So last week, to kick off my birthday celebration I had a chance to go to a seminar and listen to Denis Reggie speak. If you don’t know who he is – Mr. Reggie, is one of THE wedding photographers. Like period. They call him the godfather of photojournalism in photography.
He looks the part a bit too.
He has SWAGGER… Like For real. Like I thought I was self assured about my abilities. NO. I don’t know crap about who I am or what I do compared to Denis Reggie.
Then again his starting range is serveral times mine, which only goes to show me, I got work to do and dreams to dream baby.
I love his concept and the way he thinks about weddings and wedding coverage. I love his purist outlook. And his images. I love his work, He does exactly what I love. Sit back, and just let the moments come to you. Step out of the shadows for a minute when you need to then fade back in.
It was also awesome to hear from someone who truly believes in what he is doing. Someone who has an obvious passion for our jobs. I hear alot of people who say they love photogrpahy and are passionate about it – but what I think they are really all hyped about is the possibility - not necessarilythe photographs. I love what Denis said about post processing – and I am trying to find my way to that most honest style of imagery. I am way closer than I used to be but I still have a way to go.. I mean, frankly I like a vingette.
It was awesome to hear him speak, I don’t necessarily agree with some of his stances but I certainly agreed more than not and he gave me the kick in the butt I needed to get my self in gear this week. Become more ready to rock it out. I like to go to these events for networking purposes and I finally met the last of the BIG GUN local photographers I personally admire and had yet to met. Which was awesome, cause we were just talking and chatting before I figure out who she was, and was unable to contain my fan girl.
Hopefully I’l be posting more about my growing as a artist, I attend a fair shair of seminars and workshops and I hope to share that here too.
**Photo by the lovely Stephanie thank you for thinking of me and letting me know about it!
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Hey we met there briefly! (or at the very least exchanged hellos!) Hopefully we can connect again in the future, but until then – I will be following your TWEETS!
The godfather!! Great guy.