Hammers & Strings: The announcement
April 29, 2010I dreamed a journey. And when I dreamed that dream I never could have imagined the impact that it would have not only on those who gazed upon it but the one who dreamed it. The truth is I don’t feel like a photographer. I am just a man who stumbled upon the Goodness. More like fell into it face first. I have no desire to become rich or famous. No, that would change me and undermine all that I have endured in order to become me. But sometimes, just sometimes, I feel as though I am chasing the unattainable. This one thing that I can taste on my tounge, bitter and sweet, and it is in my pursuit of this one thing that I cast aside my fear of failure with reckless abandon in hopes finding it, and maybe even finding myself along the way.
Introducing Hammers and Strings: The Collection. My dream, my journey come to fruition. Beginning October 13, I will set out on the experience of a lifetime with my beloved piano in tow seeking to change something about myself and the way that I look upon the world I am so grateful to reside in. And I would like to invite you to join me. Nine couples in nine of the absolutely most breathtaking landscapes known to man. From White Sands to Yellowstone, the Goodness will abound in all who take part. I promise this. Obviously spots are extremely limited as only one couple per location will be allowed to reserve their date and locations.
Please help me get the word out about this once in a lifetime opportunity by tweeting and facebooking the hell out of it. To download a PDF version of the brochure just click HERE.
The original Hammers and Strings session can be enjoyed HERE.
In order to inquire about available locations please use the contact form found on my main website. All other questions should be directed to Clayton@claytonaustinlovestories.com







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liz said: who are you? and why are you so delightful? Billi London-Gray said: Wow. That is a really beautiful idea. Good luck! Deborah Boots Photography (Australia) said: Amazing work that can only come from a person who lives and breaths this world of photography ! I spent yesterday thoroughly looking through your site – absolutely beautiful work, editing and presentation, and backed up by emotional words that are like poetry. You have inspire me immensly. And what a great concept is Hammers & Strings !! If ever you get down to Australia … James - NYC Wedding Photographer said: If you come to NYC let me know. Would love to help out. Kristi Wright said: What a fabulous idea. One of these days I want to set up a shoot with you! Kristen said: Le sigh. If only Seattle where a tack on the map… AmyPunky Photography said: Amazing project!!! Brent Van Auken said: Frick…Coloring the Void, by M83 is playing in the background as I read your post. I am moved, and inspired… What the heck!! nicole said: amy … that is exactly what i thought too … imagine … uluru, the high country, tasmania, the desert … maybe one day clayton your beloved piano can travel international :D *sigh* Amy Mellicent Bergman said: What a beyond brilliant idea!! Your original hammers and strings collection is quite possibly the most amazing piece of photographic work I have ever seen, and now I get to see more? Be still my beating heart! Feel like a trip down under? :o) Nicole said: Oh how I wish I lived in the States … I would so love to participate at Yellowstone! Good luck on what will surely be an amazing project. Kat Forsyth said: What an amazing idea. Once you’ve done this, you should come to South Africa. You could shoot everywhere from Table Mountain to the Karoo to townships to mine dumps…OMG, I’m seeing it already. I just don’t know how you’d get your piano here :-) But that’s just a trifling detail! Rhys Albrecht said: What a wicked idea. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! yadira richards said: Clayton :) this is great news!! will you ever offer a workshop? Jasen said: Could not be any more excited for you. If you need any help creating an awesome road trip playlist let me know :) Trevor Dayley said: You summed it up perfectly: “Chance to be part of something truly amazing!”