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mattroebke
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Chasing down a dream. If you got advice or just want to say sup, holler. I only have a vague Idea of what I'm doing and just wanted to get myself out there. https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Jul 1 2017 11:52AM
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PeteMahn
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Vague Idea of what your doing? haha.
Your site is fucking killer man Keep it up. The photo doing the hand plant on the hip is so on point. The colors look amazing.
Jul 2 2017 4:22AM
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mattroebke
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Hey T-Lan, I probably should be a little more cochise with my words haha. Thanks dog, I really appreciate you looking over the work.
Jul 2 2017 11:38AM
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OldNJaded
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Great photos and words man. I really like your approach. Cheers to the future.
Jul 2 2017 11:51AM
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mattroebke
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Thank you Old NJ.
Jul 3 2017 12:07PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Jul 7 2017 1:49PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/ Some more life.
Jul 12 2017 10:19PM
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grantwhitty
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Hell yeah dood! If I had any advice, I would say solidify and specify your goal(s).

Shooting on the mahalo volcano has been a goal of mine for years. Hopefully I'll be there in a few weeks...depends if I can get time off work to drive up from Colorado. Reason 2345312356319 why I hate working for other people.

If you're ever down in Colorado hit me up!

Your work is sick man, keep it up!
Jul 13 2017 9:11AM
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mattroebke
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Yo! Thank you Grant, much appreciated. I gotta say, getting what is in my brain out, in a way that makes sense, is tough. Still trying to get that one nailed. Hopefully it gets a little smoother as things roll along.

Digging what you do as well!
Jul 17 2017 11:11PM
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Sklar
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Pretty disjointed. It's cool that you're going for it, and stylistically so (at least as far as the words are concerned), but I think more focus would dial it up a notch. It would provide more clarity and cohesiveness as well.
Perhaps studying more would help. Often times when you're trying to copy someone else you stumble on to your own path.

I have been leaning into a couple resources/inspirations lately, I think you might enjoy them. The Road by Cormack McCarthy is written in a great style with strong and stark language. I find it simple, yet deep simultaneously, which is tough to do. The other is a collection of photos and the original article from skateboarding's Dogtown. CR Stecyk is not only a master behind the lens, but the simple, assertive, and somewhat avant garde writing is something I really enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/DogTown-C-R-Stecyk-III/dp/0964191644/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1500352882&sr=8-9&keywords=dogtown

As for the photos, some more thought to composition, shot choice, and post processing would help out, although they seem far more polished than the writing.
Jul 18 2017 12:42AM
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mattroebke
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Thank you for your words Sklar, I need that push. Assembling thoughts is a huge challange for me and Photographs/Visuals make more sense. However I understand the Importance of showing a story and coming full circle with words. Every photographer is working on their photos, I am still working on being truly thoughtful with my surroundings. I believe great photo needs no words. Starting to get there.

Checking out those books! I have heard of the Z-Boys so I'll definitely cinch that in my backpack.
Jul 19 2017 3:04PM
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mattroebke
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More shit, I don't even know. Life is so wild rn https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Jul 21 2017 1:37AM
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mattroebke
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GOT TO HOOD https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Jul 28 2017 11:24PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Aug 3 2017 4:54PM
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basedjase
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i agree w/sklar's reply above, but keep it coming brotha. stoked to see this develop.
Aug 3 2017 6:25PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/ Deeper into it.
Aug 17 2017 7:10PM
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basedjase
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mattroebkehttps://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/ Deeper into it.

solid. love the first blurb. needed something like that in my life tonight and right now as i am currently in a huge state of change. i am about to move from reno to LA in order to pursue graphic design, which is my absolute without-a-doubt passion in life. turning away from the mountains i love in order to do something different with my life, mostly because everyone around me is not pushing me to be the best i can be in my life. i havent seen my mom in over a year, my sister once a year since shes in college, and my dad is older and disconnected from most of what i do on a daily basis.
Aug 18 2017 2:36AM
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mattroebke
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basedjasesolid. love the first blurb. needed something like that in my life tonight and right now as i am currently in a huge state of change. i am about to move from reno to LA in order to pursue graphic design, which is my absolute without-a-doubt passion in life. turning away from the mountains i love in order to do something different with my life, mostly because everyone around me is not pushing me to be the best i can be in my life. i havent seen my mom in over a year, my sister once a year since shes in college, and my dad is older and disconnected from most of what i do on a daily basis.


Damn. Yeah you're getting after it, I've noticed that support for a dream is not always unanimous. I believe in pursuing what you love though, so I'm stoked. LA is the hot spot, I know the scene is beyond competitive but just believe in you and stand up to the sharks. Get to where you need to be, we're both fighting for it.
Aug 18 2017 12:10PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Aug 25 2017 1:23PM
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basedjase
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mattroebkeDamn. Yeah you're getting after it, I've noticed that support for a dream is not always unanimous. I believe in pursuing what you love though, so I'm stoked. LA is the hot spot, I know the scene is beyond competitive but just believe in you and stand up to the sharks. Get to where you need to be, we're both fighting for it.

hell yeah man.
Aug 29 2017 6:59PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/ I can't remember
Aug 31 2017 2:26PM
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C_dub
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What site did you use to make this?
Sep 20 2017 2:03AM
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mattroebke
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C_dubWhat site did you use to make this?


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Sep 21 2017 2:39PM
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mattroebke
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I've been having a good time typing this shit out. Honestly its pretty critical on myself but I like to do that on this blog. Being critical in the right situations is crucial I think. But what do I know? https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Sep 21 2017 2:40PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Sep 29 2017 12:01PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/
Oct 13 2017 6:35PM
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mattroebke
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https://www.roebkephoto.com/car-blog/ This Summer was Brutal.
Oct 31 2017 8:40PM
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pizzafryguy
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Really enjoyed reading this, it offered some inspiration to me to keep grinding away. Awesome to see people pursuing their passion and going all in. Keep up the good work, keep chasing down the dream, it'll come!
Nov 2 2017 1:24PM
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mattroebke
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pmccabeReally enjoyed reading this, it offered some inspiration to me to keep grinding away. Awesome to see people pursuing their passion and going all in. Keep up the good work, keep chasing down the dream, it'll come!


Awesome man, I'm glad it was inspiring. I definitely found myself writing harsh, but it shows what it's really like. Thank you! Keep after your dream as well
Nov 3 2017 1:01AM
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