Over the last few days I've had the pleasure of hosting Denis Reggie on a whirlwind visit to New Zealand. A lucky few had the chance to attend Denis's workshop. We got an insight into how he operates, and some valuable tips on how to get that killer shot. From the moment we arrived Denis's passion was evident. He loves photography, and weddings, and has some strong opinions on the modern day approach to shooting them. After shocking everybody with a challenge to "shoot a wedding without speaking", he opened our minds to the true meaning of wedding photojournalism and how it can be a part of every photographer's repertoire. I was impressed to realise that one of the rock stars of our industry doesn't behave like one on the day. He doesn't act like he's part of the entertainment. He spends almost the entire time documenting the event, talking to no one and shooting "candids". But of all the things we learned, I don't think I'll ever forget "foofing", a term Denis coined to describe an on-camera flash technique that dramatically improves lighting in even the trickiest situations. After all the foofing and salt and pepper analogies, attendees left with plenty of information and techniques to keep them busy for a while. Day Two was a chance to show off the Queensberry facilities, and my turn to introduce Denis to a couple of new things. I'm always proud when clients visit us from other parts of the world as I'm able to give them the grand tour, and this visit was no exception. They're always surprised by the high level of handwork and craftsmanship that goes into every album. It was also a chance for Stephen and Ian to give Denis a brief look into the Queensberry crystal ball. All involved were sworn to secrecy, so all I can say is, stand by! 2012 will be an exciting year. Thank you, Denis, for coming all the way here to see us – don't leave it another 12 years before hitting Kiwi shores again. :) Cheers Gino