“God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow in them” – Unknown
…This quote helps me to remember to keep the dream alive and to buy the correct shoe size. My feet are definitely not growing these days, but as I follow my passion and desire my dreams are starting to come to life.
This past Sunday, Gina and I attended a workshop put on by Jeremy Chou & Shannon Lee . We met at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, CA and I was super duper excited for what lay in store for us. After chattin’ it up with the rest of the attendees over some awesome brunch I was ready to get my learn on.
It was so awesome to be in the same room with other budding photographers listening, discussing and talking shop. What is even more awesomer (Chris’ dictionary- Awesomer (adj): more awesome than awesome can ever be, with a side of awesome sauce) is that everyone had a camera, we were shooting the same models and details, but we all had our own styles. It didn’t hurt that Libby & Chris are pretty easy on the eyes either!! This is what I love about opening up the creative side of the mind and letting that energy express itself.
There were also vendors strutting their extreme amazingness. Miss Tashina makes beautiful, custom gowns (personalized stitching included). Not only did she make the beautiful zebra print gown Libby wore, but she also brought the stylized pieces for Chris to wear. Big ups to you Tashina! Evelyn from Serene Bridal Beauty put the finishing touches on Libby’s hair and makeup. Last but not least, I’m a sucker for sweets and the award-winning Cake Goodness provided the cakes and tasty desserts.
Below is a list of all of the vendors:
Workshop Instructors: Jeremy Chou Photoworks & Shannon Lee Images
Stylist: Miss Tashina
Hair & Makeup: Serene Bridal Beauty
Cake & Sweets: Cake Goodness
Venue: Hotel Maya
Jewelry: Jewelry by Jenny Dayco
Flowers: Karen Guenther of Flower Child Floral Designs
Models: Chris & Libby Cron
Awesome (with a side of awesome) pictures Chris and Regina! It was great meeting you both! Hope to see more pics soon!
Maria! It was a pleasure meeting you @ the workshop. Here’s to working together in the future!!
You guys did an amazing job!!!! they are so beautiful! and I totally agree with Jeremy! the 5th picture is my fave!!!! awesome again and looking forward to working with the both of you in the near future! best of luck and a pleasure meeting the both of you!
Thanks Evelyn for the kind words. If you couldn’t tell, Gina and I had a blast!
Chris/Regina, it was a pleasure meeting the Holt Photography team at the workshop! I’m so glad you guys came and had a great time. The photos are AWESOME, 5th shot from the top is my favorite! Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing more of it in the future!
Thanks Jeremy. You and Shannon R.O.C.K.!! Thanks again and we really appreciate your insight.