Yup... traveling officially sucks, because I can't post nearly as much as I want to... I have winners from the last two days, and will announce them as soon as I get home. I seriously have to sort through these emails to see who emailed first... this is craziness!!!!! You are all really holding me to this! It's a good thing, actually, I don't mind being held accountable...it's forcing me to pay attention to aspects of my business that I have wanted to be a part of more frequently, so thanks!
OK, so, traveling still... still in Chicago, but wanted to share images from the workshop. This will be a long one, so here goes - grab a cup of coffee...
I wanted to say **THANK YOU** to the amazing amazing people that came to the workshop this time around. I am just humbled and amazed by the wonderful people that I had the opportunity to be around for 2 days... I had the best time talking, shooting, teaching, learning, and experiencing, it was just amazing. We had a great dynamic group, and had a lot of fun.. I loved our dinner conversations, and everything else as well. If there is anything that I love, it's sharing information, and having the opportunity to speak amongst like-minded people... what a great time, and I am so happy to hear that a good time was had by all... Some of the emails that I have received in private from workshop attendees - well, simply put, made me cry. I can not thank you all *ENOUGH* for the compliments, testimonials, etc. You have truly made my last several days so very enjoyable.
When I first decided to do workshops, it was somewhat of a struggle for me. I thought, "I don't want to share my techniques - that's mine..." - "I don't know if I have anything to say to people...that would really help them." - "I don't know if I will be a good teacher, and be able to articulate my thoughts.." But after thinking on it for a while, I decided to stop worrying and over thinking, and just follow my heart, and talk about exactly what I do, everything that I do, with no boundaries.
What I have come away with is that sharing information is one of the most rewarding things you can do. In doing so, we actually grow as individuals ourselves. We free ourselves from the things that confine us, and when we reach out to people, and open up, amazing things happen. Not only did I have a good time, I truly made friends with what I would say would be every single person that attended...and for that, I am most grateful.
Ann, Heather, Misty, Laura, Nanette, Rebecca, Nicole, Char, Wendi, Bobbi, Tara, Kathy, Joyce, Ashley, Melissa, Jan, and my dear longtime friend Jesh - Thank you to all of you. I will cherish our friendships! And a huge thank you to my wonderful husband and the little models as well... what an amazing group of little kids... love every single one of them!! I put so much effort into planning for this, it's just so wonderful to hear that it was appreciated. I really want to say thank you for that too.
I have been in contact with several people, and there *will* be workshops that will be released soon. If possible, could I have people email me here: [email protected] I have received a lot of emails already through the board, and via my website, and I will do my best to sort through them when I get home, but if anyone wants to send a duplicate email to this address, that would be wonderful, since I will be able to track them better. If you could please put in the subject line the location you are interested in, I will be traveling to (at the moment) at least 4 workshops before the end of the year, as well as having the October workshop here in Grand Rapids, and a studio lighting workshop here as well this summer. What I want to do is pick locations based upon the area, and the amount of interest. I am not sure I will be able to take my lights on the road, as I really need my studio to be able to show what I do, but that's just for studio lighting... Urban is totally free to travel. ;) Soooo, please use this email address. I will respond immediately with information, details, etc. (well, as soon as I return from Chicago, which will be this evening).
Here are some images from the day... and a few are of "Little Dude" a few days before the workshop, since his family flew in for me to photograph them a little early. I apologize for not posting more... I don't have a ton finished as of yet and I am still working remotely - and if the colors seem wacky, it's due to the laptop. Hopefully they will translate as they are intended to.
(The following two were shot by Tara - Great job Tara!!)
gorgeous work lady!!! you're my hero ; )
much love,
jesh : )
Posted by: jesh de Rox | Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 07:37 PM
Now don't you just love the orange/earthy colours of that first one - it's really fabulous.
great stuff.
DavidA
Posted by: David Akesson | Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Brianna- you are such an inspiration and have such a sweet spirit. You are so genuine and real and I just love you! Please come to Texas and bring Patrick and Megan!
Thanx again for the wonderful workshop!
Love,
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi Webre | Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 05:35 PM