A Floating Workshop: Camera Cruise, Let's Go!

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How cool is THIS? A 4 day "Camera Cruise" with yours truly and the likes of David Beckstead, the Bui Brothers, Frederick Van Johnson, Sara France, Kevin Swan, Shaun Austin, Frederick Van Johnson and more! It's a floating workshop where you get personal attention from some of your favorite professional photographers who have been there/done that and and are eager & willing to help you rock your world! Thursday, November 11, 2010 4:00 PM  – Monday, November 15, 2010 10:00 AM $1,250 includes four days full of workshops, shooting and face time (AND lodging/meals). Leaving from/Returning to: Mobile, Alabama Stopping in: Isla Cozumel, Mexico

I'll be sharing my wicked fast workflow and album production process using none other than Adobe InDesign. Join the revolution!

For full details, check out the Camera Cruise blog or the Camera Cruise registration site.

Class of 2011: Monica

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Look at this girl go! Monica was all business when it came to these images... way to rock it M!

For some reason, I really, really, really love this image. I think it was because she was totally in her own world... not paying attention to the camera. This was a 'test shot' that ended up a keeper! I love the contemplative expression on her face...

Two cheers for pink!

Gorgeous!

Another love!

Great job Monica! Hope your senior year is off to a rockin' start!

Love Shoot: Hannah & Jeremy

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So... I just shot these... as in... tonight. Hannah & Jeremy rocked it so well... I couldn't wait until later to check out the take from our shoot.... so... here's a few faves. :) They're getting married in only 2 short months.... so time was of the essence. The shoot concept was a last minute idea I had that I pitched them only a few hours before call time. I'm in love! Quite the world travelers... Jeremy proposed in Paris... so the suitcases were a natural fit! Can't wait to work with you guys on your wedding coming right up!

Class of 2011: Anna

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I keep crossing paths with this incredible young lady, and I'm always shocked by her wisdom, maturity and overall grace. I *think* we first met when she contacted me about job shadowing. We got together for coffee and talked about what it's like to be a photographer, what a "typical" day (there isn't one!) looks like, and some of the challenges and rewards of owning your own business. Then, just last month, I photographed her sister Dani's wedding (gorgeous!) and I was reminded of just how incredible their whole family is and I kept thinking, "No way that's the same girl who's about to be a senior in high school!"

But at last... it was Anna. She is simply *that* awesome. :) Her shoot was straight up HOT. Hot as in, there was actually a heat advisory put out that day so I called her to see if she wanted to reschedule... but with school about to start, our calendars would play havoc trying to align for another day, so we pushed through it and got these gems.

Can't wait to bring Emir back to my Alma Mater for a home game and see you leading the marching band Anna! Rock on!

Dancing With the Stars - Salsa Style!

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So. Much. Fun! I was honored when asked to participate in the local fundraiser "Dancing With the Stars of Lincoln" for the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company and knew it would be a blast, but I was shocked to discover just how truly incredible the night would be. In the traditional show-style scoring, I score the event a perfect 10! 10 for entertainment value, 10 for the joy of connecting with so many incredible and talented members of our local community, and 10 for the opportunity to give back & support something near and dear to my heart: the arts. :)

The sheer variety of performances was impressive in and of itself. There was jazz, tango, broadway style, swing, east coast swing, modern, hip hop, cha cha and of course.... salsa. :) Some performances were as funny as they were fun, while others were simply HOT. I mean... ye-ow!

The evening was hosted by the ever gracious and entertaining Ken Siemek from KOLN/KGIN who not only kept the evening flowing with clever quips and comic relief, but managed to correctly pronounce my name on multiple occasions! The three judges; Jan Bretz, Richard Bailey, and William Stephan were hilarious and as endearing and fun to watch as the dancers themselves. Bravo and many thanks to everyone who was in any way connected to this fun event... well done!

Here's the video of my performance with Nick Hernandez. Happily, I didn't fall on my face and managed to score one 10 and two 9's. Good times!

Quick shots of myself with dance partner Nick Hernandez before/after our performance.

Special thanks to Casey Kaufman at IS Salon for my wild punk/salsa do! This is the aftermath of when I got home and attempted to comb it out (with Emir's help). So fun! I wish my hair was this big everyday... that's some massive back-combing!

Down the Aisle: Nicole + John

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What a beautiful couple! The story of Nicole & John's entire courtship all the way up through the proposal reads like a romance novel. Including things like mutual infatuation, a surprise meet up in Australia, and a ring on horse drawn carriage, is it really a surprise that the road they were on lead to a wedding? :) Lovin' that long cathedral veil!

I'm such a sucker for the father of the bride's toast..... :) Darrel hit a home run.

It just so happened that Aug. 14 was also Nicole's parents' 28th wedding anniversary! Darrel and Linda celebrated with a special dance, which included the whole family. I love this!

Party time!

You did it! Congrats!