JEN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY » workshop http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com Southern California, Orange County, Weddings, Engagement, Family Photography Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:24:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 YOUR SECRET: STEPH http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/your-secret-steph/ http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/your-secret-steph/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:54:32 +0000 JEN http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/?p=986 While in Vegas, I had the amazing privilege of taking Jennifer Skog’s boudoir workshop. She didn’t hire a model, but instead, brought along one of her previous brides. Steph was beautiful, there’s no doubt about it, but being that she’s a real woman in love with a real man, made her glow even more.

The reason I love boudoir photography so much is that this is such an intimate and special gift that a woman can give her fiance or husband. To be done well, a woman must be raw and vulnerable, but I assure you…in front of my camera, she’d be treated with respect and the utmost of care. I value marriage and love more than anything in this world and I want to help you, my client, celebrate this beautiful gift through a boudoir session that leaves you feeling gorgeous and womanly!!!

These images are PG-13, but tasteful. If you are uncomfortable viewing them, I understand, but I find them just stunning! If you’re interested in a boudoir shoot for your special someone, please contact me…I’d love to help make you shine!

My deep gratitude goes out to Jennifer Skog and Maria Chang for hosting such an amazing workshop…  I’ve been waiting for a year for an opportunity such as this and had the most wonderful time. And my thanks also goes out to Steph for being such a beautiful model, and to her husband Jed, for sharing her with us all!

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]]> http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/your-secret-steph/feed/ 7 MY JOURNEY: VICTOR SIZEMORE MENTOR SESSION http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-victor-sizemore-mentor-session/ http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-victor-sizemore-mentor-session/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:33:45 +0000 JEN http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/?p=962 One of the fun parts of going to WPPI this year, was taking advantage of all the opportunities it had to offer. I knew that I’d enjoy taking classes and visiting the trade show, but it was also important to me to find shoots with other photographers whose work I admired. I was fortunate to be on a [b] school chat one afternoon, when Victor Sizemore announced his mentor session out in the desert. I jumped on the opportunity quickly and made sure to get my ticket before it sold out…and sell out it did!

Aside from the opportunity to shoot in the desert and have a mentor photographer available for questions, etc, I was really excited about attending because Summer, from Grey Likes Weddings was styling it! I’ve followed her work for a while now and she has impeccable taste and style! When we arrived, I knew that she hit this one out of the park again!!! What isn’t there to love about chandeliers and mirrored sideboards in the desert?!?!

And then I saw the models…smokin’ hawt doesn’t begin to describe them, but I believe the images below will! Thanks SO MUCH to everyone involved in the shoot…especially Victor and Summer. I had a phenomenal experience and am so grateful for this opportunity!!!

Shoot Organizer/Mentor/All-around Rad Dude: Victor Sizemore Photography
Styling: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings
Jewelry: Historical Jewels
Make Up & Hair: Jill Guin of Darling Bride
Video: Elysium Productions

I LOVE this shot. It could be one of my all time favorites!!!

James Bond, anyone???

This lil cowgirl (Victor’s daughter) was an ice cube…but she still knew how to work it!!!

Give 50 photographers amazing sets and models and it begins to feel like paparazzi stacked up outside The Ivy waiting for some celebrity action! Thankfully, our models were all patient, fearless, and willing to let us get the perfect shot!

Does it make me a geek that I had my pic taken at the end of the day with Teach? If so, I don’t care!!! Victor was super cool and organized a great afternoon for us. Aside from the amazing three sets, he had a beverage station all set up for us…I just wish it wasn’t so cold, otherwise, I would have helped myself! : )

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]]> http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-victor-sizemore-mentor-session/feed/ 8 MY JOURNEY: BOUDOIR WORKSHOP http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-boudoir-workshop/ http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-boudoir-workshop/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:34:39 +0000 JEN http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/?p=934 For a long time, I’ve just been in LOVE with boudoir shoots.  I believe that they can be classy, romantic, sophisticated, and sassy.  Many people gasp and feign shock, but when a boudoir session is done for a woman’s husband, I believe it’s a beautiful gift. THAT is the reason why I am so compelled to become a boudoir photographer.

Certainly, over the years, there have been photographers out there whose work has inspired me. I was THRILLED and SO FORTUNATE to be able to attend the workshop of one of my idols – Jennifer Skog – this weekend when I was in Vegas for WPPI. It was every bit as exciting and informative as I had hoped. I can’t wait to start pursuing new shoots and this type of photography. I have a vision for my clients that is classy and artistic and if YOU are ready to take that plunge for your husband or fiance, let’s take this journey together!

Here’s an image of my idol in action! I hope to do a full (and tasteful) blog post in the next few days.

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]]> http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2010/03/my-journey-boudoir-workshop/feed/ 2 MY JOURNEY.WORKSHOP WONDERS.PART DEUX. http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2009/12/my-journey-workshop-wonders-part-deux/ http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2009/12/my-journey-workshop-wonders-part-deux/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:23:16 +0000 JEN http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/?p=797 My workshop growth continued when I spent the second day learning about off-camera flash.  Once again, we had incredible models and AMAZING instruction time by Zach and Jody.  I am SO thankful for the opportunity to attend this workshop and would recommend it to any photographer!!!  I can’t wait to get out there and practice what I learned and I already know what I need to add to my list for Santa – LIGHTING essentials!!!

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]]> http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2009/12/my-journey-workshop-wonders-part-deux/feed/ 5 MY JOURNEY.WORKSHOP WONDERS. http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2009/12/my-journey-workshop-wonders/ http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/2009/12/my-journey-workshop-wonders/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:32 +0000 JEN http://www.jenjohnsonphotography.com/?p=788 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in the Gray Photography In-Camera Workshop.  Jody and Zach were not only adorable, but incredibly informative!  I had several “ah ha” moments and truly felt like I made a giant step forward in my career.

We spent the first half of the day in a classroom setting where I took pages of notes, then had lunch in downtown Laguna Beach.  After filling up on greasy food, we spent the next few hours shooting in two groups with models, then finished the day working on processing and workflow.  I was so thrilled by the workshop and am SO EXCITED to be going back today for round two!!!

Here is Zach explaining how to capture the image perfectly in camera, while other participants look on.
histowhaaaaaThe workshop wasn’t all business, though. There may or may not have been a little goofing off…Hi Tira!g_96But at the end of the day, I learned to get incredible images like this one!g_158g1g2

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