Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Beckley, WV Professional Photography Convention

October has been so overwhelming for us, that I'm just getting around to blogging about a professional photography convention where I attended and taught classes. It took place in the beautiful town of Beckley, WV. We had a great turn out of about 40 professional photographers from various states in the eastern US.

There were several classes offered on various topics like the business side of wedding & portrait photography, Photoshop techniques, studio lighting, and maternity portraiture.

In addition to attending classes, I also taught two of my own, "Flattering your Subject with Corrective Posing" and "On location Senior Photography". Both classes went really well! I was suprised at how much I enjoyed teaching to other professional photographers. I'm looking forward to my next teaching experience in Oklahoma in March!

I'd like to say a special "thank you" to Michelle & Patrick of PM Photography and Heather Roach of Heather Roach Photography for taking and allowing me to use the follow pictures of me teaching my two classes.

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explaining how to pose to my senior models
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demonstrating posing
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Marti trying to be funny. Notice my logo "tattooed" on my back. Thanks Marti.
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I love adding accessories to portraits!
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the resulting portrait
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other portraits from the "On Location Senior Portraiture" class
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from the "Flattering Your Subject with Corrective Posing" class (don't ask what I'm doing)
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The convention wasn't strictly business. We also had a LOT of fun! The first night we had a meet & greet at a local Italian Restaurant. Then we went to a lounge for a couple of drinks. The next night was our bowling night. All I can say is "Wow". Just take a look for yourself at the fun...

It was more fun than this...I swear! :)
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This is what magically appears on your camera when you leave it unattended with 40 professional photographers...
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Dinner at Applebees
Shelly was HUNGRY!
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At the lounge and doing a photo scavenger hunt. Good times.
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A few shots from the various classes
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This is our group picture. The banner is in support of 3 photographers who are battling cancer. We love you guys!
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9 comments:

Jeannie Reeves said...

Looks like you guys had a blast.. I wish I could of been there.. Next year

Bren said...

This is great Jessica. Your a great Photog! Cant wait to see you again.

Love ya back.

Bren

Krista said...

Looks like so much fun! You do a great job with posing seniors!

Shannon Smith, 831 Photography said...

Awesome Jessica - loving the images!

Glad you shared the fun as well as the work! Wish I could have been there, but Steph says you might have been too distracted to notice anyway. ;-)

I'll see you in January at Scott's shootout!

Shan

Cherbear said...

Jess,
Great capture of the weekend, and yes, everyone, we DID have a blast!

Amy Benzenhafer said...

I can't wait to meet you in OK!!!! :)

Gro said...

Jessica

thank you for all your help. It was a great weekend.

Gro

Unknown said...

What great photos to show how much fun the meet-up was. I'm so sad I missed it. I just love the belly shots!

Unknown said...

What a terrific write-up!!

*sigh*

Maybe next time...


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