stars are aligning!

so back to trade show talk in vegas. i knew i was in the market for some textures, actions and effects for a select handful of pictures for weddings and other shoots. i came across the booth of the awesome marcus bell from australia. not only is he one of the most amazing and well accomplished photographers in the world, but also speaks at seminars, book author and now is creating the most amazing photoshop and lightroom products. one of his team members spent a ridiculous amount of time with me until i felt i knew how to use this stuff....poor him...yikes i talked his ear off and played 50 questions with him. so i was sold and bought the whole set up which i LOVE so much more than i thought i would. i love the textures and effects but was so leary about buying them, i was afraid that my images would look different, my shooting would have to change, but this program can be so subtle yet so explosive on certain images. i spent a good day or 2 glued to my computer playing with this, so i decided to send this marcus bell my finished product and of course the huge thank you for eating up so much time with his fellow shooter....much to my surprise, HE WROTE ME BACK! he liked my image so much he asked about posting it on his blog as a before and after sample of his software. to get recognition from such a leading photographer in the industry...in the world.....is beyond my wildest imagination and beats any ad, or any contests, or any other accomplishment i have done in this business. i am truly beside myself and so honered to have any mention in his blog.
you can visit his blog.....AND SEE MY PIC ....and of course he lists all his fabulous software that i bought and love using.
WOOOOW!!

Marcus Bell / Studio Impressions check out this posting here from marcus bell site:http://www.studioimpressions.com.au/blog/2009/02/