, he’s beeeyoooootiful!!!

  50. Stefanos L., on June 24th, 2009 at 12:22 pm Said:

    Congrats on the newborn Zack!

  51. Selwyn de Wind, on June 24th, 2009 at 12:52 pm Said:

    Congrats Zack and Meghan,

    All the best.

  52. Judy, on June 24th, 2009 at 2:45 pm Said:

    He is beautiful. Congratulations! I can’t believe home births are illegal in some states. LAME!!

  53. Mike Van Snellenberg, on June 24th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

    Congrats on your home birth. Badass name too.

  54. emily, on June 24th, 2009 at 6:24 pm Said:

    Hi Zack, congrats on the little guy. where will you be speaking in SF? (and is there any chance for me to sneak in?)

  55. areeld, on June 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm Said:

    congrate zack!

  56. Robbie, on June 24th, 2009 at 8:56 pm Said:

    Awww he was born on my birthday! He is precious! And yes, I’m a faithful blog stalker and have missed you, but you have a great excuse. Congratulations to you both!

  57. Roel, on June 25th, 2009 at 8:42 am Said:

    Zack and Meghan,

    Congratulations! I send you and your family much love and many blessings. All the best.

    Roel

  58. Darryl, on June 25th, 2009 at 9:13 am Said:

    yep …I’ve been pretty selfishly upset with you Zack for not posting anything new…I guess I should be out shooting anyways…take care

  59. Harry Arruda, on June 25th, 2009 at 9:02 pm Said:

    Although I’m going to see you in two weeks I live just across the bay near Oakland. So if your craving a few Newcastles and got nothing to do email me.

  60. Denis, on June 26th, 2009 at 5:52 am Said:

    Congrats!
    And that is a kickass name for a kid. I wish I had that name

  61. Bart, on June 28th, 2009 at 12:47 pm Said:

    Hey Zack,

    Congratulations with the child. I became father 3 weeks ago and I haven`t really got time to shoot either.

    GreetZ Bart

  62. Curtis Copeland, on July 1st, 2009 at 9:57 am Said:

    You have been blessed with another beautiful child, Zack. Congratulation your your new tiny gift. Thanks for sharing your life with us!

  63. Ranjan Muthumalai, on July 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 am Said:

    Congratulations! You got the best gift! Your son. All the best to you and your family. I saw the pacifier in the photo. Please don’t use that.

  64. Benjamin Venegas, on July 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 am Said:

    A terrific name. From now i’m going to celebrate my birthday thinking of him, Yes! we were born on 16 of May. You have a great kid just a LITTLE bit stubborn.

  65. Iwan Sudrajat (Indonesia), on July 6th, 2009 at 12:44 am Said:

    beautiful baby!.. Congratulation to you both, I wish the little feller a long and happy life.

  66. joeri, on July 20th, 2009 at 10:21 pm Said:

    absolutely georgeous child…

  67. JP Sevillano, on July 21st, 2009 at 9:11 am Said:

    Z.
    just want to wish you guys the best. yeah.. i can’t see myself with another baby (got 2 girls 1 boy) i closed shop. lol.
    they are a blessing.
    More power to you guys – :o )

    your baby is gorgeous, congrats.
    many blessings.

    all the best
    jp

  68. Lydia, on July 25th, 2009 at 1:27 am Said:

    Congratulations Meghan and Zack! Love the name! Can’t wait to see even more pictures!

  69. Joanna, on August 24th, 2009 at 5:44 pm Said:

    Congratulations!!! all best wishes for you and your whole family!!!

    And- thank you for inspiration!

  70. Stacey, on November 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm Said:

    I just read through your white seamless tut series today. Amazing stuff. I was telling my teen daughter about you and how I love your stuff. I had to show her why. Then I was just clicking around and came to this post. I really, really love you as a photographer. But then, I saw that you are home birthers. So cool!!!!!!! I had the last of my two at home and think home birth is the most amazing thing ever! I’ve even gotten to photograph two home births.

    So now, you REALLY rock my world!

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