Post by David.

Just a little insight into the personal side of our life. Cathy and I regularly attend PUG meetings. These are for people who use Pictage with their business. Cathy and I love to network with photographers all over the place. We’ve never seen other photographers as competition, but rather just another place to share ideas, gain insights, and better ourselves. We love meeting with people. It’s a fun chance for us to get together, have some fun, socialize, and sometimes do little fun open photo sessions. There were cameras everywhere!

We’ll be hosting our own photography group meeting (Indy Photog Shootout, a part of the nationwide group, Photog Shootout) on August 12th at our friend Amanda’s place in Indianapolis. If you’re a photographer in the midwest area and want to know more or attend the meeting please send us an email and we’ll pass on the information to you!

Special thanks to Janet for letting us use her place again for the PUG meeting.

It’s always great to see Kiera Dubach and Kurtis Bowerstock, the two below. These two keep me laughing.

Oh that Janet.

You’ll be seeing more of these two in our next blog entry.

The area PUG leader, Kevin Swan, all relaxin’.

I am bothered by the fact that this is pretty much the only face I make when having my picture taken…

One of the photographers brought a video light. I really like how it looks on Cat. Might have to get one.

Thanks for reading! -David.

PS: The voting for top photographer in Indiana is still going on and we’d love it if you voted for us if you haven’t already!

July Pictage User Group Meeting originally appeared on Chicago Wedding Photographers | Cathy and David (www.cathydavidphoto.com) on August 5, 2009.

So not only did I go to Tallent for my birthday but I got to hang out with some awesome photographers too! What an AWESOME pug meeting! We also got to enjoy seeing Kevin Swan‘s amazing new home and were graced regularly by Eden. Eden is beyond adorable and LOVES the camera. I’ve never seen a child get so happy to hear a shutter click. Here are some of the photos I snagged while I was there.

Kiera is such a goofball!

The amazing Eden looking oh so cute!

Mr. Swan explaining some of the new Pictage features.

Eden wanting some attention.

GigBooks was there to tell us all about their AWESOME new tools!

Patty looks SOOO contemplative. What is she thinking about??

Pictage User Group Meeting | September originally appeared on Chicago Wedding Photographers | Cathy and David (www.cathydavidphoto.com) on September 24, 2008.

First things first. We’ll be in Chicago today until Wednesday night so if you’re one of our amazing couples and need to get ahold of us for any reason just dial us on my cell at 812-361-9900. You can also call me there if you are interested in booking us for your date. I will also be receiving emails but it might just take a little longer than usual for me to get back to you! Thanks for your patience!

Next! I (David) will write the first half of this entry and Cat will be writing the second half!

Entry Part 1: PUG (Pictage User Group) Meeting in Indianapolis!-

I headed up to Indy to meet with some photofriends of ours, to hang out, talk shop, goof off, and all around have a good time. Our normal fearless leader Mr. Swan, was unavailable, so the amazing Chad Franz of Eclipse Photography took the reins! We found out about some cool new things Pictage has to offer and more importantly got to see photographer friends in Indiana. I love going to these things. I also got to meet our new friend Nicole who drove from Evansville as well as Amanda and Brenda who we love emailing with! A fun time was had by all so here are some pictures of the fun..ness… yes… funness…

Chad explaining how the world began…least that’s what this looks like.

Amanda!

Nicole!

I love watching other people chimp (checking their pictures).

Chad talking Lightroom with Kiera.

What do you mean photographers like iPhones?? Never new that…

I love my new baby. Eat your heart out Mark and Candice. LOL!

Anyways, we love hanging out and talking shop with other photographers. I think I’d go crazy if I didn’t have other peers to chat it up with on something I love. We love getting to know new ones so leave a comment and let us know about you!!!   -D.

Entry Part 2: Charlotte-Anne and David get snapped

When we first moved here to B-town, we made the huge mistake of letting Charlie Anne wander outside a little (she’s a strictly inside cat), and now she’s obsessed. Every day she spends a good portion of her time sitting at the front door meowing or batting the keys on the key-hanger above the couch. So, occasionally we must give in to her endless begging and take her outside for kitty-sized adventure  

Time for a kitty piggy backed ride

Charlie’s idea of a “thank you”  :)

Had to post this one—-is my baby HOT or what?!

So, now we’re off to Chicago (yes, we’re literally leaving right after I click “PUBLISH POST”) so hopefully we’ll have some cool pics to post once we get back!  :)  -C.

Thanks for reading,
Cathy and David

Pictage User Group | Cat Photography | Out of Office originally appeared on Chicago Wedding Photographers | Cathy and David (www.cathydavidphoto.com) on July 20, 2008.