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Announcing a new $10,000 Photography Grant

We're excited to announce ShootQ Grant! ShootQ will be awarding a $10,000 grant to a photographer to fund a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue.

We have lined up some stellar judges, including Joe Buissink, Dawn Davis, Greg Gibson, Laura Novak and Jasmine Star.

Visit the ShootQ grant website to learn more and for details on how to apply: www.ShootQgrant.com

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What's in the box?

Come visit our booth at WPPI and find out! You're going to love it!

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Come say Hi at WPPI
We love meeting new folks and reconnecting with friends. You can find us every day during the tradeshow at the ShootQ booth. We'll also be at any party we are either invited to (or can sneak into). Here's a few other notable events:

Sunday, March 16 : Poker Tournament at Caesar's Poker Room 9:30pm
Monday, March 17 : LiveBooks Booth 2pm (Mark is giving a presentation)
Monday, March 17 : BluDomain party
Wednesday, March 19 : LiveBooks Booth 2pm (Mark is giving a presentation)
Wednesday, March 19: LaCour's MasterClass (Thanks to everyone who signed up for our class! It's sold out and we look forward to seeing you all bright and early at 8am!)

If Andrew isn't at the ShootQ booth, check out the Leica booth! He'll probably be there showing off his super sweet M8! And Rachel & Erin will of course be mingling everywhere.

See you in Vegas!

Our good friends Corey McNabb and Amber Holritz are coming through Atlanta March 26 with a one-day seminar chock-full of information on shooting and marketing. What we love about the Rockstar Roadtrip is that it's a great price - $175 - for a full day of teaching. The seminar is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes lunch.

Corey will talk about his approach to wedding photography and how to treat your clients like "rockstars," and Amber will discuss lifestyle photography - namely how she is able to keep families coming back to her several times a year for photos of their children.

They have both been extremely successful in their respective markets and have a lot of valuable information to share!

For more information visit the Rockstar Roadtrip website.

Our friends Jen and Steve Bebb are bringing their expertise – and their wonderful sense of humor – to Atlanta. They're taking the BEBBINAR experience on the road and we're glad they'll make a stop in our city! I attended the Bebbinar in Canada last year and it was one of the best experiences I have had!! They are some of the most genuine and open people that I have met in this industry and shared so many great tips and ideas about how to build a fantastic studio. From branding & marketing & shooting, they've figured it out, which is why they were chosen in the world's top 10 wedding photographers by American Photo magazine. They truly love sharing and I get so energized every time I talk to or see them. I can't wait for their visit to Atlanta. They have such a unique insight into building a fabulous business. You'll definitely learn some new ideas that you can apply immediately.

The number of students is limited, so check it out soon. You can SIGN UP HERE. I hear seats are going fast, since they are limiting the number of attendees to make the seminars more intimate and hands-on.

It'll be a fun and intense couple of days. Looking forward to seeing everyone who's going to be here in Atlanta for their seminar!

Finding a classic, carefully crafted album that supports our brand was challenging! So, when we met the QUEENSBERRY team at WPPI a few years ago, we were thrilled. They have been a perfect match for LaCour and our clients. We received a kind email this week from Queensberry asking if they could feature LaCour on their website. We are honored and are thankful for their partnership over the years!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL FEATURE

It's hard to aptly describe the Foundation Workshop. It was founded six years ago by former Dallas Morning News photographer Huy Nguyen to teach wedding photographers how to be photojournalists. But it's so much more than that. Mark served as a mentor last year, and was asked to return this year to work with Huy's team. This year I was also lucky enough to be brought on as a mentor, working with Tyler Wirken's team. I came in expecting an intense, fast-paced week of shooting and editing. I got that, but I also found myself with 40 new friends who now share a bond that's simply indescribable. Former Foundation students are correct in saying this workshop changes lives. I saw it with my own eyes, and felt it in my own heart.

Below are a few photos from Mark's and my cameras.




Greg Gibson gives a talk on the first day about the history of photojournalism. That's Ben Chrisman on the floor. Ben was tapped to be one of two official photographers to document the workshop.


Mark's shot of a church at sunset


Andrew Mejia, who was on Mark's team, working the McKinney Community Center.


The famous Sergio, who served as a mentor along with Mark on Huy Nguyen's team.


Emilie Sommer, a mentor for Brooks Whittington's team.


Erwin and Ray of Apertura, along with Ben Chrisman and Ed Atrero, who was a student on my team.




David Pullum, a student on Erin's team, photographs skateboarders. This was his first of many times down in the bowls at the skate park.