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I look for interesting details of the wedding market and report on them here. I have traveled the country this year speaking with many photographers about everything from workflow to marketing... Everyone I met was willing to participate in a meaningful way to the discussion of market trends. That showed me that you are all very passionate about the business of wedding photography! I will continue to report on trends here as I see them come up in the industry. Please bookmark my blog, pass it around to friends and of course comment on what you find here! Thanks for visiting my blog, I appreciate your time! Putting together a new blog over at http://jbrides.wordpress.com/ so will be slowly transitioning to that!

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Touring the Country with David Ziser



Traveled from DC to Charlote then St. Louis to Cincinnati over two weeks with the David Ziser Tour...

Everyone attending praised David for parting with his knowledge to the next generation of Digital Photographers!


Monday, May 15 Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 16 Richmond, VA
Wednesday, May 17 Raleigh, NC
Thursday, May 18 Charlotte, NC

Monday, May 22 St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, May 23 Louisville, KY
Wednesday, May 24 Cincinnati, OH

It was great to meet all the photographers out on the road!

More info on the tour: Digital Wake Up Call

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Session for Year in the Life Series : Oliver














This child is just plain beautiful!

Call to ask about Year in the Life Packages...this is 4 sessions throughout the year!

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Wedding of Angie and Kurt




















Austin, Texas was a amazing background to this wedding. Kurt and Angie were so obviously in love, surrounded by family and friends. The Green Pastures site was a terrific venue for the festivities!

Saturday, May 06, 2006

1st Annual Animal Acres Hoedown!







Animal Acres held it's first Hoedown and it was a great success!

Animals, food, beautiful weather, children, grandparents and speakers all combined to make this a terrific day!

Slideshow

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Newport Beach Boat Wedding

Talley and Shane had many family and friends around to celebrate their marriage in Newport. The boat cruise was a great way to bring everyone together!

Images coming soon...

Have fun in Maui guys!

Sunday, April 23, 2006

The Joy and Jim Lifestyle Shoot







Manhattan Beach, California

This was a beautiful evening to shoot such a fun couple! These two really relished the time together, as Jim is still up at Berkeley... looking forward to their wedding on July 15th up in Palo Alto.

SLIDESHOW

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Worldfest 2006



This years worldfest was larger than ever! Mayor Viragosa was even on hand to support the cause.

Had the pleasure of meeting Gretchen and Peter there! I am so looking forward to shooting their wedding at Animal Acres on July 8th...

Friday, April 21, 2006

Grace and Jin Lifestyle






Great couple...we meet at the pier for some fun shots, then ventured up into town! We really had a good time capturing the evening..

SLIDESHOW

Looking forward to June 24th!

Monday, April 17, 2006

Lifesyle Engagement: Hong and Cedric






Meet Hong and Cedric at the Trump National Golf Course in Palo Verdes, California.

Fun Couple-- We will be shooting their wedding on May 13th!

SLIDESHOW

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Vegas Baby! WPPI Hits Vegas


Around 9000 photographers desend on the Vegas Strip!
The Paris Hotel was an excellent setting for the WPPI Tradeshow.

It was great to meet and speak with so many talented photographers from around the country and the world. WPPI has done it again with terrific speakers!

Monday, March 13, 2006

LA WOMEN CREATE AERIAL IMAGE


"Thousands of us stood together at the Santa Monica Beach, north of the pier next to the Arlington West Memorial to represent the world uniting to say NO to war. Artist John Quigley created this powerful aerial image for us on a canvas so big it took a helicopter to capture it all; each time we have done this it has made the front page of the paper!"
Jodie Evans, CODEPINK Coofounder

To see more IMAGES CLICK HERE!

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Pictage 2nd Partner Conference in Atlanta









Great day of speakers, including Denis Reggie, Michele Celentano, David Jay and David Salomone

It was great to see and meet so many familiar photographers! Always fun to put faces with names and voices.

This was such a success that we are planning on doing more in the future!

Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a great event... see you in Vegas!

J

Monday, March 06, 2006

Malalai Joya Speaks in Los Angeles














Malalai Joya, a 27-year-old woman, who has emerged as a fearless critic of the warlords that control her country of Afghanistan.

"I hope by being a member of parliament I will be able to serve my people," said Malalai Joya, a 27-year-old woman who holds one of the five seats in Farah in the far west of the country. "I will do my best to stop the warlords and criminals from building any laws that will jeopardize the rights of Afghan people, especially the women." The Globe and Mail, Dec.20, 2005

For more information on this inspiring and courageous woman:
http://www.malalaijoya.com

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Mammoth Mountain Ski Day



Took the weekend to do some traveling---first to Mammoth Mountain for some skiing, did I mention there was 2 feet of fresh. This mountain is one of the best ski areas you will find in the country! Then journeyed north to Tahoe to surprise my brother on his birthday!

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Amgen Tour of California: Final Leg



The Amgen Tour of California rolled through Redondo Beach today and what a treat. The colorful bikers did 10 laps around the Redondo Circut. Floyd Golden was the Tour Winner!

To See More Images CLICK HERE

Have a great week!

Friday, February 24, 2006

Photography Workshop in LA


I was priviledged to be part of a workshop put on by Mike Colon in Holywood! Was great to meet all the OSP'ers and to shoot with you all!







To see more images from this shoot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsandifer/sets/72057594073242750/show/

Saturday, February 18, 2006

AFTER INNOCENCE

AFTER INNOCENCE

"AFTER INNOCENCE tells the dramatic and compelling story of the exonerated - innocent men wrongfully imprisoned for decades and then released after DNA evidence proved their innocence. The film focuses on the gripping story of seven men and their emotional journey back into society and efforts to rebuild their lives. Included are a police officer, an army sergeant and a young father sent to prison and even death row for decades for crimes they did not commit."
Herman from the documentary After Innocence gets married on his 6th anniversary from being released from prison! This truley is an amazing story and one that I am so glad to be part of-- Thanks Sharon!




Thursday, February 16, 2006

OTIS and Matt Davis Band


Night of fun in Venice with OTIS and Matt Davis Band


Check these guys out if you can!

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Arizona Bound

Rented a Prius and drove it all the way to Pheonix on one tank of gas!






Sedona is just a magical place!

Monday, February 06, 2006

Baby Oliver















What a beautiful baby and a fun day of shooting in Ohio. Looking forward to taking more images of little Oliver.