What an amazing experience! This past Tuesday I flew to Miami to attend the Portfolio Plus Workshop, hosted by Kenny Kim, Ray Santana, Dave Cross, and Jim Garner. Not only did I get to learn a ton, I also got to meet and network with some pretty darn cool photogs from the U.S.. And yes, I was the only Canadian there! Hence my nickname: “Canada.” LOL! Now I have some awesome new friends, and some pretty sweet pics of gorgeous models in gorgeous dresses at a gorgeous hotel! GORGEOUS! I was sad to leave, it felt like it should be longer! One day goes by waaaaay too fast!
I had a blast, and thanks to Ray Santana, am about to max out all my credit cards to buy new gear :)
Here are some pics from the day!
First, Lucy!
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Now for Barbie!
Like a pack of hungry wolves……
Ray LOVES shooting models! Can you tell?
Ray Santana at work!
The whole gang!
Awesome meeting all of you! And I hope we will get to hang out again sometime :)
-Melissa
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6 comments
Lara Rios - Hi Melissa what a beautiful work you have, I loved it!!! It was also very nice meeting at the workshop, I hope we’ll get the opportunity to hang out again!
Take care girl and keep it up ;)
LaraFebruary 4, 2010 – 9:46 am
Trent - AWESOME-NESS! So great meeting you canada. let me know if you have any questions about pizza folding. I’m still not understanding the gravy on french fry concept…but whatev
You rocked it out in miami….loving your images!February 4, 2010 – 10:12 am
Kenny Kim - Canada, wow you got some great images here. Thanks for making the trip all the way down to Miami to join us. It was awesome having you there. Hope to run into you again soon! Keep up the great work and remember I’m just a twitter away! :)February 4, 2010 – 10:13 am
Wendy Valderrama - Beautiful images! I went to the first PP+WS and came out upgrading almost immediately too! Ray is good for that :) I’m not complaining though…it makes a difference. You got some beautiful pics with your existing equipment I must say!! Wow! Wonderful job!
WendyFebruary 4, 2010 – 10:35 am
Dave Cross - No one told me you were from Canada! I’m a proud Canadian living in Florida, wearing the maple leaf at every opportunity! Gee if I’d known I would have shared with you some super-secret Canadian Only Photoshop tips ;)
Love your images from that fun day.February 4, 2010 – 10:36 am
Stevi Savage - Melissa I love these images and your site. You have such a fun style and you make me want to shoot boudoirs! I had a wonderful time talking with you last week and I hope to bump into you at WPPI someday… even if it’s not this year. Best wishes!February 5, 2010 – 5:32 pm