Photography Expos = Connection

Photography Expos = Connection

You would think that the main reason for going to a photography conference or expo is to learn about new techniques or gear, but one of the most wonderful by products is that you get to CONNECT with other people in the industry.

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So often photographers are working solo and stuck behind a computer editing when not shooting. Expos and conferences offer us a great opportunity to meet other photographers and suppliers. Face to face contact is so vital these days. I love meeting all the people that I “know” online and catching up with those I have already met.

Over the course of the last year I have spoken at 3 photography conferences/ expos. The first was the Fearless Photographers Conference, which happens in Europe once a year. The next was the Photo and Video Experience in Kyalami Joburg and the last the Photo Fair Africa in Durban.

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Top-South-African-Creative-Family-Portrait-Photographer-Jacki-Bruniquel

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Here’s what I gained at every single one

Connection

Community

Growth

Inspiration

Knowledge

AAAAAAND

New friends

AND

Hugs

Whether you are a professional photographer or just take pics as a hobby I can thoroughly recommend that you attend the next one in your area. Watch my page to find out when my next talk will be or join my mailing list here to find out first when I will be doing my next presentation

Top 100 Fearless Photographers 2019

Top 100 Fearless Photographers 2019

A friend of mine sent me a message yesterday with some pretty incredible news!

I made the top 100 wedding Fearless Photographers in the world for 2019!

Alot can change in 10 years. 10 years ago I had just started my fledgling career as a wedding photographer. My pictures were rather average to say the least, in fact often they were terrible but I kept moving forward. My aim right back then was to be of an international standard.

I remember when I first discovered Fearless Photographers and how in awe I was of the artistry and pure talent that was featured on this platform. I didn’t think it would be possible for me to win an award, let alone be placed on any of their lists, but I used this platform as a benchmark for what is possible and pushed myself to grow, learn and be inspired.

Does that make me think I am AMAZING – nope. I am always trying to be a better photographer and a better human. Sometimes I fail – sometimes I win. It’s all a journey.

I do believe that we can do most things if we put our minds to it.

Thank you to Huy Fear Less Nguyen for the reminder!

What would you like to achieve in the next decade??

If you would like to jumpstart your photography career and learn to take photos of an international standard I am running two in person creative photography workshops this year.

One in March in Durban on the 17th and 18th of March 2020 and another in Jozi (DTBD).

If you would like more information about my Unstuck Yourself Creative PhotographyWorkshops contact me

Click on the link below to view the rest of the top 100 Fearless Photographers of 2019.

https://www.fearlessphotographers.com/top-photographers-of-…

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Best Wedding Pics of 2016

Best Wedding Pics of 2016

2016 sure has thrown some challenges at me but there have also been some wonderful moments and blessings to celebrate!

First off is that I have had a couple of very big affirmations from the international wedding photography community. This year I was placed on the Fearless Photographers top 100 photographers of all time. The calibre of photographers on this list is astounding so this really was an incredible piece of news. Next up was being placed on the SLR top 150 international wedding photographers of 2016 and lastly but certainly not least was winning the Admired in Africa top wedding photographer of 2016! The prize with this feather in my cap was a camera I have been lusting for! I won a Fuji XT2 mirrorless which I am absolutely delighted with. Golly I feel very lucky and this certainly makes all the hard work and long hours worth it.

One of the biggest blessings of 2016 however is the fact that I have had such a wonderful bunch of clients over the past year. Wedding photography has taken me all over the country and in fact the world, but the thing that keeps me keeping on is that I am constantly meeting dynamic and interesting people who inspire me to tell their stories. Huge thanks to all of my clients for entrusting me with your memories and for looking after us so well.

I must also thank all the other wedding suppliers who we have worked alongside this year. We have had alot of laughs over this big bad crazy 2016th of a year! Thank you for all your help and friendship!

Lastly I am extending a huge thank you to my assistant Liz. She has been there for me through thick and thin this year and there are no words to adequately describe how deeply I appreciate all her hard work, loyalty and boundless energy! Liz you rock and I am so lucky to have you in my life.

Here’s to a 2017 full of abundance, joy, experience, beauty and peace.

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