Category Archives: Photography

To Cor, on the Occasion of His 15th Birthday

by Eric Posted on September 2, 2022

Dear Cor, Happy Birthday, my son! Everyone seems to be talking about how quickly you’re growing up these days. People ask, “What grade is Cor in?” And I’ll say “He’s a sophomore in high school.” And they’ll say, “What?!? No … Continue reading →

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Parking Lot Portraits

by Eric Posted on August 30, 2022

Elliot asked me to meet him at a parking lot on the west side of town. We arranged to start right around the time that the sun was setting. I knew we were going to be taking some pictures. Still, … Continue reading →

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First Day of the 2022-23 School Year

by Eric Posted on August 22, 2022

It’s the first day of the 2022-23 school year for students in the Kent City School District. That actually applies to only one person in our family, now. But he’s still a pretty special person. Cor is starting the 10th … Continue reading →

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Ten States in Twelve Days

by Eric Posted on July 30, 2022

We’re back from our family vacation! First, we had seven weeks at the Collegiate Church Network‘s Leadership Training program in Estes Park. Then, Marci, Cor, and I took the better part of two weeks to swing further west: to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Planet Utah

by Eric Posted on July 17, 2022

There was a moment yesterday when I felt like I was standing on a different planet. The landscape around me featured dazzling white soil, matte black rocks, and a sea of tepid, rose-colored water. It was weird. Yet, weirder still … Continue reading →

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The Summer of 0.5 Selfies

by Eric Posted on July 7, 2022

I learned about 0.5 Selfies from my friend Luke, back in Kent. It was one of our last Life Group gatherings of the school year. He showed me (and the rest of the group) the way that these wide-angle, distorted … Continue reading →

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Worship through Wildflowers

by Eric Posted on July 1, 2022

I wanted to spend the morning walking with God. Like, literally: walking from our cabin at the YMCA of the Rockies to a site on the map called Cub Lake, with a heart to worship and connect with God. I … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Four Years

by Eric Posted on May 12, 2022

Marci and I are celebrating twenty-four years of marriage this month. So we decided to mark the occasion by traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, for a three-day, two-night getaway. Charleston is a lovely city, with a rich history, distinctive urban … Continue reading →

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Olivia’s Senior Prom

by Eric Posted on April 30, 2022

A High School Prom can feel as though it is equal parts coronation, wedding, and money pit. It involves the special dresses and accessories and traditions… And, to be honest, it can be overwhelming. But I’m really proud of the … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Bunion

by Eric Posted on March 30, 2022

There were twenty-five of us who signed up to hike a four-mile segment of the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to a geological feature known as Charlie’s Bunion on our Free Day in the Smoky Mountain Retreat. That’s a pretty … Continue reading →

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Eric Asp

Casual and critical observations on life, love, and faith: in the form of short prose and photography

Category Archives: Photography

To Cor, on the Occasion of His 15th Birthday

Parking Lot Portraits

First Day of the 2022-23 School Year

Ten States in Twelve Days

Planet Utah

The Summer of 0.5 Selfies

Worship through Wildflowers

Twenty-Four Years

Olivia’s Senior Prom

Charlie’s Bunion

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