I’ve been like a little kid before Christmas… waiting to share this story and the photos. I’m that excited! As a result, I decided to break it up into 2 posts.
In April, I attended Mike Colon’s workshop and met some amazing people.
It was great learning from Mike Colon because he’s not only very talented but passionate about photography, humble and easy-going. In a competitive industry where most photographers hoard information, hearing Mike talk so openly and profoundly about sharing photography techniques, styles, etc. as a gift to others profoundly struck me and has transformed the way I think about my business. He shared the story of a family who knew the secrets of jiu jitsu and how half the family kept the jiu jitsu techniques to themselves because they felt it was a sacred family secret, while other family members freely shared their knowledge and how it led to even more growth and development of new techniques.
Kat is part of Mike Colon’s team and also pretty cool. When I first got an email from her, I instantly knew I’d like her and her coolness factor only increased when I found out she used to work at the NGO Invisible Children, had traveled to my birth country Uganda and has taken hip/hop dance classes. I was pleasantly surprised to meet her in person and discover that she has an infectious personality and a heart after God.
It took a team of amazing team of people to put together this fabulous bridal photo shoot including the always stylish and personable Jackie Weppner of Merci New York. During the shoot, I kept eyeing her stylish green patterned coat.
Stay tuned for more details on the shoot, which was featured on Style Me Pretty, in Part 2. Until then, check out all the vendors including:
- Mike Colón NYC Shooting Workshop
- Stylist: Jackie Weppner, Mercí New York
- Models: Johan Khalilian, and Gabi
- Floral Design: Lori, Mercí New York
- Hair & Makeup: Michelle: Pink Comb Salon
- Gowns: Gabriella Bridal Salon (Long dress: Sassi Holford “La Fleur” gown. Short feather dress: Allison Paris)
- Accessories: Preston & Olivia; floral veil. Sara Gabriel; hairpiece w/Allison Paris feather gown; J.Crew: Nude Ballet flats; Club Monaco: faux fur cropped jacket.
- Jewelry: Rent the Runway; featuring Miriam Haskell, Nicole Miller, and Erickson Beamon.
- Men’s Suiting and Formalwear: Rothman’s New York; Tallia: Pin-striped sport jacket; Hugo Boss: Pants.
These photos from your workshop are incredible. The colors, background and composition are all on point! They look like they are ready to be published in a magazine or placed in a gallery.
Kat, thank you! You too!!!
Petronella. You are a gem. I love the images you captured, and can’t wait to play with you again!!!!