But beyond the nitty gritty of making a beautiful picture, Jenna and Katie understand people -- what's important to them, how to make them laugh, feel comfortable, and how to bring out their true self and convey it in a photograph that will become part of a family's history. As I learn and grow in this art, I hope I can be a photographer like that -- making beautiful images while telling a story and truly appreciating people and why photographs are so important to them.
In addition to Jenna and Katie, I met eight other amazing women, all with the same passion and similar goals to mine. We spent three days learning, listening, sharing ideas, laughing till we cried, and of course, shooting. We had opportunities to hone our craft and learn from the pros, photographing real people with available light. I'm so proud of the images I turned out and everything I learned over the weekend. I came away knowing that once I get past the fear of going for it, I can do this and do it well. I also made some new friends and there is already talk of a ski house reunion!
So stay tuned for news about my official launch -- coming soon! But I can't end without saying thank you to my awesome husband for giving me his full support in this venture. And for holding down the fort back here, despite what I think may have been initial suspicions that this was just a ploy to plan a trip to Colorado! He is one of the good ones and I am lucky.
xo
cristen
