Anthropologie Inspired Photoshoot (and my plans for WPPI!)

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Welp, on Sunday morning, I embark for what many could call THE spring break for photographers! I’m going to be rooming with three of my fave people in the world at the MGM, and am so excited for pillow fights, late night girl chats, oh, and all the learning that we’ll be doing while there! It’s a great opportunity for us photographers to really engage with each other, learn from each other, and also have a fun time! Here’s my “schedule”…Lord knows I won’t be able to keep my eyes open by Wednesday afternoon!

Sunday March, 7th:

12:30pm: Platform Class by Joe Photo about Hot Albums and Cool Designs. SO excited for this! Joe Photo is such an awesome guy, stoked on seeing him present!

2:30pm: Platform Class by Doug Gordon about Posing. Seems like this class is getting lots of buzz!

6pm: PhotoLovecat Happy Hour

6-7:30pm: Photog Shootout Dinner GTG

7:30-9pm: WPPI & Canon Welcome Reception (I may need a nap around this time…we’ll see if I go to this!)

9:30pm: The most talked about party of the year…The Airhorns & Lasers Party. They have a dress code. Thus, my outfit will be HAWT!

8-10pm: Finao Party (super stoked on this, as this is the album company I’ve been looking into using!)

Monday, March 8th:

8-10am: Platform Class by Jesh de Rox – “Beloved” OR Platform class by Jarry Ghionis on Reinventing the Wedding Album.

10:30am: Picking up my Into the Darkroom Tee Shirt! Find me to get the secret twitter word to win prizes!

Trolling the TRADESHOW!!! There are loads of people speaking at the Tradeshow. I can’t even keep track of it all!

I plan to spend loads of time at MPixPro, Shoot Q, Renaissance, ProDPI, Kiss, Finao, The Boudoir Divas, and Smug Mug. Anyone have other suggestions for me?!

3pm : Becker’s Avatar shoot

4-5:30pm: Fast Track Shootout

6:30-8:30pm: Can’t deside between 5 different people. Why they put them all at the same time beats me!! I have to choose between some amazing speakers. We shall see who I pick!

8-10pm : WPPI Pool Party

9pm: Photog Shootout Party at MGM Suite

10pm : B-School night shoot

Tuesday , March 9th :

8-10am: Platform class by John Michael Cooper on workflow (looks legit!)

TRADESHOW TROLLING!

2-6:30pm: Desert Photo Shoot with Victor Sizemore (beyond excited!)

6:30pm: Would like to go to Kay Eskridge’s Boudoir Platform but not sure if I’ll be back in time!

6-7:30pm : Photog Shootout Dinner GTG

8:30pm-11pm: Kiss / Pictage party – Studio 54

9pm: SmugMugPro/BayPhoto Slumber Party

10pm-1am: Pay It Forward Party

10pm-1am : B School Party

Wednesday , March 10th :

8:00am TRYING TO GET INTO JOSE VILLA’S MASTERCLASS. Fat chance, but I will grovel to get in OR Blair Phillips Platform class on Breaking the Mold: Eclectic Elegance

1pm-2:30pm: Photog Shootout aka Old Vegas Vibe shoot!

3pm: Go home! Phewphduh! See you when I get back!!!

Now, On to the GOOD stuff! I got together with some amazing friends and we organized a little Anthro shoot that we’ve wanted to do forever. Emily Hively (who is an incredible stylist) was our model! Enjoy the amazingness! I have loads of faves!

I have been chosen!

If you want to win sweet prizes, find me at wppi to get the secret code!! Also, when you see them, tell Into The Darkroom how awesome I am so I can win prizes too!!!

Katie & John : First Comes Love | Camarillo Portrait Photographer

Katie & John are SUPER awesome! They are an adorable couple that I had the pleasure of photographing up in Camarillo a few weekends ago! Their wedding is going to be STUNNING! It’ll be in John’s parents beautiful backyard, and their house has a wrap around porch (yippeeee!). Can’t wait to capture your big day!! I have SO many photos I love of them, and this is just a snippet! I realized a lot of my favorites involve them kissing! Guess I just think kissing is awesome!:)

You know me and sunflare….

Def one of my faves from the day!

A Sneak Peek!! | A fun photo of Ryan + Katie

Ryan and I got to be models for a gorgeous concept shoot yesterday afternoon, put on by the fabulous women of The Wedding Chicks and Carter & Cook. We got to be photographed by none other than Jessica Claire. Did I die and go to heaven? YES! Jessica posted a sneak peak from the day, which of course I’m posting here because I’m just that obsessed. hehe! Can’t wait to show you more!!! This photo shows a sneak peek of one of her new shootsac covers!

Pasadena Bridal Shoot | The Romanesque Room

First of all, I hope all of you lovely blog readers had a phenomenal Valentine’s Day! While I believe that every day should be an excuse to lavish love upon your honey, it’s always fun to have a specific day that encourages it. Ryan and I do a competition that involves trying to get the best gift for $10. That sounds like a total copout to not spend money, but it actually makes us think creatively without breaking the bank. We also celebrate our Anniversary in March, and I’d rather go all out and save our money for that! Ryan was so sweet and got me a basket full of fun goodies from Michaels. He knows how much I love crafty/stationary type stuff and he filled it to the brim! I guess Michael’s has a killer $1 aisle, and he found such fun stuff for me! Way to go sweetie! I love you more every day!

Last week I had the pleasure of shooting an all out Bridal Event, basically showcasing all the phases of our “jobs” as wedding photographers. The Engagement, Getting Ready, Details, The Ceremony, Bridal Portraits, and of course portraits of the Bride and Groom (plus the Reception, which I didn’t shoot as I was doing a critique of my photos instead!). It was definitely one of the funnest shoots I’ve been a part of to date. There are lots of thank yous due, and those will be at the end!

The Engagement:

Getting Ready and Detail Shots:

The Ceremony + Gorgeous Flowers + One Amazing Couple:

One sleepy Flower girl!! Awww!

These next three may top my all time fave list. You know I love my some sunflare!

Bridal Portraits:

Another all time fave! I love reflections!

Gorgeous!

Married!:

I love Laughter!

Lastly, I got a shot of the amazing tablescape by Amanda (starstruck!) of In The Now Weddings:

And now, on to the many thank you’s to the people that made the event possible!

Venue: The Romanesque Room, Coordinator: Amanda Auer of In The Now Weddings, Florist: Honey and Poppies, DJ: Marcel Gonzalez of FirstChoice Entertainment, Rentals: Town and Country, Catering: Jay’s Catering, Venue Concierge: Mary Lallande, Bakery: Colette at Fancy That! Cupcakes (909) 524-1864, Linens: Wildflower, Styling: Michelle Cunningham, Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy, Hair: Alisha Baijournas, Specialty Items: Classic Party Rentals. Models:  Ashley Matthews, Joanna Calderon, Shane Johnson, Ashley and Sean Smetona, Dustin Smetona,  Jennifer King, Mike Salmon, Kacee Geoffrey, Erik Geoffrey, Mackenize Trainor, Sam Dominick, Tim Wilkins. Phewfph Duh! Done!

Sneak Peak : Pasadena Bridal Shoot

Here’s a little sneak peak to tide you over for the weekend! This was a fantastic day! Lots of details to come!!!