Jessica Clarie One Day Workshop, Orange County, California TEASE

I can't believe this time last week I was packing up my gear and things and getting ready to fly to Orange County, California. I had been planning for the workshop for months. Three months to be exact. I saw the first postings from it when I was flying back from my Louisville trip this October and thought, I want to go. I never thought it would happen. I could think of a million reasons why it wouldn't happen, money, the kids, Jimmy's job, my nerves, breast feeding, to just name a few. But with the persuasion of my parents, my BIGGEST cheerleaders, it did happen.

I was going to the Jessica Claire One Day Workshop.

I signed up, paid the enrollment fee and started booking plane tickets and hotel rooms. Over the next few months I became friends with the other attendees in a Facebook group and all was good with the world.

See, this January is kind of slow for my photo biz. I was coming off an awesome December with tons of holiday sessions and other shoots and after the ball dropped at midnight for 2009, I had decided I was going to dedicate a month to myself and my business.

And what better way to kick it off then with this incredible workshop.

I'll talk more about the specifics of what I learned in a later post, so check back.

Here is a tease to some photos I shot of a beautiful and fun bride and groom that Jessica had set up for us.

(These are all the people involved in making it spectacular:)

The gorgeous Troy and Aimee Grover
(http://blog.troygrover.com/) were the models, along with beautiful bridesmaid Lindye Galloway

Here is the info to all involved in making the shoot such a success!

Jessica Claire, http://www.jessicaclaire.net

Event Design, Production, Vendor Coordination, Bride & Bridesmaid Styling, Graphic Design: Lollipop Events & Designs (www.ilovelollipops.com; www.ilovelolliblog.com)

Floral Design & Groom Styling: Isari Flower Studio

Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran, All Made Up: http://www.allmadeupteam.com

Rentals: Fete Accompli (www.feteaccomplievents.com)

Dinnerware, Flatware, Flutes & China: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)

Gowns: Joan Shum Bridal (www.joanshum.com)

Groom Suits: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)

Cake Designer: Erica Orien Cake Design
(www.ericaobrien.com)

Upcycled Vintage Bridal Jewelry, Accessories & Heirloom Jeweled Bouquet:
Noaki Jewelry (www.noakijewelry.com and www.noaki.etsy.com)

Bridesmaid Dress: Swoon (www.swoondress.com)

Laura Hooper: http://www.lhcalligraphy.com

Bridal Headpieces & Bridesmaid Bolero Jacket: Alisa Benay (www.alisabenay.com)

Message Box Favors: Lucky Bug Handmade Paper Delights
(http://www.etsy.com/shop/HBeliveaux)

Other thanks to Be Inspired Public Relations: (http://www.beinspiredpr.com/