Yervant and Joe Buissink sure, but where did Dennis Reggie come from?
These two wild and crazy guys ( yes the Belushi Brothers should come to mind) put on an entertaining and informative show. Joe Buissink and Yervant personify two diverging paths, each an inspired dance down the road to the 5 star hotel called Success.
Yervant likes to be in control both during shooting, and then again during the PhotoShop “finishing” of his vision. Creating images is so important to Yervant, he does not cover the reception where it makes sense for events to unfold naturally.
Joe prefers his hired “main” shooter to be in control of posed groups while Joe shoots from a quiet, playful place behind the scenes. He only gives a set of proofs at the end of the day. I love the idea that he rewards his brides for collecting orders from family and friends by adding extra images to the album for each $1000 collected. Talk about a great win-win. I also love the Day-of-wedding Parent Gift. Before the wedding the bride & groom purchase a wall portrait, usually for a parent or two, to be delivered during the wedding reception. After shooting “formals” an image is sent to his studio to be printed, matted and framed, then is delivered to an ecstatic parent while still enjoying the wedding reception.
Joe “assisting” Yervant by holding a video spot light.
I call this a “show” because they each performed leaving little time for the initially encouraged “Ask us. We’re here for you.” Still much was covered, and well worth the investment of $200.
Added bonus was the company of a couple of my favorite photographers : Susie Hamidi and Sharlane Chase. After a full day we went to Tom Douglas’ inspired Palace Kitchen for dinner. Who do I spot in the window but this Dennis Reggie-alike. Embarrassed but willing, Susie and Sharlane accompanied me to get our picture taken with him. This photo was taken by his dinner companion. Thanks to you both. You made our day.
Janet Klinger, “Dennis Reggie”, Sharlane Chase & Susie Hamidi. (Notice Joe Buissink-alike serving drinks in the background.)
Was there not a better picture of me than that?
Well, there I was getting my fill of Janet Klinger’s fun-filled photography blog, and low and behold…a picture of me, the fantastic Susie Hamidi, and the lovely uber-talented Janet Klinger herself? Could we really be so lucky as to run into “Dennis Reggie” on a girl’s night out?
Andre, Have you seen any shots of Dennis when he was in his early 30’s. You look great, just like he did. Uh, does. Hi Dennis, you handsome devil.
Janet
Sharlane, ain’t you sweet? Uber-talented. Hmmm. I’ll try my best to live up to your post. Let’s go pick up more men in bars soon. I’m sure our fellas will love to hear about it here on the blog-of-love.