Having just witnessed the inauguration of Barack Obama, I am filled with hope and pride for our great country. The hope that things will change. The power of change that has already happened. Never in my life have I felt so passionately about our government and the change that needs to happen. On this historic day, Godspeed Mr. President!
This is officially my first post of 2009. Much has been happening the past few weeks. For starters, I have finished my new web site! This is a complete redesign from the ground up. It’s been over 5 years since I changed out the images on my site. It’s a big step forward and represents many hours of hard work. Let me know what you think!
Last week I attended the Digital Wedding Forum Convention or DWFC as we like to call it. 450 of the world’s best wedding photographers gathered in Arizona for a week of seminars and networking. It’s the end of a long wedding season and all of us were ready to party. These photographers are a family and it was wonderful to see old friends and meet some new ones. All of us left feeling inspired and motivated for the best wedding season ever.
This is the fourth DWFC I’ve attended and for all four, my dear friend Mark Kegans was my roommate and partner in crime. Mark is one of the most talented wedding photographers I know. He lives in Iowa and previously worked for the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers before taking on the role of wedding photographer. Honestly, I’d go just to see Mark. I always enjoy our time together. He’s also one of the funniest people I know. His sense of humor is never far from his images.
The convention was held at the Carefree Resorts, just outside Phoenix. I brought two camera bodies and an assortment of lenses, but never used them. Mark was adamant that we experience the moment and not get caught up in taking pictures. So, I apologize for the quality of the photos. They were captured with a cell phone camera!
Every year, the Portland crew asks unsuspecting victims to sloppy dance. This is a time honored tradition where you dance for at least 10 seconds. The worse you dance, the better. If you want to see how wedding photographers have fun, then check out this years Sloppy Dance submission.
Many changes are coming this year and I’m looking forward to continuing to share the journey with you. Take a moment to leave a comment, they are the lifeblood of all bloggers. Thanks for making my blog a part of your day. I’m looking forward to witnessing and being a part of change in the new year.
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