Weekly Challenge Winners: Symmetry

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Weekly Challenge Winners: Get Far

Winning Image: Lucie Hanzely

Allie Dearie

Cathy Murphy

Daniel Orren

Hubert Duong

Jeanie DiFulvio

Jen Bacchiocchi

Pol Sena

Richard Guerra

Rob Zajac

Thy Nguyen

William Johnson

Weekly Challenge Winners: Get Close

Winning Image: June Durbin

Adam Pulzetti

Andrea Snyder Martin

Christina Humphries

Corrina Wood

James Morris

John Ed Rowe

Kristina Ohl-Boyd

Missy Russ Photography

Paul Pontillo

Stephanie Sanzo

Weekly Challenge Winners: Get Low

Winning Image: Kimber Greenwood

Aleksandr Verbetsky

Amy Mello Panucci

Andrea Snyder Martin

Brianna Waltman

Cathy Murphy

Corrina Wood

Flavia Ganera

James Morris

Jen Bacchiocchi

Josh Hartwig

Kailyn Miller

Kasey Jean Rajotte

Kristen Maus

Krystal Capone

Laura Wood

Lexi Taciak

Maggie Alvarez

Michael Lawrence

Michele Illjazi

Noemi Banhidi

Pasquale Serafino

Pol Sena, Sweetpapermedia‎

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Featured Artist 01: Tony Wodarck

Tony Wodarck is an award-winning SoCal Wedding Photographer with a passion for family, surfing and film photography. Tony truly embodies the mantra of “community over competition” through guest lectures, mentoring sessions and numerous educational articles on his website.

As if he already wasn’t the most likable person on planet earth, Tony donates 25% of all his profits to a charity of the purchaser’s choice. He highly recommends The Ecology Center, which “teaches people how to live a sustainable lifestyle.”

We asked Tony a few questions about his work, the photography community and much more. Enjoy!

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What image are you most proud of? What do you like most about it?

This is an impossible question! HAHAHA. My first response would be, I haven't taken it yet. But, truthfully, the one of the couple kissing on the sand and the water hitting them feels like it sums up my photography pretty well. Living by the beach I'm comfortable around the water so it was fun to have an adventurous couple that was willing to jump in. There's so much love, happiness and motion and calmness in this photo. I love it.

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What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone working to get where you are?

If I can do it, anyone can. I definitely don't think I'm the most talented or technically experienced photographer out there, but I do work hard. I just really focus on having fun with my couples and getting them to be who they are. They always end up loving the photos if they feel comfortable and are having fun. Work hard and ask what you can do for others in the the industry, there's tons of people willing to help, but just make sure you're giving more than you're taking.

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Who was your biggest influence when you were starting out?

In terms of style, India Earl was and is my go-to favorite. She's the one who showed me that shooting couples could be cool and fun and natural. In terms of people who influence me: Laurken Kendall for her realness, Natalie Franke for starting Rising Tide Society and spreading the message of community over competition, Bree and Stephen for their willingness to share their marketing expertise, Esteban and crew for all they do with Steel & Flint, and really everyone who builds others up in this community.

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How have you worked to set yourself apart from other photographers?

I've never really thought about trying to set myself apart. I just focus on what I love and who I am and try to be as real as I can in all aspects of my business. There's only one of me in the world, so if I can be myself, that's different enough.

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What’s in your bag?

I've been getting more and more into film photography since that's what I learned on. So I have a hybrid bag.

Tony’s Gear

• Other Goodies:

  • VTIN Punker Speaker

  • Hoya macro filters (+1, +2, +4, 72mm - fits my 35mm, 50mm, and Contax 80mm Zeiss lens)

  • Holdfast Money Maker Dual Strap

  • Holdfast Medium wide pouch

  • Holdfast Money Maker Solo

  • Tap & Dye Legacy Film Pouches

  • Sekonic L-358 Light Meter

  • Mophie Powerstation / Phone Charger (4,000 mAh)

  • A Stick-On Hanger Hook for Dresses / Command Forever Classic Metal Hook, Large, Brushed Nickel

• Camera Bodies

  • Canon 5D Mark IV

  • Canon 5D Mark III

  • Canon EOS 3

  • Contax 645

• Glass

  • Canon 35mm f/1.4 L II

  • Canon 50mm f/1.2 L

  • Canon 85mm f/1.4 L IS

  • Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II

• Lighting

  • Yongnuo 560-IV Speedlites

  • Yongnuo 568EX-III Speedlite

  • Yongnuo YN560-TX Manual Flash Controller

  • MagMod MagSphere

  • MagMod MagGrid

  • MagMod MagGel

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More of Tony’s Work

Connect with Tony Wodarck

• Facebook

• Instagram

Weekly Challenge Winners: Get High

Winning Image: Silas Chau

Aleksandr Verbetsky

Amanda Lennon

Christina Humphries

De Waal Rautenbach

Erin Campbell

Flavia Ganera

Garret Ward

James Morris

Jenni Chung

Jessica Rich

Jessica Roberts

Joseph Fortin

June Durbin

Katie Holl

Kelsey Christian

Kevin Markland

Laura Landin

Pedro Antonio

Sage Orville

Samantha Rentner

Saris D Alba

Steve Walter

Sveta Kohlmeier

Võ Hà Thào

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Weekly Challenge Winners: Double Exposure

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Winning Image: Maegan Jenks Lutz

Allegra G Alegra

Amy Mello Panucci

Brittany Delrome

Brianna Nelson

Cathy Murphy

Celia Bell

Corey Lynn Tucker

Emily Theisen

Garret Ward

Jagdish Boodoosingh

James Morris

Jessie Clewell

L Ann Rhymes

Laura Wood

Lauren Hummert

Lindsey Delisle Prosperie

Madi Wagner

Samantha Rentner

Sara DeVere

Sarah Lodge

Shannon Melek Meredith

Stephannie Sanzo

Steve Walter

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Weekly Challenge Winners: Bring The Noise

Winning Image: James Morris

Alexandrea Johnson

Andrea Snyder Martin

Brenna Percy

Candace Hensley

Cathy Murphy

Coco Brown

Crystal Kelly

David Camp

Emily Kaar

Erin Campbell

L Ann Rhymes

Laura Elizabeth Wood

Lemuel Ayudtud

Lindsay Mack

Maegan Jenks Lutz

Maria Rafael

Marisa Vazey

Maxine Vermeulen

McKinna Harbeson

Nick Fisher

Noemi Banhidi

Tia Nash Bilinsky

Tony Wodarck

Tracy Moran

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Weekly Challenge Winners: Body Art

Winning Image: Rachel Black

Abbie Winter

Alison Margo

Amina Ahmad Ford

Amy Mello Panucci

Candace Hensley

Catherine Paturet

Dave Di Ubaldo

Dave Camp

Kate Sargent

Krystal Capone

Lexi Tolson

Lilian Arguelles

Maria Rafael

Marisa Vazey

Morgan Fouce

Noemi Banhidi

Sarah Newman

Sarah Weaver Hill

Steve Walter

Theresa Sherron

William Johnson

Weekly Challenge Winners: Hands

Winning Image: Tracy Moran

Alayna McConnell

Ashley Bagamary

Bella Wang

Brianna Waltman

Brittany Delorme

Caitlin Elizabeth Power

Celia Bell

Cherida Jane Tidwell

Daniel Kelly

Erin Campbell

Garret Ward

Jacqueline Montesano

Jessica Billings

Krystal Capone

Laura Wood

Lauren Hummert

Lilian Arguelles

Mandi Johnson

Noemi Banhidi

Rachel Black

Sara Waterman

Steve Walter

Weekly Challenge Winners: Eye Contact

Esteban Gil

Winning Image: Andrea Martin

Alexis Holden

Amy Panucci

Brianna Waltman

Britney Holden

Celia Bell

De Waal Rautenbach

Kailyn Miller

Kate Sargent

Khailah Craven

Kristen Kerner

Kristina Ohl-Boyd

Laura Wood

Mandi Johnson

Marcell Faber

Mariel Ossowski

Rachel McPherson

Sara Waterman

Sondra LaRay Miltenberger

Steve Walter

Weekly Challenge Winners: Faceless Portrait

Winning Image: Flavia Ganera

Abbie Winter

Amy Panucci

Bert Claes

Brianna Waltman

Celia Bell

Corrina Wood

Jamie Sonderman

Khim Villacarlos

Laura Wood

Lauren Hardy

Mandi Johnson

Michele Iljazi

Michelle Iglesias

Nick Rezendes

Pavlina Aenska

Petra O'Sullivan

Richard Guerra

Sarah Lodge

Sarah Hill

Tony Wodarck

Weekly Challenge Winners: Negative Space

Bert Claes

Aleksandr Verbetsky

Alexander Lupascu

Alexandrea Eischeid

Ashley Bagamary

Christina Humphries - Function and Flourish

Corey Lynn Tucker

Jessica Rich (uses pocket wizards)

Jose Almeida

Kayla Meli

Kristen Catoe

Laura Wood

Lindsay Mack

Linsey Perry

Mandi Johnson

Monikah Peetsma

Noemi Banhidi

Rachel McPherson

Rochelle Lynn

Sarah Castro Correa

Shannon Melek Meredith

Tracy Moran

Weekly Challenge Winners: Long Exposure

Long Exposure

Image by: Nicole Apuzzo of Evermore Imaging

Image by: Markus Morawetz

Image By: Daniel Tolson

Image By: Dave Ubaldo

Image By: Drew Hines

Image By: Geraldo Elizondo

Image By: Jennifer Percy

Image By: Joel Callaway

Image By: Joel Didier

Image By: Jose Almeida

Image By: Josh Hartwig

Image By: Laura Wood

Image By: Lexi Tolson

Image By: Lindsay Mack

Image By: Matt Sprouse

Image By: Nick Rezendes

Image By: Sarah Lodge

Image By: Shannon Melek

Image By: Shelby Medlin

Image By: Sherry Johnson

Image By: Steve Walter

Image By: Tracie Hoprich

Thank you to everyone who submitted to this challenge!

Weekly Challenge Winners: Dusk Portrait

Image by: Mike Musto of Evermore Imaging

Alexander Lupascu Photography

Anthony Godines Photography

Anthony Hernandez Photography

Cathy Murphy Photography

Celia Kelly Photography

Corrina Nicole Photography

Emily Kaar Photography

Emmanuel Ocran - EM Photography

Gemma Tucker - GemJPhotography

Gustavo Tessaro Photography

Jacqueline Montesano - Pink Champagne Photography

Jannelle Conolly - Sweet Conolly Photography

Jon Ed Rowe - JRowe Photography

Komal Midkiff Photography

Lauren Hummert Photography

Maegan Lutz Photography

Mandi Johnson Photography

Marisa Vazey - Marisa Alexis - Weddings

Noemi Banhidi - Thyme Lane Photography

Rachel Black - Rowanberry + Lavender

Richard Guerra Photography

Samantha Rentner - Snowy River Images

Shannon Melek Photography

Shelby Chari Photography

Stephannie Camosse Photography

Victoria Taylor - Vee Taylor Photo

Weekly Challenge Winners: Movement

Aleksandr Verbetsky : Photographer

Anthony Godines Photography

Brianna Waltman - Breezy Photography

Cathy Murphy Photography

Celia Bell - Celia Kelly Photography

Corrina Wood - Corrina Nicole Photography

Daniel Kelly Wedding Photography

Dave DiUbaldo - Worn Leather Media

Joel Didier - Forest City Photographs

Kristina Davini Photography

Lauren Hardy Photography

Drew Hines - Hinesight Imagery

Lauren Hummert Photography

Lisa Joy Photography

Maegan Lutz Photography

Mandi Johnson Photography

Masson Liang Photography

Rachel Black - Rowanberry + Lavender

Ronnie Champagne - Satyria Studios

Samantha Rentner - Snowy River Images

Stephanie Sanzo - Stephanie Camosse Photography

Steve Walter Photography

Sven Malojlo Fotograf

Victoria Taylor - Vee Taylor Photo