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The Workshop, a Heaping Bowl of Thanks

Wow, The Workshop was an amazing experience! It was a total blast and so much fun… but what really stood out to me was the incredible openness of all the attendee’s… their incredible energy, encouragement, experimental spirit, curiosity, and camaraderie – they truly made the weekend what it was, and I couldn’t have dreamed up a better group!

I loved seeing everyone support each other, encourage each other, and most of all… laughing our asses off together.  I know we all made some wonderful connections and friendships that will last, and it gave me such joy to see everyone hugging and hating to say goodbye last night.  It was an event I’ll never forget – it was my first Workshop for Pro’s, and you all made it meaningful for me in so many ways.

I will be posting pics from The Workshop this upcoming week, as well as pics from today’s Boudoir Workshop.

Then lots more to shoot and blog all week – valentine boudoir session, a newborn session, an afternoon tea party, a bachelor party scotch tasting (!!), and a wedding… Whew!… how much fun and variety is that?!

Thank you to all The Workshop attendee’s – you hold a deep and special place in my heart for making my first time a fulfilling experience that took my whole job and art to a deeper level…. Love you guys and looking forward to participating even further in your growth!

xoxo,

Christa

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18 Responses to The Workshop, a Heaping Bowl of Thanks
  1. Krista
    January 25, 2010 | 11:57 am

    Notice everyone is smiling! :)

  2. Gunnar
    January 25, 2010 | 11:59 am

    look at the faces! The really had a great time I guess! For sure not a regular business photography workshop! I read the feedback on facebook and it must have been an amazing event.

    Next time I will attend – no doubt about it!

  3. Mac Sokulski
    January 25, 2010 | 12:01 pm

    Sounds like it was a blast. Hopefully I will be able to attend at least one of them in the future. Great job Christa!

  4. Dana E
    January 25, 2010 | 12:40 pm

    Wish I could have been there! I’m glad you all had a blast!!! ;-)

  5. Erin Nelson
    January 25, 2010 | 1:04 pm

    Best. Money. I’ve. Ever. Spent. On. My. Business. Period. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Everyone rocked.

  6. John Batdorff
    January 25, 2010 | 1:18 pm

    Wow…what a great showing.

  7. ximena
    January 25, 2010 | 1:42 pm

    Thank you SO much Christa for such an AMAZING and liberating experience!!! Your group at the workshop was perfect! Everyone made me feel warm, comfortable, sexy, encouraging… I had SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!! Any time you need me, you know where to call!!!

    Also, GREAT AND PROFOUND INSPIRATION AND $$$$$ (great fortune) to the photographers I met yesterday. You are all so talented and GREAT to work with!!! Professionals!!!

    Thank you for boosting my self-esteem… I am forever grateful!
    xoxo

  8. Lisa
    January 25, 2010 | 2:43 pm

    So fun!! Thanks again for all the inspiration.

  9. Jayne
    January 25, 2010 | 6:19 pm

    I am so sorry I missed it! xoxo You look GREAT!

  10. Robin
    January 25, 2010 | 7:27 pm

    Totally inspiring and empowering. Thank you for being so open with everything that has made you a success, and passing that on to us! I can’t wait for the boudoir workshop!

  11. Heidi
    January 27, 2010 | 11:11 am

    The workshop was so AMAZING!!! I would recommend to anyone starting out or looking for a fresh approach to their photos! It was worth every penny and i can’t believe how much i got out of it. I think i took more notes in 2 days than in 7 years of my “day job”… Thank you Christa!

  12. Christine
    January 27, 2010 | 12:29 pm

    Thank you again SO much Christa – you’ve made me realize that I knew more than I thought I did and that I can do this!!

  13. Downtowner
    January 27, 2010 | 1:02 pm

    Chuck-full-of-facts, inspiration, resources, tidbits, excitement and fun….this was my take on attending the photography workshop. The workshop was very empowering. I now feel confident in taking the next step forward in my goal path.

    Christa, you kept the same level of enthusiasm from beginning to end, your amazing!!!.

    I recommend this to all entrepreneurs and professionals alike.

  14. Katrin Auch
    January 27, 2010 | 1:13 pm

    It was a great weekend! Thank you so much for information and effort. It was the first workshop that I attended that was mostly women, and run by a woman, so it was definitely less focused on the tech and more on the heart and getting the shot emotionally nailed. A great and welcome change of pace.

  15. Katrin Auch
    January 27, 2010 | 1:14 pm

    @ximena
    I so LOVED taking your picture! I could shoot you everyday and have a ball doing it.

  16. Deborah
    January 27, 2010 | 7:23 pm

    Thanks Christa
    You gave beynd 100%%
    Learned so much
    Taking it to the next level
    Thanks to you!
    xoxo
    Deborah

  17. Don Mamone
    January 28, 2010 | 5:58 pm

    Congratulations on the completion of what was clearly a very successful workshop. No doubt the photographers learned a great deal about photography, charisma and being an overall inspiration to others!

  18. mlist
    February 10, 2010 | 4:59 pm

    Wish I could have been there! Looks like a blast.

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