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We just returned from a wonderful trip out west–rafting down a stretch of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon!  We all–Dean, Lori, and John (Jane’s family), Jane and I–had the best time ever.  More pics forthcoming, but wanted to post a happy pic of us at the Bar 10 dude ranch in the middle of nowhere Arizona, just north of the north rim of the Canyon.  It was a bit like planes, trains and automobiles: we took a 14 person prop-plane from Vegas to the Bar 10 ranch (horseback riding, skeet shooting, and sleeping in Conestoga wagons), then the next day took our first helicopter ride down into the canyon (awesome, but wouldn’t want to commute on either on a regular basis!).  Then down the canyon in two 14-person mongo rafts for 3 days, with a jet boat ride at the end back towards Lake Mead, and a 2 hour bus ride to the Vegas Strip.

When you plan a trip like this you’re mostly thinking about the natural beauty of the Southwest and the whitewater adventure, but what resonates most is the people we met and the camaraderie we all felt during our short trip down the river.  Some great folks and lots of laughs–like summer camp for adults!  Check out Western River Expeditions and plan a trip today.  Friend us here and stay tuned to see more photos and videos!

My Jane is speaking next week at the Inspire Photo Seminar at the Sturbridge MA Host Hotel and Conferenece Center…and giving insights about commercial photography.  As their site says, “Inspire is a 2 ½ day retreat-style conference for professional wedding and portrait photographers. The conference is comprised of sessions on a variety of subjects, from business practices to shooting techniques, led by local professional photographers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring round tables, conference sessions, and one shooting workshop each.”

Jane’s going to give the lowdown on how the commercial market works, with an emphasis on marketing yourself and pricing.  There’s a lot of interest in expanding their commercial business among seasoned wedding and family portrait photogs, so this is a timely topic and the right audience.  Jane’s commercial portfolio focuses on environmental portraits with such clients as the New York Mets, GE, and Forbes Magazine, among others.

To find out more check out the Inspire Photo Seminar site!  And to see Jane’s commercial photography go to photojane.com.  Go Jane!!

Our little guy Jude is not so little anymore…he turned 6 at Thanksgiving…he ended up with several birthday parties…here’s the one with his buddies in January.  Love you so much Jude!!

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