DQ Studios http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/ DQ Studios - Fine Art Photography by Dave & Quin Cheung en 2008-11-19T15:02:03-07:00 New QuiKeys Blog Launched . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/11/new_quikeys_blo.html 081119_QuiKeysBlog_204.jpg
Despite being possibly the WWB*, we're making an attempt at keeping you in the loop with all things QuiKeys on our new QuiKeys Blog.

Content will include tips, tricks, tutorials and workflow, and other info not available anywhere else. It's your one-stop info dump on where we're at and where we're headed.

I also hope QuiKeys users past, present and future, will take advantage of the comments section of this blog. From "What were you thinking!?" to "Can I marry you?" we promise to read every one. And who knows: your comment might just spark the next Big Idea that will benefit us all.

We're planning on adding new content regularly, so check in often and add us to your favorite reader to keep up on what's new with all things QuiKeys.

(*WWB defined: it's on the blog of course ;))

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dqstudios 2008-11-19T15:02:03-07:00
DQ Workshop in the UK (Windsor, London, England) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/11/dq_workshop_in.html 081114_floshopsposter_204.jpg
We're happy to announce our first workshop appearance across the pond!

With the help of Ross of Flosites (creator of our GivingUp blog) and David Pullum, we'll be putting on a 4-day workshop with 2 of North America's finest photographers:

Ben Chrisman of San Fran, and Jason Groupp of New York.

West-Coast meets East-Coast meets Canada in London?

Shall be a fun-filled 4 days me-thinks :)

March 9-12, 2009. Seats are *very* limited, and already half filled, so find out more and signup here.

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dqstudios 2008-11-14T11:29:07-07:00
Jen & Josh's E-Session . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/11/jen_joshs_e-ses.html 081101_JJ_204.jpg
It's sooo awesome to see how God's blessed you with each other.

We had so much fun just hanging out ... were we supposed to be shooting? :)

Thanks so much for trusting us and we can't wait to celebrate with you on your Big Day.

Your friends,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-11-01T20:13:04-07:00
YinYang Workshop 3.0 Announced (Kansas, MO) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/10/yinyang_worksho_4.html 081025_YY3Announcement_204.jpg
By popular demand, YY3 is coming!! Mark your calendars and raid the piggy bank: Huy and DQ are coming to Kansas City: April 27-29th, 2009!!

As always, this workshop will be exclusively small so make sure to check out what all the buzz is about and sign up today to avoid disappointment.

See you in Kansas!

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dqstudios 2008-10-30T00:07:54-07:00
QuiKeys NY Debut a hit! (New York, NY) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/10/quikeys_ny_debu.html 081025_NYExpo_204.jpg
"The most amazing and innovative time-saving creative tool for the professional photographer. A must product for the photo editor."
- Ron Watson, President
American Press Association

We're blown away by the warm reception we had at our first ever Photoplus Expo in NY.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our busy booth and for the kind words. We're eager to get this beast into every photographer's hands and look forward to turning the industry on its ear with our revolutionary new products.

We're big dreamers and this is only the start ;) Stay tuned for more exciting news as we continue to make the world's first image retouching work surface the best tool a photographer can own.

What's QuiKeys? Find out here.

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dqstudios 2008-10-26T21:48:32-07:00
DQ Modeling in Washington?? (Washington, DC) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/10/dq_modeling_in.html 081017_JerryGWashington_204.jpg
When we were asked by our good friend and fantabulous photographer Jerry Ghionis to model at his Washington workshop, we just couldn't say no.

Boy were we glad we went. Not because we like being shot (actually ... we're waay more comfy beHIND the lens than in front of it), but meeting so many great people, learning from one of the industry's finest, and hanging with Jerry's better half, Georgie, made it such a worthwhile trip on so many levels.

Special thanks to good friend Greg Gibson for taking the time to meet up and especially for introducing us to our newest friend, Matt Mendelsohn. You guys are the best :)

Thanks Jerry & Georgie! And remember: you always have time for 2 minutes ;)

Your friends and fans,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-10-15T22:33:45-07:00
QuiKeys Reborn (for Photographers) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/10/quikeys_revisit.html 081005-QuiKeys-204.jpg
We've been working hard to make QuiKeys the industry's most coveted workflow tool. We started by giving photographer's the world's first hands-on retouching tools. Then we added Album Design to the mix.

Now we complete our workflow trilogy: introducing the new QuiKeys RAW Module for Lightroom 2.0.

QuiKeys: Modular Workflow Solutions.

To learn more and to purchase your QuiKeys, visit http://www.quikeys.com.

Everyone wants a QuiKey ;)

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dqstudios 2008-10-05T23:47:08-07:00
Seera Family Session . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/09/seera_family_se.html 080929_HI_204.jpg
Can't believe all that's happened since first coming to know you both :)

Argen is beautiful, and it's wonderful to see you guys enjoy him so much.

Be blessed you guys :)

Your friends,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-09-29T18:35:30-07:00
Hole Maternity Session . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/09/hole_family_mat.html 080926_DD_204.jpg
Denise & David: you are two of our favorite people and we feel blessed to call you friends.

We're sooo excited for you as you start your journey together as PARENTS! It's the most amazing thing, to hold your newborn child. And knowing you both, your child will be blessed to have such wonderful parents ... and will be waaaay too cute!

Have fun ... and bank you sleep ;)

xoxo

dq

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dqstudios 2008-09-26T22:29:48-07:00
Thank you PPO! (Toronto, ON) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/09/thank_you_ppo_t.html 080914_PPO_204-v2.jpg
It was great to see so many faces, old and new, at our first Canadian speaking engagement.

Special thanks to Joel "the Nipple" and Lisa for being our fearless models ;)

And an extra-special thanks to Dan, who worked tirelessly in the background to make this PPO such a success.

To everyone who attended: now go out there and make us proud!

Your friends,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-09-14T20:59:36-07:00
Corinne & Hung's E-Session . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/09/corinne_hung.html 080901_CH_204.jpg
Thanks for making the trip from Ottawa to be shot by us. Hopefully we made you feel as uncomfortable as you've ever been in front of a camera ... should be a good warm-up for your Big Day ;) KIDDING! :D

And Hung: we're so glad we didn't make you puke after all ;)

BTW: you guys look *stunning*.

love,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-09-01T18:06:20-07:00
Ivy & Ray (Banff, AB) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/08/ivy_ray_banff_a.html 080828_IR_204.jpg
Well ... where do we start? Red speedos ... Manolo Blahniks (trashed, of course) ... funny ... happy ... more funny ... even MORE funny ....

What a wonderful day to celebrate two people so much in love with God, each other, family and friends :)

Thanks for following us across boulders, mud, grass and abandoned churches with disregard to anything but fun :) I can't believe it was so much fun creating the AWESOME images! Have HUGE expectations ....

and don't forget to get into the speedos next time you take a dip in the hot springs ;)

With love,

dq

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dqstudios 2008-08-28T21:20:09-07:00
DQ to Headline PPO's 2008 Convention (Toronto, ON) . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/08/dq_to_headline.html 080826_DQ_204.jpg
We're excited to have been asked to headline this year's Professional Photographers of Ontario Convention!

We'll be spending an entire day in Toronto sharing everything from our philosophy of wedding photography to demonstrating simply "guerrilla lighting techniques" to add drama to any locale. We'll also share our workflow from shoot to finished product with a behind the scenes look at what we're looking for at every stage of the game.

If you can get yourself to Toronto on Sunday, September 14th, we'd love to see you there :) For more info, check out PPO's website here.

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dqstudios 2008-08-26T12:55:54-07:00
Harmon: Live at Snatch Rock&Roll Lounge . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/08/harmon_live_per.html 080820_DH_204.jpg
With an honest performance, strong tunes and great execution, it was awesome to hear you live and in your element.

Don't forget the little people as you journey into your passion and calling ;)

Long live Rock n Roll!

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dqstudios 2008-08-20T22:47:20-07:00
Harmon Music Video Shoot . . . http://www.dqstudios.com/blog/archives/2008/08/harmon_music_vi.html 080819_DH_204.jpg
Grundgy back alley ... Check. RED One ultimate cine cam ... Check. Band members from Nashville ... Check. DQ on set ... Check. Cops arrival at 1:30am ... Check.

Ahhh ... sounds like the making of a Harmon Music Video ;)

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dqstudios 2008-08-19T03:46:20-07:00