Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a photography workshop. Not just any workshop, a workshop with CHAR PHOTOGRAPHY. She’s an amazing portrait and wedding photographer that I have been following for 3 or 4 years now. If I can remember I believe I was on facebook one day and I saw a friend comment on a friends photo of their wedding day that was shot by CHAR. At the time her business was Authentic You. I immediately book marked her blog and went home that night and read just about every post! I admire the way she capture’s images. They are crisp sharp, dreamy and beautifully composed and I was inspired to learn more. When I read that she was going to host a on-the-shoot workshop I knew I needed to attend.
The workshop was held on February 23 at her studio in Myerstown, PA. Char started by introducing all of the members of the CHAR team then dove right into equipment, lighting and shooting manual. The morning was full, taking notes, answering questions and making recommendations. After lunch we headed upstairs for a shoot stylized by Grace, the CHAR team stylist who shared with us how she organizes a shoot. Everything from how she incorporates hair, make-up, and fashion to match the client’s personality. Then we were introduced to Aubrey, the model for the shoot, who is absolutely gorgeous and did a fantastic job. Can you believe she is only fifteen!! Char and Andrea ran through some tips on how to pose and engage Aubrey. Exactly as they would if they were on the shoot. And then it was our turn to shoot. I am sure Aubrey felt like she was being attacked by the paparazzi but in a good way. The day ended perfectly with Anna covering do’s and don’ts in editing and the importance of getting the images correct in camera and finding your own style. It was an awesome experience.
CHAR and the whole team, I can not thank you enough for taking the time to plan this workshop and sharing your knowledge. The workshop was everything I expected. I look at light differently and cannot wait to utilize what I learned in future shoots. Enjoy looking through some of my favorites from the styled shoot.
