Maine PPA Convention

This year Carolle and I were asked to make a presentation at the 60 annual Maine Professional Photographers convention. We presented an early bird program on Lightroom 2. Why does it have to start at 7:30?? We had a great time!! I also had been asked to judge their print competition. So many great images!! Congratulations to all who entered. It truly was my pleasure to be a part of your big weekend.

Miss AZ Session

While we were in Phoenix this month, I had the pleasure to photograph Tana Castro. Tana is the reigning Miss Arizona Galaxie.

Here are several images from our shoot!

Thanks for checking it out!

Jeff

Imaging USA- Phoenix, AZ

Hey there!

In the middle of Jauary Carolle and I travelled to Phoenix for the Professional Photographers of America convention- Imaging USA.

We had a great time, and connected with so many friends from around the country that we only get to visit with once a year. We attended a lot of programs, and are approaching 2009 with a positive attitude, and are inspired to create new but timeless portraits this year!

While we there, we spoke at the WHCC booth on the trade show floor, reviewed the portfolios of students and recieved a couple of honors.
Carolle recieved her Photographic Craftsmen degree which is awarded to an individual who has accumulated a particular amount of experience speaking and teaching our artists in our field. I was so proud to be her sponsor and was the one who actually placed her medal on her. Yeah for me!!!
This year I had all four of my entries accepting into the PPA Print competition. By doing so I was named Photographer of the Year!!! Although many other great artists achieve this in their career, this was my first time. I was very proud!
I also recieved enough print merits to earn my Master of Photography degree. I was honored that Carolle would present me with this degree. Needless to say, it was a great night!!
Here are a couple of images from the trip.
Thanks for looking.
Jeff

Carolle with her PPA loan collection image " A call to prayer" You can guess she was excited?

Happy New Year!

So...one of the things that has been on my mind lately is the absence of new posts on my blog! This year this is going to change! This year will be different! I am going to post more! So Happy New Year! I hope this will be a fantastic year full of good times and opportunity for all!

Jeff