Archive: May, 2010

A poem inspired by the life of my older brother Tony Vanelli

The shoot was years in the making, we just didn’t know it. A few friends; Michelle Tricca and Renae Bruce, came to town for a collaborative lighting class. I called in a few of my students to pose as models. We spent the day tweaking the lights for a dramatic effect. I’ll post the full [...]

I’ve recruited a few friends to teach break out sessions at Vacation with Vanelli & Friends workshops. The workshop is limited to 15 participants but the break out session can have as many as 50 people. Our sponsors are kind enough to give away a few Break out session tickets! Simply fill out this short [...]

We have arranged 3 NEW exciting Vacation with Vanelli workshops! What the heck is this? It’s an excuse to party with Vanelli! Take all the tidbits of insanity experienced with Vanelli during Photoshop World, multiply that tenfold, and bundle it up into a non-stop adventure. Come on, be brave, you can handle it! The concept [...]

I’m a big fan of Larry Becker’s blog. I love his ability to observe a simple situation and then, with his unique writing style, make a lesson out of it.  Recently, he wrote a post called “Dissecting the Work of Others“. In his article, he suggests three reasons to try recreating someone’s style. It reminded [...]

About Resurrection Catholic Missions Resurrection Catholic Missions, established in 1943, is a multi-ethnic, not for profit, which includes believers of many traditions, the physically and mentally challenged and the able-bodied, old and young, laity and clergy. We all come together to participate in and provide programs for those most in need. We provide assistance and [...]