Shooting Smarter

I can't turn down taking two days to touch up on some lighting and composition skills. It only makes it better to be taught by lighting master Chris Grey. What a great time I had connecting with fellow photographers from all over the country.

Capture and Creativity

I ventured to Chicago as part of a two weekend adventure. Yesterday I was inspired by Clay Blackmore and Jane Conner-Ziser as they showed ways to perfect every aspect of the portraiture craft. It was a great time with plenty of practical insight as well as opportunities for laughter. Clay has now officially broken four chandeliers on this tour. Jane showed off the impressive technique of creating paintings with our images. It is a very time consuming process with breathtaking results. Even with the fun we couldn't forget why the tour took place. These two amazing artists took to the road in honor of Monte Zucker who passed away earlier this year. Monte was known as the dean of the traditional-style wedding photographers for his classic posing and lighting techniques. He was know for his willingness to teach and share his knowledge to others. Next weekend I will finish up my Chicago adventures by meeting with Will Crockett. Will has written several books as well as video series on posing and lighting techniques. I look forward to getting my hands dirty and filling up some camera cards with Will.

Show It!

Last weekend I had the opportunity to take family pictures of a wonderful Ohio family. Every session is a blast, and this was no different. We had a great time playing leap frog in a downtown alley. I bringing people to unique locations, and creating one of a kind images for the family. Following this session I took the biz one step further. I am now offering Show It slideshows with my sessions. Show It is a great keepsake for the clients, by putting the images from their session to music.

Turn up those speakers and watch the show!

Why We Were There

Back on September 11, 2003 a friend and I created a few videos from our pictures when we got back to Kuwait. I think the eyes of the childeren tell us that there is hope for their country. The childeren are the future of that country, and the future of that country is why we were there.

So Awesome!

I had the wonderful opportunity to capture the wedding of a great couple this past weekend. Their love for each other just radiates! I can’t wait to show them their pictures.

Open For Blogging

You've got to start somewhere. That is what I was told on the first day of my first job. It still holds true to many applications in life. Today is the first day of my blog. May we have many more.