Workshops, Antics, and Shenanigans!

Goodness... I debated pretty hard about posting this video. Certainly there's nothing wrong with it at all, in fact quite the opposite... it's fun, but oh so embarrassing. It's from a 4-Day workshop in Kansas called Keep N it Fresh where I was the featured photographer. We had a great group of photographers and we all learned a ton of information... and had fun doing it. So why the hesitation in the posting? Because never before have my dancing 'skills' been publicly on display... I worry now that I'll be getting too many calls from recruiters wanting me to be a backup dancer for Justin Timberlake. I'm already just slammed as it is.

Here are a few shots from the workshop too...

Chris Smith shooting...

Darrin Hackney and a couple of background chimpers ;)

Nicole Goddard sporting a cool shooting pose..

The talented Brett Schauf, co-host of the workshop, holding my SB-900 for the above photo.

And as I've had so many requests from other photographers to add some technical info as to exactly how I get some shots, I'd thought I'd start here. I've added the exif data to the below image... as you can see it's a bit dull looking as is. I purposely underexposed it on what was otherwise a cloudy, but bright day. That way, when I added a single, gelled, hand-held SB-900 from the side, it provided a nice warm, almost sunsety kinda look. 

Exposure and camera settings didn't change for this photo from the above. I just added the flash. 

The result:

One night we went out to shuffleboard! Super fun!

My skills were nearly unmatched! Although I still lost... to a girl. ;)

A few of the shooters. Thanks everybody, for such a great workshop!

Keep'N it Fresh!

Hi all! I'm back from a great Pictage conference in LA and am already excited for the next speaking engagement. Coming up in a few weeks, I'll be the featured speaker for 4 education-packed days at the Keep N it Fresh workshop! We'd love to see all of you photographers out in Kansas October 20-23, 2008. Here's some verbiage from their site...

Are you ready to take your photography business to the next level?

Wondering how to reach the privileged masses from your own backyard?

Internationally recognized photographer Corey McNabb shares his secrets for creating rock star demand in a hometown locale.

After taking on SoCal’s Hollywood scene for more than a decade, McNabb successfully transplanted celebrity rates to his hometown of Asheville, N.C. — population 75,000.

McNabb shares professional secrets during a powerful hands-on workshop that will help you book more sessions, shoot on the fly, edit like a master and market like a pro.

Tuition includes:

• Four days of interactive training with Corey McNabb as he takes participants through hands-on workflow. From artfully closing a consultation to managing an editing backlog, McNabb will free you to learn more and earn more.
• Workshop sessions with a think-on-your-feet approach to on-site shooting, natural lighting techniques, web-based client management and color correction software.
• Break-out sessions with marketing and accounting consultants who specialize in strategic business planning for photographers.
• Professional models.
• Most of your meals, and transportation to and from session locations.

Who should attend:

• Photographers who want to grow their businesses and better manage workflow.
• Professionals ready to invest in real-world techniques designed to unleash artistry and improve income.
• Photographers who want to build a professional network of resources.
• Trendsetters ready for a chance to win more than $6,000 in industry-chic prizes.