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I’m pleased to announce that I was recently accepted into the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers and am honored to receive this recognition from my professional peers.  There are currently only seven other ISPWP photographers located in the State of Florida.

The ISPWP judging panel evaluate the following empirical evidence:  three complete weddings, client references, and peer photographer references.  The candidate photographer must also meet a minimum experience requirement and have no complaints with the Better Business Bureau.

I’m glad to join the ISPWP family who are among the best wedding photographers worldwide and exhibit extraordinary talent and experience.  I’m also proud to be associated with an organization whose staff and leadership reflect the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.

I pledge to uphold these values of photographic excellence and personal character for the society and my clients.

Last week we traveled to the DWF Annual Convention in Tampa and also attended the Imaging USA Expo, an enormous photography trade show. The DWF is an international organization of professional photographers, and this year’s outstanding convention included a lively mix of entertainment and professional education. I enjoyed making new friends with other talented photographers and participating in stimulating workshops and seminars with world-renowned image makers from around the globe.

A scenic view though the window of our bayview room, looking eight miles across Old Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg.

The sweeping panorama from our corner room.

Sunset over the bay as reflected in the hotel windows.

Many album vendors were there. Below is an album with images by Yervant from a Venice photo shoot. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Yervant Zanazanian is perhaps the preeminent contemporary wedding photographer in the world. I spoke with him briefly, and he was a real down-to-earth and genuinely nice fellow; I respect his talent and contribution to the profession. I wrote the complimentary blurb published on the left page.

I attended a talk by Joe Buissink, a Beverly Hills based photographer. Joe’s images are filled with emotional content; and they consistently make me smile. I seek and strive to capture those type of moments.

My better half browsing the breakfast menu after a full day (and night) of seminars and workshops.

I had lunch with Scott and Jessica at the Swamp Restaurant. These nice folks are two frontier types from out West. They’re getting married in June, and I’m honored to be documenting their event. Congratulations, guys! It’ll be a good time.

I had a consultation recently with Ryan and Sara regarding their upcoming engagement photos. We had a great getting-to-know-you session. And it was a real joy meeting two people who are so much in love, so fun-loving, and so actively involved in health and social issues. We discussed the process and schedule for the upcoming photos; and, after becoming comfortable, I pulled out the camera and snapped a few photos. What a lovely couple!