Quick Highlights from the Best Night!
Sony Artisans of Imagery have fun being on the otherside of the camera.
Sony Publicist and Random House Publicist meet to form “Team Me Ra!”
Can I just say “WOW!”? I tried writing this last night, but after I uploaded images and figured out how to get online in our hotel, it was late and I was spent. But it was so worth it.
Me Ra and I had no idea what to expect when we showed up at the Sony World Photography Awards / One Year anniversary of Sony’s Atisans of Imagery, who my beautiful wife, I’m proud to say is one of the six. Like I was saying, we had no idea what to expect. This is New York. It was in the prestigious Aperture Gallery. The World Photography Awards? A Sony party? My mind was swirling. A Big Deal or Big Hype?
The truth is, it was a lot of things. There were an extremely diverse group of people. Everyone from the NY Times to photographers from every walk of life to agents, editors and publicists to searching patrons of the arts. The photography on exhibit was moving…powerful. Interesting conversations at every turn. A cool vibe. Shoot, we were at a crowded, invite only Gallery event in Manhattan and our work was featured!!! I would have thought that that alone would be a lot, which it was, but something special happened which I was honored to be part of.
I didn’t realize how special this event was until a conversation I had with Jim Collins, the CEO of Pictage, later in the evening lead me to this discovery. Of all the things Sony could have spent the time and resources on, the Sony executives chose this event to celebrate their Artisans’ passions. Sony could easily have chosen to celebrate their Artisans of Imagery “Best Work” or even to have celebrated themselves or a new product, (what I think most companies would have done).
Instead, Sony chose to celebrate these photographers’ passions!
When this realization sunk in, I was so proud of my wife and our choice to partner with Sony. I felt so fortunate to be in a relationship with people at a large corporation that actually care. And not only care, but they take the time to celebrate the passions of those they care about.
What an amazing night! I’m super proud of you honey!
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Truly deserved. Congratulations!
Congratulations MeRa and Brian! You are an inspiration to so many of us who follow your blog. Can’t wait to hear more about it!
i think i speak for many when i say … we are ALL so proud of you guys!! a big, huge, well deserved …
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Aww, CONGRATS you two, very awesome! =)
Congratulations! It so inspirational to see all that God has opened to you as you follow your dreams — it gives hope to others that dreams DO come true. Blessings! Keep going and taking others along …
Congratulations! It is so inspirational to see all that God has opened to you as you follow your dreams — it gives hope to others that dreams DO come true. Blessings! Keep going and taking others along …
Love you guys! Woo-hoo!
What an incredible adventure! I just feel so inspired by you two. Thanks for taking us along on your amazing journey. It is truly wonderful to see you have your passions celebrated when you two provide that exact same experience to so many of us. I am so grateful for you!
Congrats to you both! And thanks for taking us along on your exciting journey!
[…] We are back from an amazing trip with Sony at Photo Plus Expo. Brian posted some fun images on Saturday from the Sony World Photography Awards. One of my favorite highlights was when my publicist from Random House and Sony met and started forming what they are calling “Team Me Ra” . Those two women are crazy awesome. It’s going to be wonderful to work with them as a team. I love that I have such incredible, strong women surrounding our business. Click here to see our photo! […]
Your continued successess going ever higher and higher are so amazing to watch and bear witness to! I love to see how God is using you and rewarding you for your unifying and encouraging spirits!!! Congratulations!!!
happy, happy….congratulations!
Fantastic! Congrats and a hearty cheers to you and Brian. 🙂
That saves me. Thanks for being so sebnisle!
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