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<p>Thanks Nadine! They have the video up on the link now. I also sent it to the ABC's affiliate channel in San Diego's news too.</p>

<p><br />Top Story on Channel 4 news Utah!!! <a href="http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/Local-photographer-has-work-stolen/5QKiBxBsVE-MuCR155EHnw.cspx">http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/Local-photographer-has-work-stolen/5QKiBxBsVE-MuCR155EHnw.cspx</a></p>

<p>I am not a member of PPA...I should be though...</p>

<p>Actually a few weeks back they featured me on their morning show...Good things Utah and since then the girls - who are also new anchors - have been following my blog. I posted about it on my blog and they decided to run a story on it. <br>

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It went good although I was very nervous...I am much better behind the camera than in front of it :) They should be airing the story tonight if all goes as planned...we'll see. They focused not so much on him because when they did the story his website was down, but I did text her this morning telling her it was back up again with my image still on there. But they focused a little more about consumer/photographer awareness and why it is important to know your photographer when you book them and also to photographers to watermark their images along with metatagging...</p>

<p>I love Smugmug!</p>

<p>My picture is still on his site...</p>

<p>Channel 4 news Utah came to my house and interviewwed me last night...</p>

<p>What a jerk!</p>

<p>I don't know...I'm just not feeling it...this is from a bridal session a little while back...Nikon D700, f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 400, 60mm, 60mm 2.8 macro Nikon lens, no flash silver reflector...</p><div></div>

<p>Nadine - I called him and left him a message along with sending an email to remove my image from his website - But I think he is ignoring us all...<br>

Jennifer - I have not let my bride know, but it is kind of humorous that he chose that particular image because it is our nanny and her new hubby...lol. I probably should let her know :)</p>

<p>I did notice that and thought the same thing too...whoever he is...they aren't facebook friends...I tried that route</p>

<p>He won't answer any calls...I think we should...I could use a nice trip to So. Cal :)</p>

<p>Here is the screen shot of my image :) Thanks Nadine!</p><div></div>

<p>Okay...so not cool...now my stuff is on there! grrr...does this guy not have any integrity?!?!?!</p>

<p>No problem. I'm glad I could help! :)</p>

<p>sit. stand. lean. Keep everyone at varying levels and don't be afraid to space them out. Here is a link to family portraits done spaced out in quite a few of them...I know it's not a wedding, but it gives you the idea.<br>

melissapapajphotography.blogspot.com/2009/11/gorgeous-family-at-union-station-in<br>

Also, the very last picture in this entry is nice and spread out...I saw the building long before I placed them there and knew that was what I wanted to do :)<br>

melissapapajphotography.blogspot.com/2009/11/cory-and-erins-wedding-part-two-this-is<br>

I have a bunch more on my blog of family and wedding formals taken...Best of luck!</p>

<p>I would recommend the 70-200mm 2.8. Where you already have a 17-55mm and a 50mm, I think it's important to be able to get those far away shots while also having the capability to zoom (plus keeping your distance as to not be a distraction to the actual cermeony/events). Just my opinion :) Best of luck!</p>

<p>I currently have my business liability insurance through the same as my homeowners insurance is through - American Family Insurance. Also, firstly I would recommend having your business set up as an LLC so you don't have the liability going back to your home...only your comapny would be liable for it. I pay $311 per year for my insurance which covers $60,000 equipment and $2million liability. Hope this helps :)</p>

<p>I typically shoot 1/125 or above for children as they are so wiggly and you also will have camera shake. I also shoot Nikon and typically use my 24-70 2.8 lens. The last childrens party I did, I tried to do all natural light, but ended up having to use my SB800 flash off camera and a few on camera bounced. Hope this helps :)</p>

<p>Definitely a Sandhill Crane. For any of you who don't have this guide...IT IS AWESOME!<br>

In reference to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kaufman-Field-Guide-Birds-America/dp/0618574239">"<strong>Kaufman: Field Guide to Birds of North America</strong>"</a><br>

"Highly social and quite localized, may occur in large flocks in some places and be absent elsewhere. Sandhill Cranes nest around marshes, but in migration and winter may feed on waste and grains in open fields. Adult all gray with red patch on head, sometimes brown staining on body feathers, juveniles have brownish head. Different shape of Great Blue Herron , with shorter bill, bushy tuft of feathers over rump."</p>

<p>I haven't posted in a little while, but I thought it would be fun this week. This one isn't way recent but within the past year...Nikon D700, f/8, ISO 400, 24mm, 1/100 sec Nikon 24-70 2.8 lens. I'm always curious what people think of lens flare...kind of a controversial subject :)</p><div></div>

<p>Ryan - These are pretty good shots. I wish I would have been able to just start out my photography business or even hobby with a 70-200 2.8 lens...LUCKY you! Enjoy that lens it is an awesome one! Also, post some to your photo.net account for critique and I would be more than happy to offer individual critique and welcome to photo.net. :)</p>

<p>I love using press printed books for an engagement sign-in book. I have had a few clients request a canvas gallery wrap collage in a 16x20 also :)</p>

<p>Best of luck. I would have to agree just drop the e-session and bridals in order to do destination. Where in Utah are you? I am also in Utah - which is a VERY different market :)</p>

<p>This is interesting for me because this year will be my big 30 and I still feel so young when I go to local community photographers events. I have sometimes felt like being young is a disadvantage, especially because I look about 20 - people tell me that a lot. I think age is an advantage because it means more life experience you can take with you to create and to capture the moment. I look at things so different now that I have children than before I did and feel that my life experiences enrich my worth as a photographer.</p>