I can’t believe how much of a slacker I have become! This is embarrassingly late but as they say…better late than never!
For about a year or so now, I have been stalking her blog. I would drool over her photos and pull inspiration from her. Up until this past November, I have yet to attend a workshop. I started my search for a workshop. I had one confirmed in my mind and was about to commit and then it happened! The Katelyn James Workshop Experience registration hit the blog and I clicked confirm before I knew what I was doing. I was so excited to attend my first workshop AND for it to be hosted by none other than Katelyn James!! Win Win!
I left super early that morning and started my way to Richmond, VA with coffee in hand! I wasn’t nervous until I got into Richmond and it hit me! Plus the fact that I got lost! It never fails. GPS’ and IPhone’s are no match for Jamie! Once I arrived at the Virginia Center for Architecture and met Katelyn plus the other photographers, that nervousness and intimidation flew out the window and excitement set in. Katelyn was so welcoming and I was ready to learn!
At that point, I had been struggling with myself and got into a funk. I won’t lie, I still get in a little funk every now and then but after her workshop, I had more confidence and ideas to make myself a better person, photographer and business woman! Katelyn offered so many tips and tricks and ways to make “things” better. The most important lesson was on creating “The Experience”. In this day and age when technology is ever growing and everyone has a camera, wedding photographers are everywhere. More importantly, a wedding photographer isn’t just there to take pretty pictures on your special day. Duh, we do that already but there is more to it than a pretty picture. From start to finish, a bride should remember the whole planning experience and it makes a difference when you connect with your photographer and create lasting relationships. I cannot thank you enough Katelyn for your kindness, willing to teach, share your knowledge and for being so darn sweet! I would definitely recommend anyone to attend her next workshop! It is worth it on every level I could think of!
A headshot from Katelyn! Thank you so much!
Hair/Makeup | Emily Hudspeth
Venue | Virginia Center for Architecture
Florals | The Brides Cafe
Styling help/Setup | Weddings of Whimpsy
Dress | Tiffany’s Bridal
Catering – Mosaic : http://mosaicedibles.com/
Sponsors
H-B Photo Packaging
Kelly Moore
Leather Craftsmen
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