I am so humbled by the outpouring of love and support I have received from the attendees who came out to our Be Inspired Workshop last week, as well as from my peers in this industry who have been my personal cheerleaders.  I appreciate so much more than I could ever begin to express.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!  The Be Inspired Workshop is so near and dear to my heart and something that I am so passionate about- it was a dream come true to share with everyone who was there.  I have to take a moment to thank my amazing sponsors: Showit, the most amazing website company in the world!  SiteHouse, gorgeous Style Groups designed by the uber-fabulous Promise Tangeman, for Showit.  Kubota Image Tools, they offer a variety of action sets to take your images to a whole new level in Photoshop.  Lensbaby, awesome lenses for photographers who want to add a creative flair to their images.  Last, but not least, Pro Photo Blogs, they allow you to customize your blog to match your brand and really stand out!  :)  THANK YOU so much for all that you gave and your willingness to be a part of the Be Inspired Workshop.  :)

Registration is now open for most of the workshops we are offering in several cities in 2011, including another Portland, Oregon workshop in August!  You can view our entire schedule here.  You can also read a review from one our recent attendees, Sarah Mayfield, of YellowEleven Photography. :)

I have been dying to post some of the pictures I got during the shoots we scheduled on Day One of the workshop.  We rallied up 5 senior girls to come out and brave over a dozen camera lenses pointed in their direction.  Yes, that could be a little daunting to some, but these girls brought it!!  They rocked the shoots and gave everyone some amazing images!  I cannot thank you girls enough, I know it was a little chilly and you put up with a lot of direction from a lot of photographers.  :)  You each totally rocked and I hope you all had a great time!

The first of many five sessions from the Workshop is of Olesa!  This girl knew how to work the camera, let me tell you!  :)  I love when a girl gives a variety of expressions- however, hands down, when Olesa would smile, her whole face lit up and her eyes just sparkled.  It was pure awesome!!   :)  Olesa, you were AMAZING!  Thank you so much for giving everything you had to the shoot, I can speak for everyone when I say you are absolutely fabulous!  I hope you love your pictures!!