Posted on May 08, 2009 11:42 AM | Comments (1) | Send To A Friend
Been NUTS around here without internet for 3 days, but thankfully, we're BACK!
Wanted to share a super-kool Video of YY3 Workshop taken by none other than the wonderful Vlad!
Vlad: thanks for coming out and attending YY3! This is an amazing gift you've given us, so thank you so much for the memories!
If you're looking for on of the industry's leading new videographers, checkout Vlad's work. Will travel worldwide and is totally worth it and more ;)
Thanks Vlad!
Posted on May 01, 2009 08:52 PM | Comments (4) | Send To A Friend
Canon 5D 70-200 @70mm ISO100 f2.8 1/2000
We were glad to have had the beautiful Liz, one of Huy's upcoming 2009 brides, come out to model for us on Day 2 of YY3. We were demoing how we shoot synergistically to get a variety of imagery from the same location and pose in a minimum of time and fuss. Using different lenses and points of views helps add variety during the tight timeline of a wedding shoot.
Nikon D700 14-24 @17mm ISO200 f5 1/1250
Canon 5D 16-35 @35mm ISO100 f6.3 1/400
But the real fun begins when we start to light things up; something we fondly call "guerilla lighting techniques."
Nikon D700 14-24 @14mm ISO100 f11 1.250
Canon 5D 16-35 @27mm ISO100 f20 1/200
What?!? <gasp!> You shoot Canon?!!? Don't be silly ;) Thanks to Tyler and Becca who lent me their 5D and glass to shoot with for the demo time. Tyler: you soooo gotta clean your sensor! LOL!
Who knew Huy would be such a detail oriented portrait dude?
Nikon D700 14-24 @24mm ISO100 f13 1/250
Nikon D700 14-24 @24mm ISO100 f14 1/320
Simply knowing how to light is different than being able to pull it off during the stresses of a real wedding. We're glad to share with the YY gang how we pull it off every time with the right tools, techniques and by making lots of mistakes ;) :D
Day to Night and Night to Day ... all in a days shoot ...
Canon 5D 70-200 @80mm ISO100 f2.8 1/500
Nikon D700 14-24 @14mm ISO100 f16 1/250
We were blown away at what the YY3ers were shooting when it came their turn to work the lights. Can't wait for them to blog them!! Gonna be scary to turn y'all loose with lights of your own!!
Here are some background shots from our shoot time, all taken with my trusty Panny LX3 (mostly by Huy ... I think)
Super-duper bonus: not only is Liz gorgeous, she's a fellow photographer too! She took the "official" YY3 group pic below :)
Panasonic LX3 ISO100 f5 1/30
All images were processed in Adobe Lightroom with QuiKeys ... mostly on the plane ride home. Tried a little itty bitty tablet for mouse-work but preferred using the pogo sketch on my Macbook pro's trackpad instead. Also works on my iPhone, but I digress ;)
Liz: Thanks for being so easy-going and accommodating and all the best to you and yours on your wedding later this month!!
hugs ..... dq
Posted on May 01, 2009 06:56 PM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Driving from the airport . Panasonic LX3 ISO 200, f2, 1/320
‘What a rush!! Still can't believe YY3 Workshop flew by so fast. It was sooooo awesome to hang out with old and new friends, and super-duper good to be working with our good buddy Huy again. Congrats to him for making this year's American Photo Top 10 Wedding Photographers list!!
Speaking of the Top 10, Huy wasn't the only one ... we were honored to have several other Top 10 photogs <and several that should be ;)> attend YY3 with us in little ol Kansas. We consider ourselves honored to be in the collective creative energy of everyone there.
Tree in bloom (shot from the car) . Panasonic LX3 ISO 200, f2, 1/320
And you know those stereotypes of Kansas and tornados? Well, one attendee's airplane was struck by lightning mid-flight (no joke!), 4 people had to land 4 hours away in Tulsa, and actually contemplated driving almost 4 hours in the middle of the night to make it to day 1 of YY. Did I mention the guy who was struck by lightning is getting married ... TOMORROW!?!? Thank y'ALL for making the effort to make it to YY3 and making it the bestest ever.
Speaking of which: Bigtime SHOUT OUT! to Tyler and Becca who opened up the bestest studio in Kansas with open arms for us all. When do we move in?? :)
Too many pics that bring wonderful memories :) Below is a montage of snaps taken throughout the craziness. Photo credits are to everyone whom our trusty LX3 was passed around to.
more to come ....
YY3 Workshop only SEVEN DAYS AWAY!!
Posted on April 19, 2009 10:47 PM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
We're totally AMPED to hang with some of the BEST photographers in the world next week at YY3!
For everyone attending: Huy's taken the time to put together the schedule which you can find here.
There's also lots of great testimonials from past YYer's on that link.
Yes: it all sounds too good to be true.
Yes: we've stoked to have so many of the industry's most respected photogs attending.
Yes: we're gonna rock their world ;)
Side-note to YY3er's: Homework is due this Wednesday!!! Also, please check the post on FWF regarding gear to bring so we can fun with some guerilla lighting techniques :)
Can't wait for the party to begin!
Kate & Mike's Most Excellent Omakase Workshop (Boston, MA)
Posted on March 24, 2009 12:05 AM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
It was a super-duper day 1 in Boston spent with the wonderful Kate & Mike.
Thanks so much for making me feel so at home and for introducing me to your favorite cafe with a tagline after my own heart! LOL!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your new digs and how you take Boston to new heights :)
Special thanks to MikeD for taking our mug!
Blessings my friends .....
d
Posted on March 17, 2009 09:06 PM | Comments (2) | Send To A Friend
Still can't get over how much we miss our FloShops Peeps .... strangely comforting to know we've made so many good friends around the world :)
Here are some random pics from our first workshop across the pond.
First up: Ben & Ross packed like sardines all the way to Windsor.
Posted on March 14, 2009 11:13 PM | Comments (12) | Send To A Friend
It's not every day we get to shoot gorgeous British models ... in London ... in fabulous clothes ... with flawless skin ... and choose to stay in the Holiday Inn to do it. But hey: when most attendants are used to shooting at castles and what *we* think of as the quaint streets of London, it made sense to push them a little ... or a lot :)
We're glad to have been asked to be part of the first-ever Floshops in London, UK. It was a smashing success in all respects, but one of the most rewarding parts was seeing lightbulbs (no pun intended) go off as we demonstrated simple yet effective lighting techniques which create dramatic beauty in any shooting scenario. We were floored to see what people were shooting after their time with us and think everyone came away a little more unafraid of what formerly would be considered challenging surroundings.
All I can say is the Holiday Inn never looked so good ;)
Here's some of the pics of our fabulous models, Alexia and Toby (Yes: they're absolutely as gorgeous in real life. No: they aren't available: they're a real-live couple of sweethearts :)).
More Best Part: Making so many GREAT friends. Crazy to think there were people from 8 countries represented from as near as London, Spain, Scotland, Italy, Switzerland and Germany to as far as San Fran, New York and Mexico (!?!?).
MAN do we miss our new Floshop buddies :( Thank goodness for blogs, fb and twitter which make the world a smaller place :) Hugs around the world to y'all :)
More to come from our travels soon ....
Posted on February 14, 2009 02:32 AM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Hey Darin! Thanks for making the trip from San Diego and spending your day getting indoctrinated in all things DQ ;)
Remember we're always here for you ... and we're looking forward to seeing you soar :)
Posted on February 05, 2009 06:53 PM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Ral & Danelle: we're sooo glad you guys contacted us for a PBW. You know we heart you guys, and now we're looking forward to seeing your star Shine brighter and brighter in our industry :)
xoxo
dq
Posted on February 03, 2009 08:49 PM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Just got this fb writing on the wall from Kelsy who attended YinYang Workshop.
Hey Quin!
I am sure your Private Business Seminars are crazy awesome. I am still soooooo happy I went to the Ying Yang seminar, it changed my life and my business. So thank you FOREVER for that. I can't even believe the lifestyle we have now compared to when I started my business, I still think I owe you my first born, lol.
sending lots of love...
Kelsy: we'll hold you to your word about the Firstborn! LOL! Truly: your success is our success, and we're so happy for you! Keep rockin it!!
xoxo
dq
PS: There's only a couple spots left at YY3 so Email us to book a spot and revolutionize your business forever.
Aga & Marcin's 1on1 Peanut Butter Workshop a SUCCESS!
Posted on January 28, 2009 10:43 PM | Comments (3) | Send To A Friend
Yo Aga & Marcin!! Thanks for making the trek from New York and for trusting us to infuse your business with the info needed to create the win-win-win you've always wanted.
We've got BIG expectations from you two, and after a good cry at Foundation Workshop you guys should be ROCKIN IT!
Blessings and success in business AND life!
Your friends,
dq
DQ 1on1 PB Workshop goes to Vegas!
Posted on January 23, 2009 11:03 AM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Public Broadcasting
Porky Backside
Pretty Butler
Pink Bunnies
Pine Beetle
Purple Boat
PlayBoy
Peanut Butter
mmmm ... Peanut Butter ...
Without fanfare we've educated dozens of photographers who've invested the time, money and effort to travel from all over the world to our studio for private one-on-one business training.
For the first time ever, we're taking the DQ Private Business Workshop on the road!
We'll share all that's allowed DQ Studios to become one of the world's most successful wedding studios by creating win-win-win relationships in artistry, client satisfaction and profitability.
Topics include philosophy of wedding photography, business and sales structure, detailed analysis of your current business practices and the creation of a pricing and business plan specifically tailored to the needs of *your* studio.
We'll be in Vegas manning our QuiKeys booth at WPPI's tradeshow, so before or after the show works great for us!
One day. One studio. DQ & you.
Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving and email us for more details.
Snack Time!
Posted on December 22, 2008 12:44 AM | Comments (0) | Send To A Friend
Just received this email from Anahi who attended YY2 Workshop this past summer. With her blessing, I'm here to share it with y'all :)
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Hope you guys are doing great!
As I close 2008 I'm preparing to tackle 2009, and I have so much to thank you for :) 2009 is looking great! fewer couples but I can safely say that my average has at least doubled compared to 2008. more time for family and who knows...maybe working on welcoming a baby soon :) ...
Thank you so much again for the best workshop I attended in 2008!
Merry Christmas!
love,
Anahi :)
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Wow! Such amazing news! With the tough economy her investment in YinYang Workshop paid off hugely: shooting less weddings with more profit allows her to better service her clients AND live her life on her terms :)
Congrats BIGTIME Anahi!!
I'm always excited to share such great news from YY Alumni because truly: their success is our success :)
Anahi: we're so happy for you and soooo looking forward to seeing your business AND family continue to grow!
xoxo
For more info on YinYang Workshops and to sign up for the upcoming YY3 April 2009 session, click here.