Perhaps I was avoiding this last post. Because that would make things official. Officially over. I'd officially be home from vacation, home from Australia, and home from two fabulous workshops we hosted in Sydney. The photographers I met blew me away and their collective talent, passion, and joy were amazing, so naturally I wanted the warm and fuzzy feelings to linger a bit longer. I truly love teaching and the connections I make with every students makes me feel so lucky.

As I referenced in this post, The Workshop was hosted at The Cruise Bar in Sydney (how I loved it here!), and the day brought so many fabulous elements and connections. It was the first time I've ever hosted back-to-back workshops and the second group BROUGHT IT. They came ready to work, listen, and rock things out. Totally inspiring and made me pick up my game because they're weren't messing around! 🙂

A verrrry special Thank You must go to…
*Catherine Coloubriale for her amazing wedding gowns, and her unique ability to be overwhelmingly fabulous. Loved her!
*Daisy Chain Florist for creating beautiful floral arrangements and sharing your talent so freely!
*Lyndal Quinn-Tuccarone for a lovely job with hair and makeup, and being a woman of many talents!
*Cathy Crawley for helping orchestrate the day!
*Kara Tranner for being an amazing model and being overly kind and flexible!
*Karim and Alana for being truly fabbbulous…they're a gorgeous couple who took a break from their doctoral studies (they're smart AND hot) and flew from Adelaide for The Workshop…I'm so thankful!

The day started with an instruction of using natural reflectors and a typical bridal portrait…

…then I broke the group in half and started having some fun with Karim and Alana across the street…

We photographed in The Rocks area of Sydney and though we stayed under the radar, the port authority stopped JD and asked the group the move. While JD talked to the security to buy us more time, I snuck the group off to the side and quickly shot a session in open shade since it was very bright out…gotta love security…

Alana, you're too beautiful…

Kara…you're simply divine…really, you are.

And here's my favorite photo of the day…

To my new Aussie friends, thank you. Thank you for being so incredibly awesome and making me realize just how lucky I am to follow my dreams…and have your support. Your stories, encouragement, and passion revived me and just proves the insane amount of talent that resides in your beautiful country. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you and I know you'll all change the industry on photo at a time. Much Love and Appreciation…. j*