Magik, it is away good to hear from you, thanks for your kind comments.
My mum has cancer and is in her last days, so most of this year I have been going back and forth to Michigan to be with her. So I am on the road again.
I would like to share a news about an interesting photography seminar conducted by a talented photographer and educator Ed Pierce. He will also be joined by 9 other photographers in their 68-city tour, named Captivated by the Light. It is a 4-hour seminar packed with information regarding lighting, workflow, and marketing - essential to an aspiring photographer, interested in elevating his/her results to a professional level. Two 2-hour DVDs are also provided and are included in the price of admission.
Here's an exciting part. The advertised admission fee is a moderate $49 but per your request, I'll share a code with you which will reduce it to mere $19 for 8-hour material... (As a disclaimer, I am not benefiting in any possible way from this gesture, and I paid the same $19.) I couldn't miss this opportunity and registered for 4/14 seminar in NJ. There are dozens more locations and available dates left across the US. Regular time for the seminar is 6:30-10:30 PM.
More information about the photographers and seminars is found here: http://www.edpierceseminars.com/index.php. The only reservation I have about this low price is a moderate load of advertising during the seminar (lighting equipment, software, etc.). Well, they all have sponsors, and every one I attended pushed a product or two. Those that don't, charge hundreds... If you are interested and want to go, especially to the seminar that I will attend, let me know - would be nice to meet somebody in person if I haven't yet!
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me and leave your lovely comments, it really is much appreciated. I don't have much time to spend on Fotki unfortunately, hopefully I will find more time next year. I hope you don't mind me adding you to my friends list, I will visit as soon as possible. May I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a New year full of happiness, good health and prosperity. Kindest regards, Andy.