For The Pro's

ASKDANE.COM - SOOOO COOL!

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Photographers!!!!! There is a GREAT new resource out there for you from Dane Sanders! Dane has had a HUUUGE year! First, he published his book Fast Track Photographers, which I have read, loved and HIGHLY recommend any photographer to read - especially those photographers who are young in their career or are just starting to think about taking their dreams to the next level and starting their own business! I also encourage all established photographers to read the book, because it hits home on quite a few issues that are important for us all to remember when running our business! Secondly, Dane has just launched ASKDANE.COM, which is a great website he started where he will have videos and podcasts and free coaching sessions to help you with your business! I am totally pumped about what Dane is doing, becuase he is helping our industry in a positive way (and the dude is quite hilarious!)  CHECK IT OUT!

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Oh Christmas Tree!

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I'm out west! Woo hoo! I decided to take a mini-holiday before shooting in LA after Christmas and then back to Minneapolis to really focus on some business things for 2009! Today's adventure was to find the perfect Christmas tree in the mountains! We found it! 

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Here is a silly little clip from the 5D Mark II video....I don't have the Juddster here to make me a 'pro' video, so this was what I could whip up on my own (And yes, I did forget to turn on the sound and yes it looks shitty compared to what the 5D video really looks like!) BUT! I think it's hilarious...

Operation Inspiration: Christmas!

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This last week has been a big week! I updated my equipment with the 50.1.2 lens, along with the new 5D Mark II !! Before the new camera came in, Brandon and I went downtown Minneapolis, simply to shoot. It's December in Minnesota and everything pretty much shuts down - and we all hibernate! However, each month, we are going to try and organize photo shoots, for no other reason than to gain inspiration!

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Some images from B-Funk!
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Some of my FAVORITE things!

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Tis the season for gifting and giving! Here are some of my favorite things!
Music:
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Gadgets and Gizmos:
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Websites:
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Places to DONATE!:
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Gear:
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Blog LOOOOVE!

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Oh, this is just TOO FUNNY to not blog about! My good friends, Ral and Danelle of RAD Studios up in Canada are doing this super cool thing on their blog where they blog about their favorite things! Well, apparently I am one of them! Woo Hooo! They wrote the nicest thing about me!
"We are already blown away with fantastic photographers here in Vancouver, but being able to travel for our photography we have met other artists of our craft around the world. There is one particular photographer we have become great friends with...Eliesa of Photogen-inc.
We first met her in Vegas at WPPI last year and we instantly hit it off. Eliesa has THE best energy, personality and charisma. She is fn to hang around with and time just passes by. She has made a couple of trips to Vancouver and in that time, we have had some giant sushi, great crepe's, super duper brunch, and a super deluxe photoshoot with one of our couples.
This was a great year for her as well! She has a brand new studio, has smokin hot images, fantasmicly new blog, and winning blu domain girl of the year!
We can't wait to see you again!
Eliesa - you're on FIRE!
xo - Danelle"   
 They are such a great couple who has been super supportive with Photogen Inc - a girl couldn't ask for better friends! They also just launched a HAUT NEW portrait site...

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 Hahahahahaha! I seriously want to know who drew this...oh shit, that's funny! 

The Coolest Little Surprise!

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AHHHH!!!!! I HEART my fans! I mean seriously, I have THE BEST blog followers EVER!!!! Today, I checked the mail and I received the COOLEST little note, congratulating me on the new blog! HOW NICE! ANDDDDDDDDDD to make it even BETTER, Patricia sent two little hasselblad pins along as well! I'm a TOTAL geek about little gadgets and gizmos like this, so it TOTALLY made my day - no week! THANK YOU!!!!

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We have added a little 'Wall of Fame' in the studio with all of the cards, photos and fun little inspiring things we receive from our clients! Patricia's note has TOTALLY earned a spot! 

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The  response to the new blog has been PHENOMENAL!!!! We have had some of the biggest blog days EVER at Photogen Inc and thank you all SO much for the nice comments and e-mails you have sent my way! I am passionate about photography, but also passionate about all of the love I receive from my supporters! Photogen Inc would not be what it is with out all of YOU, so THANK YOU!!!!!! 

Rock on, 

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