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I have a new portfolio DVD for 2009, and it is all finished and ready for you!  It is formatted for your large widescreen home theater so that you can view the images large and in the comfort of your own home.

Bry Cox - Portfolio DVD

This DVD includes specific slideshows on weddings, bridals, families, children, high school seniors, models, as well as some entire wedding albums so that you can see how I might tell the story of your day from start to finish.  You can order one for free right off my main website, here. (Click on Free DVD on menu.)

You can watch it on any DVD player or computer, both Mac and PC.  The music is amazing and was all written and recorded by my sister, Elise.  Each music score was specifically chosen for each slideshow to accentuate the mood of the images.  It is a wonderful DVD and I know you will all love it.

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Note to photographers: I can understand how other photographers may want to frequent my site, and I appreciate that. However, I received thousands of requests from photographers for my last portfolio DVD, photographers not wanting to hire me but to get ideas for themselves.

If you are a photographer, please understand that I spent a lot of money and time producing these DVDs and am happy to give them for free only to clients and potential clients. I cannot respond to photographers requests for free DVDs, but you can certainly order them for a cost (along with many other photographic items) in the store part of my photographic workshop site.  Thanks for understanding.
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And until next time, America!
– Bry

 
I just flew back from Phoenix and am glad to be home.  I love flying and traveling because I tend to be more introspective than usual, being away from my daily routine.  But now I’m home, and glad to be able to work again and get stuff done.

My trip started out a few days early by seeing my friend Collin and doing some work for him.  He is an amazing cosmetic dentist and I do a lot of the ‘after’ portraits for him after he fixes someone’s teeth.  I started off by photographing his staff, his office and then doing some fashion images for his upcoming brochure.

The next day I photographed his family and his little kids at their Ahwatukee home.  He has such a beautiful family and has adorable and cute little kids.  It had been two years since I’d last photographed them, so the kids had forgotten me.  It was fun to win them over, all over again.

I haven’t made my studio picks yet, but here’s a sample of images from the family session.

BryCox - Collins Family

Here’s their family above,…

BryCox - Little Leyton

…their little boy, Leyton, who is amazingly smart,…

BryCox - Little Emi

…and their little girl who has the cutest laugh.
 

PPA
After seeing Collin for a few days, I headed off to the national photography convention for the next few days, called the PPA convention.  

9000 photographers from all over the country as well as many other countries were in attendance.  This is where photographers go to see the newest and greatest changes in the industry.  Last year I spoke at PPA, and this year I received a free pass because of an award that I’d won.  I also received a second award that I’m very proud of: a ‘Loan’ for my image of Joe McQueen.  The Loan Print is the highest award a photographer can win, and the image will now go in the PPA Loan Book art book.

Last PPA I released my second book for photographers and this year I received a great compliment from a great photographer, Clay Blackmore, an industry legend.

While passing in a hall, he said, “Bry, your book is the best book on photography I’ve ever read.”  I asked if he wouldn’t mind writing me a testimonial and he said, “That’s your testimonial.  Write that down…the best book on photography I’ve ever read!”  That really made my day to say the least.

I also love seeing all my photographer friends from all over the country. I should have taken more photos with everyone, but here are a few from the last couple days.  A quick note: photographers where their credentials around their neck at events like this.  It’s a way to quickly tell what rank everyone is.

PPA 2009 - Lori Nordstrom

My good friend Lori Nordstrom just came out with a new line of fashion camera neck straps that are very cool.  I got one of course.

PPA 2009 - Jackie Palmer

Jackie Palmer assisted me at one of my workshops a few years ago and is now a good friend of mine.

PPA 2009 - Awards Ceremony

And here is a group of photographers in my MasterWorks group just after the awards ceremony where Karen received some new credentials.

If any photographers see this, I want you to know that it was great seeing you all.  Seeing my friends at these events is what really makes these gigs fun for me.  Take care and I’ll see you all at the next event.

Until next time, America.
– Bry

Here’s one of the Christmas orders I’m working on today.  It’s of these two beautiful little sisters, Eva & Saddie.  I first designed up this treo below using the colors from the background and dresses.  It’s a cute series showing each girl individually and then together.

Eva & Saddie

The design of that treo went quickly, and I had time to finish this composite too.  Looking at them now, I love both designs.  This composite really showcases these kids and shows off their happy personalities and inner sparkle.  I really like the flow of the design as well.

Eva & Saddie

I have a lot of really cool orders I’m working on, and may put a few more up later tonight or maybe even tomorrow so that you all can see them.

Until next time, America.
– Bry

I don’t photograph kids with cheesy props, but rather focus on their personality, letting them tell me who they are and what expressions they want to give me.

I love being able see kids grow and change over the years.  The order I’m working on right now is of little Addison.  I first photographed her when she was first born.  Here she is one week old (on the left) and then later at six months old (on the right).  I have a continuous album just for these types of sessions that show your baby growing up over time.

Addison 1

So now for Christmas I created some more images of her at her home.  This one is of her in her backyard.  I love the expression on her face, not to mention the cute little red coat, hat and purse.  Hopefully you notice how well the images are lit and composed, which is not only difficult for adults, but especially for children who are constantly on the move!

Addison 2

Later, she changed outfits and I created the next two images of her in her bedroom.

Addison 3

She is such a cute and beautiful little girl, and so expressive!  I love this one below too, with her hiding behind her crib.  This image is also toned with a little selective color.

Addison 4

Well, that is it for now.  I need to get back to more Christmas orders.  If you need anything for Christmas, now is the time to call!

Until next time, America!
– Bry