Frank Kenny at PCPPA

Frank Kenny was the presenter/speaker last night for the Pierce County Professional Photographer’s Association. As photographers, we are great, as marketers, we sure have lots to learn. Frank Kenny, President and CEO of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce gave us an amazing evening of great advice using new Social Media. This form of networking is definitely more up my alley as I am better at a one-on-one social meetings. Many of us have just begun to stick our toes into the fast-paced waters of this social media networking. And, all I can say is that we just have to literally jump in and swim. Thank you Frank for for all your expert advice and knowledge on this subject. We all had a great time and came away much inspired to ‘jump in’ to the raging waters of SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING.

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What a fun evening! We had a great time. Jessica Cawley did an amazing job with everyone’s make-up and hair design! Literal transformation …. The wine flowed and the munchies were munched. And, it was great to see Gayle from Gale’s Goodies with all her beautiful handmade soaps, body-butter combinations, handmade bags, and handmade hat and scarves. Wow! That woman is talented. I love my RED bag! Just LOVE it!

One of the most amazing things during a glamor session, is to see how willing and eager women are to be seen and felt in their best ‘light’.  I just love to see their transformation from the inside out. That is when it is real, when they love their own images. That to me is the best of the best; when they can look at their images and ‘feel’ a smile emerge about the beautiful person they are on the inside. Hey POSH people, we all know that when ‘mamma’ doesn’t feel good, nobody feels good! LOL!

Pictures to follow ………….. soon!

I have to say that the road to more networking and business marketing is now becoming better defined, thanks to Frank Kenny and the North Mason Chamber’s Social Networking classes. We had a second class on Friday, the intermediate/advanced one, and more and more is becoming clear.  This is definitely a new social culture and one that I am finding somewhat at odds to the way I have been doing things and thinking about things in the past. Let me explain:

The whole notion that anyone else would be interested in what I have to say,  leave alone, follow my profile to see what I am thinking, is somewhat daunting and a new social concept. So as I have been learning from Frank and his sessions, that it is not only that others follow me, it is about me following others, checking out the social landscape, seeing who else is in my ‘twitterhood’- so to speak! Wow, I may never have to leave my computer again! I’m just kidding – it is just a figure of speech.

Seriously though, I really am getting a handle on this E social connection. After spending the past few months checking out the  ‘twitterscape’, I can now begin to launch my tweets into the e-sphere. I may be creating a monster!

Stay in ‘twouch’ posh people, the world is changing!

Peggy Deichert, a professional photographer from Bremerton, recently decided to use Always Elegance Photography for her head-shot update.  Thanks for the confidence Peggy, with such a beautiful person in my view-finder, it was not a difficult task.

Make-up by Jessica Cawley!

Peggy Deichert - Professional Photographer

I have found the most amazing person here in Belfair to do your make-up and hair for your portraits and event photography. Who is it? Well it is Jessica Cawley.  Right here in Belfair, she brings the latest touches and looks  in fashion make-up for your photography sessions. Not only is she a consultant,  she has such a passion to mold and texture your face for the best look possible. I like to work with Jessica, because she really understands my needs as a photographer, and the photography medium itself. That is a rare combination!

Jessica Cawley, Make-up Artist

Whether you are shooting with me or not, Jessica is a great resource for your make-up and hair. Call her for an appointment at 360-275-0713

Brooke’s shoot was so much fun! She just lit up the park ….. Lighting was perfect! Subject was more than perfect, make-up was perfect. But most of all she was so excited and brought so much energy that I hardly had to do anything, except frame and shoot.

Brooke will be a senior this fall at South Kitsap and from all accounts she is looking forward to her final year.

It is nice to present my latest album. Thank you Stephanie and Jason for the opportunity of being your wedding photographer. It is always such an honor to be party to such an important part of your lives. You both were amazing to work with.  Also, having Camelback Mountain in Phoenix AZ as your backdrop is always a bonus. I had great assistance that day too! Shaun saved the day! Thank you Shaun. You are my hero! When viewing the PDF, please use 66%. It will fit better on the page!

Stephanie & Jason