Well, in the several years I’ve been involved with the portrait business, I truly believe that you are always a student, and always learning.  This year I attended the Senior Portrait Artist event at the Hotel Del on Coronado Island.  For those of you that don’t know, that’s where the song “Hotel California” from the Eagles came from.  Needless to say, that song is on a continuous loop in my brain, and I can’t get it out!  Regardless, other then missing my family greatly, I had a complete blast!  Met some amazing rock stars in this industry, attended several workshops, relating anywhere from business to shooting.

I mean, when you are learning one minute, and tanning on the beach the next…can’t be all that bad!  I’ve taken the phrase “Work Hard, Play Hard” to a new level.  This past year has been one of the busiest in my life!  So, a little R&R was in due order!

I’m glad to be back, totally fired up about my business in 2010, and the upcoming years shoots.  I have some amazing things in store for the seniors this year!

Friday morning I was strolling along the beach collecting a few seashells for my son, and then laid on the beach for about an hour.  I ate a quick bite for lunch, and was off to the airport!  Several hours later, I was in Tulsa, where the temperature was six degrees!!!!  I PROMISE I tried to bring some of that Cali weather back with me!  But, looks like we’re going to have to wait several more months!

Here are a few of my favorites so far from the trip.  I will have several more to post as I have time.