UPDATE 04/08/10: We're getting more and more excited about the release of Bob's new book: LIGHTS, CAMERA, CAPTURE. I think the official release date is April 20, 2010 but it's changed a couple of times. I know it's very soon!!!!

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ORIGINALLY POSTED 02/28/10
When Barry Pruett from Wiley Publishing approached Bob about writing a book, I have to be honest... he was a little nervous. He's never written a book before and he wasn't sure if he could. Well, with much trepidation he accepted the challenge. While writing the book, there were many moments where he was feeling pretty weak and he was beginning to doubt himself. But I knew that God had much bigger plans for him than he could see for himself.

I am so proud of him as he's in the final stages of preparing for the release of his 1st book. It's pretty exciting as I know he poured his heart and soul into this book. He's received some great feedback on the sample chapter we have shared with our friends.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CAPTURE
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Anyway, it's listed on Amazon available for pre-order. I'm sure once it's release, the price will go up some so order it soon! We're excited to hear your thoughts!!!

We just can't thank Barry Pruett, Sandy Smith, Courtney Allen and the entire team at Wiley for supporting Bob and I in all our endeavors! You all are the very best!!!

Please tell me three months of the new year hasn't passed us by already? Has it? NO, I say! Where does the time go? Besides potty training a new puppy, being taxi drivers for school dances, choir concerts, sports, and tutoring, life is giving us quite a roller coaster ride!

Bob & I are planning an amazing trip to Switzerland. YES...!!! Switzerland and we couldn't be more excited to meet Paul Merki from Light+Byte. He invited us over to teach a 2 day workshop in Zurich. This is going to be an amazing experience and we're honored to be meeting all the attendees!

A great big thank you to Daniel Zihlmann (Wedding Photographer / WCS - Wedding Crashers Switzerland) for introducing us to Paul. Daniel and I have been blogger friends for many years.... many, many years! It's going to be amazing to finally meet him. He's sweet, kind, fun and a really wonderful photographer.

We're also really stoked that the beautiful Lorimer family (Abby, Anton and Trevor) will be coming with us to Switzerland! Anton Lorimer of Lorimer Works will be producing a photographer's promo video for us. Anton has created some of the most amazing work that I have ever seen!!! Both our workshop promo videos, Davis Love Story and our Vegas Love Story and he edited Bob's EOS Canon 5D Mark II short film Voyage. We just can't say enough about Anton... I do know that one day we'll be saying "I knew him when....".

And I must say that I am screaming happy that our dear friend Heidi Morgan and her daughter Kaitlin will be coming to Switzerland too! We met Heidi at our workshop in St. Simons Island last October. This girl is the BEST! Yay!!! I can't wait to see her again!

There are just 3 seats left for this workshop, so if you haven't signed up yet... don't wait any longer! You can find out all the info below!

We are SO EXCITED to introduce our very first Operations Manager, Michele Gonzalez. She will be our main "point of contact" person for our business and help us out with many of the emails we receive. She will also be handing our schedule and keeping us on track. I know she is overwhelmed but I also know that she will do a fantastic job! So please help Bob and I with a nice welcome!

Michele's email is michele@bobanddawndavis.com. Please feel free to email with any questions you may have!

Thank you, BIG TIME, Michele! You are so LOVED...!!! xoxox ~ Dawn & Bob

You can follow us on Twitter at:
http://www.twitter.com/MicheleG_1
http://www.twitter.com/Dawn_Davis
http://www.twitter.com/BobDavis_1

We've posted this on OUR FACEBOOK FAN PAGE as well. You can find all episodes here on the blog by searching, at the top, I CAN LIGHT THAT, or by heading to the video section of our fan page.

Bob began series of short tutorials not too long ago. We host them on our SmugMug account. If you don't know about SmugMug, it's an exceptional place to host your videos and photos! One of the best in the industry.

Become a seeker of light. This short tutorial demonstrates how creative you can be with multiple flashes with varied ratios. ENJOY! And stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!

Our WORKSHOP CALENDAR has been updated.

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We've posted this on our Facebook Fan Page already, but have decided to start sharing our videos on our blog too! Bob is beginning a series of short tutorials and we will host them on our SmugMug account. If you don't know about SmugMug, it's an exceptional place to host your videos and photos! One of the best in the industry.

Become a seeker of light. This short tutorial demonstrates how creative you can be with multiple flashes. ENJOY! And stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!

In November of 2009, 4 people, Bob Davis, Anton Lorimer, Kenny Kim and Jim Davis-Hicks, the President of Thirst Relief International journeyed to the East African country of Tanzania. The goal of the trip was to document and create a compelling film that captured the clean water needs of the region and the efforts of Thirst Relief International. Cinematographers Anton Lorimer and Bob Davis shot the project in a documentary style that attempts to capture the real struggles and efforts of the people in Africa. Kenny Kim was the designated photographer and blogger that relayed the day to day progress to the rest of the world. Jim Davis-Hicks acted as guide and spokesperson of Thirst Relief. Post production/editing was performed by Lorimerworks. We are so excited to share the final version of the documentary video.

To make A Donation to Thirst Relief International. $5.00 goes a long way, $10.00 goes even further, etc... For the price of a Starbucks latte, you can make a huge difference in the lives of many people.

To see all versions of the video at Thirst Relief's SmugMug site, click HERE

xoxoxo

~ Dawn & Bob

While at a fundraising event, Kim's best friend pretended to know Greg just so she could introduce her to the "cute" guy. The plan worked...! After dating over a year, one morning Greg woke Kim early to watch the sun rise. Little did she know that he would propose to her on the beach!

We love Kim & Greg and we're super excited to see their wedding featured in THE KNOT Spring/Summer 2010 issue. Click HERE to see images from their wedding from our original blog post. Or HERE to see their amazing engagement session!

Thank you to the incredible team at THE KNOT for featuring Kim & Greg's wedding! And thank you Kenny Kim for 2nd shooting this wedding with Bob. You rock!

xoxoxo

~ Dawn & Bob

A Bar Mitzvah sure to remember! We photographed Jack's brother's, Maxx's Bar Mizvah! and last November we photographed Jack's. The Klein family is one of the most wonderful families ever. They are so loving, so fun, and so true to family.

Thank you Maryfran & Mike for allowing us to be part of your family again! You know how to throw a party!

A special thank you to Ed Weiland and Jen Hester for photographing this AMAZING event with Bob!

With love, ~ Dawn and Bob

Thank you all who bid on our 1 on 1 mentoring auction for Thirst Relief!!! You ROCK!