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Strike against SOPA – Victory!

Bartek Witek — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:54:38 +0000

“We Won for now” – the message I’ve got in email today…

On January 18th, 13 million people took their time to tell Congress to protect the free speech online, stop the internet censorship bills, SOPA & PIPA. Tens of millions of people joined together to defend their freedom. I have also joint the protest along with the biggest Google, Wikipedia and many more. Websites and blogs including mine were blacked out like this:

It was the largest online protest in history. Billions around the world saw it.

Stop Online Piracy Act /SOPA/ and the Protect Intellectual Property Act /PIPA/ legislative proposals to protect copyright online were dropped by USA Congress today.

These are really good news, for photographers too. Our legislators attempts to protect our rights might have cause more harm than good and could destroy our online marketing strategies and ways to show and sell photographs…

Stepping into 2012…

Bartek Witek — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:43:54 +0000

Another year passes… it is unbelievable how time is flying.
Looking at the past months I have to say that the most important day of this year was the birth of my second daughter Victoria! Yay :) I cannot express how happy I am because of that.
I got to photograph some amazing weddings and witness a lot of wonderful personal moments. It is a privilege and one of the reasons why I love what I do.
I also took a part in a Bon Secour Hospital special project for Kerry Recovery Haven and my photographs were published in a book to raise founds for them. Such a good cause.
I have met wonderful people within the industry and beyond and created new friendships.

Unfortunately I do have to say this year also holds bed experiences. My health problems and delays that were caused by that. Disappointments and tough lessons /subject for blog post in the future/.

Nevertheless these all experiences made me a better person, allowed me to grow personally and professionally.

To wrap-up… I would like to say an enormous THANK YOU to my fabulous Wife for patience, support and taking care of our family.
A huge THANK YOU to all my wonderful 2011 Couples that trusted me. It was a pure pleasure to meet you all and to photograph your special day.
Thanks a lot to all my industry colleagues and fellow photographers worldwide that I had a pleasure to talk to and work with.

I still have a lot from 2011 to blog about and some announcements to make. So stay in touch and keep visiting…
2012 is just behind the corner and I am sure it is going to be great…

Have a wonderful New Year of 2012!!!

Happy Christmas!

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:58:49 +0000

“The Christmas Day brings memories
And kindest thoughts untold,
Of friends we may not often see
But hope to always hold;
So may the greeting be a link
In friendship’s precious chain,
And may there be a Christmas Day,
When we shall meet again!”

To all who visit this blog, my previous, current and upcoming clients, family and friends:

“HAPPY CHRISTMAS”

Back to blogging

Bartek Witek — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:25:08 +0000

I have so many things to talk about and so many photographs to show that I have no idea where to start. I also have a client deadlines that are getting more difficult to meet and that is the main reason why I am way behind with posting on the blog.

I will get back to regular blogging soon and would have some exciting news and updates…

Steve Jobs – “Love Your Work”

Bartek Witek — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:35:24 +0000

“Your work is going to fill large part of your life,
and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what
you believe is great work.
And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle.
As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it”
Steve Jobs

I truly believe in what Steve have said above and they are worth to remember whenever you fell like you have lost your track in life.

Below I have included Steve’s commencement speech to the graduates from Stanford University in 2005 where he talks about getting fired from Apple in 2005, life & death.

Short quote from the movie below:

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool
I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.
Because almost everything, all external expectations, all pride,
all fear of embarrassment or failer,
this things just fall away in the face of death, leaving what is truly important.

Your time is limited, so don’t waist it living someone else’s live.
Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drawn out your own inner voice.”
Steve Jobs

We will all miss you Steve… Rest in Peace [|]

Bartek Witek on Google Plus

Bartek Witek — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:22:50 +0000

Technology and social media has become a part of our everyday life.
Google+ quickly raises his popularity and I have decided to take a part in it.

Here is my profile :)
Please have a look, explore and add me to your circles. Looking forward to learn more about Google Plus with you all, share my work, other content and probably some bits and pieces from my family life.

See you there…

Pregnancy / Maternity Photographer | Sharon

Bartek Witek — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:26:12 +0000

Being busy with weddings at the pick of the season I had a great break and real pleasure to meet with Sharon and her lovely family for some pregnancy/family session. Congratulations to you all again on arrival of your beautiful baby girl :)

Below two of my favorite photographs:

Ballyseede Castle Wedding | Gretta and Paraic

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:00:30 +0000

Gretta and Paraic flew over from Australia, Sydney to get married in Tralee. Wonderful weather, amazing couple, their bridal party, families and guests plus beautiful wedding venue – Ballyseede Castle. I had such wonderful time with you all. Thank you for letting me be there for you.

Vendors:

Ceremony: The Church of the Purification, Churchill, Co. Kerry
Reception: Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, co Kerry
Florist: Annemarie O’Leary – A New Leaf
Make – up: Lorraine Scroope
Hair Stylist: Kerry Fleming
Bride Dress / Bridesmaid dresses: “Coast”, Collette Dinnigan
Band /DJ: Comic Book Heroes

Become a Bartek Witek Photography Facebook Fan

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:51:43 +0000

In todays time catching up with all Social Media is extremely important.
For those of you who don’t already know - Bartek Witek Photography has its own Facebook Fan Page, so if you did not “LIKE” it already – go and DO IT!!!

Your support is highly appreciated.

Bon Secours Hospital for Recovery Haven Kerry

Bartek Witek — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:43:49 +0000

I had a great pleasure to take part in a very worthwhile community project recently. It started over the coffee with Mary from Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee that asked for my help in assisting them to support Recovery Haven which is an charity organization that provides support and counselling to people affected by cancer in Kerry area.
Bon Secours Hospital are in the process of producing a cookbook comprising of recipes from Bon Secours sisters and staff in the Hospital. All of the proceeds from this cookbook will go to support Recovery Haven.
My part in this was to provide the photographs that will illustrate the book.
It was amazing to get to know the hospital history, sisters that lives in the hospital and all the staff during those shoots over.
I cannot wait for the book to be published.
Should you feel like you can contribute to this project or help the Recovery Haven by any other way please visit their website @ www.recoveryhavenkerry.org

Thank you for your support.

PS. Taking part in this project helped me also to complete 96th point on my 101 of 1001 list :)