DEFABIS PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS

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

Out new ad for Perfect Wedding Guide is out and features one of our images taken during our wedding shoot in Las Vegas.  The shot was taken at the Neon Boneyard just north of the Vegas strip just minutes from downtown.  The site features over two acres of vintage signs from casinos that have been tore down and awaiting restoration.  Just across the street is the Neon Museum, where fully restored signs can be seen daily.  The Boneyard is available by tours twice a day and we were fortunate to have access to the facility to do these wonderful images.

On Saturday january 19, 2008 I will be presenting the 7 USAC national champions with a limited edition racing art,  This is my second year with being associated with the United States Auto Club as the official portrait studio.  I have posted many images of limited edition racing prints, but this time I would like to show you a fun photo that was taken at duquoin ILL this past summer.  After blowing a right rear tire Cameron Dodson's car came to rest just yards down the track from my vantage point, resulting in this emotional photograph,

A disappointed Cameron Dodson inspecting the damage of his Silver Crown car

Congratulations to the Brebeuf Dance Team who will be celebrating "SENIOR NIGHT" next week.

Here is a preview of the banners that will be hung in your honor.

Providing the Banners for Brebeuf Seniors celebrating their special evening is always a pleasure and fun .  This year's images are especially Kewl> 

Here are more images from the Nikon D3 as promised

These images were taken at a wedding at West Baden and reception at French Lick Resort on January 5, 2008

The first image ws one of the first images taken during the wedding, I thought I would go for it and turned the ISO up to 3200.... This image is straight out of the camera, no enhancements.  As you can see there is no noise and the color is great!  F2.8 with a 14-24 mm lens available ligh 

This image was taken with the D3 at 6400 ISO - after I got my standard dance shots of the Bride and her Father, i put on a 200mm f2 lenbs on my D3 and began shooting available light.   The reception area was pretty dark and I was shooting at about 125 sec shutter speed.  

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE WEDDING

FROM FRENCH LICK USING THE D3 AND D2X CAMERA