041.JPGOne of my favorite 2008 weddings has been selected to be published in the summer edition of Modern Bride.  Keisha Martin and Troy Dixon's wedding was absolutely amazing and I look forward to sharing the images with everyone

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Catherine Hall Wins Three Accolades of Excellence
in the
2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition

I received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL (WPPI) 2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition.  Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Las Vegas, NV on February 14 and 15, 2009.

Hall competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.  The Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition awards are presented each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the United States for professional photographers. The 2009 competition included 2717 prints in 19 different categories submitted by photographers from all over the world.

For more information please visit WPPI Website

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This May I will be giving a week long class with some of the most inspirational photographers in the industry:  Gene Higa, Lori Nordstrom, and Jim Garner.  At Texas School, I have heard that there is a lot of work and fun, but not much sleep.  I actually enjoy delirium so I am looking forward to the adventure! 

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[March 12, 2009] Lilia Ahner said: Hi Catherine, I saw you speak at WPPI and wanted to thank you for the wonderful inspiration. You're so incredibly talented!
[March 14, 2009] CatherineHall said: Thank you Lilia for your support, you are awesome!
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The above image was taken of Norm and I at the WPPI tradeshow.  For lighting we used  the Photoflex StarFlash with soft box and LiteDisc.

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Saturday, March 7, 2009 | Editorial Photography
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Child of Black Rock City

What is Burning Man?

Located in the vast and trackless Black Rock Desert, Burning Man is a yearly gathering of over 50,000 people that temporarily makes up one of the most densely populated cities in the entire country. Over the period of one week, the desolate ground transforms to a place filled with creative expression, vibrant energy, delusion, delirium, and freedom from cultural norms. Burning Man "pilgrims" flock from around the globe to take part in an event where the rules of society are blown away like the sandstorms that swirl through the desert.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Burning Man is the accepting nature and philosophy of its participants. Burning Man allows attendees to express aspects of themselves that might normally lie dormant under the restraints of society. Fascinated by this freedom of expression, I ventured into the once ancient lakebed, also known as "The Playa," to capture participants as their alter egos. The following images are portraits of Burning Man pilgrims who have left their place in society to join a world of unity, madness, creativity and acceptance. Their former selves are merely shadows in the sand of the Nevada Desert.

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The Hudocks

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[March 6, 2009] Mj wilson said: Awesome images Catherine! I LOVE your travel and PJ stuff. You have an incredible eye.
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As an artist, inspiration is one of the most important elements of my work. My camera has given me the ability to explore the world and I look forward to sharing my discoveries. ln my monthly newsletter, Image Stories, I will take a moment to share some of my favorite images and the stories behind them. 

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Thursday, March 5, 2009 | Press
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Tune into Rangefinder Radio this week to hear about my work and my recent trip to Tasmania.  Thank you Scott Sheppard for the awesome interview and thanks to all the trips sponsors:  Adobe, Tourism Tasmania, O'Reilly, Lowepro, Epson, Quantus.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009 | Photography Awards
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Friday, February 27, 2009 | Editorial Photography
ted.jpgAt 81 years old, one of my favorite people from Tasmania, Theodore Castle, has passed away.  Ted was an amazing man, full of life and humor.  Just to give you an idea of his personality, three weeks before he passed a nurse came into his room with decorative feathers in her hair.  "How do you think I look?" she asked Ted.  He replied, "Gosh, you want to be careful, they might take you for a rooster and chop your head off."

To find out more about Ted and his life, please refer to
Ted story.pdf.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Photography Awards
PDN_faces_08_Cover.jpgIt's a straightforward concept that really took off: a contest on portraits of faces. And based on the overwhelming response PDN received, they stand by the old adage that "Less is more." The winning images are divided into four categories of portraiture: celebrity/editorial, environmental, self-portraits and animals.

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