Imaging USA in SA 2011....

Spent the last two days at Imaging USA (a photography convention). There was so much to see, learn from, it just blows your mind. Highlights were: looking at the award winning images from photographers all over the country, products, products, products... gadgets, gadgets, gadgets, and of course seeing and learning from some of the top people in the business... I loved these new floor/background rubber mattes (unbelieveably real looking), the selection of photo albums, and of course the products related to photography. I think the highlight of the convention was watching Clay Blackmore and Stephen Eastwood photograph in the Canon booth. The simple props and lighting were incredible. I'm going to have to practice these techniques and add them to our repertoire (did I spell that right?)of style. I did take the CPP exam while I was there... I think I passed (fingers crossed)... Imaging will be back in SA in 2015... enjoyed it...

Special Dinner Guests...

We had the privilege of having Jim and Joel Grimes over for dinner the other evening. Joel is a commercial photographer (better yet, photography artist) from Arizona and California. I've admired his work for a few years now. His brother Jim is a firefighter in Tuscon, AZ. We talked photography, Joel shared some of his funny photography stories, while Jim shared stories of he and Joel growing up. The best part was when they shared their faith with us. I'm not one to hold people in high esteem, like many do with famous athletes or celebrities, but Joel and Jim are the real deal; authentic through and through. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to meet and know them, and now when I see Joel's work, or learn a technique or two from him (he's beginning to teach around the world more and more now), I know the story behind the scenes... I'm truly touched and inspired...

A Close-Knit Family....

The Campbell family came in for a portrait session a few days ago. We photographed Emily a few weeks ago for her senior portraits, and mom, being one to seize an opportunity, scheduled the family session with us too. You never know how fast time goes by until all of your children are grown up and moved out. Being a military family, they truly know what it means to be there for each other. When families move every 3-4 years, the only constant they really have is eachother (the family unit itself). They seem to be a really close and loving family, it definately shows when they talk and laugh together. We had a good time and the images turned out great. It's always a privilege to help capture the different stages that families go through as they journey through life. Thanks Campbell family, for allowing us to take part in your journey...