This week I got a chance to Mingle with lovely couple Justin and Mary Marantz, lucky me! What is your favorite thing to photograph?  Cooper! What is a must read or must see? Hmmm…can we have 3?? The three books that I think EVERYONE should read are “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie, “Talent is Never Enough” by John Maxwell, and ” Your Best Life Now” by Joel Osteen. All of these books have signaled BIG milestone turning points in our lives, when the stars aligned and we were reading these books just when we needed to most. They have changed the way that we see ourselves, the way that we see & treat others, and what we see as our

Today’s Mingle with Engle interviews the lovely Joanne Bartone… Describe your photography style or words that describe your brand? My work is…artistic, beautiful, trendy, haute, passionate, emotional, inspiring, thought-provoking, tender, exciting, memorable, rich, abstract…my many moods come through visually in my work depending on the assignment and the client! What is a must read or must see? Don’t get me started!!  Movies: anything by director Pedro Almodovar – I love black comedy but also love the “chick-flicks” too: Out of Africa, Pay it Forward, The Notebook, Mama Mia.  Books: “Think + Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Og Mandino, “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran, and on, and on, and on…! What are your work hours? Well, it seems as

Today’s mingle is with the lovely Christine of CLS photography… Describe your photography style or words that describe your brand? I’ve struggled this year to define my style and brand. What I’ve come to realize is the more I understand myself, as a person, it’s easier to identify what makes my business and photography unique. I’ve learned that my journey to discover who I am deeply translates into my photography style; and that simplistic systems of running my business are key to my success. So, for me it boils down to being real, with my art and clients, and being timeless. What is your favorite thing to photograph? People, more specifically my hubbie, Matt What is a must read or must see? Dane Sanders’ Fast Track

Check out the audio interview Ron Dawson of F-Stop Beyond does with Mike. They hit on everything from Mike’s love of surfing to his patented spinning camera trick! Or check out the post directly on F-Stop Beyond. Mike Larson is an international photographer who began his career traveling the globe in search of exotic locations, amazing surf, and beautiful other cultures to photograph. Since then, he discovered his passion for photographing people who are in love and enjoying life. Mike resides in Southern California, when not traveling. He is honored to be sought after to photograph spectacular weddings around the world. Mike’s travels and exposure to diversity continue to inspire him to keep a fresh, fun and outside the box approach to wedding photography. .

Marc Weisberg will be speaking about “Turning Pixels into Profit – How to Start a Profitable Family Portrait Studio.”   What are the top 3 things you want attendees to take from your presentation? 1. Creating your own niche. 2. What to charge for your portraits. 3. Marketing Strategies that work. What’s your favorite thing about Partner Conference Los Angeles? 1. Killer info from top photographers in an intimate setting. What is the best advice you can give someone who has never attended a Pictage Partner Conference? 1. Go with an open mind.  Step outside you comfort zone.  Stay after the seminar and ask questions. 2. Sit up front instead of hiding in the back of the room.  Bring lots of business cards.  Ask for lots of business cards.  If you can,

Jared Bauman will be speaking about “Business 102 – Recession-Proof Your Business.” What are the top 3 things you want attendees to take from your presentation? 1. Learn how to take your business into “success-pilot” – where you business succeeds no matter what the circumstances! 2.  Learn easy business principles that are easy to apply and make a difference. 3. How to accurately run a cost analysis on your business What’s your favorite thing about Partner Conference Los Angeles? The incredible community of sharing . . .  And the bed-jumping! What is the best advice you can give someone who has never attended a Pictage Partner Conference? Come ready to take notes – don’t try to process everything you’re hearing, just get it down on paper.  You’ll have

Louis Gabriel’s presentation will be on “Learning the True Secrets of Creating Iconic Images for Fashion and Glamour Photography.” What are the top 3 things you want attendees to take from your presentation?           1. Encouragement 2. Enlightenment 3. And the will to persist against any and all obstacles. What’s your favorite thing about Partner Conference Los Angeles? The opportunity to share the truth with others, which seems to be very unpopular these days. What is the best advice you can give someone who has never attended a Pictage Partner Conference?  Decide for yourself what works for you and what doesn’t. Besides your own presentation who would you like to hear? I don’t know, my heroes are all dead.