Year of the Ox!

The Chinese New Year rolled around a few days ago. Year of the Ox! What's that mean for us? Not really sure...

But what did happen is that we had a good friend over for dinner, gotten to the final stages of our newsletter, and announced some workshop dates.



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First off, our good friend and photographer out of Tampa/St. Pete, FL Margie Schulz was in town for a conference. I had asked what it was about but promptly lost interest when she said the magic word "financial". Sorry Margie, we love you, but numbers are not my friend. Since it was the Chinese New Year, we took her to a little dive in Chinatown. Here is a group shot from Margie's camera.



So what is the Year of the Ox? Here's something plagiarized from the Chinese Culture Center website.

People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.

Anything significant for us? No clue. I'm not really the philosophical kind, while Mike and Cody might be able to come up with something, it's not something we will go into.

What we will go into is the newsletter that is about to launch. Fill with..."stuff".



The newsletter will contain tidbits on how we use wireless flash, along with random tidbits of tips and tricks. Possibly even some processing info and behind the scene images and/or videos. The content will also have up to date appearances of the TriCoast crew in various conventions, speaking engagements, seminars, workshops, as well as circus acts and county fairs. To sign up for this madness, check out TriCoast StormWatch.

On the subject of workshops, several new workshops have been announced and registration is now online.

Dallas
Denver
Seattle
San Francisco
New Jersey

To register, head over to TriCoast Workshops website.

The Following Cities are in the final stages of TriCoast's hands on 2 or 3 day workshops as well:

San Francisco, CA
Portland, OR
Savannah, GA
New Orleans, LA
Houston, TX
Memphis, TN
Twin Cities, MN

Hope to see you at one of those cities!


- Jordan

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Mike receives his Craftsman Degree from the PPA

One of the top awards a photographer can achieve being a member of the Professional Photographer's Association (PPA) Mike was sponsored by THE Godfather of the PPA, Ralph Romaguera. Mike, being truly honored by Ralph, as one of Mike's mentors, placing the Craftsman degree around his neck. Of course Mike being the ONLY photographer dressed in a light colored suit and wearing his traditional dress shoes of Flip Flops stuck out quite a bit during the ceremony. Add to the fact that Mike gave back a little more than Ralph expected by grabbing his backside on stage in front of 100's of PPA members. Needless to say the PPA can be about fun, education, ethics and a whole lot more all wrapped up into one package called "Our PPA"

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Thank you again Ralph for not only being a great sport, but also being truly one of the leaders in the world of professional photography but also being down to earth, respectful and helpful to EVERYONE that asks or needs it. Truly you are one of the best people I know on this planet and I am truly honored to have you a part of my special day. I will simply never forget it!

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Great Wedding - Great Couple - Houston Texas

Well lets see we meet Ross, our groom several years ago through one of our great forums, Texas Photo Forum. Both him and I were early members and over the years we just became photography nerd friends. TriCoast captured one of Ross' best friends weddings last year around this time in Houston, which at that time Ross sprang the news on us he was getting married and wanted us to shoot his wedding as well. Being a great honor and well excited cause I love his wife Stephy we showed up this last Saturday to shoot our first wedding of 2009. We had a blast shooting, laughing and watching everyone have a great time, plus the dinner at The Forest Club in Houston was AMAZING!!!

The Makeup


Her Shoes


The Wedding Announcement


The Girls


The Boys


The Dress


The Father


The Wedding


The Dance


The Cake


The Exit

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Great Wedding in Lake Jackson from an old friend

I met this bride through an old friend and I must admit I feel in love with her and her family. Her mother seems like my mom and well her sister treats Cody and I like a brother, meaning she talks a lot of trash to us, which I must admit we love. So back in December we had the honor to photograph Lynsey's wedding in Lake Jackson Texas. A fun wedding with a groom who is a musician (a good one I must say) so between Lynsey and her new groom's wonderful personality and a family which treated us so well, I must admit it was truly one of my favorite nights to photograph. With all the Christmas and Holiday decor it made the entire night just perfect.

Here are a few from the evening.

Our Bride getting her final touches placed on her


The beautiful dress and shoes


The flower girl


The boys will be boys


A groomsman putting on his final touches


The boys


The Ring


The First Dance


The Band





Thanks again for an amazing day!!!

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