Saturday, August 30, 2008

Free to Succeed Tour - NY

I'm still beaming from attending the Free to Succeed workshop last week. I flew down from Toronto Canada to attend and I was soooo glad I went.  I don't know where to begin.  From connecting with another photography network guru that I admire tremendously, [b]ecker.  To connecting with David Luebke from Couture Book.  From networking with other photographers who also want to grow their photography business.  From hearing a great "I was DETERMINED" sermon delivered from Jasmine Star which had a lasting effect on me.  To finally, connecting with David Jay who presented us with great a amount of information of which I'll be utilizing his methods for many years to come.  Thank you to you all. 







I met some great photographers at this workshop...let's promise to stay in touch so that we can continue to inspire each other.  Sorry I did not get a shot of you Parris but many thanks for flagging down a cab for me and directing me back to the airport.  Parris Whittingham Photography




I met a great photographer from LJW Photography.  Laurie, thanks for the equipment advice...I  hope to connect with you again.  By the way I love the web-sight !!! 

I got to meet another yardy photographer from Jamaica named Dennis Hammond.  Check out not only photography blog Hammond Photodesign but his family blog called Hammondville blog.  Both are insightful and entertaining to read.


Finally at the end of the workshop I got to meet more talented photographers like Randell Walker Photography thanks for the advice regarding web hosting.


Ahh Couture book,  I finally got to touch and feel the many textures of Couture books.  I know it sounds perverse but wow these books are amazing!!!  Dave, thanks for answering my many many questions.   


[b]ecker it was great that you were able to preview the well anticipated [b] school social network.  This Torontonian can't wait to sign up and connect with more awesome photographers. 


David Jay your methods and processes you shared at the Free to Succeed Tour were amazing and I'm going to use these concepts not only as a guiding principle in photography but also in my everyday life.    



Jasmine and JD, thanks for opening up your life story to us.  Jasmine, I think you are very grounded and brave to share your personal and vulnerable past with the audience.  I was fascinated, transfixed and emotional listening to your life story.  I also admire how you were able to use your life events to be a  "Determined" wedding photographer for your clients.  Thanks for the sermon and hope to connect with you again one day.  And all God's people say..." Amen".


5 comments:

Unknown said...

Carl, it was nice meeting you too. Hope to see you in NY again soon.

Carl Reid attached@mac.com (416) 414-1414 said...

Real soon...I'm sure we'll connect again perhaps at WPPI this year.

Laurie J. Wright said...

Carl, I was so impressed with the journey you made to see both DJ and Jasmine (not that they weren't worth that AND MORE)... but congratulations for such a "make it happen" attitude!!!!!

thanks for the kind words about my site... I'm off to start everyday with that "determined" attitude and have already started networking with some great local photogs.

stay well and keep in touch.
Laur

Dave|Couture|Book said...

Great to meet you in NY! I'll have to pose better next time ;)
-Dave
Couture Book

Dave|Couture|Book said...

Great to meet you in NY! I'll have to pose better next time ;)
-Dave
Couture Book