ISPWP Spring Photo Contest Results

I am at a loss for words at the moment. A combination of excitement, humility, pride, shock and joy have rendered me less that articulate.

Here's the Short Version: The results from the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) Spring 2009 photo contest are IN! I am honored to be a member of this prestigious organization and floored that 5 of the 6 entries that I submitted placed in the top 10 of their respective categories. Here's a review:

1st Place! - Details - Not Food or Drink

3rd Place - Getting Ready

6th Place - Getting Ready

9th Place - Details - Not Food or Drink

10th Place - Pure Art

The results from the entire contest can be viewed by clicking here. Congratulations to all who placed and submitted...it's truly amazing company to be in :) I urge you to swing by and spend a few minutes. The experience is a feast for the eyes and the soul.

Those of you who know me know that my work is NOT about me. It's not about what I expect or desire or think that I know. It has nothing to do with what I did yesterday or what I want for tomorrow. It's about being present - being in the moment - and being connected to this experience of life. I wish for my images to contain something revealing about both my subject and myself, as relevant images must contain traces of both.

I am overjoyed to receive this recognition, yet nowhere near satisfied with my journey. I pledge to continue to give my all to every moment believing above all that the best is yet to come. Thank you all for sharing in this exciting time with me. Your love and support is a greater honor than any contest can yield.

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(humbled, honored and overjoyed)