DEFABIS PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS

I am very flattered to have been asked by the Professional Photographers of Indiana to present my program at the summer picnic .

Here is a brief description of my program called  

SHOOT FOR THE ALBUM

Joe DeFabis, owner of DeFabis Photography in Indianapolis, Indiana will present his program "SHOOT FOR THE ALBUM".  This program is designed for individuals who would like to improve the efficiency of their wedding workflow.

During the program Joe will explain his shooting techniques on the wedding day as well as post production workflow that allows him to design a custom 40-50 page album  in less than 4 hours     WITHOUT USING TEMPLATES!
His jpeg based workflow allows his studio to put a finished album layout online only five days after the wedding! 

Joe will break down a wedding book chapter by chapter and demonstrate actual page layouts from wedding books he has created.

Joe DeFabis has 20 years professional wedding photography experience and  will  share some of his ideas on how to increase your wedding bookings in a very competitive market.  DeFabis Photography  is in the final stages of transforming his Indianapolis studio into a 100% Wedding studio and will share his thoughts on specialization.

I wanted to share a couple of images from Erin's Bridal Portrait that feature our new Look .  Our Professional Bridal Portraits for the Modern Bride feature more photojournalistic poses, dramatic lighting and artistic flare.

For the fellow photographers out there, these images were taken in the studio with our new Spider Lites TD5  system.  I have found since the purchase of my new Nikon D3 I can use "hot lights" instead of strobes with more accurate control.  My set up uses the daylight flourescent tubes in the ceiling for fill and a TD5 light in a Larson softbox for the main light.  I also use a "clamp light" found at any hardware store with a daylight flourescent bulb in it as a kicker light.

Please leave your comments - I would enjoy hearing what you have to say about our new style of Bridal Portraits for the Modern Bride.

Oh yeah, we still do traditional portraits as well for the Bride.

This image is our Tuscan Art Print

A dramatic pose, combined with B&W gives this print a unique and powerful look

The WPPI ( Wedding and Portait Photographers International ) annual confrence  was held the last few days in Las Vegas NV.

during our stay we were fortunate to do some shooting on our own time at Red Rock Canyon and the Mansion owned by Event Scapes.  Thank you Don from Event Scapes who loaned us the mansion Tuesday for our Bridal Shoot. 

Here is one of the images from Red Rock Canyon!

 

This image was taken at the Mansion, video light was used to illuminate the backgrond

 

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Good Luck to all the Brebeuf Jesuit music students who will be performing at the Concerto on Wednesday March  12, 2008

 It is my pleasure again to furnish the soloist images for display at the concerto.  I will be posting the images as theya re taken

 The soloist who will be performing are;

Caroline Cobb – Flute
Kelsey Martin – Oboe
Tyler Feldman – Violin
Daniel White – Piano
Sophia Yoo – Cello
Susan Taylor – French Horn
Aron Theising – Piano
Nate Thomas – Composer/Arranger

Joe Sabatino - Alto Saxaphone 

 also performing are Joe Sabatino and the Brebeuf Jesuit Percussion Ensemble

ONLY 5 SPOTS REMAIN FOR OUR FRENCH LICK EXPERIENCE ON APRIL 27-28

DONT BE LEFT OUT! WE WILL NOT EXTEND THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS OVER 15

PLEASE CALL JOE DEFABIS 317-291-8111

OR

KEN KNERINGER 791-1245

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE FRENCH LICK EXPERIENCE TODAY! 

On behalf of Ken Kneringer and myself, we would like to say "Thank You" to the individuals who have singed up for our French Lick Experience on April 27-28, 2008.  Registered participants will be receiving a deailed agenda within the next few days.  It looks like we have photographes from as far north as Fort Wayne and as far south as louisville.  Be sure to bring your business cards and studio promotion material, this will also be a great networking opportunity.

THERE ARE ONLY FIVE SPOTS LEFT SO PLEASE CALL KEN OR JOE FOR YOUR RESERVATION! 

Wedding Group at the West Baden Hotel January 2008

I will be covering the wedding part of the workshop and very familiar with both facilities.  I have photographed weddings at both the French Lick Resort and West Baden Springs.  I was married just last April at the French Lick Resort and have been assured by the catering staff that we will have free use of the facilities for our photography sessions.  If you've never been to the Resort, you are going to be in for a big surprise.  It is truly the most elegant setting for Wedding Photography I have seen in my twenty years experience.  My last wedding at the West Baden Hotel was January 5, 2008 CLICK HERE TO VIEW.

THERE ARE STILL 8 SPOTS LEFT IN THE WORKSHOP AND WE WILL HOLD THE PARTICIPATION TO 15 PHOTOGRAPHERS.  This will guarantee a lot of personal time with Ken and Joe as well as plenty of personal time with the models.  One of my favorite couples from last year will be with us as an actual Bride and Groom as well as two Brides who will be modeling two different styles of wedding gowns. 

THANK YOU AGAIN AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY, FRIENDHSIP, AND HOPEFULLY A LITTLE LUCK IN THE CASINO! 

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT 317-291-8111 

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a Photography workshop in French Lick Indiana at the French Lick Resort Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel on april 27 and 28th, 2008.

Joining me will be Ken Knerringer of Studio K Photogrpahy.  Ken will be covering all aspects of Senior Portrait Photography and I will be covering the Wedding side.

FRENCH LICK WORKSHOP
For over 100 years, French Lick has been legendary for hosting memorable events. Now fully restored to its original splendor, the resort will offer a an extraordinary setting for weddings and senior portraits.
This is a truly unique opportunity to be able to work and shoot alongside two of Indiana’s leading photographers. 

THE INSTRUCTORS
Joe Defabis will focus on wedding photography and workflow.
Ken Knerringer will focus on Senior Portrait Photography and his unique style of image enhancement.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
* Intensive 2- day workshop LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
* Exlusive learning experience with Ken and Joe
*Live shoots with stunning Brides and Fashionable High School Seniors
Create a new portfolio to astonish your customers
* Two days of Luxury and fun
* Live Shoots in the Formal Gardens - Abandoned Railroad yard - Elegant Hotel Interiors
* Special Night Photography Session
* West Baden Hotel and French Lick Resort Shoots
WHAT TO BRING
* Your digital camera
* Your laptop computer with photoshop ( CS2 or CS3 )
* Your CD’s and card reader
* A few favorite images (digital file preferred) for a friendly critique session
* Your business cards and brochures
* A positive attitude and an open mind to enoy what will be a fantastic photographic experience

THE COST OF THE WORKSHOP IS $399.00

SAVE $50.00 IF YOU RESERVE YOUR SPOT BEFORE MARCH 1, 2008

ROOM IS NOT INCLUDED

FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS CALL 1-900-594-4332

CLIKC FOR FRENCH LICK WEBSITE 

WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FLYER / RESERVATION FORM

The Brebeuf Braves boys Varsity basketball team will be celebrating senior night this Friday.

Congratulations to Zak, Pat, and Josh!

Congratulations to the Senio members of the Girls Varisty Basketball team at Brebeuf Jesuit High School who will be celebrating "SENIOR NIGHT" next Friday.

It is my pleasure to provide the banners which will be displayed during the game and for each family to keep as a reminder of their special evening.

Good Luck Lady Braves and congratulations Paige, Ivie, Tiffany, and Callie