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Joe Buissink

Ok, so... I've been brooding over the images I did at Joe Buissink's work shop that I attended last week. Things that Joe taught are starting to impact. You know what I mean? You make a connection with something or someone, and days later it starts the gears turning. So today, I went back to the images that I captured in Kelowna and went digging. The result: a totally different look at what I saw.

As a dear friend of mine in Tibet would always say, "my like!"

First of all, as Joe is saying with his hands... you've got to shoot with your heart! and, look for those special moments between moments.


"there is no such thing as a perfect image, only a perfect moment" oh I like that!









And this is my new friend Jon Lee.




And my dear friend Lauren Brown, making gorgeous images as usual.




hmmm, stealing images on private property. I couldn't resist the temptation. I wonder what the sentence would be for such things in Canada?


And perhaps one of the most insightful and passionate photographers of our time, Joe Buissink.

Photo Guest Book

June 27 Big Sky wedding

Just finished designing the photo guest book for Barbara and David and it's amazing, I just love it. I was just sitting here looking at it, feeling all warm and fuzzy. Whoa, Larry get a grip, the wedding is still 3 weeks away. Ok, well what can I say... I get wrapped up in my work.

Enjoy the view!

Barbara and David's Guest Book

Photography Workshop

with Joe Buissink

Wow, what a treat. I just finished spending 3 days in Kelowna, a beautiful city on a lake in British Columbia, Canada. Lauren Brown and I attended a photo workshop with a most amazing photographer, Joe Buissink. I've admired Joe's work for the past couple of years and finally my schedule lined up with a workshop in BC, hosted by Gary Fong and his lovely and gracious wife, Melissa Carl. The workshop was held on the amazing Twin Creeks Ranch owned by Gary and Melissa. We had a class of 13 photographers. Joe is one of the top ten photographers in his field and an inspired speaker and teacher. We spent two full days learning, shooting, talking, networking and meeting new friends.

It was a rewarding experience which will take weeks to fully assimilate. It really stirred new and passionate thoughts in my work. INSPIRING, to say the least. Enjoy a few of the photos from yesterday's shoot.















Here's our group.



Joe, thanks for sharing time with us. Your workshop was everything I thought it would be... and more.

Gary and Melissa, thanks for having us in your home. What a fabulous place!

Barbara and David

June 27 Big Sky wedding

Hey there. I've got more photos to share. We've been waiting for the nice weather to return and here it is, just in time for Barbera and David's engagement shoot. The folks at the Baxter Hotel were kind enough to let us onto this wedding venue "to be". Thanks to Debra and Shawna. This is a wonderful property with mountain views, a scenic hillside to climb, complete with a winding rushing stream and a great Big blue Sky!

I met Barbara last fall when she was shopping for a photographer for her wedding. There was something about her face that stirred an old remembrance. During the interview, I was trying to answer her questions while going back in my visual memory to see what was so familiar about her face... and then there it was. The face of my grandmother... But for heaven sakes, why??? So I just out with, "are you Cherokee?" I thought for sure she would think that I was crazy and would never hire me for her wedding. Here eyes widened, she looked at me with disbelief and said, "why yes, how did you ever guess?" Well, my Great Grandmother was full blood Cherokee and I could see the similarities. I will never forget her, she was a very spiritual woman and had a huge impact on my younger years. Unfortunately, after three generations of the genetic melting pot, I have little color to show for it.

I am so pleased to be shooting for Barbara "Tigerlily" and David in the end of June.

Enjoy the photos!























I love this image.


By the way, this venue is available now in it's natural state. Next year, I'm told it will be groomed and prepared for summertime weddings. Just drop me a note and I'll get you in touch with the event coordinator.

Montana Weddings - Weekdays

under this Big blue Sky

Over the past few weeks I've noticed that there are a lot folks that have put off booking services for their Montana Wedding until now. Like most of us planning our summer time travel and events, we have been waiting to see if the economy is going to take a positive turn.

Well, I can't control the economy but I can offer a solution to help make your Montana dream wedding a reality.



PROBLEM: As you may know, a lot of venues and photographers have already booked most Saturdays.
SOLUTION: Plan your wedding for a weekday and save money!

I know of two beautiful wedding venues that are making similar offers on weekdays. Namely: Buck's T4 in Big Sky and The Woodlands in Cottonwood Canyon. I'm sure there are more. Don't hesitate to ask them.

I have decided to offer $600 off any of my packages, on any day, other than Saturday. Contact me for pricing and availability.



I still have a very few Saturdays open as well.