Going on the Road!

Well, it's official. We announced two workshop dates this morning. I'll be doing "The GRIND3: DETROIT" and "No Limits: Portland" in March of 2009.

The GRIND3 will be a solo workshop in Detroit, and "No Limits" will be a joint workshop with Mike Long of Portland Pin-Ups and TimesTwo Studios.

Ah, the things I'll do...

...to make people laugh. These images are care of Tina Poppa who participated in my Grind workshop in Nashville, TN. In the first photo, I was sneaking into the back of the frame and trying to make Tina relax and laugh...and yes, I admit it freely. I look a little freakish. LOL

Chisa, me and Julie - posing with the Krispy Kreme, and then they shoved it in my nose.

The Power of Krispy Kreme

Ah yes, that hot, round, melt in your mouth, OMG I could eat half a dozen without even thinking about it that we call Krispy Kreme. It's one of those things that if you haven't tried it and don't live near a Krispy Kreme store - you shouldn't try it. You'll crave it forever.

At my workshops in Nashville we had many participants who hadn't had the glory of tasting a Krispy Kreme, so we bought three dozen each morning. Mmmmm. As always, they were a huge hit. Even the models loved 'em.

Back from the NoBS Inferno in Nashville!

I'm back from the NoBS Inferno in Nashville where I conducted The Grind and The Grind:Remix (pre/post glamour workshops for photographers) and was a featured presenter during the NoBS Inferno.

I must say that we had a blast, and I have to give a shout of thanks to all the participants and a few folks especially.

First and foremost, thanks to everyone who participated in The Grind and The Grind: Remix. We had two outstanding groups of photographers and three great models: Chisa Meador, Leighann Nitzband, and Kaitlin Walker.

Second, let me thank Rob Provencher and James Hodgins of NoBS Photosuccess. These guys put on a great seminar and provided me a stage to present to their membership. I can't thank them enough for their encouragement, direction, and hospitality. If you haven't checked out NoBS Photosuccess, then you should.

I'd also like to give a major thanks to my assistant (and sanity keeper) for the week, Julie Lowry of Chanterelle Photography . Julie is an incredible source of knowledge on how to build a photogrpahy business and how to market that business. Her Monkey Business mini-sessions during the workshops were full of great information for all who participated. So, thank you, Julie. I truly appreciate your time, energy, and support.

Here's a group shot.



And me getting goofy during The Grind. Special thanks to Josh Carter of Carthage, Missouri for providing this pic to me (and using some killer designhouse effects to make it kick some butt).



That's me competing as a digital retoucher during the Inferno Shootout!




Here's some model shots from the workshops!