Day 291 – October 8, 2014 – Egret in Creek.
Had a great walk and talk with a friend on Saturday…. just worked on this image. I love the water circles.

Day 290 – October 7, 2014 – Beautiful Baby Bump!
Brooklynn is excited to know that a baby sister is on the way soon! 

Day 289 – October 6, 2014 – Thatcher Family Portraits
I really enjoyed capturing the light of this sweet family. Love the light bouncing off of the lake in the background. 

Day 288 – October 5, 2014 – Light is Beautiful.

Day 287 – October 4, 2014 – Bella’s Snuggle.
This image was mentioned by many as their favorite from Friday’s session.

The singular BEST business investment I have ever made (ok, maybe the full-frame camera comes close).  Even though I am just starting out, I learned so much from Michele, Melody, and Kari at this workshop.  I had an opportunity to explore the lifestyle genre, learn business strategies, workflow management, editing, etc.  My business has gotten such a jump-start because of this weekend……

Here’s the story:  I saw this workshop on Melody White’s Facebook page.  I instantly knew it was something I wanted to do with all of my heart.  I had been dreaming of meeting Melody, and learning about her glorious use of light….. She was the hostess in this AMAZING home on the bluff in Mendocino.  You have to drive through the headlands to get to the house, there’s a hot tub overlooking the ocean….. sigh…. can I go back??

I arrived, was greeted by Melody, Michele, and her family.  It felt like I had popped in to a friend’s house.  I knew that this weekend would be something special the minute I met them.  I was right.

The first day, we talked and talked… learned and asked questions, and learned more.

Saturday started with an amazing newborn shoot.  Michele let us see and participate in her process of documenting a beautiful new life.  That evening, we left the fog to visit a family and do a lifestyle shoot.  Loved the light up there…. Glowing, gorgeous light.  Lit this family spectacularly, we were so blessed to see their love and their light.  And that evening, we were treated to fresh Salmon from a friend of our hostess….. You haven’t lived if you haven’t had salmon that fresh and amazing….

Sunday, we got up early and went into town and onto the bluffs for our maternity session.  Gorgeous.  The glow of new life made up for the fog!

More learning, editing, watching a pro work.  I am still swimming in the learning even though it is two months later.  What an experience.

Thanks Michele and Melody.  Pure Light Photography wouldn’t be here without you.

Here’s Michele’s blog post about our weekend: http://pinkletoesblogstalker.com/blog/mendocino-california-lifestyle-photography-workshop-texas-australia/  Check it out!

Day 286 – October 3, 2014 – Bella is Precious!
Had an awesome morning capturing this beautiful 4-year-old, though she made me work for it! The best smiles were when I told her that she didn’t dare smile…. watch out world!