Andrew Niesen

This post is a little late, but Will just sent us some photos. On Superbowl Sunday, Erin and I, along with Will Godrey, and Jenn and Adam Linke, all of The Decisive Moment, plus all of our dogs hiked Blood Mountain, one of my favorite parts along the Appalachian Trail here in Georgia. One of my goals is to through-hike the entire Appalachian Trail. I just need about 6 months off :)

Let the countdown begin! LaCour's auction for THIRST RELIEF closes soon.

GO BID NOW to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and share at the same time.

Remember: To up the ante, the winner of LaCour's auction receives a SHOOTQ Membership. We just sold out of 100 open spots for ShootQ in less than 36-hours, so HURRY and bid so you can also get ShootQ.

Just think...this could be you...(special thanks to ANNE RUTHMAN for providing this scandalous photo!)



Don't forget:

There's an Anti-Snipe Feature. This means that if a particular auction is experiencing a bidding war at the time it is SUPPOSED to end, the auction will stay open as long as bidders are willing to bid on a mentor.

Remember to write down payment information so that you'll be able to immediately go to Thirst Relief to make your donation. Donations must be made within 48 hours or the auction will go to the next highest bidder.

Happy Bidding!

It's always an honor to photograph a fellow photographer's wedding. Of course, it's also intimidating, especially when you admire the photographer so much! That's why Andrew and I were humbled by a request to shoot Laura Novak's beautiful wedding in Wilmington, Delaware this month. Along with extraordinary primary photographer, Anna Kuperberg, we spent the weekend celebrating and shooting. If you know Laura, you know how much she values her relationships. She and John have such a tender, genuine way of relating to each other. I hope you can see their love reflected in these photographs. Congratulations Laura and John! We love you guys and are proud of your commitment to each other.



Laura was pretty in pink! Her dress was a custom Birnbaum and Bullock couture creation.



Even with camera shutters clicking all around her, Laura was serene and immersed in the moment.







John and the guys (and the priest!) hanging out before the ceremony began.



I love the way they looked at each other during the ceremony.




Archmere was such a classy venue with colorful decor and details.


First dance under the coolest black chandeliers!







Laura changed into an adorable silver dress at the end of the reception. The stone archways framed everything perfectly.



Jessica Claire was a bridesmaid and had the best accessory: a mini LEICA digital camera! Andrew was jealous.



Last but definitely NOT least, fabulous lead photographer and business visionary Anna Kuperberg and us!



Thanks everyone for a fun weekend in Wilmington!

Our August workshop, The Business of Storytelling : Branding & Marketing, is sold out! We've had a a fabulous response to our workshop. If you would like to be notified when we have another workshop, sign up for our e-newsletter over on the right side of this screen.

Bidding begins tomorrow for mentoring sessions benefiting Thirst Relief !

You probably recall the excitement of last year's auction and Mark's dramatic last-minute offer to shave his beard if LaCour raised the most money.

This year, we've decided to save Mark's beard. Afterall, it's the only way you'll recognize us on the tradeshow floor! But we are upping the ante by offering something that will make your life easier and give you more free time to invest in organizations like Thirst Relief.

The winner of LaCour's auction will receive a FREE ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP to SHOOTQ !

Of course, you'll also get plenty of time to pick our brains about branding, marketing, sales, pricing, lighting or any other topic that would help you. Maybe we'll even do some karaoke together? Just ask Tina Carter about her marathon mentoring session last year with LaCour! So, be prepared for a fun time with the LaCour crew! :)

Here's the lowdown:

* Mentoring sessions will be HERE.

* Click on the Thirst Relief banner to go directly to the auction site.

* Auctions will not be visible until they go live on February 9th at 10am EST (auctions are based on EST).

* Bidders need to register with the site. Each auction has a different ending time.

* Important Note: When the auction is scheduled to close, if there's a bidding war over a mentoring session, then the auction will stay open until the bidding war ends.

* The auction will take place February 9 through February 12th. Auctions will end on the 12th (unless there's a bidding war, in which case the auction will end when people stop bidding).

* Auctions end at different times, so double-check when you bid.

If you won't be at WPPI, you can still make a difference by visiting Thirst Relief and make the next $5 you spend go toward saving a life!