Want to know when things are happening? Sun. November 22, 2009  |  photographers **this post will be pinned to the top of the blog for a little while, so for all new posts, scroll down!!** I have some big things in the works, so get on the mailing list NOW so you won't be left out in the cold! I will be emailing this list FIRST when announcing all new things such as workshops,... See the Full Post >

JC/OC Workshop: Take 2! JANUARY 13, 2010 Mon. October 26, 2009  |  photographers THE SECOND EVER JC/OC WORKSHOP IS HERE: JANUARY 13, 2010! Before I did my first workshop, I was VERY reluctant to teach workshops. Most of the experience I have with teaching has been to large groups at places like WPPI. I feel like those big groups are hard for me because I can't possibly... See the Full Post > 25 Appreciated Comments

First Ever JC/OC Workshop Sneak Peek! Fri. September 25, 2009  |  photographers Since the workshop ended late on Wednesday night, I've been working nonstop on the images because I'm just so excited about all the details and fun stuff that we shot! I will post a full recap of the workshop very soon complete with more photos of our gorgeous couple, details, shots of the... See the Full Post > 54 Appreciated Comments

Being A Spokesmodel Is Harder Than It Looks! Fri. August 28, 2009  |  photographers I am so so excited that my company, SHOOTSAC is launching it's first ever laptop bag called HIPSLIP on September 1 (Tuesday!). We pre-launched the hipslip back in March and instantly sold out of all the bags we had preordered, so we had to wait for the new bags to be made. I seriously cannot... See the Full Post > 36 Appreciated Comments

My first ever workshop all by myself like a big girl :) Wed. July 29, 2009  |  photographers Last night, I did something I don't do often--I stood up in front of a room full of people, and I talked about my mistakes. When my friend Jasmine asked me to speak at the OC Smug Mug meeting, for some reason I didn't hesitate to say yes immediately. Whereas I'm normally hesitant to speak in front... See the Full Post > 34 Appreciated Comments

Reopening Shoot The Sh*t Sessions! Wed. April 29, 2009  |  photographers For the longest time, I have been unwilling to consider myself a teacher. It's not that I don't want to share what I know with others, because I do! It's more that I've always been afraid that I don't know enough to be able to confidently and competently give my knowledge to others. This year, I... See the Full Post > 36 Appreciated Comments

I have a little secret... Mon. March 16, 2009  |  photographers So for the past couple of months, I've been hiding a little secret. Mostly because I didn't want to admit it was true, but it's time to tell you what's going on. For the longest time, I've been a HUGE advocate of shooting jpeg. I have worked really hard to be able to nail shots in camera (I shoot... See the Full Post > 54 Appreciated Comments

Image X: GREAT NEWS! Wed. August 27, 2008  |  photographers As many of you know, my Image X Workshop in New Orleans in October has been sold out for quite some time. Because of high demand, I have decided to open up 10 EXTRA SEATS!!! The seats are going to be allotted in the form of a lottery, so anyone who is interested in snagging a spot will have an... See the Full Post > 23 Appreciated Comments

Image X Update Tue. July 15, 2008  |  photographers Since I'm hanging in the OKC today, I thought I might take a minute to update you about the stellar, super fabulous IMAGE X seminar that's going down in New Orleans October 6-8! As you might know, I'm one of the many photographers participating in the workshop, and I wanted to give you a heads up... See the Full Post > 12 Appreciated Comments

Hey Photographers: Come Shoot the Sh*t with me! Tue. May 27, 2008  |  photographers **to clarify--you do not have to HAVE your session before july 4th, you just have to book it before then** A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ME This is a weird post for me to write, but here it is. I am SWAMPED with emails from you all. I absolutely love hearing from everyone, and I tried hard to do the... See the Full Post > 21 Appreciated Comments