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We were honored when our friends (and ShootQ users) Garrett and Joy Nudd mentioned ShootQ in Professional Photographer magazine's section called "The Goods!"

Our friends, Kathryn and Drew Newman were married yesterday in Decatur, Georgia. It's always fun to photograph other wedding photographers' weddings, because there are always lots of cameras around. But this wedding was special — Drew and Kathryn had a parade that featured the The Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, a volunteer marching band based in Atlanta. It was a scene straight out of Mardi Gras in New Orleans! The parade escorted Drew and Kathryn from the ceremony, which took place in their back yard, to the reception hosted at the The Solarium in Decatur's Oakhurst district.



LaCour's Mark Adams participated in the parade by riding his pink Stella scooter.




Rachel, Mark and official photographer Katie Torres of 6 of Four Creations.

By the way, Drew and Kathryn, CLICK HERE to see who else was married yesterday :)

Joe and Yervant are coming to Atlanta on Friday, May 16. Their TWO VIEWS tour has received rave reviews and their dynamic teaching style is sure to inspire you, even if you are not a wedding photographer. We've had the pleasure of learning from Joe and Yervant at past seminars, and have always walked away with a renewed passion for photography.

To register CLICK HERE

We hope to see you there!

Today as I jumped head-and-heart-first into ShootQ Grant applications, I was humbled by the gratitude of so many photographers. Inside many applications were sincere, thoughtful notes that relayed each person's excitement and eagerness to pursue projects that make a difference in their communities, both locally and globally. Here is one particular note that summed up the importance of documentary photography. A special thanks to Mary Kate McKenna for taking the time to share these words with us. They are powerful in their simplicity.

I think The FedEx delivery woman, the Postal carrier and the UPS guy all hate us!! This afternoon, they all showed up at our studio door with arm-fulls, truck-fulls and cart-fulls of ShootQ Grant applications. They asked if we were taking college applications :)

We're thrilled that so many photographers are applying for the first ShootQ Grant, which awards $10,000 to a photographer to pursue a documentary project. It's encouraging to know how many photographers are eager to use their skills to make a difference.

Thanks everyone for applying! We look forward to announcing the winner. Stay tuned!