Back at the end of June, I had the honor of attending Nichole Van’s lighting workshop in Utah. I had never been to Utah before and let me tell you, it’s very tempting to pack up everything and move out there right now.
The workshop was wonderful and I learned so much about using off camera flash. Nichole is a very talented artist and teacher. So much to take in and I’m trying to force myself to practice it whenever I can. Truth be told, it makes me very nervous to try something new with my clients, but at the same time, I’ve got to constantly grow and challenge myself or things can get stale. I’m proud to say that I’ve used off camera flash at two of my sessions this week and I hope to incorporate it more as I can.
But perhaps the coolest thing was that I attended the workshop with a group of online friends from all over the country (and Canada)–only one of whom I had ever met in person and another who I got to visit with again just this week. We all started our journey into photography at about the same time and most of us gathered together on Flickr to share ideas, garner information, and learn from each other. In this day, a photography business can be very “online”…most of us work from our homes and depend on the internet to get our “water cooler conversations.” I had an absolute blast with these ladies and they made that trip so much fun for me. What a great opportunity to talk shop with some good friends, share stories, and laugh, laugh, laugh! I really hope we can all work together again someday.
Likewise, so fun meeting you!!!!!! Finally after years of online. Your images are AWE-SOME!
Wow. The first photograph is amazing!
love it. wish i could have been there. i’m sure you learned so much and flash is something i need to conquer myself. your images are beautiful!
Awe inspiring!
I love them all! Love your work!
it was so much fun, michele….and so glad that our three years of phone conversations were finally able to bring us together in person!
Amazing images!! I so want to learn that. Did you use bold flash on most of these or any kind of light modifier with it? My biggest issue is to figure out the best placement of the external flash!
So stunning!! I love your work. If only you have workshops offered for photographers who just want to shoot like a pro.
Amazing.
oh, i just now noticed you posted your images!! they are gor-geous!! it was SUCH a fantastic time being with all of you at the workshop.