A Visit to Kodiak

Two weeks ago, BFF Amy invited me to her house for her pro photography workshop.  It was incredible.  She is incredible.  The other women there were incredible, and It was 2 ½ days of nonstop photography and homemade goodies made by Amy’s husband Jake.  I had the most wonderful time! 

The first night, Thursday was a meet and greet.    We introduced ourselves and shared why we were taking the class. 

Friday, we spent all day using our cameras.    We spent the morning in Amy’s studio photographing the cutest babies you ever saw.   We also, learned about lighting and posing.  That afternoon, Amy had set up a photo shoot for us outside, complete with a Christmas tree, decorations, and models.  It was cold, but it was fun.   Miss B came along and was she ever a hoot! 

Saturday was all day Photoshop editing, and WOW the things you can do in photo shop.  Photo shop is where 1/2 of the magic happens.  It is also where the photographer’s style and creativity really comes out.  

Saturday night after everyone left Amy and I sat up and talked until 2 am.  It was great catching up.  It was just like old times, sitting in her living room in the dark after our workouts in the morning.  Amy says, “If the two of us had any power we could solve all of the world’s problems.”

In the airport and on the plane several people told me how beautiful Kodiak is and about all of the neat things I needed to see while I was there.  The funny thing was, Jake and Amy picked me up at the airport Thursday afternoon, and the only time I left the house was for the outdoor photo shoot Friday afternoon and not again until Amy took me back to the airport Sunday morning.  But, that’s fine.  I didn’t go to see the island.  I went to see Amy, and the photo class was the icing on the cake. 

Here are a few of the pictures I took while I was there, complete with Photoshop editing.  

Here is a before and after picture.  Isn't Photoshop awesome!

Thanks, Amy!  I had the most wonderful time.  And, Thanks Jake for all the yummy food.