So this was my very first Shoot This! event. Not only that, but it was really my very first group event of any sort. If you aren't familiar with this type of event, it's basically a portfolio-building opportunity. The photographers get to try new things, new lenses, work with some professional models, and the models get images for their portfolio. I've had my reservations about this type of forum, but Joelle Leder is tough to argue with. The woman's a force to be reckoned with. So I gave it a try. And I learned many things. MANY things. Not just about photography, not just about the business, but about myself. I discovered some strengths and weaknesses when it comes to shooting. Things that I probably wouldn't have discovered for a long while had it not been for being in this environment. I learned that it can be helpful to see what everyone else is doing, then do the opposite. But most of all, I learned the value in community. It's so intensely gratifying to be able to speak with other professionals and share knowledge and stories and experience back and forth. It makes me better. And it makes my photos better. So thank you to Joelle, who has been paramount in building this family of photographers, this commune of creativity. Our work is all better for it.
Kerry Garrison of Camera Dojo giving a lesson on white balance
:: Sponsored by http://FolioMojo.com/ ::
Event produced by http://JoelleLederPhotography.com/, founder of the Shoot This! Photo Group and LA Shoot This! events.
:: LA Shoot This! Partners ::
~ Canvas on Demand - http://CanvasOnDemand.com/
~ ProPhotoBlogs - http://www.ProPhotoBlogs.com/
~ KISS Wedding Books - http://kissweddingbooks.com/
~ Patty Cakes - http://www.pattys-cakes.com/
~ ShootQ - http://web.shootq.com/
~ JLP Model & Talent
~ JustDaisy Handcrafted Jewelry - (http://www.facebook.com/pages/JustDaisy-Handcrafted-Jewelry/316979452646?ref=ts)
SPEAKER - Kerry Garrison with http://CameraDojo.com/ & OC Photo Club
GROUP LEADERS - Kerry Garrison, Allen Taylor, Derrick Yazzie, Lloyd Graves, Isaac Trotter, Stephanie Albao & Sarah Caperton
FASHION STYLISTS - Rachel Amara, Sharon Kohout & Marissa Pipitone
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTISTS - Michelle Cheng, Julia Cheng, Sheena Rush Roark, Jamie Elise & Reanna Rozunko
MODELS - Rachel Amara (LEAD), Lindsey Cloud, Devon Ligus, Chelsea Tados, Mera Zero, Ashley Rush, Maite Imbert, JK Delapp, Dean Karasinski, Harper Allen & Evan Harney
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