This is the area where the volleyball coach's father was killed during the Olympics

I am offering a special offer to only 20 people who want to learn my style of post processing. It will take place Sunday, Feb 15 at the Tropicana Hotel, Hawaiian Room #4 in Las Vegas. I believe there is no other class like this. There are other classes that will teach the basics but there are very few that outline a systematic approach to fine art post processing and include a set of powerful presets that will satisfy even the beginner.

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I appreciate Stacy and Gordon so much. They have ALWAYS been so supportive and encouraging to over the past year as I've had a chance to get to know them better. It is so nice to have those friends who really want to see you do well. They always took the time to read my blog and from time to time Gordon and I would have conversations about personal development and Stacy would often find the time to comment on my Facebook status. Stacy and Gordon really care about their friends and I can see why they had such a great time at their wedding because people just enjoy being around them.

I'm finally posting our vacation pictures in Hawaii. I think we had the most fun hanging out with our family, eating and going to the beach. My girls can play at the beach all day! Amazing how much fun they can have with sand, water and a bit of imagination!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and I wish you all the best in 2009.

One of the best ways to increase business is to simply be world class in what you do. Anyone can lower their price but to keep your upper hand and stay afloat in hard times, you need to be great at what you do. I always mention to people getting into the wedding photography business that you have to push yourself to be in the top 5% if you are going to be successful. Which means out of 100 photographers, you have to be better then 95 of them. Simply lowering your price will not guarantee an increase in business because people are always searching for the best value.

Go to www.scottrobertworldtour.com to here what he had to say about one of my workshops.Thanks Erik for being an inspiration.

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and I wish you all the best in 2009.

Here is a great wedding that I shot in San Jose, CA awhile back in 2008. Thanks to Jenny and Tom for hanging in there, I know they have been waiting a long time to see these photos! I think there are some great images in this slideshow.

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and I wish you all the best in 2009.

Tonight I have the privilege of speaking at Tri-Community Photo, in West Covina. A great place to learn at an amazing price. I think a whole quarter only costs around $100 and you have access to professional printing, scanners, computers, lighting equipment and studio, etc for NO ADDITIONAL COST. TCPP is especially awesome if you are just starting out and you want to learn the basics. I also speak at the school once or twice a year- I like to know what's going on with photographers in my local community.

Hope to see you tonight!

It's a shame Cerina and Ben's 1920s apartment, in the heart of Hollywood will be knocked down in a few months. The mighty dollar is much stronger than nostalgia I suppose. Although this session was taken in the afternoon, I wanted to give part of the session a romantic and glamorous feel. It is amazing what a few candles and a single flashlight can do! (Thanks to Ben who assisted me with lighting while I photographed Cerina, he deserves all the credit!). These pictures where photographed in one area of their awesome apartment. They are such a great couple to work with. I'm sure you're gonna like these photos.

Cerina Vincent was crowned Miss Nevada Teen USA at age 16, but she soon realized that she was so not a "beauty queen" – those girls are nuts. After moving to LA-LA Land, her acting career took off at age 18. She showed off both her acting skills and athleticism as Maya, The Yellow Power Ranger in the Fox series, POWER RANGERS LOST GALAXY. Since yellow spandex isn't flattering on anyone over 20, she quickly went from a TV super hero to a silver screen sex symbol as "Areola" in NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE. MAXIM, one of the many magazines she has appeared in, wrote, "We have photographed beautiful women all over the world, and Cerina Vincent has the best body, period." But Cerina is not only recognized for her fit, natural physique. She was nominated for the Saturn award's "Best Face of the Future" for her outstanding lead performance in the horror sensation, CABIN FEVER. Cerina's face can also be seen along with some of the biggest television stars in her guest-starring roles on shows such as, ALLY MCBEAL, FELICITY, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, SEX, LOVE AND SECRETS, CSI, and BONES.  Cerina has also starred in a ton of television pilots, showing off both her comedy and dramatic chops, so fingers crossed that one day her shows get picked up by the networks!   She has also done a ton of low-budget indie horror movies that you may get kick out of, starred in the action thriller IT WAITS, and showed her edgier, more dramatic side in DARKENED ROOM, a short film created for her and directed by David Lynch.

 More of Cerina's comedy can be seen in the film ONE PART SUGAR (coming out in 2008) where she plays Danny DeVito's wife, and shows a bit more skin than her Italian Catholic family will like, but whatever, it's a tough business. And speaking of Italian, Cerina stars in her first romantic comedy (yay!)  called EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN!  Cerina is very excited about this film, and it will out for the world to enjoy March 7, 2008.                                                                           

  In addition to HOW TO EAT LIKE A HOT CHICK, Cerina has co-written screenplays and TV pilots, But most importantly, she has figured out how to maintain a pretty kick-ass body while still enjoying chocolate cake and beer, and is excited, along with gal pal Jodi, to share their secrets with hot chicks all over the world!

Visit Cerina's official website