For me, the slideshow experience at the reception is when my clients really understand why their investment in their photography was worth it. When they get their book though, that’s when it becomes tangible and real.

Helen and Doug’s elegant book was no exception.

It isn’t just the geniuses at KISS Wedding Books that make my albums look so pretty. After the shoot is done, my clients images first get trusted to Amy Nave of Albumesque for design.

I have been working with Amy since she opened up shop and am so grateful for her amazing and consistent work. It always takes a load off for me. She’s fantastic.

I love my wedding production team! Thanks you guys!!
- Dane

WPPI is one of the coolest things in our entire industry. The only bummer is we have to wait a year for it to happen.

But, not anymore.

“Skip’s Summer School ‘09” is filling the gap!

Where: MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV
When: Sunday, August 16th – Wednesday, August 19th
What: 13 workshops in a classroom style setting
Cost: $279 (which also gets you a free full registration to WPPI 2010 – March 4-11, 2010)
Topics: Style, tools & techniques for mixing photography & video, indoor & outdoor lighting techniques, lightspeed workflow, album design, focusing on your business, web promotion, promotions & location lighting
Teachers: Jerry Ghionis, Robert Evans, Jim Garner, Bambi Cantrell, Skip Cohen, Tony Corbell, Ron Dawson, Mitche Graf, Matt Hill, Kevin Kubota, Charles & Jennifer Maring, Ken Sklute and me

There is even a special MGM room rate of $69 a night for Summer School attendees.

CLICK HERE for all the details! It would be great to see you guys there.

Thinking about WPPI reminded me of this past year and how fun it was. Here’s a free little clip from my talk.
The password is: teaser

Standing Out in a Crowd – Teaser from Dane Sanders on Vimeo.

Keep it hot.
- Dane

San Francisco was incredible.

I’m so grateful for the crew that joined forces to make the Fast Track Roadshow a reality. Melinda Bunker, Aung Aung, Joy Bianchi-Brown, Gustavo Fernandez, Andrew & Rachel from ShootQ, ShootdotEdit, Pictage, SmugMug, ShowIt, KISS, and the whole crew of students rallied big time.

It’s easy to overlook how much goes into pulling an event like this off, especially from one city to the next. If it weren’t for the local heroes, they just wouldn’t happen.

From The Big Picture to Declarations we had a blast too. I’m seriously blown away by how much transformation can happen in 2 days. Seeing the twinkle in students eyes as they catch a vision of what’s possible is what truly makes all the hard work worth it.

It costs a lot on the home front too. Tami and my kids really sacrifice a lot to create the opportunity. I don’t ever want to take that for granted. It stokes me out too when students remember them in their feedback and thank you’s. You guys are the best!

Finally, I can’t thank Gene Higa and Ann Hamilton enough. In the midst of some really crazy (and tough) circumstances including a video shoot with Robert Evans and the sad goodbye to @bogiethepug, Ann & Gene basically gave me the perfect environment to do the Roadshow. Thank you both.

Give it.
- Dane

PS… There’s still time to sign up for San Diego… CLICK HERE for more!

PPS… Interested in the last first copy of Fast Track? CLICK HERE!

Imagine doing a Tanzanian fashion shoot with Mike Colon & getting published in Grace Ormonde!

My buddy Mike, in collaboration with Grace & Thirst, are getting ready to lead a trip like no other.

CLICK HERE for all the details.

Timing is critical. Please consider bidding or entering right now.
There is a $12,500 matching grant on the table that we need to take advantage of.

The catch? We have to hit that number before June 30th!

I’ve had the privilege of being with Mike on a location shoot for Grace before (current cover was the result) & it was career altering. You will never have a chance to experience something like this again in your life.

Oh, and by the way… whether or not you win, you’ll be saving lives while you do it. Big shout out to Jim Hicks for his tireless leadership with Thirst Relief International.

Children.alive.because.of.you.

Keep ‘em hydrated.
- Dane

“Committed people can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Save a Life for $5