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This week Patty (of patricia alder photography and http://www.venus-photography.com) and I have been taking a week long workshop on lighting with the supreme leader of all that is lighting Tony Corbell.
Tony was in charge of photographing all the worlds leaders at the 2000 UN meeting. Can you imagine being the person called to photograph every president in the world together in one room? I mean no pressure right? Tony also does a lot of commercial work, if you've ever flipped through a crate and barrel you may have seen some of his work. Or if you've lusted over a Brad Pitt photo then that might have been his too.
What was so refreshing though is that as big and important as Tony is he is also just a regular dude. A guy that tells bad jokes (like the rest of us) and really likes people and remembers everyone's names and takes time to meet with us all one on one and gives everyone lots of hugs. Patty and I had a ton of fun this week, it was work and I was exhausted at the end of the day but nothing is better than being around people who also feel so passionately about your craft.
It was such a life boost to be surrounded so many fellow photographers so eager to learn and I can't wait till next year. (it's also a life boost to be surrounded by so many desserts! I ate pie and cookies everyday like it was my job. I'll be spending some time at the gym next week for sure!)
oh, and this is my favorite picture from the week. Patty and I were doing some test shots and she has that pensive look on her face because she is deep in thought about lighting. | 
