I’ve been so busy lately that I had not finished this series so…

This is the final installment and it is dedicated to the learning aspects of the trip.  This part of the trip was five intensive days of seminars, workshops, and one-on-one conversations with some of the best photographers in the world.

The keynote seminar was delivered by my friend David A. Williams, from Australia, whose “Almost Alone” workshop I’ve had the priviledge of attending in Houston.  David is passionate about the work he does and the impact it has on those it is performed for.  He has been a great influence on me.

The other “highlight” seminar was by my friend John Michael Cooper, aka Alt-F, from Las Vegas.  John is known as the “creator” of the “trash the dress” movement - but I think he’s more of the “instigator” for all things creative.  He calls his version of “trash the dress” the “anti-bridal” and his creative influence on me has been amazing since the first time I met him back in November of 2006.  Ever since that week, my eyes have seen differently and I thank him for it.

These next images show John as he demonstrated some techniques, with my good friends Milissa and Rene Tirado as models.

Of course, on the way to John’s seminar, there were some photo opportunities as dusk approached and we had dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

The last of the images were taken on the grounds of the Carefree Resort & Villas - the site of the Digital Wedding Forum Convention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, that concludes the Arizona series.  The trip was amazing.  It was inspiring in many ways, I had a chance to learn from some of the top photographers in the world, see some old friends, make some new ones, and see a part of the country that is absolutely stunning.