My forefinger methodically pulled back and forth on the scroll wheel as I scanned my iTunes library for the answer. As I was wrapping up a phone consultation with Kellan Studios last night, they capped our video iChat with the time honored question, "If you could only listen to one album the rest of your life, which one would it be?" If you're like me, I'm more apt to provide an answer to, "What's your favorite album this week?" Movies, music, photographs...they all exist on this whimsical carousel of current taste; however, there is one album that I need to listen to for the rest of my life.

-So I've taken a vacation from my blog for the last two weeks; however, if you follow me on Twitter then you have the gist of what's been going down in my scene. If you're not familiar with Twitter, I won't slight you for it...but I would encourage you to see what the mini-blogging app is all about.I treasure these man-cations due to the sole fact that it allows me to take a step back and view life from a distance. To breathe it in...to feel it in my bones...pulsing through my veins. The camaraderie and brotherhood is priceless. So when I Twitter "Life is too short for only three weeks of vacation," this is what I'm talking about. Below is one of my favorite images from the trip...Monument Valley at dawn.

Among other areas of expertise outside of the Bro Code, Barney Stinson knows how to make a good "Get Psyched" mix. In preparation for Mammoth Men 3, I present my "GET PSYCHED!" mix in honor of his awesomeness...HIGH FIVES!

Not something I normally do...but when my arm is twisted by telling my why you are choosing me to photograph your family, I gladly oblidge. The Weedons own a rad portrait studio out in North Dallas, TX and knew they wanted lifestyle images from the get-go.

-I picked up a limited edition (142 of 300) photography book by Bruce Weber for Ruehl No. 925. The last time he shot one for Ruehl I waited too long and missed out. All the images were shot in New York City with black & white film, Weber's trademark. It's everything about photography I fell in love with 15 years ago.

In the early wintery months of 2008, eight celebrated, award-winning and downright awesome photographers from all over the country grabbed their sticks to ride the mountains of Mammoth, California. This marked the beginning of what is now known as...wait for it...The Mammoth Men. What ensued during that getaway was a week filled with adventure, spontaneity, hijinks and storied tales. A bond was forged amongst these men and a commitment made to doing it again, and doing it often! During the Summer of 2008, The Mammoth Men hit the road again. Only this time, they loaded up 10 photographers in a Prevost rock star tour bus, drove for five days up the California Coast and shared it with everyone via their traffic happy blog. So much so that their blog readers actually got to choose their day-to-day adventures while watching them play out the next day. The blog following continued even after the West coast trip ended and garnered media attention in the blogosphere. Well, the guys are back for their much anticipated third installment of The Mammoth Men. Watch the mayhem unfold as these 12 photographers board their Prevost and head into the American Southwest to document their Route 66 road-trip. Packed with more guys, more miles and more camaraderie, it's not just a roadtrip...it's a lifestyle.