Workshop {part one} – Jessica Claire

Posted on January 19, 2010

I was lucky enough to spend a few days in California attending a workshop by Jessica Claire.  She was named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world in 2008 by American Photo Magazine.  She is a phenomenal photographer and very smart business woman.  She shared some of her tips and advice on branding a business and how she was able to build her business mostly by word of mouth.  The best kind of advertising, in my opinion!

There were a total of 20 photographers in the group and she had planned an outdoor mock wedding for us in the afternoon.  Unfortunately, it rained all morning and she had to change the location TWICE!  So our shoot location ended up being backup “Plan C”!  I was okay with this since the location was more realistic for a “real” wedding and had some of the obstacles you might face at an actual venue, such as houses, fences, buildings, etc . . .  And we got lucky and the gorgeous California sun finally showed up and gave us some beautiful light!

I learned so much and made lots of new friends!  Always nice!  Since I have so many images I would like to share, I decided to break this up into two blog posts.  So I will posting part 2 of the workshop in the coming days.

This spectacular day would not have been possible without the the work of the team of people involved:

Jessica Claire, http://www.jessicaclaire.net
Models:  Bride and Groom:  Troy and Aimee Grover.  Bridesmaid:  Lindye Galloway
Event Design, Production, Vendor Coordination, Bride & Bridesmaid Styling, Graphic Design: Lollipop Events & Designs (www.ilovelollipops.com; www.ilovelolliblog.com)
Floral Design & Groom Styling: Isari Flower Studio
Hair & Makeup:  Vivian Tran, All Made Up:  http://www.allmadeupteam.comRentals: Fete Accompli (www.feteaccomplievents.com)
Dinnerware, Flatware, Flutes & China: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)
Gowns: Joan Shum Bridal (www.joanshum.com)
Groom Suits: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)
Cake Designer: Erica O’Brien Cake Design (www.ericaobrien.com)
Upcycled Vintage Bridal Jewelry, Accessories & Heirloom Jeweled Bouquet: Noaki Jewelry www.noakijewelry.com and www.noaki.etsy.com)
Bridesmaid Dress: Swoon (www.swoondress.com)
Bridal Headpieces & Bridesmaid Bolero Jacket: Alisa Benay (www.alisabenay.com)
Message Box Favors: Lucky Bug Handmade Paper Delights (http://www.etsy.com/shop/HBeliveaux)
Laura Hooper: http://www.lhcalligraphy.comOther thanks to Be Inspired Public Relations: (http://www.beinspiredpr.com/)

Now for a little eye candy…

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Stay tuned for part two!!!



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