Reverie – A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; daydreams.

An exhibit of photographs by Digital Labrador’s own Steve Gibson, Shari Hartbauer & Brud Jones

Opening Friday, Sept. 3rd 6 – 9 pm

Join us for this exhibit opening in the Crossroads. As always, it’s free!

On Deadline: Photojournalism by David Eulitt

Join us for an opening reception with David Eulitt on Friday night, August 6th, from 6 to 9 pm. David will exhibit not only some of his favorite published images, but also some of his personal work. You’ll enjoy David’s sensitivity to his subjects, the details he captures and the intricate compositions in all his photographs. Whether it’s sports, portraits or urban landscapes, David has the eye of an artist as well as a journalist. This is one of those shows you won’t want to miss.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Focus On Your Passion – Photography & The Business of Promotion event. Austin, Nick and Allen gave awesome presentations – thanks guys! A great big gracias to our co-sponsors – PhotoShelter, Agency Access and Profoto. Thanks also to Whispering Danny at Exile Tattoo for creating our event logo and to our models Little Bill and Heather.

Congratulations to the winners of the photo contest. This was by far the most competitive contest we’ve put on – the judges almost came down to arm wrestling to determine the winners.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

Sarah Winston won a year’s subscription to Agency Access

Mark Dunlap won a year’s subscription to PhotoShelter

Way to go!

Here’s what we heard about the Focus On Your Passion workshop -

“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Focus On Your Passion workshop. Not only did this workshop come at the perfect time for my situation but it was evident that so many others benefited as well…This was really a fabulous event, –  job well done!!!” Thanks again. I’m looking forward to more great Digital Labrador events and exhibits.” ‚ – Bev West

“Thanks for letting members of Digital Dimensions know about the workshop. I really enjoyed it. And, it was fun being inside the old Firestone building and getting to see the KC skyline. I learned a lot from Allen and I enjoyed and learned from Nick. Thank you.”  ‚ –  Margaret Ragan

“…thank you and the rest of the Digital Labrador team for the Focus on your Passion Event. We both learned  great new tips and tricks of the trade at the two day workshop, and had a fun experience with Nick Vedros, Austin Walsh, Allen Murabayashi. We also want to thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest, it was exciting to see other artist’s visions and passions showcased. We are looking forward to use Digital Labrador’s services in our near future. Thanks again.”  ‚ –  Irene & Lee Ann

Thanks to @digitallabrador @shootoutloud @Raygunnn & @allen3m for a truly wonderful workshop-Focus on Your Passion!  ‚ – TysonHphoto

“After‚ – being all sorts of inspired after hearing Nick Vedros, Austin Walsh, and Allen Murabayashi of PhotoShelter speak at the awesome 2 day Focus On Your Passion workshop (which could be a whole other entry in and of itself‚ – and it probably will be), I got back home and started snapping away. I found this to be the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with my new lens (50mm f/1.4), which I love! I would like to have a f/1.2 lens some day, but it is not entirely pressing at the moment, lol. I can just rent one from Digital Labrador in the meantime. I love that place.” ‚ – Courtney

Focus on Your Passion exhibition

Featuring the work of Photographers Nick Vedros & Austin Walsh

And including entries in our photography contest.

When you come to the opening, you can enter to win a free ticket to the two-night workshop Focus On Your Passion – Photography and the Business of Promotion.

What do you love to shoot? Why?

Too often we spend too little time shooting what we are passionate about and too much time shooting what pays instead. But letting your lens be guided by your passion can reap big rewards, in this case literally. Show us your passion and you could walk away with a free PhotoShelter Account!

Send us the images you’re most passionate about and tell us why you’re passionate about the subject. Whether it be landscapes, your latest kitchen masterpiece, or the love of your life: your Harley.  All submissions will be included in a gallery exhibit at Digital Labrador. A few lucky photographers will also get some great gifts from Agency Access, PhotoShelter and Digital Labrador. Learn more.

Have you seen a TED talk yet? We’re big fans of these talks and continue to be inspired, amazed and impressed with what we see here. We thought you’d like this series. Take a look.

14 Powerful TED Talks by Photographers

A couple months ago Craft & Vision released Andrew S. Gibson’s The Magic of Black & White -Part One, Vision. Andrew’s clear teaching and passion for his medium were accompanied with great images and it’s become one of the best-selling titles in their library.
Click here to visit Craft & Vision – you can purchase both ebooks through the site.

PhotoShelter is consistently offering incredible insights and advice that all photographers should take advantage of. This link is particularly insightful. Grab a fresh cup of coffee and read it.

The Mix – The Marketing Formula of Successful Photographers – A Picture’s Worth | PhotoShelter.

Then sign up for the workshop we’re offering with PhotoShelter, Nick Vedros and Austin Walsh on July 14 & 15. Focus on Photography. It’s a bargain price at just $49 – don’t miss it!

Confession time – one of us here at the lab is a BIG fan of the TV show House, and watching it will be even better next week imagining what lenses they used with the Canon 5D Mark II. Check out this link about shooting it.

Remember — you can buy, or rent this camera from us for just $95/day or weekend. In a weekend, you could shoot your own episode of a pilot show. Don’t forget where you got your gear once you hit the big time!

Canon 5D Mark II used to shoot entire House season finale, director says it’s ‘the future’ — Engadget.