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2009-2010 BLUDOMAIN GUY OF THE YEAR .
Wow !! What can I say I'm Totally stoked and so happy and honored to be BLU GUY OF THE YEAR.
 Bludomain has The Sickest Looking Websites in the Industry.
Huge thanks to Big H, the Beautiful Aundrea, Zahari, Wade, Daniel, Marlene, Patrick, and Dan you guys are AWESOME... Also check out Blu Girl winner Leah Simmers congrats to her.
Wow thanks again to Bludomain... Major goodtimes

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DAWN DAVIS:

Couldn't happen to a better guy!!! xoxoxxo ~ Dawn

(11.09.09 @ 03:06 PM)
Andi Diamond:

Congrats! That rocks!!

(11.09.09 @ 05:30 PM)
Brandon Aguiar:

Congrats ray! You deserve it!

(11.09.09 @ 07:29 PM)
Tomas Flint:

Doooood! Insanely goodtimes. Right on brother Ray!

(11.10.09 @ 01:42 AM)
Kenny Nakai:

congrats man! you deserve it! couldn't happen to a better guy!

(11.11.09 @ 06:03 PM)
T The Brit:

Dude 2009 is your year, published, charity, babies, workshops now awards.

Great stuff Ray you deserve it bud. See you real soon. T

(11.15.09 @ 09:15 AM)
MattDJ:

WOW! Crazy congrats hombre. Yankees win...Ray wins...how could you top 2009?! :-)

(11.16.09 @ 12:13 AM)
Kenneth Scott:

Congrats Ray! I'm not surprised! Great Job!

(11.16.09 @ 01:40 PM)
YAZYJO:

Hey Congrats Ray! Keep up the awesome work! Cant wait to see some images from your new D3s'.

(11.28.09 @ 11:37 PM)
Mike Colon:

U deserve it bro!! Congrats!!

(12.16.09 @ 05:13 PM)
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4 Photographers Workshop

Date : 12 / 12 /09

Location : Sunny Miami

Cost : $645.00

Time
: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Spaces Left: 0 SOLD OUT !!

Who: Photographers from novice to intermediate level who want to immediately reshape their business and learn.
Photographers of all levels who want to sharpen their skills4-pws.jpg
+ Equipment & Settings (White balance / Kelvin Temperature )
+ Nail the important shots from the start not back in Photoshop
+ Workflow  (Lightroom? Raw? JPEG? Canon? Nikon?)
+ Shooting Manual
+ Shadow Shooting with Instructor
+ Flash Tips
+ Album Design
+ Pricing $$
+ Business
+ Branding & Marketing
+ Networking
+ Work Critique
+ Hands on
+ Very technical
+ A lifestyle shoot
+ Plus much, much, more!
+ More info email me  info@raysantanaphotography.com
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Andi Diamond:

I am IN! Can't wait! Lots-a brain pickin' to come!

(11.06.09 @ 10:05 PM)
sharon snow:

Oooh, I'm jealous Andi!
I know this will be an AWESOME workshop, I can't make it this time, but those who do go will be SO glad!

(11.06.09 @ 10:49 PM)
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The Portfolio + Workshop / behind the scenes in HD. A Special thank you to Julien from Merge Studios for creating his behind the scenes magic in HD. Also, a huge thank you to The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gabels Congregational Church, all the beautiful models, Xquisite Events for the most beautiful flowers, Makeup artist by Nadia Lemos. Thanks again to [b]ecker, Lawrence Chan, Kenny Nakai, and good friend Rich...Thanks to Kenny Kim for teaming up with me and doing an awesome job. Major goodtimes
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Jason Thon:

Looks fantastic Ray. It seems like you guys pulled together an awesome workshop! Kudos Bro!

(11.01.09 @ 12:43 PM)
DAWN DAVIS:

What a great way to build a portfolio and learn from the best! Great video Julien... and Ray & Kenny you rocked the workshop!

(11.01.09 @ 01:47 PM)
Gavin Wade:

Killer video! Great job to Ray and the guys at Merge!! Man I started drooling just watching where you were shooting. That location is a dream...no doubt everyone got some amazing portfolio pieces to display their talents! Can't wait for the next one...I'm there!

(11.01.09 @ 01:54 PM)
Kenny Nakai:

great video Julien! what an awesome day of shooting it was!

(11.01.09 @ 05:45 PM)
sharon snow:

great video, and awesome memories from a truly amazing workshop. Thank you guys again!!!

(11.01.09 @ 07:42 PM)
kechi:

WOW! this video is BANANAS! I love everything about it! excellent job!

(11.01.09 @ 08:36 PM)
Kenny Kim:

AWesome job Julien. You actually made me look halfway decent. I know it's not easy to do that. :) Awesome video bro!

(11.02.09 @ 01:05 AM)
Jeffrey Neal:

You are freaking amazing!

(11.02.09 @ 07:22 PM)
oz wroe:

Dude that is probably the sickest video i've ever seen. It literally gave me goose bumps and has me kicking myself for not making it out there. Great Work Ray

(11.03.09 @ 01:47 AM)
Julien Diaz:

Great time working with you and the team on the shoot! Thanks for everything and looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!!

(11.03.09 @ 10:53 AM)
Andi Diamond:

Freakin' LOVE this video! So GLAM and HOT! Had a great time at the workshop guys! xo

(11.04.09 @ 07:47 AM)
t the Brit:

great location, great models, great weather and the crowd seemed to be nice an intimate with the tutors and the models. Well done Ray and Kenny looks like it was a nice touch Becker being there also.
So let me know when the next one is or when you wanna come and do the same in rainy, cloudy cold England. But we have castles !!!!! T miss you bro but see ya soon

(11.04.09 @ 07:48 AM)
Nadia Lemos:

also..for me, was great to be part of this event with you guys....I love everything about brides!...beautiful video.... amazing pictures too!!! ......a talented team !!! Congratulations to all of you....next time, I'd like to be with you again!!!! :)

(11.04.09 @ 08:39 AM)
Carlos Zepeda:

Awesome work, I just came across your website and I am I new fan. Thanks for sharing

(11.04.09 @ 12:31 PM)
Carlos Zepeda:

Awesome work, I just came across your website and I am I new fan. Thanks for sharing

(11.04.09 @ 12:31 PM)
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Shooting NYC Fashion Week for Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine...
This is just one shot right out of my NIKON D3 NO Photoshop !! Twice a year i meet up with my close friend Mike Colón to shoot fashion week for Grace Ormonde in NYC. Stay tuned more pics to come...Always major goodtimes
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oz wroe:

That's crazy awesome, good times!

(10.29.09 @ 03:32 PM)
David Burke:

kaay.. u have time to post your fashion pics but not call your buddy. i am sad. very sad.

(10.29.09 @ 04:01 PM)
Danny Kash:

Cant believe how sharp this photo is considering the madness at that time when these gorgeous fast models were pacing up and down the runway. Not to forget mentioning that no flash was used! WOW!

(10.29.09 @ 10:15 PM)
sharon snow:

The colours are gorgeous. Amazing Ray!

(10.29.09 @ 10:19 PM)
dawn davis:

BEAUTIFUL.... WOW. Goodtimes for sure my friend. Love you!

(10.29.09 @ 11:21 PM)
Asim Soofi:

Luv my D3 for the same reasons...Sweet shot.

(10.30.09 @ 01:37 AM)
Jason Thon:

Not too shabby Mr. Santana, not too shabby at all! I hope all is going well for you and Anna. I hope we can can make it over to see you guys in January!

(10.31.09 @ 12:48 PM)
Palm Beach Wedding Photographer:

I have to agree, the D3 is an amazing camera. The photo quality is awesome. It must have been an awesome show.

(11.04.09 @ 10:12 PM)
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The Portfolio + Workshop at The Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables
The Miami wedding photography workshop at The Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables was such a blast!!
A huge thank you to all the models, and a special thank you to all at The Biltmore Hotel for making it such an amazing experience for all involved. Also, I would like to  thank my good friend Kenny Nakai that came from Chilly Chicago, Becker, Kenny Kim, Lawrence Chan (tofurious) and my buddy Rich. A special thanks to my close friend Mike Colon for helping us pump this up on his blog. A HUGE thanks to Bludomain and to all the sponsors and all the wonderful photographers  that came from all over the USA and abroad. Last but not least,  my photographer friends that helped get the word out on Twitter & Facebook...
Here are just a few photos from The Portfolio + Workshop enjoy! Huge thanks again to Kenny Kim, Becker, Ray Santana... Major goodtimes

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Jeff Wilson:

Ray, l love the images, You guys did a great job with the workshop!

(10.23.09 @ 12:42 AM)
Brandon Aguiar:

I knew when these shots got posted they were going to be great! Looks like such a great time - wish I could have been there! Good job Ray!

(10.23.09 @ 03:52 AM)
Jonathan:

Dude that looked like an awesome time. Love the B+W ones!

(10.23.09 @ 04:27 AM)
Wendy Valderrama:

Beautiful Ray! I hope I get to work/learn from you again!

(10.23.09 @ 06:30 AM)
miami wedding photographer:

Great images! I should sign up for a workshop as well!

(10.23.09 @ 09:35 AM)
oz wroe:

Good times man the images look sick! i wish i was there, next year for sure!

(10.23.09 @ 12:08 PM)
Danny Kash:

Incredible images! Models are HOT too! :-)

(10.23.09 @ 12:18 PM)
sharon snow:

Ray, this workshop was THE BEST! I feel so privileged to have attended. Your images are *Gorgeous* and a great barometer for all us wannabe's! Thank you again!
BTW - the camera store that sold me the 'not so good lens', agreed to take it back, and I am waiting for them to get in the 24-70. I thought that was pretty decent of them, thanks for the recommendation.

(10.23.09 @ 10:51 PM)
Andi Diamond:

LOVE these images Rya! Had so much fun and learned a ton! Cannot wait to learn more from you guys! Thanks so much!
:) Andi

(10.24.09 @ 11:20 AM)
Kathy:

The Biltmore is a gorgoeus hotel.

(10.24.09 @ 11:40 PM)
Kenneth Scott:

Awesome times! Thank you very much for your mentorship, looking forward to your next workshop. San Francisco?

(10.25.09 @ 04:25 PM)
Kenny Nakai:

Good times in Miami! What a blast! Thanks for being such a giving person Ray! Your patience and generosity was appreciated by all! I am thankful to have been at the first Portfolio + Workshop- =)

(10.26.09 @ 01:01 PM)
Gavin Wade:

I'm there for the next one! Such clean images...love them all :)

(10.29.09 @ 01:33 AM)
martha:

I remember you telling me about this workshop just a couple of days after ours! Very nice images. I Love The Biltmore Hotel.

(10.29.09 @ 04:01 PM)
Hazel:

Beautiful images! So bad I missed the seminar but next time I will be there :)

(10.30.09 @ 11:13 AM)
Renee Camacho:

My friend Toni took your seminar and had nothing but wonderful things to say about it! I would have loved to have made it but unfortunately could not afford it at the time. Please let me know when you have another seminar... I would love to learn from the best.

(11.02.09 @ 06:26 PM)
Nadia Lemos:

amazing pictures !!!! Congratulations! :)

(11.04.09 @ 08:41 AM)
Toni LoBue:

Absolutely an incredible experience. Unbelievable photographers, gorgeous models and incredible location. I received my Totally Rad Actions and lovin them. Thanks Totally Rad for the gift and being a sponsor. Looking forward to the next workshop. Thank you Ray, Becker and Kenny!

(11.10.09 @ 02:03 PM)
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