More contest wins...

I don't even know how to start this without feeling like I'm milking these contests for all they're worth. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't proud of my contest accomplishments over the last several months.

I found out that I placed 5th overall for the first quarter for the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP). I had eight top 10 placements. I already have a huge head (literally), so I'm hoping this won't inflate it to the point where I float off into space. Though I'm sure the astronauts working on the Hubble Telescope wouldn't mind an extra hand.

But I digress.

Here are the winners:

The Family Mullins

Brian Mullins is a good friend of mine and a great local wedding photographer. So I was humbled when he asked me to take some photos of his beautiful family. This guy is putty in the hands of his little girl. He's a great family man and his wife Ginger is a terrific person. This all adds up to a great shoot.

Enjoy:

Somebody buy this guy a beer...

Well, the final results came in for the 2008 overall contest standings for the Wedding Photojournalist Association. I'm pleased to announce that I've cracked the top 10 for the first time. I tied for seventh place. I'm really excited for my brides, though. They get all that cool international exposure and I get bragging rights.

To my clients: Thanks for all the inspiration.