DJ is such a leader in our industry which is why I was so stoked and humbled that he’d say such nice things about my book in his recent podcast for Pro Photo Resource. I think he’s officially the first guy to quote me in public. Woot woot!

In addition to talking about the one critical factor to make it in this industry, he also mentions that you can get a sneak peek of my book if you check out the fast track site.

The only problem is he was just a wee bit early on that announcement :) .

So, if I can twist your arm to be just a wee bit more patient with me as we line up the BRAND SPANKING NEW site that is due out any day, I promise it will do a lot more than give you a peek. To guarantee you’ll get the low-down, be sure to sign up for my newsletter (above, upper left) and you’ll be first in line!

Here’s his clip… check it out!

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Keep it distinct.
-Dane

PS… if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for DJ’s Tour, with “special” guests. I promise, you definitely don’t want to miss this one! Don’t forget the discount code mentioned in the video above. Sweet!

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

I just got back from Mexico with my family and had the absolute best time. I managed to even fit a Photo Minute in that is so short it’s silly. I think it may be my first ever DPM that is actually less than a minute.

***CLICK HERE*** to see it right now, but be sure to come back because of all the cool pictures below … I love the flexico!. Sorry the audio isn’t so great so I put in some titles to help things out.

The images below kind of capture the flow of the trip. I had never done service work with my family like this before and was kind of nervous as to how it was all going to go, but it turned out amazing. Check ‘em out …

The airstream was in full effect.

It’s amazing how the mundane can stand out if you slow down long enough to notice.

With soccer being so popular in Mexico, this image really caught my attention. The deflated ball in the shadow of real human need was so poignant. What a gift to be able to serve.

Two local girls getting a bath.

My son Drew getting to work.

Abbi and Lisi getting in the mix.

This is the mom and daughter who were getting the house we were building. They were SO cool and absolutely deserving. I loved how they were so into being part of the team that created value.

Raising Wall #4.

Celebrating a half days work.

Taking in the eternal significance of what we were in the midst of.

Roof on house #1 (our team built three in three days).

My bride looking gorgeous. How’d I get so lucky!

Drew on top of Roof #2.

Lisi making friends with a local.

Some ladies on the team defying gravity.

My daughter Alaree and her new boyfriend. He kind of reminded me of BamBam from The Flintstones.

These two images were so cool because the man in the first one was my buddy Todd’s dad and Todd and his son were in the next picture. So cool to see three generations serving together.

The locals called these enormous beasts their personal garbage disposal. They’ll also double as Christmas dinner in a few months.

Last minute painting before we handed over the keys to the new place. I swear it felt like Extreme Home Makeover with a little less of a budget. Can you believe how many kids were working this trip!

That’s me with the hat on (LOL).

My daughters Abbi and Lisi getting some more paint on.

My new friend Brian putting on the finishing touches. The fisheye made the building look like a cathedral. It was a little more modest than that :)!

Me and Abbi after a hard days work.

The new home owner was pretty stoked.

My budding apprentice …

… who chimps just like her dad.

Keep it simple!
-Dane

PS … Tami and I take off for Gary and Melissa’s wedding and David Jay’s birthday tomorrow and the week after that Mike Colon and I shoot a wedding with Jessica Claire in Las Vegas, so stay tuned for some fun stuff coming!

A bit ago my new friend Matt Adcock and his fiancee Sol Tamargo from Atlanta sent me this amazing video as a submission for The SPM on how to Trash a Dress when you’re in the Mayan Jungle.

I couldn’t resist!

Not only is the setting cool, the output amazing but it’s the behind the scenes on how he did it that will inspire. Check it out!