I’ll be the Official Photographer for Social Media AZ
August 18, 2010 by Brad ·
Hey, I’m pleased to announce that once again, I’ll be the Official Photographer for Social Media AZ.
The premier business focused event to help companies understand and learn the latest techniques in digital marketing and social media.
Learn from industry experts and corporations that have experience in
how to do it right.
With a focus on real world experience which means
we share the good, the bad and what really works.
[TV Announcer "Troy McClure" voice] You might remember this image from the last time I covered #SMDAYPHX which wound up on Mashable.com.
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Ok, you can call it a comeback
August 18, 2010 by Brad ·
Where to start? Holy schmokes, friends…
Skip’s Summer School in Vegas – 180 degrees from my last visit when I was in bed by 9 each night. All the best parties, amazing new friends, incredible new contacts, VIP lists, and late late nights. One of the highlights had to be getting to assist Canon Explorer of Light Clay Blackmore and Nikon Legend Tony Corbell in an impromptu lighting seminar, which resulted in a handful of us AZ folks getting portraits made by Clay. Here’s just one of the images he made for me (he gave me permission to crop, color treat, etc.):
I went with Everardo Keeme, and was taken under the wing of presenter and local Phoenix luminary Kay Eskridge. Along the way, we were befriended by some amazing people like Yvonne, Sara, Elena, Christy, Beverlee, Tamara, Candace, Steve, Larry, and others I don’t mean to slight by stopping the list here.
Several of us are gearing up for a seminar in Portland soon. It will be great to get to visit with some of these folks again.
Since my last post, there have been a wedding, personal portraits, corporate portraits, group shots, more filming, editing, exploding lighting gear, storms, light-painting, dams busting, and more. I’ve been busy and it’s been exciting. I haven’t quite dialed in the blogging schedule. I’m realizing that blogging just doesn’t come quickly for me. I’m S L O W …
But I’ll keep trying to refine it. Thanks for checking in!
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Dani & Ben’s Wedding (sneak peak)
August 7, 2010 by Brad ·
Dani & Ben had a beautiful small ceremony at Freestone Park in Mesa, AZ which was a special place in their courtship. After the intimate ceremony, they arrived at Grace Church in Mesa where a much larger group of friends joined family for a wonderful reception. Being such a quiet couple who placed a high value on privacy and family, I was truly honored to be chosen to document their engagement and to be a part of their wedding day. The day was hot, but it was much nicer than it had been the day before at the rehearsal (I always attend rehearsals), so it seemed so much better!
I was skeptical when Dani and Ben suggested and outdoor daytime wedding in July (here in the Metro Phoenix area),but look at the beautiful sky we would have missed if we had played it safe. We had just enough cloud cover to give us some relief from the Arizona sun.
This and the photo below may be my favorite pair of reception images ever! I captured this one, while my wife Lisa prepared for the catch below. We had no idea about the last minute plan for the Maid of Honor to boost the Flower Girl into the air.
Giving new meaning to the title Flower Girl! I spoke with Kayla, the Maid of Honor, later. She said she had no idea this would work. It was one of the most fun moments at a reception I’ve ever been witness to. My wife and assistant Lisa says she saw Kayla’s hands go under those arms, into a “boost” position and focused in on them. So. Much. Fun!
