Photography Workshop

I just had a REALLY fun weekend attending Skye Hardwick's Creative Mentoring Photography Workshop! Three days of talking about all things photography with people who share the same passion and understand what you mean when you say you just bought a 24-70mm 2.8 L series lens. You can throw around words like metatags, avi's, bokeh and digital noise in normal conversation. Best of all other photographer just "get it." They understand what its like to capture that perfect image that makes your heart skip a beat or your enthusiasm when nailing a new skill with your camera.

Skye is a huge inspiration to me. I love the way she uses clothing and props, lighting and architecture to create magazine worthy images of children. I see her becoming huge in commercial photography some day soon! We got a chance to observe her shoot and we shot lots of adorable kids in hip clothes (more about that later!) She provided tons of information about business and we even did a couple of projects to inspire our own creativity and help define our own personal style.

I have to say though, my favorite part about the workshop was meeting some new friends. A little group of us seemed to hit it off right away and we are even planning (I hope!) a photo retreat in the future!

Luckily, one gal in our little group was from here, Indy!! It is so fun to have a photography buddy (I miss you Shannon! Lol!) to share tips, discuss business, scout locations, shoot together. Here is Sara of Sara Morris Photography, Indianapolis!

Carrie of Carrie Scruggs Photography, Charlotte NC. Carrie grew up here in Indy and her parents still live close so Im really excited to know that she'll be back soon! Carrie has the most adorable hair! I love it! Thanks, Carrie, for my new self-portrait for my blog!

I also met a really cool chic from Fort Collins, CO, Lyndsay Lewis. I know right? Fort Collins girls are the best! There is something about people I meet from Colorado, always so down to earth, outdoorsy, really genuine people! Im hoping our photo retreat takes place in Colorado so I can visit my old stomping grounds and my best friend Anne too!! And there are few places that parralel the beauty of Colorado...a photographers dream.

Adorable photo of Lyndsay to follow!

And a special thank you to my wonderful hubby for taking great care of our kids over the long weekend (Ive already forgotten about the McDonalds cheeseburger and blue ice cream he gave Delaney...10 months old!..) Love ya honey!