Imagine That Photography & Charles Bordner Journal

Sam

LITTLE WONDER SLIDESHOW

Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with, but it was her mom that actually assisted me in capturing the true "Sam". Some parents constantly tell their kids to smile and position the kids certain ways. Almost completely ruining the mood of the shoot and the child's spirit. So kudo's to Sam's mom for letting Sam and I enjoy the photo shoot and capturing the day naturally. I get so frustrated when parents are impatient and expect the kids to be supermodels right away. My engagement couples who are adults need time to relax, so let's give the kids the time they deservel. The cool thing about utilizing my services is that we have an hour and half, so time isn't an issue like at other photographic facilities. Sam is an 8 year old who takes karate and by all means is not "girly"; at least not yet. Her mother was surprised to see Sam perform so well during the session. By the end of the day Sam was even suggesting angles to shoot and poses. I know this took her mother by complete surprise. You see I showed Sam and her mom the photographs during the shoot. A nice professional shot of someone not just Sam, is so valueable. It lifts one's spirit and sometimes can bring about confidence, just as it did with Sam. Thanks again to Sam's mother for staying in the shadows and letting me work with Sam these photographs are completely due to your trust in my abilities.

Pictage "Ask and Learn"

On June 20th I will be available to photographers on the PICtage's forum. With a community of 2,000 photograhers, I will have to type really fast! So if you didn't see me speak at PartnerCon Chicago and have questions mark your calendar for June 20th and log into the Pictage forum. Below are some photographs from Chicago, and we look forward to seeing everyone in LA.

Huge thanks to Shyla for the photograph of me speaking at Chicago.

I set up a private room at Gianotti's restuarant and many of us settled in for some fine dining. The food was grand and the wine was delicious. Thanks to Scarlett Lillian for these photographs.

John Thrasher took this photo when he spotted a Ferrari parked outside.

Big thanks to Leann for the next set of picures!!!

My trusty roomate from Tex-us Fred Egan

Rarely do I get beat in ping-pong, but Mike Colon has these long arms and cat like reflexes.

Big thanks to Sarah Barlow and Amy Nave. Sarah's parents graciously opened their home to several photographer for a little Taco's chow down. Every second I turned around Amy Nave was steadily hovering over the stove. I also enjoyed basketball with Sarah's little brother and the late night sing-a-long gathered around the fire with smores. Fun times in Chicago. For those of you who keep up with Christian music Sarah is cousins with Barlow Girl, so the sing-along was on another level.

Sara France was also present. She owns her own studio, but also wears a couple of hats within the PICtage orginization.

Here's Corey McNabb and I about to dig into a Chicago Pizza Pie!!!

Someone tell Fred I am a lot stronger than I look!!!

Australia + Wisconsin

Penelope is a beautiful bride from Australia, while Doug is a Wisconsin "farm boy" as he put it, and is currently a military officer. Love obviously has no boundaries as the two met in Prague at an international sudies program. The wedding was a small intimate affair on the coast of Charleston and the images are absolutely spectacular. The warmth from close family and friendswill be something I truely remember. Penelope tell your mom I will definitely pay Australia a visit!!!!!

Julissa + Frankie

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The temperature...perfect...the winds...gusty...the wedding...absolutely exquisite. The wedding was visually gorgeous, but nothing would prepare me for the event emotionally. The Ritz Carleton was the perfect setting for Julissa and Frankie and with my good friend Riccis coverage of this event went flawlessly. As you can see within the slideshow there are several emotional moments. I love how Frankie and his mother shared their dance with each other. Her tears almost made me cry. I love Julissa's reaction to the two of them dancing as well. But the moment in which Julissa stopped the reception, and with a soft voice softly spoke in the micophone. "My mother never got the chance to dance with her father at her wedding, so I would like to invite my mother and grandfather to the dance floor to have their long awaited Father-Daughter dance". This was so momentus. It was such a selfless act on Julissa's part and was heartfelt throught the reception.

Miami Firefighters

Going to Miami was a blast. Before Jolissa and Frankie's wedding I wanted to absorb some of what South Beach had to offer. I got a chance to dine at great restaurants such as "A Fish Called Avalon", take a dip in the Miami ocean(great waves and clean ocean waters), and I also had a chance to play volleyball.

In the morning some of the guys from the Downtown South Beach Fire Dept. get together for some friendly competition, and apparently needed an extra person. Lucky for me I just happened to be there. I teamed up with Desmond and Nelly for a little three on three. It was the perfect excercise before the big wedding.