On day 1 of the Joe Bussink workshop we were invited to hang out in the afternoon at Gary and Melissa Fong's Twin Creeks Ranch. They have an infinite pool that looks like it flows right over the edge to the Okanagan Valley. Its a stunning view. At any rate, a lovely couple Joel and Cora-Lee Cudmore photographers from the area attended the workshop and were enjoying the pool & view as well. They brought their little girl, Ava who, as you can see had a wonderful time playing in the pool. There was an area that is the perfect debth for her to sit, splash and roll around in. I couldn't resist her playful smiles and giggles. Here's what I grabbed of her in about a 5 minute shoot.
Which brings me to my next point, I love photographing lifestyle portraits of babies, children, pregnancy and families. I consider a lifestyle photo session a more relaxed, casual portrait shoot, often outside that captures the nature of you and your family at that point in time.
I am taking lifestyle portrait session bookings all summer so please contact me if you would like to schedule!
Which brings me to my next point, I love photographing lifestyle portraits of babies, children, pregnancy and families. I consider a lifestyle photo session a more relaxed, casual portrait shoot, often outside that captures the nature of you and your family at that point in time.
I am taking lifestyle portrait session bookings all summer so please contact me if you would like to schedule!
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So we photographed 2 models in the afternoon on day one of Joe Bussink's, Defining Moments workshop. His ideas and concepts are to capture the moments as they are unfolding and capture it quickly so you don't miss it and capture it before the subject notices you are photographing them. As we took turns directing the models, were were trying to capture the models not being "camera aware", so not looking at the camera; hopefully when their true self showed through, not necessarily when they were posing. Great practice, but a bit tricky working with models.
Here are a whole bunch of my favorite shots from that afternoon. We chose our 5 best and presented them at critique the next day. Can you guess which 5 I chose?
As you will see, the Twin Creeks Ranch had lots of great locations to shoot! Thanks again to Gary and Melissa for hosting this awesome workshop!
Here are a whole bunch of my favorite shots from that afternoon. We chose our 5 best and presented them at critique the next day. Can you guess which 5 I chose?
As you will see, the Twin Creeks Ranch had lots of great locations to shoot! Thanks again to Gary and Melissa for hosting this awesome workshop!
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Lauren Brown says:
thanks Lar! Right back atcha! Thanks for getting me motivated to go to the workshop. It was a breath of fresh air
(06.06.09 @ 2:25PM)
jennie lynn says:
love all of them! my absolute favorite is no. 3. love the compositions that you created. i like how you took advantage of the lines of the veils, dresses, and girls' bodies. gorgeous!
(06.06.09 @ 2:50PM)
Meggan Carrigg Davidson says:
I absolutely love the reflection shot - so beautiful! I am so happy for you in attending this wonderful workshop! What a great experience!
(06.08.09 @ 7:23AM)
Becky Nicklin says:
Enjoyed the link to Joe Buissink's website. Man, that guy is good!
(06.08.09 @ 11:22PM)
Angela Hessinger says:
Ooooh! Great stuff as usual!!!
(06.15.09 @ 10:08AM)
Melissa Carl says:
UMMM I LOVE THESE! Nice work. It was so nice meeting you and Larry, I am so glad you guys came to the workshop. We are planning our Montana trip so I will let you know when we are in your neck of the woods. Let's float down a river or something :)
(06.15.09 @ 10:26PM)
Cindy Cieluch says:
aloha!!!! these images are RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!
my 5 faves are 1, 2, 3, 9, 15. way too hard to pick though. awesome awesome awesome!
remember when i said i hated my wedding pics and wanted you to do a trash the dress? yeah yeah...lets' do it baby!!!
miss you....have a rockin' time in Hawaii. i just got back from Alaska! :)
xoxoxoxo
(06.16.09 @ 6:46PM)
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So I've returned from a 5 day trip to Kelowna, British Columbia where Larry and I attended the world famous, Joe Bussink's, Defining Moment's workshop. It took place at Gary and Melissa Fong's Twin Creeks Ranch which overlooks the Okanagan Lake and valley. So beautiful! There were 15 of us at the workshop, many of us from long distances.
A little background: Joe Bussink is one of the top 5 photographer's in the world. He photographed Christina Agulara, Christina Applegate and Jennifer Lopez's weddings, just to name a few. He is an amazingly inspired, talented man with a gift for photography, speaking and marketing and most of all, he is completely passionate about what he does. Needless to say, it was the perfect kick start to my weddings season. I've brought back loads of new techniques, concepts and renewed passion.
Gary Fong, the owner of the ranch where the workshop was held is a world famous retired wedding photographer. He is the founder of Pictage.com, inventor of the Lightshere (a super flash diffuser) and entrepreneur turned millionaire. His wife, Melissa is also a retired wedding photographer. Both incredibly gracious and a blast to be around.
This is a shot of the group. I'm in the middle. See me?
Gary and Melissa have an amazing entertainment room perfect for workshops!
This is some of us learing to ride the segways, those cool crazy 2 wheeled vehicle thingys. I must say, there were super fun and intuitive. I would love to have one! Now I have to scrounge up the $8000! I look really confused in this shot!
This is Gary being silly! All us workshop attendies were busily shooting the models and this is Gary being a goofball pretending to shoot the models with his iphone.
This is Joe making a really good point about something.
Silly Gary again.
A little background: Joe Bussink is one of the top 5 photographer's in the world. He photographed Christina Agulara, Christina Applegate and Jennifer Lopez's weddings, just to name a few. He is an amazingly inspired, talented man with a gift for photography, speaking and marketing and most of all, he is completely passionate about what he does. Needless to say, it was the perfect kick start to my weddings season. I've brought back loads of new techniques, concepts and renewed passion.
Gary Fong, the owner of the ranch where the workshop was held is a world famous retired wedding photographer. He is the founder of Pictage.com, inventor of the Lightshere (a super flash diffuser) and entrepreneur turned millionaire. His wife, Melissa is also a retired wedding photographer. Both incredibly gracious and a blast to be around.
This is a shot of the group. I'm in the middle. See me?
Gary and Melissa have an amazing entertainment room perfect for workshops!
This is some of us learing to ride the segways, those cool crazy 2 wheeled vehicle thingys. I must say, there were super fun and intuitive. I would love to have one! Now I have to scrounge up the $8000! I look really confused in this shot!
This is Gary being silly! All us workshop attendies were busily shooting the models and this is Gary being a goofball pretending to shoot the models with his iphone.
This is Joe making a really good point about something.
Silly Gary again.
If you want to see more pics, there are lots on Facebook (just friend me), Larry's blog and at Gary's blog.
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Larry and I are loading up the car and headed North to Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada to go to a 2 day Joe Buissink workshop at the Gary Fong Ranch. Both Joe Bussink and Gary Fong are legends among the wedding photography industry and Larry and I are tickled pink to be going. It should be a fun filled 5 days full of inspirations and great teachings. I hope to come back to Montana rearing to go for the 2009 wedding season.
Check out these websites to get an idea of where I will be and who I will be with!
http://www.kelownaranch.com/
http://www.joebuissink.com/
Here is the "brochure" for the workshop:
The really good blogging news is I have been really really busy the past 2 weeks, so when I get back, not only will I have fun pics from the workshop to show you, I will also have a wedding and 3 commercial photo shoots too!
Feel free to call my cell phone or email me if you need me. Otherwise, I will return to my office officially on Friday, June 5th.
Check out these websites to get an idea of where I will be and who I will be with!
http://www.kelownaranch.com/
http://www.joebuissink.com/
Here is the "brochure" for the workshop:
The really good blogging news is I have been really really busy the past 2 weeks, so when I get back, not only will I have fun pics from the workshop to show you, I will also have a wedding and 3 commercial photo shoots too!
Feel free to call my cell phone or email me if you need me. Otherwise, I will return to my office officially on Friday, June 5th.
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Brook says:
Lauren, have a great time! Looks like a really good workshop...you'll come back excited and refreshed, I'm sure! Safe travels!
(05.30.09 @ 9:59AM)
Cindy Cieluch says:
ooooooooh! so awesome! have the BEST time ever! the learning, the networking, the inspiration. i can't even handle it! i'm beyond excited for you two!!!!!!!!!!! love love! cin
(06.02.09 @ 10:33PM)
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I am excited to invite everyone to my studio next Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00-9:00pm for an Art and Jewelry show. It will be featuring jewelry and art for sale by Nicole Robertson (Coco Bijou Jewelry), Jenny Christiansen (Jen Jewelry) and paintings by Ryno.
Check out their websites:
www.jenjewelry.etsy.com
www.cocobijoujewelry.com
There will be food, wine, art or course and great company! Come, stop by, say hi! I'd love to have you!
Directions to my studio:
From East Main, head North down Rouse.
Take a right on Peach Street
Go through 4 way stop at Peach and Wallace
Its on the next block
It is a red painted brick building on the North side of the street
It has a big cowboy sign on it
It is the door on the left
Check out their websites:
www.jenjewelry.etsy.com
www.cocobijoujewelry.com
There will be food, wine, art or course and great company! Come, stop by, say hi! I'd love to have you!
Directions to my studio:
From East Main, head North down Rouse.
Take a right on Peach Street
Go through 4 way stop at Peach and Wallace
Its on the next block
It is a red painted brick building on the North side of the street
It has a big cowboy sign on it
It is the door on the left
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What a cutie! Lovely portraits Lauren!
(06.08.09 @ 7:21AM)What a cutie!!
(06.08.09 @ 7:37AM)Awesome work Lauren! She really had a great time up at the ranch (as you can see :) ) Love the triptych!
(06.10.09 @ 12:19PM)Awesome work Lauren! She really had a great time up at the ranch (as you can see :) ) Love the triptych!
(06.10.09 @ 12:23PM)