We all had so much fun experimenting with on location lighting. Investing time and energy in building your business and expanding your vision is ALWAYS beneficial! I hope you'll consider joining John and I in the Fall 2008 for Rimrock 3.
Have a great weekend.
Our grand finale of shooting brought us to Pioneer Town. It had been sooooo windy at Rimrock, we decided for different scenery and shelter from the wind. I'll split the images from Day 3 and show you a few more tomorrow. Remember, all this magnificent images are from the students. Enjoy!
On Wednesday afternoon, we practiced engagement images with lighting, as well as available shade. We practiced posing from John's Lookbook and set ups for fashion images. It was a pretty freakin' cool time to explore creativity. Enjoy!
The morning of Day 2 we practiced using the sun as a 2nd or 3rd light for the wedding day. Of course the whole time we practiced "expanding our visions" by experimenting with different poses and lens.
Teaching a workshop is a lot of work...for the instructors. It's hours of prep, packing, and set up. Day 1 we discussed business, blogging, goals, values and lighting. John and I also stood in as models and cooked dinner for everyone. Last week was a lot of work but it was also a lot of fun. It's so exciting to help facilitate the inspiration and education of photographers who share in our passion for creating images. I'll be showcasing the attendees work all week. Enjoy!
Good Morning Friends!
It's 9 am in California and I've just finished unpacking my car from all the stuff I had out at our second Rimrock Workshop. The weather was as beautiful as our models. This year our now-famous couple Priscilla and Josh made the trek out to pose for the students again, as well as another one of my brides, Samantha, who also agreed to be a model for the day. Thank you so much to all three of you!!
I'll start posting images on Monday!!
I'd also love to give a huge shout-out to Mirta Barnet from Barnet Photography and Sam at Fotoworks who both helped me to quickly handle an order while I was in the desert with no phone reception and limited internet. Thank you soooo much!!
Have a fabulous weekend and get out there and shoot!
Hello friends,
In just a couple weeks, John and I will be teaching our second round of "on location lighting" for wedding and portrait photographers in the beautiful desert of Southern California. This is a hands on experience with 3 days of instruction and tons of shooting. We'll share our processes from shooting and editing to designing and Photoshop. Lots and lots of Photoshop. Pick our brains for 3 days for only $1,200. Class groups are small, and each group is able to pose their own models. This is the best way to learn. You will not just be shooting over our shoulders. Each of you gets to direct the Bride and Groom to create your own unique images. Then, each night we share what we've shot. Do you need a creative boost to Expand Your Vision? Sign up today. Your success is a direct result of your effort. See you in the desert!!
I look forward to seeing you all in Vegas, baby YEAH! You can see me here:)
My partner for Rimrock Workshops showed me around his favorite town last night for fish tacos and beers. I was stoked to see that their Happy Hour selection included Irish Car Bombs! I'm adding to my collection of memorable occasions with the frosty beverage. It's approaching cult status. John was a virgin, so I had to break him in. (wait, that sounds sooo wrong). What I meant to say is that he'd never enjoyed a car bomb. Then we ate a bunch of fried fish, drank more beers and watched the sunset. Of course we talked about manly stuff too and the cool things we're going to teach at our next workshop. Officially then it was a "business dinner". I love my job! Cheers.
It's high noon in the west. Click here to Register for Image X 08! The first 5 people to sign up for my class will be sweetly rewarded:)
Today at noon PST I'll be posting the link on this blog to register for Image X 08. Based on the buzz, I hope to fill both of my classes today. The official website will be launched in a week or so, but the temporary registration link will secure your spot with your favorite photographers!!
I have some additional information in the form of a Q and A below that will answer more of your questions. I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.
Q: Is their a discount for local residents or those wanting to find their own hotel?
A: No, unfortunately not. Given the # of room nights we've reserved and Julian's negotiating skills with the hotel (and friendship as one of his advertisers) they are cutting us an awesome deal on the meeting space. If we have less capacity with rooms we'd have to pay more for meeting space so the registration fee would stay the same either way.
Q: What is your payment schedule?
A: Half down as a non refundable deposit when booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the workshop (so Aug 5th, 2008).
Q: Do we take credit cards?
A: Yes, we do!
WILL YOU BE THERE FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE? OR BOTH?
LEARN THE BUSINESS AND PLEASURE OF HIGH END WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY.
“A one of a kind photo workshop experience with ten of the world’s leading wedding and event photographers set in the historic city of New Orleans”.
New Orleans Oct 6th – 8th 2008. In the heart of The Big Easy, I'll be servin' up some Wedding Jambalya for y'all. You'll learn my methods for adding "spice" to your images as well as my award-winning recipe for business success. Bring your appetite and your camera, and let's get cookin'.
Just look at all the talent that will be heating things up in New Orleans. My goodness!
Julia Bailey
Boutwell
Studio
Jessica Claire
John Michael Cooper
Gene Higa
Parker Pfister
Victor Sizemore
Cherie Steinberg
Jeff & Julia Woods
This is a "hands on" workshop and classroom experience. Each attendee will sign up with 2 instructors and spend one day with each. In addition, there will be general assemblies, parties and lots of interacting. Class sizes are limited! I am personally gifting my first 5 students who register with me. For more information, please email me joe@joephoto.com.
Hey everyone! I got a new gallery of images up on our Rimrock Workshops website. There's lots of great images shot by the attendees (I'm so proud of them) and some super fun behind-the-scenes images too. Check em out. You should have been there... well now you can be there - in April. Cheers!
If you want to check out the daily LIVE action video being captured out at our Rimrock Ranch Workshops this week check it out on the Caffeinated Addict Blog!
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I have been having so much fun experimenting with new photoshop layers and blending techniques as I prepare for my upcoming Rimrock Workshop with John Mireles. Check these out. I'm using techniques such as these in my newest sample albums for weddings to really create a new standard of expression. What are you doing to expand your vision and set yourself apart? It's a brave new world. Enjoy.
For the past 3 weeks, John and I have been working diligently to create a life changing experience for photographers in the form of a 3 day workshop. What we have come up with is Rimrock Workshops. This workshop is for those of you who really want to expand your vision and focus on an exciting change for your life and for your business. You know who you are. Throughout history, sojourners have gone "into the desert" for clarity of purpose and direction. Does this sound like something you are looking for? Three full days of sunshine, shooting, models, Photoshop, food, drinks and lively conversation, all in one of the coolest places you've ever experienced. John and I would be thrilled to have you journey with us.
I've been dying to unveil this video:)
What
"Expand Your Vision: A Creative Journey into the Future of Wedding and Portrait Photography" A three day technical and business workshop by Joe Photo and John Mireles
When
November 6 to 8, 2007
Pricing
The three day on-location workshop is $1,800. It includes the following:
- Portfolio review by Joe Photo or John Mireles prior to workshop for review of work and goals
- Three days of intensive instruction by John and Joe
- Evening barbeque and get together in Pioneertown
- Photo shoots with beautiful agency level models
- Complete use of the Rimrock Ranch for photography and instruction
- To be announced guest photographers
- Lunch for all three days
- Plenty of before, during and after interaction with Joe, John and other attendees
Who Should Attend
This workshop is recommended for portrait and wedding photographers who wish to expand their creative abilities and grow their businesses. All participants should be fluent in their knowledge of their camera and lenses. Participation in the workshop will be limited to 25 people in order to ensure the highest quality of instruction.
Where
We chose Rimrock Ranch for our workshop because, well, it’s beautiful, different, inspirational and you can’t help but take great shots out here. Rimrock Ranch is nestled amidst the high desert foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. It’s surrounded by Joshua Trees, desert plains and martian landscape boulders.
Rimrock Ranch is located about ten miles north of Yucca Valley in the Mojave desert of California. Palm Springs is about 40 minutes away and Los Angeles is about two hours. The closest airports are located in Palm Springs or Ontario (about 1 1/2 hour away and serviced by Southwest) airports.
Just a few miles away is Pioneertown, an old west town created for 50’s cowboy movies and tv shows. Not only is it home to the colorful Pappy and Harriet’s saloon, it’s filled with weathered barns, a surreal burned-out train coach, and many vintage storefronts. All of the images on this web site were shot at locations that will be available to us during the workshop.
Accommodations
We have made special arrangements for lodging at the nearby Pioneertown Motel, former overnight home to movie stars like Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy and Gene Autry. Each room is $63.50 per night. Five dorm style rooms are available to share with one other participant (two per room max) at a rate of $38 per night. Reservations may be made directly through the motel. Their web site is www.pioneertownmotel.com
