MJ 2 Day WorkshopPosted on 10.30.2009 | Category: Photography | No Comments

I ran across Melissa Jill on Pictage about a year and a half ago, while searching through photographers. I have been an avid follower ever since. When she blogged about the MJ 2 Day Workshop, I about almost fainted! What?! A workshop in MY town! Yes please!!!!! This workshop by far left me speechless!!! I was amazed by how Melissa welcomed 13 photographers into her home with such a loving heart. I left the workshop feeling pumped, excited to try new things with my business, confident and truly Blessed. I met 13 wonderful and crazy talented photographers that I am proud to call my new friends. They came from all over the world. How crazy is that? Other photographers just like me that wanted a little more to learn, a little more to take with them on their journey, a little more knowledge to take their business to another level. When I walked into this workshop I was hesitant, embarrassed by how little I thought I knew about photography, fear of the unknown. When I walked out, my head was held high, my confidence was sitting on my shoulder with her hair blowing in the wind, my fear was stepped on with a stiletto. Take that fear… you will haunt me no more!!! I am a different person. I am a great photographer. I will continue to learn, to improve my skills, to soar like an eagle. Thank you so much Melissa for not holding anything back. For being so generous with all your knowledge and for telling us all your secrets… or as you mentioned in the workshop “There will be no secrets”. You said it with such confidence that I was floored!!! Enamored by how confident one could be by letting all guards down and telling it all without a care in the world. Amazing. Brilliant. Blessed is what you are. Oceans of thanks to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big shout out to Jessica for all her hard work in assisting Melissa with the workshop and keeping all the goodies stacked and for cooking us a fantabulous dinner the last day. You are such a sweetheart!!!

And now introducing the oh so fabulous photographers that will change the world… drum roll please………….

And this is the ever so cute Amanda Pair, one thing I found out about her was that she liked Rock, Alternative Rock, but none-the-less…. I would have never guessed!!! She is such a joy. I found her a few weeks ago after a blog post by David Jay featuring her new show it website. I immediately fell in love with her personality and saved her to my favorites. And can you imagine how smitten I was when I found out she was one of the photographers that was going to be at the MJ 2Day… Holla!!! She’s even cuter in person! This photo is out of focus but I just love the emotion in it!

Courtney Stephens. Such a quite, sweet soul. I don’t think I heard a peep from her until the 2nd day there. I am sure I probably intimidated her with my loud, obnoxious tendencies!!! xo Courtney!

Jessica Hampton was such a hoot!! This girl has a personality like no other. So out going and super friendly!! Thank you Jessica for everything you did!! Totally appreciated it! You are such a great friend and I wish you the best with your photography business!

Dallas Galbreath was a sweetheart and a half. She was so photogenic and so sincere. Hugs all day for her!

Lucy Cavassana was such a loving person. She wears her heart on her sleeve, something I really admire.

Anna Sawin was an absolute doll.

Robin Watson was so quite at first but then came out of her shell. She was such a pleasure to be around. She has some amazing children that she totally adores, it makes your heart melt.

Bruce Clark came all the way from Canada. The only guy brave enough to be around 13 women!! Ha!!! You are such a trooper Bruce!!!!

Holly McCaig is the kind of person you want to surround yourself with. She has such positive energy it screams out at you and I love it!!!!

I didn’t have a chance to take photos of Jana Overend or Kelly Wachs but these two ladies were super sassy and full of laughter!!! Mary Serantoni had to leave before the shoot… missed you Mary!!!!

The two photos below were taken by the talented (top) Anna and (bottom) Dallas. Thanks ladies for the great photos!!!

And now for the super cute, super talented and super patient teacher of all teacher, photographer of all photographers….. Melissa Jill!

Isn’t she adorable??!!

Hard at work with the mock engagement shoot in target=”_blank”>Old Town Gilbert.

Here are some shots I got of the uber gorgeous couple Kindra & Michael. Thanks for being such great sports and allowing us to photograph you. You guys are super wonderful and full of chemistry and character it was hard to choose just a few to post!!!!