When I was in San Francisco a few days ago on my way to Sara and Andy’s wedding in Healdsburg (check back tomorrow for the images and slideshow), I had the chance to hang with my good friends Amit Gupta of Jelly & Photojojo, Ron Dawson of Cinematic & F-Stop Beyond as well as Frederick Van of Adobe. These things are such a treat for me because it’s like an ideation free-for-all. So inspiring to be around these guys. So many more fun things coming…

Near the end of dinner Frederick asked me if I’d do a quick interview about my book for his blog. I finally spill the beans on when everything is rolling out. I’m so stoked!

Check it out!

Dane Sanders on Fast Track Photographer from Frederick Johnson on Vimeo.

Keep it tuned in.
-Dane

It’s always funny for me when I get asked questions like, “How do you do it all?” It just feels weird. Am I being affirmed or are my friends making fun? I mean, I’m in the middle of a back to back to back to back wedding month and I’ve got zero stress about any of it… and my weddings are getting done in record time. What’s hilarious is the truth is I don’t do it all! Instead, I just trust good people.

In fact, Lindye and Winn’s wedding that I shot with Robert is being uploaded to Pictage as I type! They’re still on their honeymoon and Amy at Albumesque will probably be rolling on their album pre-design before they get back. It’s crazy.

All the folks mentioned above make huge differences in my businesses but it all starts with my buddies at ShootDotEdit. Check out the conversation below with some real people who get why ShootDotEdit just makes sense.

Besides all that, the video is hilarious.

Keep it sourced.
-Dane

PS… Just a heads up that SDE has scaled everything in their new headquarters and are FREE of the wait-list blues. If you want in, do it now by submitting an event or three here.

When Robert Evans - world renown celebrity photographer to Tom and Katie, Brad and Jennifer and umpteen other A-Listers - said he wanted to shoot second for me at Lindye and Winn’s wedding I was blown away.

It’s one thing to shoot along side greats like him, but for Rob to intentionally choose to be in second position was incredible to me. And, the best part was he didn’t do it for my sake. He did it for yours!

Robert is in the process of creating a DVD made specifically for the second shooter and, like all the greats, he wanted to lead by example. Not only was the day a blast, but we got some amazing footage for the DVD that’s due out shortly at PhotographyMentor.com.

Knowing what I know about what is there now and what’s coming, I’d absolutely encourage you to check it out. In the mean time, the video below will give you a sneak peek.

Keep it humble.
-Dane

Jen and Aaron’s wedding was just incredible. Their story is so rich with relationship and for me, it was a gift to both witness and be a part of it all. My friend and Founder, Karey Michelle, did a great job shooting second too. The weather was gorgeous, the setting outstanding… and the band, Senior Year, was on fire. It was an amazing experience.

Here a couple images from the day as well as a complete showit slideshow below. Check ‘em out!

Jen getting ready at El Capitan Canyon Resort.

A bird’s eye view…

These two are angelic…

One of my all time favorite wedding parties…

The rings…

Celebration…

Here’s the rest of the show!

Congrats you two!
-Dane

PS… Next week, it’s wine country time with Sara and Andy.