It's February 2nd, 2009, and this is the Candid Frame.

This month makes it three years since I started this show, and I'm so pleased that I'm still here.

I never thought about how long the show was going to be around when I started it.

I just knew that it was something that I needed to do and make happen.

I didn't have any doubt that it would be successful.

It was just a matter of me putting all the pieces together and making it happen,

and the rest would take care of itself.

And so here we are three years later and still going strong.

Who would have thunk?

Before we move on to our interview, I want to thank those of you who have supported me in

the show by purchasing my DVD, digital photography, available light and flash.

It's been great to see the response and feedback I've gotten.

Because of the delay in getting this episode up, I'm extending the deadline for that special promotional price to listeners

at the Candid Frame until February 15th. Just use the promo code Candid and you'll receive 20% off

the sale of the DVD. There's a link for ordering and viewing the trailer on the website.

And I want to extend a special thanks to my recent guest, Jim Motke, who is offering a special

promotion to new students of Better Photo to the audience here at the Candid Frame.

You can receive $20 off registration when you sign up for any course at BetterFoto.com,

where I and other professional photographers teach on almost every conceivable topic regarding

photography, including people, nature, wildlife, sports, and more.

Just input the words, BP, Candid Frame, and you'll receive that discount. And you can do so by just

visiting the site at betterphoto.com. Now, today's guest is Chris Mark Ward, who many of you

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