WPJA results in... I had a couple placements.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association's quarterly contests are getting more and more competitive. I think it's kind of cool to see different names up in the top ten each quarter. What I'm learning about the competition is this: When you think you have it figured out, you don't. Anyway, I was pretty happy with my placements.

Introducing... d i f f e r e n t family photography

I was a little unsure about offing family portrait sessions from the onset of this photography venture. I wanted to focus on the real moments at weddings and set myself apart with my work. But, I have to tell you, after a couple of really great sessions - I'm stepping into the game.

Of course, I may have spoiled myself because little baby Ryan here was a little doll. I really had fun with my buddy Maureen (Ryan's mom) and her husband, Ben. Ben is from New Zealand and I thought about asking him if he knew Brett and Jemaine from Flight of the Concords, but I thought better of it. He probably gets that a lot.

So, be on the lookout for a new website and leg of the business dedicated to family and kids photography. I'm definitely going to approach these sessions with the same candid approach I take with wedding photography... there will be very little direction and a lot of great real moments.

Enjoy:



























The slideshow is here.

StepUp - a workshop

If someone would have told me a couple of years ago that I'd be holding my own wedding photography workshop, I might have laughed in their face. I've never considered myself much of a public speaker. But, apparently, some people liked what I had to say at OSP-South in Charleston a couple of weeks ago.

I've never been one to hold anything back. So, when a couple of people suggested that I do my own workshop, I thought, "Well, why not?"

So, StepUp was born. This workshop will be about pricing, marketing and the art of wedding photography. We have some great guests lined up, including Punam Bean - a remarkable photographer based in New York City - and Joe Bunn, one of the southeast's most successful DJs.

We'll also have a live shoot with a bride and a full day of image critique.

Some quick facts:
When: Jan. 29-31
Where: Folly Beach, SC (near Charleston)
Cost: $600 ($300 retainer required to hold seat)

Here's the flyer:


The PDF version is here.

Hope to see you there!