This film, created and produced by Ron Dawson of Dare Dreamer Media, perfectly captures the emotion and creative energy of PartnerCon 2009, New Orleans. It is such an honor both serve, and be a part of, this amazing community of professional photographers/artists and friends.

Planning is well underway for PartnerCon 2010!

Save the date: November 16-18, 2010 New Orleans

I had the honor of helping lead the San Diego Photog Shootout this past weekend, and was so inspired by the creative energy and talent of all those that participated.  A big shout-out goes to event organizers and visonaries Stephen Knuth and Yvonne Lebrun who are doing an amazing job running the group – all the details were top-notch, including the models, make-up artists, venue and props. 

One of my goals for 2010 is to do more teaching among the photography community.  In addition to focussing on knowledge-sharing and giving back to the community, there’s also a selfish motive with this goal (as I find the more I teach the more I learn).  Along those lines, it was a thrill this past weekend to work alongside photographers and community leaders that I admire and respect — including;  Betsy and Jeff McCue, Evan Bishop,  Garrett Delph and Hanssie Trainor.  It was also a treat to hang-out with Roxanne Benton from Pixel2Canvas and Lawrence Chan (aka Tofurious).

Be sure to check out the San Diego Photog Shootout  Facebook group for additional links to the model portfolios on Model Mayhem, as well as contact information for the MUAs and participating photographers. 

Here are a few of my images from the shoot…        

I’m a bit behind on a variety of projects…so, here’s a quick image.

This is from this past Saturday’s San Diego PhotogShootout — which was creatively nourishing on many fronts.  Stay tuned for a post within the next couple days with a full recap.

These fall from trees all around our neighborhood.  Not sure of their official description, but my kids call them “chocolate trees.”

Let me know if you know the true botanical origin.  In the meantime, this image is being added to a slowly-growing body of work — Found Natural Objects.

Thanks for looking.

In addition to dinner and drinks, our date nights typically include an impromptu shoot.

This is a favorite from last night.

I’m really excited about this first episode of the new year, featuring a conversation with landscape photographer John Anderson.   And, joining John in our interview is film-maker Mark Corliss.

I discovered John’s work through a series of poignant films produced by Mark which provide a comprehensive exploration of John’s creative journey in an authentic and really inspiring, deeply personal format.

John worked with Ansel Adams in the past, and shares stories about these experiences, along with details about his photography background, his body of work and the influence of the natural world on his craft and lifestyle. We explore a wide range of topics, including the traditions and nuances of the landscape photography marketplace, the grandeur and beauty of light, and John’s experience with transitioning from 4×5 film to the digital realm.

John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 6 years ago, and throughout our conversation you will witness how he has used this physical challenge to transform his life in a positive way – providing him unique opportunities for increased creative energy, companionship and artistic success.

Join me now for a conversation with John Anderson…