Becker thanks all of these special people...
Since the becker coffee table book won't be out for a few years, becker wanted to take the time and use this space to acknowledge a few people who have helped, encouraged, supported, inspired and/or loved along the way.
First I want to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for the many blessings he has bestowed upon me.
- Jay McIllwee my high school photo teacher, for starting me on the path
- Dr. Jim Corbett, my high school newspaper editor for being the one who encouraged me to "run with this photo thing"
- Mike Cutler who taught me everything, Aaron Delesie my great friend and photo hero
- Amanda Collins for her wonderful spirit
- Jessica Claire for putting up with me and for her loving kindness
- Jennifer Delesie for all the help
- Hillary Griffin for faithful service
- Denis Reggie for showing me the way
- Gary Fong for opening my eyes
- Joe Photo for flippin' everything
- Joe Buissink for constant inspiration
- Jeff Caplan for giving me a soapbox
- David Jay for your example
- Dane Sanders for your character
- Sara France for your smile
- Matt, April and Caden Paul for just being yourselves
- Mike Colon for stepping up
- Kathleen Kane for caring so much
- Regina Wheeler for learning fast
- Jim Kennedy for your drive
- Jimmy and Page Powers for all the referrals
- Seth and Jenni Beasley for even more referrals
- Gail Garceau for introducing me to the big leagues
- Michelle Gregory for all of the support in the beginning
- The Turney family for being great friends
- Curtis Heyne from living cinema for the dvd and being easy to work with
- Sharon Sumich for being my #1 fan way back when
- Rachel Williams for your heart
- David Beckstead for keeping it real
- Chris and Carol from LC for the quality
- Rosalind van Tuyl for your great ideas
- Jon Farjo and Patrick Chang of Omatik for building this tasty website
- Troy Widner for taking a chance
- Trevor Rodin... my heterosexual life partner for years of friendship and support
- Steve Rutenbar for showing me the world
- Cristina Jawan for all of the love on theknot
- Bill Hurter for making me famous
- Kevin Kubota for making me look good
- Tim Holmes (designer of the [ b ] logo) for creating the monster
- Gary Sikes for all the promotion and friendship
- Bono for obvious reasons
- Jules Bianchi for being so fun
- The Boutwells for keeping me on my toes
- John Michael Cooper for being an original
- Marisa Holmes for joining the team
...and to all of the clients, that put their trust and faith in me... without y'all, I'd be working at the mall shooting pet portraits, and last but certainly not least, i want to thank my parents, Gary and Sue Becker, for there endless love, undying support, faithful prayers and wonderful friendship. I am blessed in so many ways!
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