Every now and then life sends you down a trail that is spooky, unclear, uncertain, and maybe a little bit scary. Such is the way life is at the moment. The future remains foggy at best. About a year ago I was down Savannah way and came across this old historic line of live oaks over arching a long road. The trees were old and covered in Spanish Moss. You could not see the end of the drive but on it went. You could almost feel the spirit of the place reaching out to cover up it's bare bones laid open during the winter sleep.
I have felt that fog in recent weeks come slipping into the recesses of my mind as I try to comprehend the future that lays before me. God knows what is out there...really. I do not. Yet, I put my trust in Him to know the way and lead me where the vision fails and the trail becomes faint.
This weekend, Suzann and I attended the Ky Pro Photo Expo put on by the Ky Professional Photographers Association of which we are members. We haven't been active for many years but this year we decided to attend and try to get re-engergized a bit. Glad we did. We came back with lots of new ideas and things for the studio...HOLY COW...does software have to be so expensive....oh well...
I attended a couple of seminars that I especially liked...Darton Drake from Wisconsin was very interesting as well as Michelle Celantano from Phoenix...The two are very different in style but yet I brought back ideas from both. Things have changed so much in the photography industry in the last 5 years it is almost unreal...certainly...the path forward is foggy and overshadowed. I think that there will always be a need for a true professional but the overall industry is being diluted by ignorant newcomers that buy a digital camera and computer...hang out a sign proclaiming their profession...and whammo...instant photographer....caveat emptor. Don't be fooled by such.
Well...I shall prevail, one way or another so watch out, new things are on the horizon. Good Lord willing, the studio will be offering some new and interesting things in the coming months. Strange, wonderful things....A new way of seeing...A new way of understanding....Things that you can only get from me...and McCoy's Image Studio
Some people talk about having a "boutique studio". Well, I would say we are the original boutique studio. We have catered to more people, with more variety in clientele than anyone else...and we can prove it...just ask me sometime....30 years of experience counts for something and I challenge any newcomer to step up toe to toe with us see who can come out on top. You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can't fool all of the people all of the time. After 30 years, I don't fool anyone...never did...never had to.
Tell you what...if you are interested in a portrait session...family, child, etc....give us a call and mention this blog and I will give you an extra 8x10 with your order...how bout them apples.
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