Quote of the Year!

Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification.
— Martin H. Fischer

This sums up my goals for 2008. Running a small business requires me to wear many hats. Some I am keenly qualified to wear. Many others don't fit. I've outsourced many parts of my business, but I'm always looking for ways to allow me to do what I LOVE. I do not LOVE running a business. I LOVE photographing and interacting with my clients. The relationships I have built with many of you are the reward for all the hard work.

We should all find ways to simplify the "busi-ness" that occupies our time. Then we would have time to do what we LOVE with those we LOVE.

Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil, See No Evil

I think we are out of order, but I couldn't resist. This image of my niece and nephews grew from my nephew, Mat, trying to point out his ears. I only need a spark of an idea.

I've Been Busy!

Sorry for the sparse posts of late. I've been a busy, busy guy. I started the year by attending Imaging USA (the national Professional Photographers of America convention) in Tampa. Fortunately, I was not alone. There was quite a large group of photographers from Middle Georgia. Here is the picture Johnny Mullis took of us at dinner at the Columbia Restaurant. Included are the group from Delaney Holliman Photography (Delaney, Kerri, and Jenny), Impressive Images (Jim and Linda Barber), Forever Young Photography (Danielle Bodony), K H Mason Photography (Heather Mason), and Stephanie Lynn Photography (Stephanie Gober).
It was nice to be surrounded by friends, and we had a great time! I hope there will be more of these moments. Besides having fun with friends, I did get some new ideas for 2008. Keep checking to see what is in store.



Then I had to get ready for the Macon's Wedding Ring Bridal Show. I try to do something different each time I'm involved in a bridal show. This time I went with a more contemporary approach. I had a bench where weary brides could sit and enjoy flipping through a few sample albums. I think the respite was well appreciated.

It was an amazing show. There were 125 brides in attendance (More than ever before by far). One lucky bride even won a weekend getaway to the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. Thank you to everyone who came by the booth. I hope to see many of you in the very near future. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of my own booth to show. Bad photographer!

Now, I am working on preparing for my Digital Photography Class. This will be the first time I've done a one day class. I want to inform without overloading. So much to share in such a short time. There are only 3 spaces left, so please don't wait to register.

I'll try to be better this year about posting regularly. Have a great day!