"Who Are You" - Bruce Snell

Bruce Snell

I want to take a break from the 4 photographers that I met in Atlantic City and introduce you to a good friend/colleague ...Bruce Snell! I know Bruce had heard this a lot in the time that we have known each other...but this is the man that made me want to become a wedding photographer! Although I have been shooting for about 13 years, when I started this business 4+ years ago (weddings) I had no one to turn to to ask advise on curtain things. That was true until I met Bruce, I would send email after email asking him questions on (now that I look back at it) the most stupid stuff that I could think of....he never said "I do not have time" or "Go climb a tree kid" He just answered them! I know I have said this to you before but...THANK-YOU! Anyone that gets a chance to work with Bruce either it being a wedding or just shooting for fun. You need to feel very lucky to have done so!


Take it away Bruce....

My Name –
Bruce L. Snell

I am from (company,city, state)–
Bruce L. Snell Photography LLC in Topeka, Kansas

A vendor(s) that we should know about–
Austin Snell Videography

My favorite (insert whatever)-
Pepsi and Mexican food

When I am bored you’ll find me-
Reading blogs and surfing the net.

You should check out–
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

One or two websites you should check out-
http://www.blsphoto.com
http://www.thatsmymonkey.com

Something you can not live without–
That’s a bit dramatic. How about toilet paper?

Music that I listen to–
I tend to enjoy soundtracks the most. I also enjoy any musician who is super talented no matter what style.

3 things I must do before I get old–
Travel, Travel and clean my sensor!

What would your friends or family say about you–
To my face or behind my back?

What’s in my bag (photographers only)–
A pair of Canon 5D bodies, 28/1.8, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 580EX, Vivitar 285HV, 3 Pocket Wizards, 32 Gigs of CF memory.

The piece of equipment I can't part with –
I could easily part with any of it. They’re just my tools, not my children.

Perfect Client–
One that pays on time.

The part of my business that leaves me tired-
Doing my tax reporting.

The part of the business that I love-
Shooting in new places.

If not a photographer, I would have been-
Soundtrack composer

On a Friday night at 8 PM you'll find me-
Charging batteries for Saturday’s wedding

Something I'm proud of-
My family!

Lindsay & Peter

What happens when you get 7 bridesmaids, 1 bride and a photographer in a photobooth?....


Lindsay and Peter really wanted a traditional photo booth shot...So here is my attempt to recreate that feel

Who are you? - Desiree Martin del Campo

Okay everyone, here is part 2 of a 4 part series of "Who are you"! I would like you to meet the very charming (and not afraid to tell you how it is) Desiree Martin del Campo! I met Dez in the Taj Mahal casino the same time I met Leslie at the DWFU Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ. Desiree is a very talented wedding and portrait photographer from the New Jersey area. The best things about Desiree are she is honest, caring, beautiful and guys "psst" she's single and LOVES baseball!!!!

So it is time for me to stop talking and say hello to my little friend...

Desiree

My name:
Desiree “la Mexicana” Martin del Campo

I am from:
Morris Plains, New Joisey

A vendor(s) that we should know about-
I would have to say go check out the Madison Hotel, for a few reasons….they treat you like gold, it’s a great place but most importantly: they have a mashed potato bar during cocktail hour (what more can a girl ask for?)

My favorite TV show-
Brady Bunch….seriously, that show rocked (next to Joannie loves Chaci)

When I get bored you’ll find me-
Spending WAY too much money at Banana Republic

My favorite food-
Ya, I actually wasn’t kidding about the mashed potato thing

You should check out-
www.friendsofelfaro.com Helps support orphans in Mexico. (think Nacho Libre without the wrestler)

One or two websites you have to check out-
www.nymets.com You have to have a true love for baseball and a lot of patience to be a Met fan….Ya Gotta Believe!
www.dmdcphotography.com/wordpress no explanation needed

Something you cannot live without-
BASEBALL….life would be a very dark place with out it. Plus, the sunflower seed people would go out of business.

Music that I listen to-
At present time in my car I have loaded up : Pat Bentar’s Greatest Hits, U2 Joshua Tree, Rick Springfield (yes…Rick, freakin, Springfield) and Michael Buble.

3 Things I must do before I get old-
1. Fall in Love (awwww)
2. Visit all the major league baseball parks
3. Own a bull dog and have it slobber and fart on all my friends and family

What would your friends/family say about you-
HAHAHA….that I’m a total wise ass and you can never get a serious response from me! Most importantly….that I always have a smile on my face.

Piece of equipment I can’t live without-
I’m going out on a limb here but without a compact flash card, I’m nothing.

Part of the business that leaves me tired-
Heavy cameras wrapped around my neck for 12hours.

Part of the business that I love-
Seeing the reaction of the couples or families when you show them their images still gives me the biggest chill.

If not a photographer I would have been-
Searching for a sugar daddy.

On a Friday night at 8pm you’ll find me-
From April-October I’m watching the Mets (unless they are on the west coast then I’ll have to wait till 10pm) otherwise, I’m chatting on-line with friends and catching “Monk”.

Something I’m proud of-
That I made my parents proud of me.

Can you say Blue Eyes......

I want everyone to meet Meredith. My wife had to baby sit for this beautiful little girl...and you know me I can't put down the camera!

WOO HOO....KC Star baby!

KC Star - FYI

Who are you? - Leslie Gilbert

I have been doing these "Who are you" for quite sometime now. The next four of them are going to be really special. I had the opportunity to spend a week with some of the best in my field and the very first night I got to meet these four photographers - Leslie Gilbert, Desiree Martin del Campo , Mark Gardner and Don Mears. I met a lot of great photographers last week that I will now call my friends for life. These four welcomed me in like they knew me for years. I did not put them in any order (it was whoever sent me everything first)! So now I want to introduce you to the first photographer I met, Leslie Gilbert. I met Leslie walking in from the Taj Mahal parking garage on our way into the hotel. Tiny little thing...but man when she gets behind a camera, look out!! Here's a little story then I will stop talking! I have this game I like to play (really I like to play with peoples heads). It is called "5 feet". You have 2 photographers go head to head in a invisible box of 5 feet long and 5 feet wide. Doesn't matter where the first photographer shoots, the other photographer needs to shoot in that same area. Well, we had 3 photographers going up against each other and Leslie was the model (the shots of Leslie below were my shots of the game). When we were done, she said she wanted a try. Keep in mind that you are only suppose to take 15 shots in the game...SHE TOOK ONE AND NAILED IT!!!!!

So I want you to sit back and enjoy the interview with miss Leslie Gilbert....



My Name –

Leslie Gilbert

I am from –
Sullivan Studios
Mount Joy, Pa

A vendor(s) that we should know about–
The Impact Band

My favorite junkfood is
Stale cheese curls.

When I am bored you’ll find me-
cleaning

You should check out–
Tina Wilson www.tinawilsonphotography.com She is truly amazing inside and out

One or two websites you should check out-
Photography: www.seanflaniganphotography.com
Shopping: www.overstock.com

Something you can not live without–
God and my family

Music that I listen to–
Anything I can shake my booty to and sing loudly in the car.

3 things I must do before I get old–
Go to Italy, skydive and drive cross country and get my picture taken in front of the worlds largest….whatever

What would your friends or family say about you–
I will tell you like it is if need be.

What’s in my bag –
2 20ds , 1 5 D, 24-70 2.8, 16-35 2.8, 100mm macro, 50 mm 1.4, Holga, G7, video light, and a survival bag of girlie necessities.

The piece of equipment I can't part with –
24-70. It is my work horse

Perfect Client–
One who lets me have full creative freedom.

The part of my business that leaves me tired-
editing

The part of the business that I love-
When I get a hug at the end of the wedding from the bride and groom thanking me for a wonderful day.

If not a Photographer
I would have been working with Chimpanzees ( laugh, I know!)

On a Friday night at 8 PM you'll find me-
Sitting in front of the computer…ugh!

Something I'm proud of-
My family. Recently, I am proud that I am pushing myself to do things I would have never done before.

Lisa & Lance

I needed a break!

Well we have just gone through the busiest wedding season (spring) in Domingues Photography history! I have decided to take a few days off to visit with my mom who flew in from Rhode Island this morning. If you need to reach me I will be here at the studio to answer phone calls and emails! Amy and Mike your in the editing room as we speak and Miranda and Ryan you are on deck! I have the greatest clients on earth and i know that we are all excited to see our images! For the time being I just posted some of the images I took last week at our workshop! This was part of our Trash the Dress Session on Tuesday night! If you are wanting to do something like this, please contact us - we are getting a lot of interest in this session! Do not let the phrase scare you, it is just a buzz word that is thrown around. Those who do not know me...I really really like playing in fountains (water will not damage a dress).


Just a few...

Paige & Joel