Emerald Bay Photography News and Updates

There comes a time in (almost) every freelancer's life, when things start to click, start to fall into place. The past few weeks have been like that for me.

Work has been good and steady (so much as a matter of fact, that the last thing I've wanted to do after-hours is spend more time on the computer to blog), my calendar is satisfyingly covered with crazy scribbles of appointments and gigs, and there are a few very exciting new things on the horizon - which I cannot just yet brag about, but will be able to hopefully soon.

Yet today is special. A day when the Gods of the Publishing Industry are nodding and smiling down upon me. After working as a pro for 2 years now, this is the day I've gone national for the first time - with a 2-page (56 & 57) spread in the August issue of Money Magazine (Circulation: 1.9 million).



That so many eyeballs will see my images is exciting stuff. Hats off to the magazine and its fabulous editor for choosing the images they did and for reproducing them so beautifully.

So go out, buy the magazine - and be happy that Bend, Oregon didn't make the magazine's Top 100 list of "Best Places to Live". Otherwise there would be a resounding sigh so loud going through the Central Oregon home buyer community, you could hear it all the way to New York ...

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It's time again to dig into your photo files, stop by in your kitchen for some yummy food - and join us for the next Bend Slideluck Potshow on Friday, July 8th, 6:30pm.

Robert Agli has yet again generously offered to host the Slideluck at his home (please email for directions to his house).

The theme this time is (in a nod to the fact that we have lots of wildlife/outdoor photographers in the group): WILD THINGS. But of course, good old non-themed work is just fine too.

Also - two things are new this time around:

1. Due to an utter lack of traditional slides being shown, we're abandoning the slide projector in favor of an all-digital presentation format. Tom Merrow will again be the good soul providing his digital projector. Thanks, Tom!

2. Folks - bring something else to eat but DESSERTS! Last time we had something like 8 sweet dishes and 2 main courses. So to make things easier (and this might bomb - or not): people with their last names starting with

A - I : bring an appetizer
J - Q : bring a main course
R - Z : bring a dessert

And last, but not least: For those who don't know yet, Slideluck Potshow is half slideshow and half potluck. It's an informal gathering of photographers and photo groupies to admire and discuss photography while enjoying food and drink. Pros, amateurs, and neophytes - short, all those interested in photography and supporting local photographers - are encouraged to attend.

Everyone should try to bring food or beverage (homemade food is encouraged), but the most important part of Slideluck Potshow is to your work. Without the slideshows Slideluck Potshow can't work, so don't be shy.

Here's how it works:
Each photographer will get 5 minutes (more or less) to show a digital slideshow. You can narrate, play music, mime or whatever as the pictures roll. (Projectors, computers, screen and stereo provided.)

For any other questions, please call Simone (cell: 771-6670) or Matt (382-2996), or if you want, you can RSVP to me (always appreciated ...).

Forward this to people you think might enjoy this gathering, and hope to see you all there!

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