Things are starting to wind down for the year. 2009 has been tough but, if there is any saving grace, it is that we all went through it together. either way. 2010 is going to be a great year! lots to get done.

December: seems to be "University month" in my email box. I love working with universities! slightly more laid back than corporate shoots but, man do they want to negotiate! either way. My rates have always been fair for both the universities and for me. I set my rates so we both win! How can that be bad?

Hi everyone.
It has been a while since I posted. I have a great event shoot which involved boeing Inc. Their headquaters moved to Chicago about 9 years ago from Seattle. Anyway. Great event, met some interesting people and had a chance to photograph some amazing people. One day, I will post the photos once I am allowed.

WE have been trying to decide on which prints we want to display in our loft. This has not been an easy task. People no people, buildings, wildlife it goes on and on. time to decide and just order the prints. By the way we are talking about 36 x28 size prints here. I can wait to see what we end up with. If we don't like it, was can always sell the prints and pick new ones.

It has been a busy fall. I hope everyone is doing well. The leaves are starting to turn in the city. With the cold weather, I hope they all turn about the same time, it would be a beautiful thing to wrap up the fall.
I have some corporate shoots this week. nothing I can post in public yet. I will have more pictures going up soon from another recent shoot.

Here is the latest Promo photo.

Here is another shot I like.

Some Photos from this past weekend.
super low- rez shots. just for the web. you get the idea.

congratulations to Allison and Keith!

Here are a few photos from their wedding this weekend. I had fun covering their beautiful day. I hope they like the photos!

I have an upcoming weddings to shoot. It will be a cozy wedding with mostly family and friends for the couple. I am excited to shoot for them. Best of luck Keith and Allison!

I had a chance to shoot this cute couple I know. We went around their neighborhood and shot some photos of the two of them together. I had fun and I hope Keith and Allison enjoyed it too. wait till they see the photos!

Meet AnnaLisa.
She wore a wedding gown.  Hair and makeup  Francesca Panzarino.Her work is always   fanstastic.

the Art Institute has a grand opening of it's modern wing. Here are a few shots from the opening week.

I know " april showers brings may flowers", and if this is the case than May is really going to rock! Once again it rained today, which is normally fine but, I want to shoot outside and dragging your camera in the rain is not what the manufacture really recommends. This weekend should be dry. Hope to get out and shoot the new buildings in the area.

What a great week! Things are starting to pick back up and traffic online is much higher then it was last month. I have some clients on the Eastcoast who might be startinga new project. A project that involves me. ( my favorite kind of project.) Either way, I am not sitting around waiting for an answer. I just hope we are not booked at that time.

Here are some from that shoot with Crystal Ms.Natural Illinois Bodybuilding Champion. Cryatal was great to work with, here are some takes.

I think this shot works.

Here is a shot From last week. rocking. Crystal had great energy, I guess that comes from body building... anywho, I love this image.I will have more images coming.

I had a great shoot with a bodybuilder. She was miss fitness and Miss Illinois. Crystal was easy to work with and here ability to pose made the job much easier. It is a busy week so editing my take a little longer then normal, but I am excited to post some of the finished captures. hope you are having a warmer April than I am having. it is cold here again....

Mr. Magoo! we will miss you!

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Millard Kaufman, the co-creator of "Mr. Mago died...

A coach item shoot.

Man I am getting all "social media-ed out". Facebook, twitter, myspace. linkedin, this blog, website, podcasts, videos...Oy! Used correctly, they are very good instruments to getting your message out. but the learning curve and the hidden usages of each one can really put a damper on your first couple of free days after joining.

It is not like technology of the past, where it was launched then a newer version would come out to replace it that you had to buy. Now a new social meadia is launched, you learn the basics, then some 13 year old from sweeden builds some apps that once downloaded do half the work for you yet adds a new learning curve you have to jump over.

anyway, If you really want to follow me on twitter, I can be found at @warneka

another note, I hope you have nice weather where you are reading this from.

Here is a way some photographers can put their photos to good use. Check out what google maps is looking for.

The world does not know what it is in for!

My brother Tim Warneka in Cleveland just did a pod/vid cast using skype. It was a blast and in usual form I was hoping to make it to 10 minutes. Well we now have a podcast that explains how and why you should have a podcast ( it is only 40+ minutes long) and and second one on where business is headed. - that is a very good cast and the subject is can get very deep. Look for them in the near future on my site or at Http://www.blackbeltconsulting.com , or timwarneka.com, or on this blog

I am adding more podcasts while I can. It is starting to get a little hecktic around here.

I did a podcast on Gut instinct or intuition for photographers. It is interesting that everybody has the gut instinct built into them, it is just that some people have a higer developed instinct that others do.

The good news is that you can work on it and improve, or more accurately, learn to read the senses that you have and what they mean. The more you learn to connect the inside feelings with the outside stimulus, the better you will be a figuring out the right answer that is best for you at that time.

I cover some of the hints or signs that you can use to understand what your gut instinct does for you and how it plays in your daily life. You can find my podcasts on the top right side of this page. I will have more and I hope you enjoy them and most of all, learn from them.

Hi Everyone,

sorry I have not been able to post lately. I have been working on some podcasts. I plan on releasing these podcasts to help photographer get a better grasp on their business. I get asked and see the same questions on forums about business that I don't think is answered by others. I will post when they are ready. I hope you download them and like'em.

I know, update your blog frequently. I try but this time of year taxes kick in. Besides that, my corporate clients start to need their files a little faster then they did in december. I'm Glad I get to work with them of course, but it does add to the crunch. It is all part of the business. I love it so, no big deal.
SuperBowl to day... time to relax.

Here is another one...

We did a barbie shoot for a local designer Rose mae turner. Lisa was the model and I got to work with Francesca the MUA again!This time she brought along here talented sister marisa who happens to complete the barbie hair. the two of 'em rocked the loft! I loved it. Photographers, look away, I don't want you stealing my Mua's.

Luxury Brand Marketing Keynote - Brand Masterclass Week 3

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Luxury Brand Marketing Keynote - Brand Masterclass Week 3

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