For me personally I believe this event minus one presenter was extremely valuable (to get the break down on what happened check out Margie's blog).
- I left knowing that my approach is similar to other photographers and is valid.
- That the things I've been meaning to do for awhile now... need to be done because they WILL benefit my business.
- To start thinking like the artist that I am (even though I sometimes question myself... "what you mean everyone can't take great pictures?")
- That shooting weddings isn't my thing and that's okay! I love shooting people and what I really love is making a woman feel really really good about herself whether is a portrait, an expectant mom or boudoir session. And cute kids is the icing on the cake!
- That its okay to get personal on a business blog. I've kind struggled with this, how much do I open up and the truth is, I'm generally a pretty open book with few exceptions. I shoot from my home studio because I think inviting a young family into my home is a perfect compliment to getting those great shots... come on in and relax! Let's take some pictures, no worries, a break here and there works for me.
I'm interested to see how the western part of craft your success unfolds (truth be told I wish I was a fly on the wall today in Winnipeg). I truly believe that this experience was completely valuable and worth my time and effort even if it had a bit of ugly mixed in at the end of the day. AND I got to spend some time with Margie, which is always a good thing!
David Greene and Michael Anderson...... thank you for sharing your insights/tips/tricks/knowledge/thoughts with your fellow Ontario photographers. I wish you much success on Craft your Success 2009 (which I hope there will be).
