Last year I attended Justin and Mary Marantz "Spread the Love" workshop. There I was, my first workshop, in a room surrounded by photographers...awesome photographers...and I did not know a single person. As I sat there listening to Mary talk about her life, Justin talking more about life and about the business, and the both of them talking about "Why" they do what they do, I was inspired. Totally.Inspired! I walked out of that room with a new outlook not only on photography, but about life.
This year...when I saw that Justin and Mary were coming back to San Francisco I got excited. I got excited because this year, in addition to their "Spread the Love tour" they were also holding an all day "Walk Through a Wedding" workshop!! I knew that I had to attend. This year, I didn't feel alone. My wedding photographer turned friend, Gladys (hi Gladys) and I carpooled together, and I met my friend Shea there (hi Shea) and Emily (hello Emily)...and I met a lot more wonderful photographers!!
Justin and Mary, THANK YOU for being the people you are. Thank you for being so open, so generous, and so helpful...you shared so much of your lives with us, and I am truly honored that I had the chance to learn from you both.
There are many, many more images from the day, and I would share them if I could...but then this post would be even longer than it already is ;)
Here is a "Walk Through a Wedding" :)
Such a beautiful dress...
They showed us a few tips on where to position purfume bottles and accesories...
Elizabeth looked absolutely beautiful...thank you to Lisa from Lisa's Hair-N-Makeup for her amazing make-up and hair!
All of us couldn't help but snap a few images of Elizabeth and Ryan as we waited outside of the church!
Elizabeth, you are stunning!
Justin and Mary showed us how a little off camera flash casts a slight glow behind the bride as she walks down the aisle!
Here's Justin in action!!
The church was amazing...the light cast a warm glow over them...love
See...look at this amazing light...and this is how Ryan was gazing at his wife the whole day :)
Since the 1940's theme of the workshop was "Boxcars and Bugle Boys" the reception part was held at "Bourbon & Branch" in San Francisco. We were lead down to what felt like an secret, underground room, that was transformed into such a cool reception...with the most incredible details.
Gah...love this typewriter!!
Many, many thanks to Julia for not only being the cutest candy girl ever, but for just being awesomely (is that a word) cool, and for helping set up this amazing reception!!
Here are the cutest bridesmaids!
The workshop focused a lot on off camera lighting, something that I haven't always used. I love the way these images turned out...lighting can have such a different affect on the way an image turns out.
And...last but not least...my favorite image of the whole day...
love...
xo
