WPPI 2009

I returned from Las Vegas late last week after attending the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Convention and I’m still trying to digest all the information I received. This convention drew over 10,000 photographers from all over the globe where some of the world’s best photographers gave presentations.

For 2 straight days, I was honored to be one of a small group of students under the tutelage of Bambi Cantrell, one of the greatest wedding and portrait photographers in the world (http://www.cantrellportrait.com/). We were able to do some very interesting work with some live models (some of those images may be seen at on my photo website www.chrismckennaphotography.com).

I also attended presentations by renowned photographers Robert Lino, Frank Salas, Catherine Hall, Michael O’Neill, Doug Gordon, Bruce Dorn and Peter Eastway.

Overall, the conventional was superbly inspirational and motivating. I look forward to next year.
And thank you to my friend, Jenny Lehman (http://www.videojournalist.com/), for the photograph.

Blessings to you all,

Chris

Digital Television Switch: Be ready for Feb. 17 - AGAIN

In my last post, I commented that congress had delayed the mandatory transition to digital television. Despite passage, you should probably be ready to move over on February 17 anyway.

Now we are led to believe that despite the move, most television stations are going to switch over on Feb. 17 anyway. If your local stations are part of the contingency that will move to a digital signal on the original date, you will be not be able to receive them should you fail to prepare for the move.

If you receive your television from cable or satellite, you are probably ready to go. If you receive your signal over the airwaves, you will need a set-top converter box. You can get more information at https://www.dtv2009.gov/ or by calling 1-888-DTV-2009.

Best wishes,

Chris

Digital Television Switch moved to June 12.

In a not so surprising move, Congress passed a bill moving the mandatory switch from analog to digital television by 4 months. The bill now has to go to the President for his approval, which is expected. If passed, the switchover which was supposed to occur February 17 will be moved to June 12. 

The delay will give consumers more time to get ready for the switch. If you receive your television via cable or satellite, you are probably already prepared. But if you receive television from set-top rabbit ears or a roof antenna you will need a converter box. 

You can find more information on the switch at www.dtv2009.gov . 

Chris. 

Alyssa & Brandon: The Movie

Ok, well maybe not a feature length movie. But certainly a small montage of their wedding photos (you can see more pictures earlier in this blog). 

We were blessed to have photographed their wedding late last year and we thought it might be nice to create this short montage of some of their photographs to help tell the story of their special day. 

Enjoy. 

Chris.