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Leonard Nimoy and I

Walter — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:48:04 +0000

Leonard Nimoy and I at his book release event: www.rmichelson.com/

I’m a long time Trekkie and now admirer of his photography.

Leonard Nimoy and I

Photo by Seth Kaye

Connecticut Professional Photographers Association (CPPA) Print Competition Award Winning Images

Walter — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:42:44 +0000

I attended the The 61st Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association Annual Convention 2010 “Reach for the Stars” I entered four prints and two albums into the print competition. I received eight awards for the collection of images and albums. Kodak Gallery Award for “A Perfect Fit”, Master Court of Honor for “Throwback”, WHCC award for The Most Creative Wedding Image for “Close Encounter”, the highest scoring print by a PPA Certified Photographer for “Close Encounter & Throwback” for both the State and National award, Album Court of Honor for “Alison & Benjamin”, the Treskunoff Award for Highest scoring print case and Judges Choice Award for “Throwback. I would like to thank the panel of judges: Jury Chairperson Nancy Holowitz, Gary Thibeault (Judges Choice Award), Bert Behnke, Cindy Behnke, Jeff Dachowski, Bruce Hudson, and Dianne Miller-Yeatman.

Update: I was just awarded the 2010 Wedding Court of Honor (top wedding image in New England) at the Professional Photographers of New England annual photographic competition for the print “Close Encounter”

Update 2: “Throwback” was accepted to the 2011 PPA Loan Collection and “Close Encounter” + “Life’s a Drag” were accepted into the 2011 PPA General Collection.

Close Encounter

Throwback

Life’s a Drag

A Perfect Fit

John Michael Cooper Portrait Session of Hannah and I

Walter — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:35:22 +0000

I had the honor of having a portrait of Hannah and I done by John Michael Cooper, Altf and his wonderful wife Dalisas. It was very interesting being on the other side of the camera. I’m very happy with the results from the portrait session. Thank you John and Dalisas for taking the time out of your busy schedule.

John Michael Cooper and Dalisas Nikon D700 Infrared Camera

Hannah and I Nikon D700 Infrared Camera

John Michael Cooper Nikon D700 Infrared Camera

Hannah Nikon D700 Infrared Camera

John and Dalisas Nikon D700 Infrared Camera

Crash Taylor Interviews Walter van Dusen February 9, 2009

Walter — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:38:32 +0000

Crash Taylor Interviewed me at http://www.interviewsbycrashtaylor.com/

Walter van Dusen presents Mystic 4 Photography Event. I spoke too

Walter — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:40:52 +0000

I hosted my 4th Annaual Mystic Photography event this past January 18 & 19, 2009 at the Mystic Hilton. Doug from Power Posse provided the great surround sound and lighting. We had around 250 professional photographers from throughout the USA and Canada. The speaker linup was great. Huy from F8, Christopher David, Vladimir Chaloupka, George Weir, Walter van Dusen (ME), David Murray, Michelle Turner, Ben Chrisman, and Anne Ruthmann. I’m very happy with how everything went and I can’t wait for Mystic 5

Karen Pike's image of me using the Nikon D3 with the live wireless transfer (WT-9) with the Paul Buff Ring Light

David Wong took this star burst image of me holding the Pictobooks $16,000 Wedding Album

Chris Shum image of me holding the PictoBooks $16,000 album

Karen Pike's image of the Pictobooks $16,000 Custom Signature Wedding Album

Karen Pike's image of me talking about off camera lighting

Karen Pike's image of the me presenting while being filmed by Vladimir Chaloupka

Chris Shum's image right before the excitement of my Nikon Live Fashion Demo

Karen Pike's image of me doing live photography with the Nikon D3 and the Ulitmate Bounce Card on my Nikon SB-900

image by visual.obsession of me during my live photography session with the Nikon D3, SB-900 and the Ultimate Bounce Card

Image by visual.obsession of me using the Nikon D3, SB-900 and the Ultimate Bounce Card

Lauren Slusher image of the models dancing with the image tranfered via the Nikon WT-9

Talking about off camera lighting using the Q-flash

Image by visual.obsession showing me showing the D3 with the Ultimate Bounce Card

Image by visual.obsession showing my very quick hand movements.

For my program, “What do I do with all of that stuff” I used three Nikon D3′s with 24-70, 28 1.4 and 85 1.4 len’s, Two Nikon SB-900 flashes with the Ultimate Bounce Card, four Q-flash T5 with pocket wizards, Lowel ID Light, and the Paul Buff Ring Light

Wedding Day Moments … Happy Portraits

Walter — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:47:28 +0000

I like to have people look happy on the wedding day family portraits. After a few serious photos I went smiley and got happier family photos. Walter

Yale Club of New York City – Wedding

Walter — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:31:31 +0000

The Yale Club of New York City was the setting for the lovely wedding reception of Alisha and Ryan. I designed a Framed Slide Show of the highlights from the wedding. The first row is the getting ready images and the last row is the reception. Each image is floated above the matting, that creates different levels for the images that gives the piece some motion. The center image was brought forward so it “Popped”. Each image is mounted onto Foam core and back beveled to hide the edges. I had a great time photographing this wedding. Continued love and happiness. Please contact Walter at waltervandusen@yahoo.com Walter web site

Please contact Walter at waltervandusen@yahoo.com

Boston Wedding Photographer

Walter — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:17:58 +0000

Infrared B&W camera

Wedding Photography Boston, MA. I spent 5 GREAT days with Jerry Ghionis Australian Photographer in Boston, MA along with 19 other photographers all looking to improve our craft and learn from an Award Winning Master Wedding Photographer. My expectations for the workshop were very high as Jerry is one of the 2007 Top Wedding Photographers in the world according by American Photo Magazine. We spent 5 days learning what makes Jerry tick. From business to photography, nothing was left out.

After careful and well thought out posing and lighting presentations by Jerry, we use the techniques that Jerry demonstrated from his program. Like always, I love being the first to volunteer, but I waited for Jerry to ask 3-5 times for a volunteer; since no one volunteered I went for it. The below images, unless noted, are examples of what I captured using what I learned during my workshop. The entire experience was intense during the Jerry Ghionis Boston 5 day workshop in Boston, MA. Thank you Jerry for giving me the 2008 Kick it up a notch that I needed… Walter’s Web Site

Completed 100 Mile Bike ride 9.9.2007

Walter — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:51:30 +0000

I used my new Independent Fabrication road bike to complete a 105 mile bike ride with my buddies Christian and Peter. I completed the ride with an average speed 17.7 miles per hour. It was very hot and humid but a blast to ride with my buddies. Walter

Wedding Groom Getting Ready

Walter — Sun, 06 May 2007 16:42:24 +0000

I worked with Neil van Niekerk as his second photographer the Saturday before we spoke in Philly. I photographed the groom getting ready. I love the connection the groom had with his son (Best Man)