Great Fun!

i just spent the WHOLE day with some very gifted and wonderful people, joe and mirta barnet of barnet photography. the dynamic duo were not only extremely gracious with their time and talent but they were a true joy to be around! what started out to be a continued effort to expand my knowledge through a workshop, offered by joe and mirta, quickly developed into a admiration of a school of thought. the school of thought that staying true to oneself is not only a gift to yourself but also to your client. "it would be a dis-service otherwise". i have said this before, and i'll say it again... to truly experience more than we are we need to experience all that we are not. i am a whole lot more now than i am not... after spending time with these two. haha.

what was so refreshing about joe and mirta was they really enjoyed opening up to expose more light on their how we do it workshop well beyond "regular business hours". joe and mirta revealed their thoughts regarding advertising, networking, working with wedding planners, shooting techniques, camera settings, equipment in general, low light ideas, slide shows, promotional materials, photoshop actions, as well as many business and production workflows that were fun, efficient and practical.

i emencly enjoyed swapping stories, learning, laughing... but most of all really connecting with genuine, giving and talented "straight" shooters such as joe and mirta. the time that they spent with me personally and making me feel comfortable in their beautiful home was priceless. -salute