Do What You Love and The Money Will Follow

I will be speaking May 10th before the NCPP
Northern California Professional Photographers group

at the Marriott Hotel
2355 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA in the Sacramento Room lower level.

6:15-7:00 Social Hour
7:00-9:00 Speaking Event

Below is the upcoming announcement by the NCPP. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Do What You Love and The Money Will Follow

Our speaker for May 2011 is Christian Peacock, a commercial photographer and renowned lecturer on the subject of photography and how it influences our lives as professionals. Christian will explain to us why he takes photographs, and how his love of photography projects onto his clients. His enthusiasm and energy translates into sales.

“This is which we do”. Christian adopted this expression to explain to people why he takes photographs. “It’s something I have to do - It’s in my DNA.” He captures the human spirit using his camera. His lifelong relationship with photography is compelled by his curiosity to observe and participate.

From his very first photograph at the age of five to a very prolific creative burst of energy today, Christian will talk about the influence photography has on everyone. Using examples of his lifework, he will share commonalities we all have with this medium. Showing examples of his commissioned work from worldwide branding campaigns, as well as personal images, he will explain how the images all have some connection to our lives. He uses all forms of image capture ranging from 4”x5” cameras to iPhones and multi-media to video to achieve his vision and tell the story.

Christian will inspire us with his positive message of “Do what you love and the money will follow.” The enthusiasm in which we approach our photographic endeavors will carry over to our clients, resulting in more income.

Don’t miss this engaging speaker on May 10!

Smoking a Cigarette

Here are a few photos shot on my Iphone of Candace smoking a cigarette. This was part of an experimental movie shot on the 4G Iphone. In the world of acting, smoking a cigarette is sometimes called business. It's gives them something to do with their hands.

Update time for Apple lecture on Feb 7th.

Please note the time for the Apple lecture.
It is 6:30 - 7:30

Come and hear Christian discuss how photography has influenced and shaped his life and everyone else’s who has ever taken a photograph. From baby’s first steps, chance snap shots on vacation to memories of loved ones Christian will show samples of his images that will resonate with fellow photographers.

Serenity

This was shot before the sun broke the horizon down in Big Sur.
This is a most excellent way to start the day of shooting.

Presenting at the San Francisco Apple Store

Apple has asked me to present my life in photography. On February 7th. 6:30-7:30 I will be giving a multi-media presentation on living the life of a photographer. From age five up to present time. Everything on how it effects how I view life to how it defines the different aspect on everyday living.

Top photo; Elhadji Mohamed, and how he taught me a valuable lesson on accepting what I must do.
Bottom photo; Clockface Musée d'Osay, how a vacation grab shot can open new visions.

Time & date
February 7th. 6:30-7:30 pm
San Francisco Downtown Apple Store
One Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA. 94108

Latest iPhoneography shoot

Shot and APPed with my new 4G iPhone. It's a little different working this device as to my 4x5 camera. But the way one lights and relate with the subject stays basically the same.

Reminds me of a funny comment I hear once in while, "Nice shot! What did you shoot it with?"
I reply "Nikon" They respond "Thought so. That why it's so good."

Documentary on Jaime Ferreyros

Click on the image to view my latest documentary on Jaime Ferreyros, iPhoneographer. He speaks about his craft and process of using his iPhone to create stunning images.