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Prophotohub & Kenny Kim.... B-DAY September-18 1) pph: Where is home ??
kk: Chicago, IL (Actually Des Plaines which is suburb right outside of Chicago near the O’Hare airport.  2) pph: How long have you been shooting ?? kk: This is my third year shooting full time. 3) pph: What camera camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ?? kk: I use all high end Canon professional equipment. My favorite lens is 24-70mm 2.8L. It’s a very versatile. It was my first lens I purchased and the one I use the most still. 4) pph: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ?? kk: I have been fortunate to photograph all over United States. I also had a chance to shoot in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Mexico. All these weddings were incredible. But what happens during the wedding is what makes the event unique & memorable. For example, I once photographed an outdoor wedding where it was pouring heavily in rain all the way up to the leading of the event. The bride was distressed and disappointed because the backup indoor location was not as nearly as nice and her whole life she dreamed of having an outdoor ceremony. Then all of a sudden, the rain seemed to stop immediately and the brightest sunshine appeared to completely dry out the ground just in time for the wedding. It was as if God answered her prayers and paused the weather to allow the ceremony to take place that day. There are so many stories like that and they are the memories along with the friendships I make with my clients, that I treasure the most. 5) pph: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ?? kk: My first car was a Green Ford Explorer 1996. I was married to that car. I drove it for about 10 years and it finally broke down on me. I now drive a Hyundai Santa Fe 2007. I love that ride. J In the future, I might go for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car. 6) pph: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ?? kk: I think being able to second shoot for someone is a breath of fresh air. I try to do it whenever I can but it’s been difficult trying to do that on top of my own shooting schedule. I’ve been fortunate to second shoot for Bob Davis, Mike Colón, Gene Higa, Tomas Flint, David Burke, Shane Melenbacker & more. I would LOVE to shoot with Ray Santana (still waiting for the invitation). 7) pph: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ?? kk: An event at the White House for President Obama as the official photographer. 8) pph: Where would be your dream " desti " location ?? kk: I would welcome the opportunity to shoot at an exotic location – Egypt, Kenya, China, Korea, Turkey, etc. For now, I’ll settle for places like Italy or Spain. J 9) pph: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ?? kk: Network with people and build a good circle of people around you. Learn from the best and keep striving to grow everyday. Do things outside of photography that will help you to be inspired everyday. Philosophically speaking, passion, detail and greatness in any field inspire me. Passion for anything is inspiring and makes me curious about where that passion comes from and how it affects people. Details are the subtleties that often make the difference between good and great. And frankly, if you have a high level of passion and detail, it seems to often translate to greatness. So when I see greatness, I wonder what combination of both allowed them to achieve that greatness. On a tangible level, I often enjoy walking the halls of museums to view greatness on display. I like spending time dissecting the details and nuances of each piece to find what makes each of them so different and so special. 10) pph: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today ?? kk: My approach is simple: It is to be the best I can be. My joy comes from serving people and photography has allowed me to provide images that will help them capture memories that they can cherish for years down the road. I want to continue to be excellent at what I do and use that platform to be an example to those around me.
 Prophotohub & David Jay....B-DAY August-29
1) PPH: Where is home ?? dj: Santa Barbara, CA  2) PPH: How long have you been shooting ?? dj: 8 Years
3) PPH: What camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ?? dj: I shoot with the Canon 1d Mark III but will soon be switching to the 5d to incorporate even more video.
4) PPH: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ?? dj: I've been pretty fortunate to not have any crazy drama happen at a wedding but I did have a pretty wild story when I had to shoot a wedding in TN on Saturday and wedding in Pismo Beach, CA on Sunday and my plane broke down in Vegas and I had a to rent a car at 3am and drive all night straight to the next wedding and shoot it in the same clothes I shot in the day before. You can read the entire story here. http://www.opensourcephoto.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=145
5) PPH: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ?? dj: 68 Buick Skylark, Acura TL, A bike :)
6) PPH: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ?? dj: I love shooting with Becker. Super fun and energetic and it's a comedy show the entire day. I'd like to shoot with Steve and Jen Bebb. They are incredible as is Gene Higa.
7) PPH: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ?? dj: I'd love to shoot in Dubai. That place is a world all its own and because I'm a male I wouldn't be able to document a lot of the weddings there but even just to go there to document what's being created would be incredible.
8) PPH: Where would be your dream " desti " location ?? dj: Dubai :)
9) PPH: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ?? dj: Remember Dale Carnegie's famous words, "You'll go further in two months by becoming genuinely interested in just two other people than you will in two years of trying to get others interested in you." Most photographers spend way to much time focusing on the art aspect of our business and that's good that they value this but overvaluing it is usually the thing that puts them out of business. We need to become more interested in others and find ways to serve them. There will be a lot of photographers who don't even survive through the tough days ahead but there will be another group who will do more than survive and will succeed beyond imagination and I believe this success will come because of their ability to serve others.
10) PPH: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today ?? dj: When I was 16 years old my dad sat me down and said, "David, if you truly make your business about helping other people you'll always have plenty of work." The same year I started my business I also started OpenSourcePhoto to help other photographers with their business. It was through this open sharing that everyone got better and the industry was changed as a result.
PPH: In your words any great projects / workshop / seminars / dvds / in the works ?? dj: I have two "Freedom and Slumber" workshops coming up in January and February which you can see on my website and I'd also suggest hitting up any of Gene Higa's workshops or the Bebbinars!
 Prophotohub & Gene Higa....
Gene Higa
B-DAY March-29
1) PPH: Where is home ??
GH: Beautiful city of San Francisco 2) PPH: How long have you been shooting ??
GH: I have been involved in wedding photography for 13 years now.
3) PPH: What camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ??
GH: I am 100% canon guy. Have been since the beginning of my career. My favorite lens is my 50 mm 1.0. hard to find these days and it's my baby. Sharp and fast.
4) PPH: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ??
GH: I have memorable moments every weekend, but if I had to remember one. That one moment for actually hangs above my desk. It was the very first shat that I ever took at a wedding. The wedding was at pebble Beach. I asked the pro I was working for (now good friend) to give me a camera and let me shoot. I metered off the grass to get a middle gray reading, set my aperture and shutter speed. I took one shot. The one shot is of the bride walking down the stairs about the enter the ceremony, the guests all standing, the groom anticipating the moment against the cliffs of Pebble Beach. It's the moment we all wait for and the one moment that set the tone for the wedding day. For me, that one image is what set the wheels in motion and gave me the confidence to start a career as a wedding photographer. To this day it's my inspiration before i leave for any and all my weddings.
5) PPH: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ??
GH: Haha, it was a nissan truck. But, I back in the day I was into street racing so this nissan truck was really fast. Today, I have mellowed out a bit. So I drive a Mercedes benz. But, I got my eye on a black on black BMW 335 ie or the M3. So maybe, I am not that mellow. haha. Good question, I love cars just like any other guy out there.
6) PPH: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ??
GH: Hands down, my studio partner Ann Hamilton (www.annhamilton.com). We share a studio space and do time trades. She has traveled to world with me doing destination weddings. We have a rhythm while shooting and it's very in sync. Funny, at times you can hear the shutters going off at the same exact time. But, the views and style are so different, yet very complimentary.
7) PPH: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ??
GH: Funny you ask, I have been all over the world and have had the opportunity to shoot in Philippines, Peru, India, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Jamaica, Thailand, Barbados, Hawaii and across the U.S. Later this year we are in South Africa. That should be really interesting. But, there is this one small chapel in the Maldives. It's see through, has a glass floor and seats up to 20 people, that would be fun. one day, I'll get there.
8) PPH: Where would be your dream " desti " location ??
GH: Too be honest, I have shot everywhere I have wanted to shoot, so far. So, a over the top wedding on the banks Jerusalem or Dubai. Maybe, one in Cambodia, amongst the buddhist monks and the temple ruins. I think very big and willing to go to the extreme. For me it's the experience, that is the best destination.
9) PPH: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ??
GH: Your presentation is everything. it's your clients first glimpse of what you do. If you take the time to showcase your images and business in best possible way, others will remember that. Next, work on your marketing and network with other like minded individuals. Surround yourself 24/7 with what you love, photography. Be passionate, Give back. Listen. Find your nitche market. Teach. Take some time for yourself. Stay true to yourself. Learn about money, don't forget that this is a business. How to invest it make it grow and how it can take care of you later.
10) PPH: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today ??
GH: in 2004 I was getting really burned out and I was looking to make my business really stand out. So I took a good look at my peers and others in the wedding industry. I noticed a trend of others saying they were willing to travel for weddings. Only some were really doing it, no one in my market. I they took a look at my client base. I had a bring coming to Carmel to get married from Washington D.C. I wondered how many other brides out there were going away for weddings. I shot that wedding, I started to spread the word that I was willing to travel for weddings. One of the bridesmaids lived in North Carolina nd was getting married. She later flew me out and it was my first taste of destination weddings. I was onto something. From that day I have always marketed my business around destinations weddings. In 2006 I hit 14 countries and now do 10 a year. the word of mouth has spread through our industry, my brides and my peers. Destination weddings are my niche market and have made my business stand out in a big way. I am excited about the types of calls we get and to be photographing in exotic locals is really exciting.
PPH: In your words any great projects / workshop / seminars / dvds / in the works ??
GH: Thanks for asking. i am putting together genehigaworkshops.com. I am going to be teaming up with 10 of the hottest photographers in the industry to give workshops around the country and abroad. In the near future, I am giving a workshop with my good friend Jason Groupp in NYC. October 22nd. We have two seats left. Then I speak in Wisconsin for a local PPA group. WPPI 2009 I have a platform room where I am speaking on, "Find your niche, make it your name and own it." It's my 3rd year speaking, I was a "Young Gun" last year. I love to help my fellow photographer in any way I can.
 Prophotohub & Jasmine Star....B-DAY April-6
1) PPH: Where is home ??
JS: Orange County, CA  2) PPH: How long have you been shooting ??JS: Two years
3) PPH: What camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ??
JS: Canon gear and my favorite lens is the 50mm, 1.2
4) PPH: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ?? JS: A couple months ago, I shot a wedding in Seattle, Washington and the bride and groom were spectacular! We were treated like family and their friends embraced us immediately...the wedding was perfection! At the end of the night, the band played "Let's Get It Started" by The Black Eyed Peas and I found myself taking pictures in the center of friends and family as they jumped simultaneously in the air. Everyone was waving their arms and singing along and it was one of the happiest moments of my season. It made what I did that much sweeter and I fell more in love with wedding photography.
5) PPH: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ?? JS: First car: Pontiac Sunfire (give me a break...it was totally cool!). Current car: Infiniti G35. Future car: Porsche Cayenne.
6) PPH: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ??
JS: I really loved shooting with Becker ( www.thebecker.com ). I learned so much from him! He has such an impactful way of engaging with his clients and their families and it's awesome! :) I would love to shoot with Jose Villa ( www.josevilla.com ) and watch how he sees a wedding and how he executes his vision for the day.
7) PPH: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ??
JS: I want to shoot a garden wedding in England. I picture it to be earthy style, vintage, and just fabulous!
8) PPH: Where would be your dream " desti " location ??
JS: I dream of shooting a wedding in Australia or Thailand...I just imagine it'd be so amazing to shoot in those countries!
9) PPH: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ??
JS: Take risks, dream big, and get uncomfortable!
10) PPH: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today ??
JS: Blogging took my business to another level. There's no way my studio would be where it is today without establishing a web presence. The ever changing dynamic of the wedding industry really lent itself to blogging and I made it a point to leverage it as an asset! :) Maybe...time will only tell! ;)
Prophotohub & Eliesa Johnson....
B-DAY October-28
1) PPH: Where is home ??
e: Minneapolis, Minnesnowta
2) PPH: How long have you been shooting ??
e: If we count my high-school-photo-nerd-working-at-a-newspaper days, going on 10 years! Wooooooo HOOOOO!
3) PPH: What camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ??
e: I use 2 Canon 5d's (and can not WAIT for the new-and-improved version!) and my favorite lens is my 50mm 1.4.....I am obsessed with the 1.2 thought, I just need to buy it already!
4) PPH: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ??
e: Every wedding is fabulous for me, because I enjoy shooting and my team is PHENOMENAL and we always have SO much fun! However, I must say that I meet and am surrounded by amazing people at each shoot. Last weekend, I meet the coolest 10 year old, who was also the best man. His name was Dylan and he was definitely inspiring and a TON of fun to hang out with!
5) PPH: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ??
e: A 1980's Ford F150 (LOVED that thing!), Today I'm rockin' an '07 VW Rabbit (yes, it is a stick shift...no, I'm not the smoothest driver) AND a 1985 VW Cabriolet, and I would LOVE a VW Tiguan! We are hardcore Volkswagen enthusiasts!
6) PPH: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ??
e: Jeffrey Lawler of JNP Studios! We met in Vegas last year at the Anti Workshop and were instant friends! He happened to have a wedding in MN this summer, which I was the 2nd shooter for and we had a kick ass time! Jeffrey will be shooting with me next summer in North Carolina and we are SUPER pumped! I also was invited to an engagement session with RAD Studio Inc., up in Vancouver and they are an AMAZING couple to shoot with! I would LOVE to shoot with Jose Villa, Chase Jarvis and Annie Leibovitz! I absolutely LOVE collaborating with other artists - all of these people would be amazing!
7) PPH: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ??
e: Underwater, on a rooftop in NYC, and while skydiving!
8) PPH: Where would be your dream " desti " location ??
e: On the coast of Turkey! I saw photos once of this hotel that was all white and the water was super aqua blue - it was all sexy and swanky and inspiring - I want to shoot a wedding THERE!
9) PPH: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ??
e: Shooting wise, practice makes perfect! It is SO important to shoot and show work that reflects what you want to 'do' and what you want your business to be! At first, all jobs might not be the ideal gig, but remember that the experience is more than you could ever ask for! With that said, take the time to schedule shoots that are the direction in which you would like to take your work. Want to do high fashion? Get some models together, grab some nonsense off of the thrift shop rack and create some bad ass images!
10) PPH: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today ??
e: 100% Passion, 100% Commitment, 100% Positive attitude, 100% Hard Work and ALWAYS having FUN!!
PPH: In your words any great projects / workshop / seminars / dvds / in the works ??
e: We have quite a few things up our sleeves here at Photogen Inc for the upcoming year! Something fun we have started (and will be perfecting) are Blog Episodes. I have SO much FUN when I shoot and I want to share some 'behind the scenes shenanigans' with everyone. We will be covering some weddings, speaking engagements, travel, our studio and commercial shoots throughout the next season, so stay tuned! We are also putting together an idea that will be a HUGE collaboration between photographers all throughout the country! Details are currently top-secret, but GET EXCITED!!!
I am super excited about Becker's new b-school social-networking-thingie?!?! It will be super refreshing to have a positive and fresh networking community out there!!!!
 Prophotohub & Grace Ormonde
grace ormonde wedding style magazine
B-Day April-2
1) PPH: Where is home?
Grace Ormonde: Literally, my home is in The Azores where I was born, but my true home is surrounding myself wherever my family and friends are. 2. PPH: Why (just changed “how” to “why”.) was Grace Ormonde Wedding Style conceived?
Grace Ormonde: I felt there was a need to create a magazine that focused on showcasing strong photography. I feel there are a lot of other magazines out there that lack strong imagery and I wanted to create a publication that displays the work of our talented photographers.
3. PPH: How does the theme for each issue come about?
Grace Ormonde: Sometimes I see one photo that will inspire me which will set the tone for an upcoming issue. Imagery constantly inspires me. But I must say that the editors on my staff really inspire me most on a daily basis.
4. PPH: How would you respond to those critiques that say print advertising doesn’t work?
Grace Ormonde: If print advertising doesn’t work, how do you think household names like Armani, Versace and Christian Dior received their brand recognition? Print advertising is extremely important for branding your company and I have to disagree with critics that say otherwise.
5. PPH: What has been your favorite Editorial spread location?
Grace Ormonde: I have shot all over the world and have visited many extraordinary locations, but I have to say that the fashion shoot we produced in Puerto Rico for our Spring/Summer 2008 issue was by far one of my favorites. I am also very fortunate to live in a state where I am minutes from Newport and Providence which I have produced many beautiful editorials in.
6. PPH: What advice can you give a photographer that wants to get his work noticed and published?
Grace Ormonde: I am always encouraging photographers to continuously submit to us year round. I am constantly reviewing photography, and the more amazing shots you submit the better.
7. PPH: What do does Grace Ormonde Wedding Style look for in their submissions?
Grace Ormonde: I am always looking for images that move me. I look for sexy photography that displays passion, culture, and lots of diversity.
8. PPH: Anything BIG in the works…that you can share with us?
Grace Ormonde: I have a hard cover book in the works that I have been working diligently on.
9. PPH: What hurdles, if any, did you have to overcome to make Wedding Style the amazing sought after publication it is today?
Grace Ormonde: I really don’t feel that I’ve had too many hurdles. I am a fearless and driven individual and have always been quite the risk taker. I am extremely passionate about what I do which has alleviated many of my hurdles.
10. PPH: What do you like to do in your spare time (if you have spare time)?
Grace Ormonde: I love to go to art museums, I enjoy doing things around my house (not in a crafty sense though) I enjoy entertaining with friends, drinking fine wines and indulging in delicious cuisines.
Prophotohub & [b]ecker...B-DAY October-16
1) PPH: Where is home ?? [b]: I live in beautiful Mission Viejo, California, just a mile or so away from where I grew up and my folks.  2) PPH: How long have you been shooting ?? [b]: Believe it or not, I've been shooting for over half of my life. I picked up a camera for the first time at 16, and I am almost 35.
3) PPH: What camera gear do you use / and what's your favorite lens ?? [b]: I like telling people I'm bi. Which means I have Nikon and Canon gear. But if I had to pick, I have been loving my Canon 1Ds Mark III lately and I use the 50mm/f1.2 most often, but I've got my eye on a the 200mm/f2 and it will be mine soon!
4) PPH: Do you have a memorable wedding photography moment ?? [b]: So many, but I'll never forget shooting in the pouring rain in on Lake Como in Italy. The bride's dad bought up all the umbrellas in town and everyone just stood around in the rain while they tied the knot. It made for some interesting images and I was blown away by the bride's attitude. All she cared about was marrying the guy she was in love with and didn't mind a little precipitation ;-)
5) PPH: First car? Today's car? What do you want in the future ?? [b]: 1979 Chrysler Le Baron. It was brown and looked like a big turd. Right now I'm rollin' in an Infiniti FX 35 and for my 35th [ b ]-day which is coming up... I've got my eye on something sexy and exotic. I figure I better get a fun car while I'm still single and kid free.
6) PPH: Is there anyone else in the "biz" you enjoy shooting with? why? who would you like to shoot with ?? [b]: I've been lucky enough to have Jessica Claire along as a second shooter several times and I've also been fortunate to second shoot at some of her amazing destination weddings. David Jay and I had a blast shooting last year. I think I'd really like to shoot with Denis Reggie sometime, he's the one responsible for me becoming a wedding photographer. It would also be cool to tag along with John Michael Cooper. I could go on and on.
7) PPH: Where would you like to shoot that you haven't yet ?? [b]: Notre Dame in Paris would be fun, I've already shot at the Vatican.
8) PPH: Where would be your dream " desti " location ?? [b]: At a castle in Scotland complete with kilts and knives in the socks.
9) PPH: What good tips can you give to a photographer starting off today ?? [b]: How much space do I have? I think the most important thing I can tell new people is to keep the big picture in mind. Don't get hung up on gear, or software, or even the photos themselves. This is a business, and there is so much that goes into being successful. I am also a big fan of networking and building relationships. Working with vendors, other photographers and taking good care of my clients has enabled me to build my business without spending a dime on advertising... it's definitely the way to go!
10) PPH: What is the one approach / step that took your studio to where it is today?? [b]: Seriously, when I started out, I was so turned off by some old school photographers who didn't want to share or help in any way. I met Joe Photo and we started a network and helped each other build our businesses. Over the years, the network grew and grew and it is still growing today. Don't look at other photographers as competition... look at them as referral sources.
PPH: In your words any great projects / workshop / seminars / dvds / in the works?? [b]: Well as you know, I have been working super hard on building the [ b ] school and it's just about to launch. I truly believe it is going to change the way photographers connect on the web. It's more than just a fancy social network, but an actual social referral network that is dedicated to helping it's members put more money in their pockets. I am so excited. It drops October 1!
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