Sean Watson

The POWER of the internet.

I checked my emails this morning and I was surprised to see a wedding inquiry from Brazil! These types of email always make me smile because it means that my marketing is doing its job not only in the states but in other countries as well. One of my biggest goals is to become strictly a destination wedding & lifestyle photographer.  I have been very fortunate in the last couple years to do just that and its only because of the internet! Whats funny about the internet is my first experience was when I was real young. My Dad at the time was very into the computer industry and I remember watching him put the phone on some type of device that was link to the computer. He would type one or two sentences then wait 4 to 5 minutes for a response. I asked what he was doing and he said “talking with a friend of mine in New York” (I was like why not put the phone by your ear?). He then went on to say that this is going to be the future of communication. At that time I dont even think it was called the internet. But now look at it. We can watch tv, movies, talk over it via computer and not only that but you can get your business in front of Billions of people!
I’m always been a  firm believer in goals and it is always rewarding when I go back to see what goals I have obtained for the year. In fact when I was going down to San Diego last week I reviewed my goals from last August while on the plane. I then realized that I have obtained every goal that I set for myself in 2007 and its only March! The biggest goal was to teach some kind of photography workshop in 2007. Which I am doing this September with the amazing photographer David Beckstead (I will have all the information on this workshop by the end of next week). What I have learned is to always take action on the ideas that I feel will work. Do the research and focus everything positive towards your goal/vision and watch it happen! I can honestly say that I would be where I am today (business wise) if it wasnt for the internet!
Anyways, Bruno from Brazil had some great things to say so I thought I would share them with you…….

Hello \”friends\”.
I´m contating you to congratulate for the pretty work.
You have a very privileged and sensitive vision of the life.
Unhappyly I am in Brazil (so distant) and I do not have as to contract you for my wedding.
Seeing your´s photographs, tears had sprouted in my eyes.
See you and congratulations again.

Bruno Véo Mendes

I’m on my way to Las Vegas to meet with photographers all around the world at WPPI convention. This is always a fun trip to see and meet new and old friends. Not only that but I get to see all the new products and toys! I will be home next Thursday and will be returning phone calls and emails then.