A Red Letter Day at Photoshop World!
Photoshop World has been amazing! It always is, but tonight it got a lot more amazing for me! Tonight was a two hour panel of some of the very heavy hitters at the event, each doing 15 minutes of their work, with some commentary. It was all good, with such heavy hitters as, Joe McNally, Jay Maisel, Vincent Versace, Julianne Kost, Jeremy Cowart, Joe Glyda, Moose Peterson, Dave Black and Jim Divitale it was one amazing team! The work was all over the board, from inspiring, to informative, to extremely touching. McNally and Maisel reminded us of just how good they are, Joe Glyda kept us in stitches, Moose shared some lovely landscape images, and Dave Black made us want, more than ever, to be truly good shooters! Julianne Kost and Jim Divitale reminded us of just how talented and artistic they are, and Vincent Versace reminded us of the needs of this world, with haunting images from Burma. But Jeremy Cowart, at least for me, stole the show.
Jeremy is one of the most talented portrait photographers of the entertainment world. He has used his talent to affect a number of very important and successful projects that have helped millions around the world. His program tonight was very different for him, and I was very blessed by it! He told his own story about being a kid that couldn’t concentrate, was not a good student or an outstanding athlete and in fact spent much of his youth telling himself he wasn’t one of the smart people, that he couldn’t do the things he wanted to do! His father and mother started telling him, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me…” Over time he began to understand and beleive those critical words and in fact his life and career all turned around. He has used his new found faith to build a career and life that is, in turn, blessing many others. He ended his program by restating; “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me….and you can too.”
Even more of a blessing was the extended standing ovation he received. Now I know at least two men stood before the crowds at PSW and proclaimed Christ. It was a blessing indeed! This is the way it should be. Thanks Jeremy for your boldness for Him, He is truly worthy!
Blessings
the pilgrim
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Oh wow – how cool is that!! Thank you for sharing such an amazing event. The Lord is at work in such powerful ways. How thankful that we belong to Him and that He uses us in unexpected and incredible ways. So thankful Bill, that you are there, and for how the Lord is using you. Thanks again for sharing an incredible moment all to the glory of God!
Amen, Amen, Amen, it truly was! We may never know how many He will impact through this gathering!
Heartwarming. HisLight shines down on us in so many ways and through so many people. We all are so very blessed by having you and now Jeremy there to represent Him and spread the good news. Thank you.
It was one of the most wonderful moments of my life. Fellowship is when Peter met John, both committed to His purposes! It felt like what I’m sure they felt, knowing their lives had a higher purpose! I’m not comparing Jeremy and I to Peter and John, but we’re on the same path! It supersedes all else in life!
The fact that you, Jeremy and others are willing to stand up and profess your faith and belief is a true blessing. You know, Bill, you aren’t too shabby of a photographer yourself but probably your most important contribution isn’t your own work but facilitating so many others over the years and now. Thank you for all you’ve done for us and for Him. As Pope Francis said, the church should be a field hospital, not a museum.
I’m humbled by His Love, saved by His Grace, and belong only to Him. I pray all the glory is His, He alone is worthy!
This day was filled with other amazing connections through Him! My dear brother Pete Collins of the KelbyOne team introduced me to a Pastor and budding photographer from Franklin TN, near Nashville, named Scotty Smith, and I can feel God’s hand in this!!! Something exciting is afoot!
Thank you Father for allowing us to witness the power of your love! Scott Kelby, Zak Arias, Pete, Jeremy, and I are only a tiny part of His mighty army, but I pray we are being used for His purpose!
Please sustain us as we enter the battle for You.
WOW, I have tears from reading this post. Thanks for sharing this story and for always sharing Him!
It was a great experience!
Awesome! I have tears in my eyes ! I wish I could have been there.
Rodney
Rodney, you would have loved it!
I love this post! I wish I could have been there to hear it myself and for the standing ovation. Thank you so much for sharing it.
I’m glad I was able to witness this great event. Jeremy’s presentation touched my heart in so many ways. It gave me chill bumps.
Awesome to see God at work.