Here’s logo update #2! For the second year in a row I placed #1 in the New Haven Advocate Readers Poll! Clicking the link will send you to my results listing.

My interview is at my results listing. There are some things in the interview that either weren’t really accurate, or just not really what I was hoping for to shine through in my interview. Here’s the interview below with the points I was hoping to convey in { }.

“Richard Esposito’s REPhotoDesign is leading the way in documenting the special moments in people’s lives, especially weddings. Esposito offers a hybrid package: He takes pictures and records short video clips of key moments in the ceremony {actually it’s throughout the entire wedding day}. (That’s just one of 15 packages total.){There are 5 Hybrid packages available to my clients}.He makes sure that his customers have many options available to them so they can remember the most precious moments of their lives. Plus, he makes back-ups of the images he has captured and gives customers a copy of the negatives. And then, he keeps an entire set of his work on a site separate from his house. In other words, he’s got you covered. With four Emmys as a video editor for NBC during a seven-year career there {7 year career in television but only 3 years at the NBC affiliate WHDH in Boston}, it’s easy to see that Esposito brings hard work and creativity to his business. He even holds “get-to-know-you-sessions,” working with couples to get a feel for how they deal with the camera, even helping one future husband practice looking into the camera lens instead of off into the distance, helping to ensure the couple got the best shots of their best day.”

I thought her discussion of my storage techniques for my photographs was a very common piece of information to include… it is something that all photographers do, but apparently she felt that I was unique because I safeguard my clients precious memories.

There was no mention of a few things I had talked about during the interview that I hoped would have gone into my bio. The things that I was hoping to stand out were: the weddings and engagement shoots that I do across the US, as well as my portrait and commercial services being launched.

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It’s that time of year again! The annual Wedding Photography Directory Wedding Photo Contest is waiting for your vote! I submitted 3 images this year and all 3 made it to the top 100 images. I’ve been watching the Daily Leaders page and one of my images is always in there. So go vote! And be honest… don’t just vote for my stuff, there are some other very talented photographers there.

Just in case you want to know what I have in there, here are the 3:

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There’s a newer photo competition in town called WEDCOMP that’s been earning some good credibility. The judges are photographers who are well respected in the photography community. I entered a couple of images from this past year and one of them captured 3rd place in the Getting Ready category! I entered the image, then realized I sent the wrong version in! Check WEDCOMP for what I sent in, otherwise here is the version I meant to send in. The only difference is the now missing pillow and a little color toning.

Judges comments: “The warm tone of this photo and the loose composition are captivating. I particularly responded to the bridesmaid’s arms in motion. Since the composition is somewhat static, the movement of the bridesmaids surrounding the dress is beautiful. The photographer shows off his/her skills by backing off and composing the photograph carefully. It’s a scene setter as well as a storytelling moment.”

***UPDATE***
I didn’t even look! I also have a 7th and 11th in receptions! Here are the two shots!

Judges comments: “Everyones’ face is great in this moment. Great capture of peak emotion. Very nice B&W conversion.”

I’m looking forward to the next competition!

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