Photographer's Convention in Las Vegas

This past week I attended the an annual photographer's convention and trade show in Las Vegas. So much to see...so much to learn...so little time! I came away with so much information my head is spinning!

A group of photographers from around the nation (& around the world!) met up early one morning along with several young women who agreed to dress up as our "brides" and head out on the Las Vegas Strip for a photo-op. One model brought the perfect shoes, as you can below:

We started out at the Bellagio Hotel, but soon were kicked out because there were just too many of us. Fortunately, a few of us were able to return at the end of our time together, and this ended up being one of my favorite pictures from the morning...




It was especially fun to spend some time with Ashley, a young woman who was a "real" bride for me just a few months ago! She and her husband moved to Las Vegas after their fall wedding, and Ashley graciously agreed to model for our group. Thanks, Ashley!

Behind the scenes, just a little look at Ashley getting some paparrazi treatment...

Senior Slide Show - Alicia

This week I purchased a software program so that I can make slideshows to share on the web of portrait and wedding events. I love it! It is so easy to use, and I think the shows are fun to watch. Here's the first - just click on the "play" button to view and turn your speakers on!

New website!

After a year and a half with my first website, I decided it was time for a fresh new look. I am so pleased to report that my new website is up and running. If you haven't yet had a chance, please stop by and visit me at my new digs!

Click here to enter my new website

Seattle Photographer's Challenge

Two weeks ago, Gabriel , Alyssa and I joined a group of photographers in downtown Seattle to participate in a challenge - within the span of one hour, using the same type of equipment we were to photograph anything of our choosing. We submitted our top five choices to be voted on anonymously by a group of professional photographers.

This was the first photo competition I've ever entered, and the entries were varied and intriguing. I was just so excited to participate, challenge myself artistically and have fun, but never dreamt I would have a chance to win. When the final votes were tallied, it seemed more like a 7 -way tie...but in the end, this image won by a single vote. Wow!
Here was my personal favorite, which reminds me of a Norman Rockwell painting in an era gone by...
My third submission...it was so hard to narrow down my choices to just 5 picks!

I saw this image unfold before me as I was waiting to meet up with Gabriel at the end of the competition...
This picture by Alyssa made it to the final round of voting, and she came close to pulling off a win herself!
Another of Alyssa's pictures, I loved how it turned out...
The third of Alyssa's images...this man's eyes were so expressive. We actually had a long conversation about photography and cameras while taking his picture.
This was my favorite of Gabriel's images...
...and one more of Gabriel's shots, taken of a band counting money at the end of their gig.