Where's my Photographer ?

This is one of those situations every couple dreads on their wedding day.
I did an engagement session for Jamie and Brian who were getting married in Hawaii for that beautiful tropical setting. Well, I'll let her tell the story in an email she sent me...

Dave~
On my wedding day I was so bummed that you were not there to do our wedding. I wish I could have had the money to have you there. The photographer that I ordered never showed up to my wedding, and never called. He ended up sending these two 12 year-old looking kids that looked like they were there for an ROP class. I had researched and made sure that I was going with one of the best photographers and then I got these kids that seemed to have no clue on what they were doing. Photography was the most important part of my planning and that ended up being the biggest let-down. Gosh, I missed you.
Sincerely,
Jamie

I feel bad this had to happen to Jamie and Brian because they're such a good looking, fun couple and it taints the profession I love.

Mini Photoshop seminar tour

I've attended several Photoshop seminars in my day. So many in fact, I became obsessed with the program and the miracles you can produce from a digital file. My friend Brenda Harper from Albums Inc. knows my work ethic and approached me to be part of their "WOW" tour (click on image below) This seminar includes 6 hour of jam packed info about work flow in the digital world presented by Moi. Not only do you walk out with a plethora of Photoshop knowledge but you get lunch and you can touchy-feely the great products Albums Inc. offers photographers. It's only $99.00 and I'll share what took me 5 years to learn. Hopefully I'll see you there.

Meet Rhonda

I'm so fortunate to have my friend and very talented graphic designer Rhonda Moore in the house. We have known each other for almost two decades. She's a ham and I'm a man with a cam. When ever I set up for a shoot she gladly accepts the role of test subject. I think she photographs quite excellent. As you can see, her favorite color is red.

Although we are both artists, we have our differences in opinion (who doesn't)
This is the look (above) I get when I've gone too far.

This is Rhonda with her son Rylee. He is such a character.

For you photographers out there looking for someone to design personalized (no templates) flush mount albums, give Rhonda a call. Now that I think of it, she's quite the character too.

Lisa and Matt

Just about every photographer I know is booked on July 7th this year (lucky 7-7-07) I'm lucky because I get to photograph Lisa and Matt's wedding that day. They are a super fun and free spirited couple that enjoy being in front of the camera (bonus) Here are just a few of the many great shots we got from their engagement session.

This is probably my favorite shot from the session.

Thanks for a fun shoot Lisa and Matt. I look forward to creating some awesome memories from your wedding.