Tears & Tulle Talk

I am present, even when I am completely swamped and overwhelmed, especially then.

-Travis Howe

In Travis's Words: 

It started with annoying headaches when I was working out. Then one day while doing pushups I felt a pop in my head followed by a migraine. Into the doctor I went for an MRI of my head and neck. Two days later I get a call from a neurosurgeon, “Come in as soon as you can.” I was diagnosed with two jelly bean sized aneurysms in my brain. My doctor recommended surgery and offered to get me in the following morning — time was ticking, so I took him up on the offer.

The following day was November 6th, my 23rd birthday. My neurosurgeon walked me through the procedure and stoked my confidence, but this was brain surgery, and the “what if’s” lingered as I was prepared to go under. The surgery was a success, and I woke up in the ICU. This was the most memorable birthday of my life.

Carpe diem, living life to the fullest, and all the other inspirational clichés are absolutely words to live by. As I approach my 31st birthday I once again ask myself — is life just dying in slow motion, or getting stronger every day?

My career in film and photography constantly challenges me to focus on small moments and fine details in life. I choose to wake up and see life in full color. Thanks to my beautiful wife, Annie, for getting behind the lens and capturing my essence.

Find Travis online at https://www.instagram.com/td_howe/