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SSA VI Participants! Are you excited? Are You Ready?
Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:26 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Those of you attending THE coolest sports photography event of the year ...
- We have the biggest group of students (42) we have ever had at The Academy
- The best schedule ever
- We've brought back horse racing at Santa Anita Park
- Velodrome cycling is on the schedule for the very first time
- Two speedlite lighting classes
- Two track & field meets
- Lacrosse is on the schedule for the firs time ever
- Two remote classes, one in the field
- A super cool faculty and staff
- Nikon's full arsenal of pro camera bodies, long glass, zooms and speedlites
- The warmth and sunshine of Southern California
- Not one, not two but THREE sessions with AVP pro beach volleyball players (with portrait shoots to follow)
- Three sessions at the cool La Habra Boxing Club (housed in a converted church)
- Bert Hanashiro's "basics of location lighting" class part 2 (think "Logan Tom shoot at SSA IV!"
- Another Matt Brown "big lighting" extravaganza
- And a partridge in a pare tree |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:28 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Dang iPhone!
Hit ok before I could edit and finish...
I have two questions:
Are you excited?
And are you ready? |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 3:34 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> AND ... Thanks to Bill Pekala, Ron Taniwaki and Nikon for making Sports Shooter Academy VI tuition-free for the 42 college and university students! (And helping me to keep the pricing low for the non-students.)
ALSO ... Special thanks to Doug Murdoch and Think Tank Photo and Louis Feldman and Samy's Camera for their continued support of this wonderful educational program. Both Think Tank and Samy's have been with me since the beginning of this workshop.
As you can tell ... I AM EXCITED about SSA VI!
Mahalo! |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena / Fullerton | Ca | USA | Posted: 4:50 AM on 03.25.09 |
| ->> I have been counting down til SSA VI since I was accepted. It is just a few weeks away from lack of sleep but more importantly an awesome experience. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 5:09 AM on 03.25.09 |
| ->> Dude ... It was a LOOOOG day at the World Figure Skating Championships... and competition just started! |
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Thomas Quinn, Photographer
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Valparaiso | IN | USA | Posted: 9:12 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> My GAWD! Tick Tock, Have the lambs stopped screaming Clarice? I am nawing at the bone.
1) Warm Weather
2) The Instruction and Instructors
3) The Classes
4) The Classes
5) Did I say the classes?
6) O Yeah, Southern Cal Weather
7) Friends
Hey Robert, when was part 1 of your basics of location lighting?
I am so stoked to be coming to this I am counting down the days...
Tq |
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Thomas Quinn, Photographer
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Valparaiso | IN | USA | Posted: 9:14 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> I think when I re-read your first post the Basics of Location Lighting was at the last Academy?
Will it be easy to play catchup to get to part 2?
Tq |
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Bob Ford, Photographer
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Lehighton | Pa | USA | Posted: 9:36 AM on 03.25.09 |
| ->> Thomas, the first session was during SSA IV. Number 5 on Robert's page is a short video from the shoot. |
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Matthew Cavanah, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | US | Posted: 10:42 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Well, currently MU is on Spring Break. I'm still in Columbia, and the forecast for Saturday is snow...
So, yeah. I'm STOKED!!! I'm actually really excited to do the Santa Anita shoot, no matter what time it starts, and the boxing shoot sounds so freakin' cool.
Can't wait! |
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Christopher Szagola, Photographer
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Richboro | PA | United States | Posted: 10:50 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Excited YES
READY Not a chance. So much to do, so little time to do it.
Can't wait to get back to So Cal |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena / Fullerton | Ca | USA | Posted: 11:01 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Bert it was an extended amount of time at the ring yesterday at Staples Center, however I enjoyed working a sport I have never experienced. Cheesy costumes, choice of music, and the dramatic posses in the routines were entertaining. World Figure Skating Championships is the last thing I thought, I would enjoy. However I am looking forward to working the event all week long. More importantly, I am stoked to the best sport workshop to come in just 15 days now from this posting. Velodrome cycling is going to be SWEET!
Cheers! |
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Lennart Wiedemuth, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ennepetal | NRW | Germany | Posted: 11:13 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> I hope there will be a SSA VII next year!
I would even come all the way from Germany, to participate.
All you lucky guys and girls who have time to participate this year: I wish you all the best and HAVE FUN! |
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Patrick Meredith, Photographer, Assistant
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Austin | TX | USA | Posted: 11:59 AM on 03.25.09 |
->> Wow...This month has been flying by! I can't wait to shoot some cycling and to have some In and Out burgers....
I'm nowhere close to being ready...I'm going to be on a tight schedule that week. I have to travel to Missouri for a shoot the two days before I fly out of Austin at 6am for California...yikes.
Can't wait to meet everyone! And I know it has been said, but a big thanks to Nikon for helping with the event. I can't wait to try out some lenses that aren't currently in my lineup. See you all soon! |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 12:02 PM on 03.25.09 |
->> I'm totally stoked about this, I came home to LA Saturday to get the "family time" in since we'll be going 24/7 at SSA, was hoping to meet up in advance with Rafael and some other SSA-ers here, but alas I'm in Phoenix now for NCAA's Sweet Sixteen :)
+1 Though for horse racing and boxing :) |
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Daniel Putz, Photographer
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Jefferson | MD | USA | Posted: 12:06 PM on 03.25.09 |
->> I wish I was going this year...
It's fun. Everyone who's going...enjoy it! Interact and gnaw at your instructor's minds about anything and everything, not just photography. Lots of caffeine/sugar will be necessary.
Also, get the Photo Mechanic demo (if you don't already own it) NOW to make your lives easier. |
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William Guerro, Photographer
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Galloway | NJ | USA | Posted: 9:36 PM on 03.25.09 |
| ->> I am leaving Spring Training in Florida a few days early. So I can rest up for the Trip to SoCal and get packed. I am looking forward to the speedlite classes and Remote classes. Did I hear mention of Beach Volley Ball? Hmmm Photo's of girls in Bikini's ok you twisted my arm. |
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Daniel Berman, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | US | Posted: 10:34 PM on 03.25.09 |
->> Only 2 weeks left until the workshop begins -- I can't wait to learn and grow and get critiqued to shreds. I can't wait for my first "almost" :)
it will be great to see everybody again and actually see that great yellow ball in the sky, I am so tired of this PNW weather this time of the year.
See you soon everybody!
Daniel |
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Jay Sinclair, Photographer
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Vancouver | BC | Canada | Posted: 12:07 AM on 03.26.09 |
->> Well, I got called into the game late off the IR list and I am STOKED to be heading down to SoCal into some much warmer weather than we have been having here in Vancouver, BC.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and working alongside lots of creative people.
Except for Packing all my travel plans are on lockdown so I'm not really stressed about making it down there.
More stressed on wether or not I'll need long glass for this thing.
My longest lens is a 70-200 2.8 but I have multipliers. I shoot the JEDI side of things so the Nikon Long glass wont help.
That Being said I would like to thank the Boys at Nikon for their contribution to the cause and I look forward to checking out all the cool gear.
Can't wait. |
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Thomas Quinn, Photographer
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Valparaiso | IN | USA | Posted: 12:47 AM on 03.26.09 |
->> Luke (or Jay)
According to the Dark Side.....I am your father, together we can conquer the rebel alliance and rule the universe. Translated.....
They have the Nikon bodies to check out so break away from the norm and try something you normally wouldn't, like Nikon. Then you can get the long glass to use along with you "short" stuff.
Its all good and may the schwartz be with you!
Tq |
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Andrew Villa, Student/Intern, Assistant
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San Jose | CA | United States | Posted: 1:22 AM on 03.26.09 |
->> Don't get too caught up on gear, the key to SSA is see different shoot different. That being said, I'm excited for the workshop to start. I'll be down on monday in San Diego and then will be in Irvine on tuesday relaxing. Feel free to give me a ring or an email if anyone wants to get together before hand. Otherwise I'll see you all there!
-Andrew |
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Mike Vander Veer, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Cheney | WA | USA | Posted: 12:17 AM on 03.30.09 |
->> I'm sooo stoked! I'm heading down the Friday before and will be spending some time in Laguna and HB before heading over to Irvine on Tuesday to kick it with some peeps before the Academy. All that's left to do is rent a canon lens while I'm down there and supplement what I have with Nikon (thanks Bill and Ron!)
As always, I'm looking forward to warmer weather... it snowed 2 or 3 inches last night. Grrr. |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 2:54 AM on 03.30.09 |
->> "in Laguna and HB before heading over to Irvine on Tuesday to kick it with some peeps before the Academy."
Someone is trying out their Cali lingo! Hahah
This will be awesome! Don't forget to read Jordan's workflow guide and know your software!!
See ya in a week |
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Matt Brown, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | USA | Posted: 11:31 AM on 03.31.09 |
->> Don't forget the open judging session of the Sports Shooter Newsletter Annual Contest is eight days away. Wednesday night the 8th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
Irvine-Orange County Airport 17941 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92614. Start time is 8:30PM. If you want to get an inside look at the contest you should be there. |
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Nathan Papes, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | United States | Posted: 2:43 AM on 04.01.09 |
->> I don't know about the rest of you but after every email Bert sends out I'm more excited than I was before. Just a few more days!!!
I'm so excited I can barely sleep! |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena / Fullerton | Ca | USA | Posted: 4:06 AM on 04.01.09 |
| ->> One week away and I am already stoked. I can not even sleep and SSA VI is still 7 days until kick off. And if you are in the area, the end of the year judging is always entertaining. |
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Susánica Tam, Photographer
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Thousand Oaks | CA | United States | Posted: 1:10 PM on 04.01.09 |
->> *Bumping the Brown's message*
Feel free to come by for the judging! Always a good kickoff! There will be SSA alumni dropping by to watch the judging as well.
Also, SSAVI participants--follow the twitter feed, we will be updating that during academy as well. Sorry for the double post for those who already saw the other:
www.twitter.com/SSAVI
thanks. |
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Mike Greener, Photographer
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Fairfield | CA | USA | Posted: 3:03 PM on 04.01.09 |
| ->> Can't wait. Can we sip a beer as we are watching the contest judging? |
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Allan Campbell, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 4:18 PM on 04.01.09 |
| ->> have fun, looking forward to the updates everyday. |
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Darrell Miho, Photographer
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Los Angeles : SFO : HNL | CA | usa | Posted: 1:37 AM on 04.02.09 |
| ->> nooooo, say it ain't so. ssa without allan campbell? |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:06 AM on 04.02.09 |
->> The 55-page handout went out last night to the participants ...
The schedule went out this afternoon ...
Weather forecast is for highs in the upper 60's the week of The Academy...
And Rod Mar will be delivering a Knute Rockne - pep talk before we head out for the first shoots (well, maybe it'll be closer to Reggie Dunlop?)...
This is going to be a great 5 days! |
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Allan Campbell, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 1:53 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> Darrell,
Sad to say but yes I didn't plan things well. We are putting in a new workflow system in prepress and I figured it would interfere with any fun I would have down in California. As it turns out we are finishing the last updates and scripts this week and I probably could have come down. I am sure this will be the best SSA so far. I wish I was there, I am looking forward to the updates so make sure you guys update your pages as often as possible. To everyone attending, good luck, have fun, shoot lots. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 3:04 PM on 04.02.09 |
| ->> Come on down Allan!!! |
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Jim Comeau, Assistant, Photo Editor
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 3:51 PM on 04.02.09 |
| ->> I think I'll have to make a trip just for the judging. It is always a great way to see how pro photographers and editors think. Even though I rarely shoot sports, I always can pick something up from the event. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 8:14 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> Allan ---
One of the students canceled just now because he decided to spend money to buy some new equipment instead.
If you want to come ... just say the word! |
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Matt Brown, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | USA | Posted: 10:02 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> Allan coming on down! A students canceled so he can buy new gear? A week before and you make this call, nice move genius. I hope that 300mm f/4 is fun!
You can enjoy all the photos being posted next week. |
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Brian Schneider, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Clemson | SC | | Posted: 10:23 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> I'm ready to get out to SoCal so I can just shoot and learn. I'm currently in the lab programming like I have been all week, haha.
Can't wait to get out there and meet everybody. |
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Melissa Macatee, Photographer
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Dallas | TX | | Posted: 10:31 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> Bert you're killing me here, cycling, horse racing, lax ( my second favorite sport!), three AVP sessions, track and field and boxing, you have added Dave Black and Lucas Gilman to your already awesome staff including mar, goulding and honl, susanica, matt, myung and yourself ( wally?)! Then to add insult to injury you throw out that someone cancelled last minute. They have no idea what they are missing out on. I know it will be an amazing week.
Everyone heading out to ssa take full advantage of everything you can while there. Don't forget to be appreciative of the sponsors, Nikon, Think Tank and Samy's for all of their efforts helping Bert do his magic presenting an unbelievable workshop. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 11:41 PM on 04.02.09 |
->> Mel ...Thanks!
The Academy goes on. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 12:35 AM on 04.03.09 |
| ->> Hey Matt! What the hell dude? What gives you the right to diss someone for deciding to buy new gear over attending the seminar? I call total bullshit on that bro. What gives you the right to judge someone's decision? I realize after looking at your member photos you need help with lighting but please don't bust someone's balls for opting out of this seminar over buying equipment they think they need. |
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Patrick Meredith, Photographer, Assistant
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Austin | TX | USA | Posted: 1:10 AM on 04.03.09 |
->> Here we go........
I can't wait...I'm getting there WAY to early (Monday at 10a.m.!) but I'm excited for it to get going...this week is creeping by... |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:31 AM on 04.03.09 |
| ->> Ya'll have fun. This looks like a sports photographers wet dream. CRAP! All the different sports in the course of ONE week. We should ALL be jealous. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 1:50 AM on 04.03.09 |
->> Chuck --- I am sure yo hear this statement from time to time:
You have NO idea what you are talking about! |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 11:31 AM on 04.03.09 |
| ->> Which one ya talking about Bert? 8) |
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Allan Campbell, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 2:36 PM on 04.03.09 |
->> Bert and Matt,
Thank you for the invite to come down, it is really tempting. I just do not think I will make it down. One of the things that makes SSA so great is the two of you and the other staff and how friendly and helpful you are.
For the students that are headed to California, make sure you take any chance you have to talk and show work to the instructors. Do not be shy, they are all approachable and great people. Take chances and step out of your easy zone. Try new things and make sure you fail, keep trying. You may come up with something great. There are no grades, editors you work for, just good people wanting to make you a better shooter.
Good luck, have fun, shoot everything you can. |
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Wally Skalij, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA. | USA | Posted: 2:39 PM on 04.03.09 |
->> Chuck.
Wasn't it you that dissed this very workshop a few months ago on a thread? Make up your mind! |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 4:06 PM on 04.03.09 |
->> Liddy...
You know we all love you man! |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 4:12 PM on 04.03.09 |
->> Bert, you get big hug when you arrive in the Motor City!
Wally, I've lost my mind. Sorry, berating me has no effect whatsoever |
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Diego James Robles, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Lake Elsinore | CA | U.S. | Posted: 4:52 PM on 04.03.09 |
| ->> This is going to be too much fun. Perfect timing as the weather in Ohio is taking a turn for the worse. My only problem is how many bodies to pack! Wally, I am a big fan of your photography; tell me the Lakers are going to turn it on very soon. |
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Wally Skalij, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA. | USA | Posted: 9:39 PM on 04.03.09 |
->> Diego,
I can't predict what the Lakers will do but Farmar and Vujacic better step up FAST.
I can predict that you will be a changed photographer after the workshop especially with Rod Mar joining us this year.
Wally |
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Octavian Cantilli, Photographer, Assistant
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Kissimmee | FL | United States | Posted: 9:48 PM on 04.03.09 |
| ->> I miss you guys, waaaaaa |
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