Category Archives: International Photography

Personal Photography: Digital Meets Analog

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been making some changes in the logistics of my business.  This has included changing up the blog post schedule for weddings & portraits, so that’s why the blog seems a tad less organized than usual, and you’re seeing not only a full blog post for each wedding, but...

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Scott Robert Workshops: One Day in Chicago July 2011

I am blogging today to share with you some awesome images from yesterday’s workshop with Scott Robert Lim in Chicago.  But first, I am going to torture you with some sentimental musings and stories.  So if you’re easily bored or in a hurry, skip to the images.   Otherwise, thanks in advance for taking the time...

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July 27, 2011 - 8:33 am

Stefanie Berner - Awesome photos!

January 2, 2012 - 12:22 pm

Farewell 2011, Welcome 2012! A Wisconsin Photographer’s Year In Review » Red Gecko Studio - [...] very exciting event in August was a workshop that I organized for my favorite photography mentor- that’s right, the very same Scott Robert Lim with whom I traveled to Europe.  No matter how [...]

A Modern-Day Master’s Degree: Why a Photo Education Budget is a MUST.

model with Eiffel Tower, Paris, Madison WI photographer

When you want to be the one of the best out there in your field, a master’s degree is commonly thought of as one of the routes to do so.  As an artist I have often considered the traditional master’s degree route.  I’d love to have an MFA!  But the thought of going back to...

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April 25, 2011 - 11:42 pm

Zabrina - Mandie, thank you again for sharing your thoughts about investing in yourself and especially in photography education. I am so glad that we met at Scott’s NYC workshop with the same common goal – to perfect our craft, to improve, evolve and repeat. Thank you for putting this out there for us to read, remind and keep each other accountable. Hope to see you soon in SF.

April 25, 2011 - 6:07 pm

Marilee Karamanski - Gorgeous, Mandy! The images are really beautiful and striking!

May 22, 2011 - 10:39 pm

Tiffany & Josh » Red Gecko Studio - [...] A Modern-Day Master’s Degree: Why a Photo Education Budget is a MUST. [...]

I Am Not “Lucky” :: Adventures as an International Photographer

Model in Paris with pigeons by Wisconsin International photographer

It’s April 7 and I’ve had a few days to unwind and collect myself after returning home from two of the most amazing weeks of my life.  My 14 days in Amsterdam and Paris rank right up there with my wedding day and honeymoon.  As I considered the blog posts I would unleash unto the...

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April 9, 2011 - 6:02 pm

lyssa - MANDIE IT WAS AN IMMENSE PLEASURE to share that precious time with you!! I look forward to a lot more time. I also look forward to hearing you personal success stories. I will be in the front row! GO FOR IT GIRL!! ML

April 7, 2011 - 5:37 pm

Natalie - 100% agree! Great post! Alex and I just returned from 14 days in Italy doing photography, expanding our portfolio. Many people responded the same way and i just kept thinking… It has nothing to do with luck!!! We both worked hard to and made the trip happen. Luck had absolutely nothing to do with it. Anyone can go to Italy, really :)

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