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When Melissa called and asked if we could shoot some more it didn’t take much for me to commit. She and Eric are so cute and besides that they said they’d dress up for the occassion. I couldn’t resist. These two are so stunning …
Eric is such a lucky guy …
I loved their care free demeanor. They seem so comfortable with each other.
They know how to flirt too …
I can’t wait for your wedding you two!
Keep love it.
-Dane
Las Vegas is always so much fun. Sometimes too much so.
Given all that I had going this year (the workshop, launching the pDNA, speaking for Adobe, Pictage and liveBooks, shooting a video for ShootdotEdit, the parties - Becker’s was my favorite I think despite the power outage) … I decided to walk a little slower, at least metaphorically.
The hope was that I would have a good time at WPPI rather than WPPI having a good time on me. I’m so stoked I made that choice.
There were certainly trade-offs though. I missed out on a couple opportunities to reconnect with new friends. But, I was surprised at how many of those encounters happened more naturally in passing, without the social challenges of loud gatherings. I felt like I was more present in my conversations, making it easier to resist the feeling of having the same conversation a gazillion times in a row. This was a gift to me because I don’t ever want my relationships to feel generic.
I was also given a gift after the fact by so many of you sharing pictures with me that you took. Here are a few …
Me on a panel with Robert and Mike …
Me enamored with Mike …
No idea what I was talking about …
Me with my friends Dawn and Bob …
Dawn was mad at me I think ;) …
Sara and me being silly …
I think Missy was bored …
Jess, Missy and Lauren are rad …
It was fun to see these more real reflections of my time. Like the weddings we shoot, we can’t capture every moment but the one’s we do can be signature if we make them so … which is how my Vegas experience felt this year … genuine … authentic. I can’t wait for next time.
I thought it would be fun to end this post with Ron Dawson’s final installment of “Diary of a Washed Up Rock Star” which was shown at the awards show on the last night of WPPI. Joe did such an amazing job with all the episodes and I’m glad he forgave me for the slap.
He really does do his own stunts …
Keep it real.
-Dane
PS … special thanks to Paulo, Jason and the ubiquitous Kenny as well as everyone else who sent images in. Keep ‘em coming if you have more!
Photoshop just turned a dramatic corner. Go check out Photoshop Express and claim your domain today. I was so stoked to snag dane.photoshop.com. I can’t believe they’re doing this for free. Adobe is so cool.
Dane
PS … Big thanks to Frederick for the heads up!
• Ever wonder if your photo business is any different than everyone else?
• Ever wish you could know exactly what you uniquely bring to the table?
• Ever dream you had a piece of paper that told you exactly what to do to flourish?
I know I have. That’s why I created the Photographer DNA (pDNA).
The pDNA is a kind of personality profile custom built for photographers. What’s cool about it too is you can treat it like a litmus test or benchmark of where you’re at today and where you’re headed tomorrow.
Take it again in six months and see how your choices to improve around your strengths correlate to your bottom line … not to mention how you experience your business. You won’t believe how great it feels to work out of your unique strengths!
Do what you do best.
Let the pDNA tell you how in about 15 minutes.
It’s easy. All you need to do is …
1. Create your profile by *CLICKING HERE*
2. Grab your pDNA for about the same price as two crepes in Paris ($20)
3. Take the test, print out your report & return anytime to review
Comparing your pDNA over time is cool too because you get to see how you’ve progressed.
Of course, this is all in anticipation of the Fast Track Photographer book due out later this year.
Thanks so much you guys! I can’t tell you how much your encouragement with this project has meant to me and my family. I really hope this tool is particularly helpful to you personally and know that I’ll be working to make it even better as we continue to refine it. I’ll also be doing a Ustream chat soon to help you debrief your profile and answer any questions you have. Be sure to have your test done ahead of time to get the most out of it. I can’t wait!
Keep it you!
-Dane
