OneLight workshop with Zack Arias

In my ever so expanding path of knowledge, I consider myself a sponge. I have this urge to learn and grow as an artist. This week was a huge step for me to continue down that path.

I had to opportunity to sign up for Zack Arias' OneLight Workshop back in May and I jumped at the chance. The workshop was an all day event and went from 10AM on the 13th, to almost 2AM on October 14th! But let me tell you, as long of a day that was, in no way shape or form did it feel that long. I guess that's what learning does to you when you enjoy it.

We had a long session of learning, long session of 'controlled' shooting with Zack himself, and a session where we practiced what we had learned. I enjoyed every minute of it and I intend on putting my newly learned skills to use in the very near future... like, this Sunday for my Bridal/engagement shoot I have coming up.

The pics below are the product of the shooting portions of the day, leave me some love and tell me what you think...

Also, Thanks to Marc Brubaker (@clickwindrepeat on twitter) and Tracy Tesmer (@tracytesmer on twitter) for being our lovely models and for Christine Tremoulet (@christinebpc on Twitter) for hosting it. BTW fellas, Christine is still looking to do her first "Dudeouir" session... so if you want to give your ladies a 'special present', give her a shout.

WOW!

Simple, stunning, effective, and beautiful. That's what I think of my new sample album from KISS wedding books. It wasn't supposed to be here until next week, but last night I get a text from my wife while I was in the OneLight Workshop (more on this soon!) with Zack Arias saying my album was at the house and it was awesome!

This thing wasn't even supposed to be here until next week sometime. I'm impressed... This first time customer just turned into a repeat customer.

Check it out...

My new love... Canvas Gallery Wraps

A few weeks back, Nicole called me and asked for a 'big' picture to put over their fire place from the shots we did in Mexico... one in particular. So I turned to the one person I'd gotten canvas prints done before, my friend Jared (not the guy in the Subway commercials). Although I can get the same canvas print from your print labs, I knew Jared would take care of it like his own.

Boy oh boy, did he!!!

This thing turned out so great. And as I was ordering it, I ordered one for myself to show clients. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this print. Such great quality, when I got it tonight, I hung it on the wall and I sat there staring at it for a good 10 minutes straight!!!

What do you guys think?







Look at the detail on this thing. Simply breath taking!!!




P.S.
This beauty is in a 24X36 frame. again... I LOVE IT!

I'm Kami's new attachment.

For most of his short life, Kami has been attached to Thao because she stays at home with him most days. As of late, he's been very attached to me. He runs to me as soon as I walk into the house, giggling and saying "da-dee"... which I love!!! I can't say I don't like it because I eat it up.

All that will change next week, when he starts Montessori school... and guess who gets to drop him off on his first day? Yours truly! I'm nervous, happy, and anxious all at the same time. Stay tuned to find out what hapens!!!

How can I not want to take pictures of these kids... HOW?

Its been 4 months, and I haven't done enough pics of Kami, let alone Tatum and Kollin! So last weekend, Angie threatened to go to Picture People if I didn't take kid pics. I buckled... gave in... grabbed the camera and drove as fast as I could to their house! I'm a softy, I admit, but how can you *not* be a softy around these kids? SERIOUSLY!!!

Took a much needed family trip to somewhere *other* than Austin.

Last weekend, The Sassani and the Doans decided to take a small trip down the highway to the wonderful world of SeaWorld in San Antonio. This was Phong's first vacation since Christian was born... if you really call that a vacation.

It was a great weekend, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Of course, being me, I brought my camera to document the trip...

Enjoy.