Getting Excited……

8 years, 12 months ago 19

 

Photograph by Joe McNally

 

This coming Sunday we start our last workshop of the year in the Great Smokies with Joe McNally and Anne Cahill!  I’ve looked forward to doing a workshop with Joe for years and now it is less than a week away!  Not only is Joe one of the most successful magazine photojournalists in the world, he is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and his wife Anne, was one of my best buddies at Nikon!

 

Joe and Anne are dear friends and they are what has been the best thing about photogprahy for me, the great people it puts in your life.  I was with Joe and Anne on their first meeting, was at their wedding, and have had many great times with them.  This will be an epic time and to top it all the opening of our Christmas Celebration!!!

 

My dear friends Jim Begley, Jim and Sue Haverstock, Miles Smith, Mike Early, Mike Roberts,  George Flanagan, Donna Martin, Ralphi, Nina, and John Oakley will  all be there too!  I can hardly wait.

 

I hope and pray that your journey in photography has blessed you as much as it has me!

 

Blessings,

 

the pilgrim

19 Responses

  1. Mike E says:

    I am really looking forward to this session Bill. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting either Joe or Anne and am anxiously looking forward to that opportunity. And the chance to spend some great time (once again ) with the rest of the folks that are coming is a true blessing. I, also, can hardly wait for what promises to be a great way to send this year off with a glorious session!

  2. Jon says:

    Well shoot…I’ll be there in the Smokies the week before Christmas. I guess I’m too late 😉 It’s always nice to listen to Joe’s presentations (and yours too, Bill…at the PhotoPro Expo).
    Have fun 🙂

  3. Mike Roberts says:

    I’m Stoked!

  4. David W. says:

    When you announced this workshop/celebration, I knew it would be great. With the list of everyone attending, it will be way beyond great. I’m eagerly anticipating your posts on the workshop and the successes of all. Please pass along my best wishes to all.

  5. Eric Wojtkun says:

    Oh I am jealous of a the fun,learning and fellowship you will have. This is a list of great photographers and people! Say a prayer for me while you are there. I’ll be on a mission trip just to your south in Georgia joining a ministry for fathers to grow stronger in the faith of the Lord! I’ll pray you capture many good images!

  6. Joshua says:

    Wish I could have made it to this one! Have a great trip!

  7. Richard Browne says:

    This is one I really regret having to miss! I hope you have a great time with some great people!

  8. Donna M. says:

    I am honored to be included in the His Light family this year. And I am blessed to have you as a friend. I’m looking forward to the workshop and awesome fellowship.

  9. Johnny Boyd says:

    Well after this gathering following on the hills of the Summit, I don’t know if Townsend will ever be the same…….. LOOKOUT TOWNSEND…..JOE IS IN THE HOUSE.

    I’m sure ya’ll will all have a blast.

  10. Bill Fortney says:

    You’re right, “Joe’s in the house!”

  11. Susan Scharenberg says:

    Bill, you are ever the catalyst for remarkable, unique and downright awesome experiences. This will be one for the record book! I so regret that I couldn’t be there to experience it in person. May new inspirations, connections and fellowship flow from it forever after.