Hello fellow beings of earth! I am Dan Brakke, I am a musician and photographer from the greater Twin Cities, in the wonderful frozen North of Minnesota. I spend most of my time playing music, taking photos, some weird combo of the two, or spending time with my amazing friends I have acquired over these shorts years in my life. I love to make deep connections with those around me, I long to find that other person who is perfect for me, and I live to help my friends when they need someone most. Tumblr (3.0; @lovinglongingliving)http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a9bd5d012f3e2928b03c93d98ac6a473/tumblr_mgvxgfRiu51rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I can already tell that this flash unit was a really good investment.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/40937626911http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/40937626911Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:17:01 -0600PhotographyFlashPortrait<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/062597910d52bd3b2a323d3946c2feb6/tumblr_mgpkfpE8l61rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finally bought a good flash unit. Time to make some money.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/40669842136http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/40669842136Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:50:12 -0600PhotographyFlashStudio FlashEyeballEye<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/22fe1585cdb4aea04d4ec3affddc55ed/tumblr_mf1iw63R2X1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I was able to photographer some great acrobats yesterday on a rooftop in Minneapolis. I love doing what I do!</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/37930593807http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/37930593807Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:40:53 -0600MinneapolisRooftopAcrobatsHowdotheydothat?<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me3zmaI1yf1rsbbigo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>One of the photos I took of the amazing Dessa is being used to promote her January tour! I’m feeling so pumped about this!</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/36603684740http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/36603684740Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:03:46 -0600DessaMinneapolisHip HopTwin CitiesDoomtreeBrakke Photography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdsrez18ic1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Being a noisy little bugger.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/36145941491http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/36145941491Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:32:58 -0600birdtreeblack and white<p>I was lucky enough to get to photograph a concert tonight that featured many of the biggest names in Minnesota Hip Hop. It was so humbling to be at the front of the house with my camera, looking through the lens at some true musical genius. I have sooo many photos to go through, here&#8217;s hoping I got some amazing snaps.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34552506847http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34552506847Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:12:38 -0500<p>Tonight I get to take pictures at a get out and vote concert at the historic First. Ave. I am kinda shittin my pants about it, really hoping I don&#8217;t fuck it up and end up with shit pictures. I MUST KICK BUTT.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34511830482http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34511830482Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:48:06 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mckcuoBfSQ1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Basses are the best.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34427608359http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34427608359Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:03:59 -0500MusicBassFenderSquierFretless5 String<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcjesbMz1u1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My first guitar, Had this thing nearly 11 years now.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34400101121http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34400101121Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:48:10 -0500AcousticGuitarIbanezMusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcjemyFZJo1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I choose you.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34399985685http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34399985685Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:44:00 -0500PokemonPokeball<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mchp6hLxGs1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What happens when you hang out after a concert. Stare downs.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34350241828http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34350241828Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:37:28 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8SZUzwEpdVA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I miss what we had, but I don’t miss you.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34350053744http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34350053744Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:28:47 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly1c44i0101qj2mz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349757492http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349757492Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:15:52 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5o4udATpi1ru3pbjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://dreaminginblues.tumblr.com/post/34344262154/qumbolicious-someethingclever" class="tumblr_blog">dreaminginblues</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://qumbolicious.tumblr.com/post/34343993554/someethingclever-atop-the-treetop-oh-how">qumbolicious</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://someethingclever.tumblr.com/post/34343160427/atop-the-treetop-oh-how-the-times-have">someethingclever</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://atop-the-treetop.tumblr.com/post/31856230098/oh-how-the-times-have-changed-this-is">atop-the-treetop</a>:</p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p>oh how the times have changed </p> </blockquote> <p>This is definitely worth reblogging.</p> </blockquote> <p>This doesn’t prove anything guys. It’s still the same pressure from society as when we’re told we’re not skinny enough. Just because you like the message of being bigger not thinner doesn’t make it any better. Pressure is pressure. Rant over</p> </blockquote> <p>Right. And plus whatever makes the person happy is was matters. People shouldn’t give a flying fuck about what people think of their body types.</p> </blockquote> <p>Soooo. If I lived back in the day…I would have been considered hot? Hm. The one on the right honestly looks like me…</p></blockquote>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349654653http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349654653Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:11:17 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m107fbpcZv1qkubowo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://dreaminginblues.tumblr.com/post/34344296554/i-miss-this">dreaminginblues</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>…i miss this…</p> </blockquote>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349651055http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34349651055Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:11:07 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcgobj19Cs1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So many memories with this guitar, it’s 10 years old and doesn’t get played as much as it should these days.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34306037213http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34306037213Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:21:18 -0500MusicGibsonSGGibson SGGuitarPickup<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcf1gebKhL1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Headaches suck, and I do not like having them. Advil to the rescue!</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34250713610http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34250713610Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:09:46 -0500Brakke PhotographyAdvilHeadache<a href="http://www.brakkephotography.com">I finally got a website up and running for my photography, I would really appreciate it if you could check it out and like it. Thank you!</a>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34245946299http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34245946299Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:58:00 -0500websitephotographyDan BrakkeBrakke PhotographyConcert PhotographyPortrait PhotographyMusic PhotographyTwin Cities<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcexd2K7VB1rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’ve been spending a lot of time with the camera lately.. Which feels awesome.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34244896957http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34244896957Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:41:25 -0500bassguitar5 stringFenderEpiphoneGibsonWallpaperMusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcewv93S911rsbbigo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes you gotta get a little dirty to play.</p>http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34244272018http://lovinglongingliving.tumblr.com/post/34244272018Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:30:44 -0500guitarstratdirtystratocasterpickupmusic