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Chris and I feel so honored and stoked to be nominated for Blu Domain's Photographer of the Year for 2009-2010! Especially to stand up there with a handful of other very talented friends and colleagues that I respect so much.
We were interviewed yesterday for the nomination; and for those who care to read a little more about the things we splurge on, what Chris is addicted to and what makes us tick you can check out the interview here: http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm. Voting opens today at some point (I'm sure they will post it on their blog) and we would love your support.
The Rhoads have come a long way but we still have a very long way to go. We were having dinner the other night with our friends Brian Wurzell and Promise Tangeman Wurzell. We got into a discussion about common traits among very successful people in their respective fields. People who have achieved great success over long or short periods of time. Brian pointed out that the one thing he noticed about all of the people who have achieved great success over long or short periods of time went through a "season" of life where they were totally focused on what was in front of them. An interesting and insightful thought that I think has a lot of truth to it. I recently read Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. In his book Gladwell stresses three main points; hard work is critical to success, BUT successful people were often in the right place at the right time AND (and most importantly IMO) 10,0000 hours of working on skill is the magic number. The first people to get there have a distinct advantage.
I feel like I have spent A LOT of time behind the camera recently. My life right now consists of shoot/edit/shoot/edit repeat process. However, I still have a lot of hours to put under my belt before I get to 10K hours behind the camera. Every time I shoot I get pumped! I learn something new. I get more confident behind the camera with every click of the shutter. We get quite a few e mails asking about how to become a better photographer, how to achieve success in this industry.... The truth is, I'm not really sure... but a few things I do know; We try to do everything we do with Excellence, work hard and log TONS of hours behind the camera, making 10,000 hours our goal. I'm working on those things everyday.
What do you think the keys to success or achievement are?
Anyway... just some thoughts I have been pondering lately. Happy Hump Day!
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congrats guys! we are proud to be included in such an awesome group of nominations! :)
AWESOME! Congrats on the nomination--best of luck!!
You guys have my vote! You are both amazing photographers! I check your blog everyday for new pix. You have such a refreshing style. I LOVE it!
-Christian
You guys have my vote! You are both amazing photographers! I check your blog everyday for new pix. You have such a refreshing style. I LOVE it!
-Christian
CONGRATULATIONS! IT MUST HAVE HAPPEN - YOU ARE THE BEST. I SUFFER FOR YOUR BLOG - I LIKE YOUR BLOG CAUSE YOU ARE SO BUSY AND EVERYTIME I WATCH THERE IS SOMETHING NEW. I LIKE YOUR STYLE SO MUCH! ... BEST WISHES!!
how fun! so happy for you.
totally deserved.
BIG huge CONGRATS!
wishing you the best. i think you guys are incredible, and really hope you win! hugs
Congrats! You guys deserve it. Your work is incredible!
You deserve it!
I am going to go vote for you guys right now! You are just amazing and a true inspiration :) GOOD LUCK !!!
Thats so fantastic!! You guys are totally amazing so I'm not the least bit surprised at your nomination. Good luck ; )
Congrats you two!!!
Congrats!!!
Congrats! You guys most definitely deserve it! I love your work.
Congratulations!!!
Voting for you guys is a no-brainer.
Good luck! You very much deserve the recognition!
Joop
Congratulations on being nominated.
I truly, truly find think you speak from experience and love for what you do. It shows. I am stoked to hear more in the future.