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Who Are We? The Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC) is NC’s largest association for professional photographers. We are an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America, led by an elected Board of working professional photographers. We are a non-profit, member owned association. We are a community in tune with each other’s challenges. Together, we help each other succeed. From a bi-monthly digital magazine with numerous tips and techniques, to one of the state’s largest photographic conventions and trade show, competitions, seminars, and more, PPNC’s members are connected.
Contents From the Editor From the President CPP Liaison News from Imaging by Dave Goldman Winter/Spring Seminar Schedule Lightroom to run your Studio by Jeff and Lori Poole Before,After...and How to Get There by Carl Caylor New Technology for Classic Images by Randy McNeilly Contemporary Group Portraiture by Mike Bayley Expressive Children's Portraiture by Angela Blankenship Time in your Day/Money in your Wallet by Jeff & Lori Poole 35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget I Am My Father's Daughter By Cathy Anderson Member Highlights-Cory Bean by Marie White
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From the Editor Burrrrr... as I write this the winds are howling in from the west pretty briskly, and its' snowing up in the mountains.... It's suppose to be a cold one this evening. But we keep the home fires going so we're toasty warm inside. That is what our Winter Seminar is going to be, even a little more than toasty warm, it's going to be downright H O T ! ! Seminar committees have worked their little (well you know what) off to prepare a top notch program for all our PPNC members. The magazine has the whole kit and caboddle so if you can't make up your mind, I hope this will help persuade you to join us. An exciting part of the Winter Seminar will be the SouthEastern District Competition, live from Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a wonderful time, especially for those who have not entered competition yet to sit in and listen to the judges as they evaluate, challenge, and re-challenge prints for scores. This part of the event will be held on February 24, & 25th. Hope to see y'all there. Rose Mary Cheek, Editor
PPNC Directors Western
Chris Garner tpsportraits@gmail.com Cathy Anderson cathyyount@gmail.com Central
George Joel, III Woodberry Bowen Eastern
george@gpjoell3photography.com Bowen.woodberry236@gmail.com
Tim Hester tim@TimHesterPhotography.com Fuller Royal fullerroyal@mac.com
Seminar Chairmen
Jim Woltljen jwoltjen@suddenlink.net Tom McCabe tommccabe46@earthlink.net Stephen Dey photo@charlotteimage.com Christina Holcolmb cholcombphoto@me.com
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PPA National Councilmen and Directors Cassie Stone Janet Boschker Joy Batchelor-King Adian Henson
SEPPA Rep. Loretta Byrd
From the President Pressing forward into February always has a certain affect on me. Anticipation mounts at an ever increasing rate towards March. March Madness for basketball lovers, warm weather, spring activities and trying to fit all you can into the coming season and the rest of the year. PPNC has been hard at work to make great opportunities happen for you. Our ProShare classes are proving to be popular and helpful among members and non-members alike. Check out the link at www.ppofnc.com/proshares-2017. We have a variety of topics that really showcase the many talented and dedicated members that are such a great resource here in North Carolina. Registration continues as many more are coming up soon. You’ll find new additions if you haven’t looked lately, but there’s still room for you! In our previous edition of Carolina Photographer I wrote, “We’re adding back some things we had to take a rain check on last year.” And now I can tell you that even though ‘I’ve seen Fire, and I’ve seen Rain’ that truly ‘I always thought that I’d see you again!’ So save the dates. April 30th and May1st we are bringing back our Fabulous speaker lineup we had scheduled last October to a new location. More details coming soon. You don’t want to miss this! June 11th through 14th will showcase the 60th Anniversary of East Coast School with another All Star line up. It’s a 4 day experience that can change your business and your life. Your President, Ned Winn
August 4th through 8th we will launch Carolina Photo Expo in Durham. What a ride that will be! With award winning speakers like Ted Linczak, Tim Walden, Christine Walsh-Newton and many more, we will really take you where you want go!
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CPP Liaison Meeting News from Imaging by. Dave Goldman, Cr. CPP Photog, CPP, Liaison
Hey everyone! I am wanted to pass along some awesome news from our CPP Liaison meeting from IUSA this year. Starting this February 2017 Image Submission (first submission), CPP candidates whose submit their portfolio for review and do not pass the Image Submission process will have a chance to have images roll over to the next image submission process. Images that pass (from all FIVE judges) within the portfolio will carry over to their next Image Submission. Please note that passed images from previous Image Submissions (prior to Feb 2017) will not count for the February Image Submission.
Once the update to the Image Submission begins, candidates will not have to resubmit images that have passed and will only need to submit remaining images in their portfolio submission. Once the candidate exhausts their THREE rounds of image submissions, their portfolio will be wiped clean and will have to start all over again (this will also apply for candidates opting-in for recandidacy).
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Professional Photographer tof North Carolina Presents Winter/Spring Seminar Friday, February 24th SEPPA Judging
Monday, February 27th Angela Blankenship 9-11 AM Expressive Childrens Portraiture Capturing the beautifully expressive faces of children ages 4 months through 12 years of age requires standing in those little people’s shoes. Looking at the session through their eyes and minds helps you connect and capture genuine expressions that parents love. We’ll discuss (and share) ideas on helping children enjoy the experience and give you those adorable looks that we all love in children’s portraiture. Simple lighting, posing and communication tips with the child and parent will be shared and there will be a live session with a kiddo or two.
Saturday, February 25th SEPPA Judging 3-6 PM Shootouts (1) different subjects/locations around Raleigh Bridal/HS Senior/Headshots 7-9 PM Jeff and Lori Poole Lightroom to Run your Studio Most photographers know that Lightroom can be used to process images for basic color-correction. But Lightroom is so much more! In our studio, Lightroom is not only an image processor. It’s an intergral part of our workflow, sales, marketing, vendor relations, and even blogging! We do all of this, using the same software you’re already familiar with.
Jeff and Lori Poole 11 AM – 12:30 PM Time in your day Money in your wallet Join Jeff and Lori Poole as they discuss how disregarding the time-cost involved in photography can lead decreased profits and the cause your business a slow painful death. Learn how to incorporate both your time-costs and hard costs to determine the retail price of your products and services. Once you can track your time costs, you can begin finding ways to streamline and innovate your workflow. You’ll find yourself with both more time AND more money, and increase your business capital all the way around.
Sunday, February 26th 8:30-9 AM Devotional Carl Caylor 9:30 AM – 2 PM Before, After...How to Get There This program will take you on a Natural Light Journey from the open scene you walk up to...all the way to a finished portrait. Sponsored by WHCC 12 PM Board Meeting 2:30-4:30 PM Randy McNeilly Managing Depth of Field, Focus Stacking, Panoramas, and HDR. 4:30-6:30 PM Mike Bayley Contempory Group Portraiture If you photograph group portraits, you do not want to miss Mike Bayley’s presentation about the changing dynamics of posing in today’s ultra-competitive market. Learn everything you need to know about how to flatter anyone, from the basics that have been around forever, to what is the new Lifestyle Portraits that clients want today.
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1:30-5 PM Take Charge of your Income Being a good photographer is not enough to become a successful business owner. Even figuring out how much to mark up your products is not enough to get the “big picture”. Learn how to break down your income and expenses, analyze your sales averages, and forecast your income in order to take control of your business’s financial health. We’ll give you the tools you need and show you three simple steps to increase your profits. After this talk, you’ll know what your total sales need to be to bring home the paycheck you want. You’ll also have a plan for how to reach that goal. Get in the driver’s seat with this no-nonsense talk with Jeff and Lori.
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Competition Details 2017 Judging Dates: February 24-25, 2017 Photographic Open Competition Rules Artist Competition Rules Registration Dates (without late fee): January 16, 2017 - February 10, 2017 (by 5pm ET)
PPA'S DISTRICT COMPETITION IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF NORTH CAROLINA - WINTER SEMINAR AT THE SHERATON INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE
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about who, what, where, how, why, and why not. “Stop asking so many questions” are words that should never leave a parents’ mouth. 7. Determination. One of the greatest determining factors in one’s success is the size of their will. How can you help grow your child’s today? 8. Discipline. Children need to learn everything from the ground-up including appropriate behaviors, how to get along with others, how to get results, and how to achieve their dreams. Discipline should not be avoided or withheld. Instead, it should be consistent and positive. 9. Encouragement. Words are powerful. They can create or they can destroy. The simple words that you choose to speak today can offer encouragement and positive thoughts to another child. Or your words can send them further into despair. So choose them carefully. 10. Faithfulness to your Spouse. Faithfulness in marriage includes more than just our bodies. It also includes our eyes, mind, heart, and soul. Guard your sexuality daily and devote it entirely to your spouse. Your children will absolutely take notice. 11. Finding Beauty. Help your children find beauty in everything they see… and in everyone they meet. 12. Generosity. Teach your children to be generous with your stuff so that they will become generous with theirs. 13. Honesty/Integrity. Children who learn the value and importance ofhonesty at a young age have a far greater opportunity to become honest adults. And honest adults who deal truthfully with others tend to feel better about themselves, enjoy their lives more, and sleep better at night. 14. Hope. Hope is knowing and believing that things will get better and improve. It creates strength, endurance, and resolve. And in the desperately difficult times of life, it calls us to press onward. 15. Hugs and Kisses. I once heard the story of a man who told his 7-year old son that he had grown too old for kisses. I tear up every time I think of it. Know that your children are never too old to receive physical affirmation of your love for them. 16. Imagination. If we’ve learned anything over the past 20 years, it’s that life is changing faster and faster
35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget WRITTEN BY JOSHUA BECKER “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” —Kahlil Gibran I have countless holiday memories. Most of them center around faith, family, and traditions. Very few childhood memories actually include the gifts I received. I distinctly remember the year that I got a blue dirt bike, the evening my brother and I received a Nintendo, and opening socks every year from my grandparents. But other than that, my gift-receiving memories are pretty sparse. Which got me thinking… what type of gifts can we give to our children that they will never forget? What gifts will truly impact their lives and change them forever? To that end, here is an alphabetical list. 1. Affirmation. Sometimes one simple word of affirmation can change an entire life. So make sure your children know how much you appreciate them. And then, remind them every chance you get. 2. Art. With the advent of the Internet, everyone who wants to create… can. The world just needs more people who want to… 3. Challenge. Encourage your child to dream big dreams. In turn, they will accomplish more than they thought possible… and probably even more than you thought possible. 4. Compassion/Justice. Life isn’t fair. It never will be – there are just too many variables. But when a wrong has been committed or a playing field can be leveled, I want my child to be active in helping to level it. 5. Contentment. The need for more is contagious. Therefore, one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is an appreciation for being content with what they have… but not with who they are. 6. Curiosity. Teach your children to ask questions
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I am My Father's Daughter by. Cathy Anderson, CPP
My mom once told me that a picture exists of me, sitting on our kitchen counter at the young age of three years old, surrounded by negatives and the loving arms of my father. Even though I have yet to find that priceless portrait, I’d give anything to see it in person. You see, I lost the most important man in my life in 2012, much too early, and it was the single-most jarring event of my life. I remember how painful it was and how I lost my breath, doubling over onto my knees in front of the emergency room doors. Someone once said, “grief only exists where great love lived.” I agree with all of my heart, because I am my father’s daughter. Not only did he love me to the fullest extent possible, but also I realized how great my love for my father was only after I lost him. The forty years that he spent as a paramedic inspired my pursuit of a biology degree and medical school, which I pursued at the same
college he attended. When that did not come to fruition, all of the years we spent behind my Pentax K1000 and huddled in our tiny darkroom paid off. Years of memories flooded my mind as I mulled over an abrupt, yet life-altering, career change. I remembered how he never complained when I wanted to pursue another photographic adventure, no matter how mundane. I remembered how he showed incredible patience when I refused to put on gloves, jovially developing prints barehanded, because I thought it was comical to see the color
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changes in our hands. Most of all, I remembered how he never gave up on showing me the art he loved so much, and how deeply it impacted my life and its path. As I fast-forward a few decades, I am a second-generation photographer realizing how blessed I am to have the father I did. So many people are looking to learn photography the quick and easy way, but dad taught me the right way‌the hard way. He owned a studio, and so did I. Even though mine failed, I never gave up and it eventually led me to the path I am on right now. I firmly believe in divine intervention and its role with where I am today, leading me yet to another big influence he had on my life. Dad was also a teacher who loved to inspire others and travel the country, sharing his vast knowledge of cardiac wisdom. Would you believe
that I was blessed enough to be able to do the same? I find myself following in his footsteps yet again, teaching at Imaging USA, state affiliate conventions, affiliate guilds, and more. I could go on and on‌ the bottom line is this: I am one lucky and blessed daughter of the greatest man who ever lived. So what does this have to do with Professional Photographers of North Carolina? Everything. I would never be writing this article or enjoying the company of the finest photographers in the United States without my father, and I took for granted the many years I was blessed to have him in my life. I loved him deeply, but I often wonder if I really paid enough attention to all that he had to offer. Everything that I have achieved throughout my career is a product of the foundation he laid out for me 23
so long ago. You see, we often take for granted the great resources we have right in front of us, and when it is gone, grief and “what might have been” sets in. Regret takes over, when we could have cherished what was in front of us from the beginning. I implore each of you to take inventory of the blessings you have in your life and to cherish them for as long as you are blessed to experience them. Look within your state association and reach out to someone you have not spoken to in a while. Ask someone who is more experienced than you to sit down and talk about photography. I guarantee you that they will be thrilled to share not only tips and tricks of the trade, but also some priceless accounts of the travails within the business we all love so much. The biggest and most successful tool that I have found that pushes my career to new heights is this: humility. If we are not
willing to embrace the fact that we cannot do it alone and that we need each other, we are missing a grand opportunity. That opportunity can expand our talents and knowledge in ways that only a humble approach will bring. In a way, we are figuratively “shooting ourselves in the foot,” when we could put on the air of humility and grow to heights we have never experienced. In my career, I have met two kinds of photographers: “settings” photographers and “fisherman” photographers. “Settings” photographers ask the questions: what are your settings? Where did you photograph that? Can you give me some quick tips and tricks? I’m not ashamed to say that this irks me, as it does many of you, because photography is simply not an easy thing to learn. “Settings” photographers seek the quick way out, and we hold contempt inside 24
our hearts because we know the road to a successful photographic career is long and hard. However, even though we know the road is arduous, it is a path we must keep open to the new generation so that we can facilitate the growth of tomorrow’s photographers. As seasoned professionals, we have a duty to remain humble when approaching new photographers so that our beloved profession will continue and not die.
time.” These photographers have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and are willing to take the time and effort to properly learn the craft. They realize that photography is an art, and not a quick paycheck. I want to surround myself with “fisherman” photographers, because no matter what their age or skill level, they have immense desire to learn about what it takes to make it in this cutthroat business. It is imperative that we are willing to take time to teach “fisherman” photographers the foundations of the photography business. If we don’t, are we not contradicting the truth that everything we know about our craft was gained from our friends and peers?
This brings me to “fisherman” photographers. Do I want to tell someone my settings? No. Do I want to take the time to teach someone photography? Absolutely, and without a doubt, YES. However, to do it right, you cannot give a recipe of settings or a location or a quick fix that will create a photography savant overnight. It just doesn’t happen that way. As the proverb states, “You give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you…will feed him for a life-
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me that we must always keep a humble and patient heart when approaching others. Whether it was a client or his inquisitive young daughter, he always approached each person with a cheerful and patient spirit, ready to share his wisdom. He taught me to always thirst for something greater and to never give up, taking nothing for granted. As a product of this truth, I also realized that someone is always willing to step into our place and take up the job if we lose sight of the humble reasons we chose to be photographers. Furthermore, there is, and always will be, someone who can do our job better. Keeping this truth in mind, coupled with a humble spirit, will insure that we continue to move forward and not stagnate. The second our pursuit of knowledge ends is the moment our artistry dies. Look around you and take inventory of the people and resources right in front of your face. What can you do to humble yourself and reach out to others—client or peer—to enhance another’s livelihood or your own 26
knowledge? Most of all, when was the last time you thanked those you love for the impact they have made on your life and career? Never hesitate to do so, because you never know when the current moment will be your last. I never got the chance to say goodbye and “I love you” to dad, but I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that he knew how much I loved him. He knew, because he taught me how to love. It is because of him that I am the fearless, loving, creative woman I am today. Thank you, Dad. I love you.
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be found anywhere else. So much so, that a family that does not eat together does not grow together. 22. Nature. Children who learn to appreciate the world around them take care of the world around them. As a parent, I am frequently asking my kids to keep their rooms inside the house neat, clean, and orderly. Shouldn’t we also be teaching them to keep their world outside neat, clean, and orderly? 23. Opportunity. Kids need opportunities to experience new things so they can find out what they enjoy and what they are good at. And contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t have to require much money. 24. Optimism. Pessimists don’t change the world. Optimists do. 25. Peace. On a worldwide scale, you may think this is out of our hands. But in relation to the people around you, this is completely within your hands… and that’s a darn good place to start.
with every passing day. The world tomorrow looks nothing like the world today. And the people with imagination are the ones not just living it, they are creating it. 17. Intentionality. I believe strongly in intentional living and intentional parenting. Slow down, consider who you are, where you are going, and how to get there. And do the same for each of your children. 18. Your Lap. It’s the best place in the entire world for a book, story, or conversation. And it’s been right in front of you the whole time. 19. Lifelong Learning. A passion for learning is different from just studying to earn a grade or please teachers. It begins in the home. So read, ask questions, analyze, and expose. In other words, learn to love learning yourself. 20. Love. …but the greatest of these is love. 21. Meals Together. Meals provide unparalleled opportunity for relationship, the likes of which cannot
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26. Pride. Celebrate the little things in life. After all, it is the little accomplishments in life that become the big accomplishments. 27. Room to Make mistakes. Kids are kids. That’s what makes them so much fun… and so desperately in need of your patience. Give them room to experiment, explore, and make mistakes. 28. Self-Esteem. People who learn to value themselves are more likely to have self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. As a result, they are more likely to become adults who respect their values and stick to them… even when no one else is. 29. Sense of Humor. Laugh with your children everyday… for your sake and theirs. 30. Spirituality. Faith elevates our view of the universe, our world, and our lives. We would be wise to instill into our kids that they are more than just flesh and blood taking up space. They are also made of mind, heart, soul, and will. And decisions in their life should be based on more than just what everyone else with flesh and blood is doing. 31. Stability. A stable home becomes the foundation on which children build the rest of their lives. They need to know their place in the family, who they can trust, and who is going to be there for them. Don’t keep changing those things. 32. Time. The gift of time is the one gift you can never get back or take back. So think carefully about who (or what) is getting yours. 33. Undivided Attention. Maybe this imagery will be helpful: Disconnect to Connect. 34. Uniqueness. What makes us different is what makes us special.Uniqueness should not be hidden. It should be proudly displayed for all the world to see, appreciate, and enjoy. 35. A Welcoming Home. To know that you can always come home is among the sweetest and most life-giving assurances in all the world. Is your home breathing life into your child?
New Members Shannon Coleman 205 Pyracantha Drive Holly Springs, NC 27540 941-228-3710 www.imagesbyshannon.com Shannon@imagesbyshannon.com Bobby Davis PO Box 391 Chocowinity, NC 27817 252-217-6742 www.bobbydavisphotography.com bobbymdavisjr@gmail.com Robert Hill 2385 Rosewood Ave Winston Salem, NC 27103 336-391-0228 roberthill@triad.rr.com Suzanne Polito 8001 Avanti Dr Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-607-0689 suzannepolito@redbirdphotographync.com Joe Young 172 Morrison Hill Road Davidson, NC 28036 828-455-9023 www.joeyoungphoto.com joeyoung0124@icloud.com
Memorials TIM HESTER Mrs. Barbara Nelms, mother in law of PPNC member Tim Hester, died January 25, 2016 AMY WOLLARD Mrs. Dorothy Vandiford, grandmother of PPNC Member Amy Woolard, died January 2, 2017 KEN TART
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Member Highlight Cory Bean by. Marie White, CPP, FPh.
I would like for you all to meet and get to know Cory Bean. Cory is a relatively new member to our organization – he joined in 2013. He first entered PPNC Print Competition in 2015 and won the President’s Award when he finished with the highest case average for a first time entrant. Cory is originally from Mobile, AL. His father is a music teacher, so he has been exposed to the arts virtually his whole life. He moved to North Carolina from Alabama in 2000. In his day-to-day life, Cory is a Pediatrician. He has been practicing Pediatrics in Goldsboro, NC for the past 14 years. I am sure his training as a Pediatrician leads right into his passion for photographing small children. Currently, Cory lives in Goldsboro with his wife, Rebecca (who is a Deacon in the local Episcopal Church) and their seven year old
daughter, Sophia. Cory is largely a self-taught photographer, however, he gives credit to PPNC and the members of the Goldsboro Area Photography Club for some of his photographic education. He dabbled a little bit in photography while he was in college, but he became serious about it ten years ago. He was looking for an outlet for his artistic side while still allowing his technical/engineering side to be exercised. Photography seemed like a perfect fit for him.
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When I asked Cory about his specialty, his response was, “To paraphrase Rick Sammon, my specialty is that I don’t specialize.” He does, however, have a particular affinity for portraits, travel, and most of all – children. One of his favorite things about photography is the blending of the artistic and the technical. Cory says, “Developing the ability to “see” photographically has been the most challenging.” Cory does not currently own his own studio, but he does some second shooting. Cory strives for his portraits to be free and clean of distractions, as well as to let the genuine spirit of the child come through. He says that more and more he finds his iPhone to be his favorite piece of equipment. On his phone, he has apps for metering, long exposure calculating, posing guides, educational videos, and more and more each day. Inspiration is one thing I believe every photographer struggles with from time to time. Cory is always trying to find a way to show something ordinary in a different and unique way. His goal is to make sure when he takes a portrait of a child, the family can look at that image and say, “Yup, that’s him/her alright!”
been disappointed. He has been motivated by members such as Adrian, Tom, Angela Blankenship and others to step up his game – not only in image capture, but in post-processing too. By elevating his own game, he has the confidence that he can produce quality work, and that confidence carries over into his sessions. “My experience as a physician shows that you can never know it all. I’ve also learned that times change and techniques change. Methods can quickly grow outdated, or better technol-
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ogies come along that ease your workflow. The only way to stay on top of the changing marketplace and the art form is to stay educated. YouTube videos are one thing, but nothing beats the experience of a living, breathing mentor aiding you.” Intellectual property rights are constantly being abused. Cory believes another important benefit of membership to professional organizations is advocacy. The photography profession constantly struggles with this issue and strength of numbers advocating for those needed protections are the only way you can protect yourself in this day and age. Cory has always been an admirer of Tamera Lackey’s lifestyle portraits. In addition to admiring her work, he has also been one of her clients. “The manner in which she conducts her photo shoots, the way she struc-
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tures her work/life schedule to keep one from overwhelming the other, as well as the clean, authentic look of her images are all things I admire about her work.� Cory is available for second shooter work in Eastern, NC. You can contact him at 919-3942314 or email him at cdbean@icloud.com
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