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As I slowly started waking up this morning, I realized my bed didn't feel how it normally feels, and wait, my pillow feels different too... "We're not in Kansas - I mean - Nashville anymore..." That's right - we're in Connecticut!
A few months ago Zach and I were invited out to this great state (29th most populated state with 3.4 million residents, thank-you Wikipedia) by some of the coolest cats in the photography world - Justin & Mary Marantz! These guys are great people and have fantastic work and we're looking forward to the next 2.5 days hanging here with them!
Our time here will consist of chillin', talking shop, Justin & Mary want to do a photo shoot of us, and on Wednesday we will be speaking at their photography group they lead. We're excited for this trip and it's nice to hand out in a new city with some new friends!
As soon as we stepped off the plane we experienced exciting & magical things (see video below) and we know only more exciting things are to come... ha ha ha... Seriously, check out this video... We have never seen anything like it before... or maybe we've just been deprived. :)
(**Note** If you have found this blog post via internet searches, please visit the Photographer's area on our website and/or our new blog for the most updated photography Workshop information!)
We have already received registrations via snail mail for our I N - C A M E R A Workshops and now online registration is officially open!
Fore more detailed info on the classes as well as Early Bird Specials, read our Workshop Blog below.
To register please visit Gray Photography and go to our Workshop web page!
This is going to be an awesome time of learning, sharing, getting to know each other and your peers and having a blast at the same time!
Class sizes are limited for quality learning so make sure to register before they fill up!
Reminder if you want to bring any of these classes to your area, please contact us! INCAMERA@grayphotograph.com.
PS - By the way, in reference to our previous blog, thanks to those who said that I (Jody) don't look like a boy :)
(**Note** If you have found this blog post via internet searches, please visit the Photographer's area on our website and/or our new blog for the most updated photography Workshop information!)
Introducing our IN-CAMERA Workshop Series!
For a taste of the last workshop which we did in association with Evan Baines Photography, check this video out!
Do you want to turn this:
Into this?
Or take this:
And make it look like this?
Do want to turn this:
Into this?
IN-CAMERA Workshops are photography workshops which are designed to inspire photographers at all levels and help them gain a better understanding of every aspect of photography from beginner techniques all the way down to advanced lighting and business strategy. These workshops will cover many topics including:
- Shooting perfect exposures, color and compositions right inside the camera
- How to manipulate light to get the shot that you want every time
- Interacting with your subject
- Consistent shooting for fast work flow
- Finding natural light and using it to your advantage
- How to take your photography business to the next level through marketing and branding in a competitive market
There will be workshops geared for exactly what you need and all you have to do is choose the one(s) that are right for you. These workshops will be hosted by us (Zach and Jody Gray) at our studio in downtown Nashville. We will shoot on location with models in and around the city and show how we do what we do, day in and day out!
These workshops will be fun, informative and intimate with limited seating space for each of the sessions. They will not disappoint!
IN-CAMERA: Basics - Saturday, April 11th - $175 ($149 Early Bird) ($125 for High School/College Students, $99 Student Early Bird)
This workshop is great for those who really want to learn how to take control of that new digital SLR camera, or for those who want to take great, professional looking images of their friends and family. Topics will include camera basics, basic lighting and simple secrets of shooting killer looking portraits. This workshop will be one day consisting of morning class time and then putting into practice what has been learned in the afternoon. Camera function will be taught from a Canon digital SLR perspective.
IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post - Sunday, May 3rd - $199 ($149 Early Bird)
For those of you who may not know, we achieve our entire look in-camera without the aid of Photoshop. If you want to learn to shoot correctly in-camera, greatly minimize your post production time, then this is the class for you. Topics covered: Color, exposure, basic lighting, and lightening fast post-production with Adobe Lightroom. Also includes group shoot time.
IN-CAMERA: Light - Sunday, May 17th & Monday evening May 18th - $399 ($299 Early Bird)This workshop is for the advanced photographer looking to take his/her images to the next level! This one and a half day workshop will focus on advanced off-camera lighting techniques and composition. Gain valuable insights and skills in the short classroom time and then put into practice with guided learning during the group shoot time with professional models. The Monday evening session will be used for showcasing images, critiques, and Q&As.
REGISTER by March 31st and receive the Early Bird rate! Sign up for 2 or more classes and receive a $50 refund the day of the workshop.
All workshops prices are per-person with discounts available for studios with multiple photographers. Workshops are limited to ensure an intimate experience and plenty of one-on-one time.
If you are a photographer and would like to bring one (or more!) of these workshops to your area, contact us (INCAMERA@grayphotograph.com) for more information and receive a free ticket to the hosted class!
Online registration begins next week via Pay Pal on Gray Photography on our IN-CAMERA Workshop web page. For those who want to ensure their spot in the meantime, we will accept checks and your place will be secure as long as we receive your payment by Monday (March 16th)! Please contact us for details - INCAMERA@grayphotograph.com.
Can't wait!
Jody's dad arrived in town late last night and today we have decided to take him to some great, local eateries and of course, bring him by our studio on good 'ol Broadway. This is a whirlwind trip and he will be gone this evening to head back to Michigan, but nevertheless, we are enjoying his company!
We will be posting information this week on our coming workshops so stay tuned!
We have been anxiously waiting to share more images from this great couple's wedding! Reynaldo & Janina have been such a treat to work with and their wedding was absolutely beautiful as you can see! Enjoy the slideshow from their wedding and make sure to check below for a list of all the vendors who were pulled together by Courtney of A Magical Affair to make this grand affair happen!
Their final wedding images are up and available to view! Friends and family- if you have trouble getting to their online gallery contact us and we will assist you!
(Click the link below to see the slideshow in a new window!)
Reynaldo Janina Slidehow Click here!
'Naldo & Janina - we hope your honeymoon was fantastic and we look forward to seeing you guys again soon!
Awesome Vendors Who Made this Happen:
The bride & groom photos that you see were taken at the hot Las Vegas style nightclub - FUSE when we were granted private access.
This wedding was coordinated by Courtney Hammons and her team from A Magical Affair and was held at Opryland Hotel.
All of the paper that you see (invitations, menus, programs, seating cards, etc) was custom created by the great Donette & Steve with Designs In Paper.
The cool Jen with Reveal Event Style was a huge part in planning the stunning decor.
Flowers were provided by A Village of Flowers.
Linens provided by Liz of Connie Duglin Linen.
The other team involved in the decor and who also did all the lighting is one of the coolest and kindest couples in the world with - Blue Nova Designs.
Our Bride & Groom had videographers capturing the day and they chose Danielle and her team Turning Point Productions.
The monogram they had on the dance floor & gobo, which you will see later, was provided by Go Disc Jokey of Nashville.
And last but not least, DJ Jamie Scott with Red Carpet Entertainment had the party going which you will see when we blog more!
From a Child's perspective... The Great Debate: Is It Better to Be Single or Married?"You should ask the people who read Cosmopolitan"
-Kirsten, ten years old
"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need somebody to clean up after them"
-Anita, nine years old
"It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I'm just a kid. I don't need that kind of trouble."
-Will, seven years old**Warning! Deep thoughts ahead!! If you want a happy, photo filled blog, just skip the below! :) **
Let's face it - Marriage is hard. Whoever it was that said marriage is a walk in the park was definitely drinking the Kool-aid ;) Sure, marriage has its perks but it's a ton of work as well.
I (Jody) love it when Zach uses this analogy - Marriage is like two jagged edged rocks put in a bag and shaken up. It hurts a bit (sometimes a lot) but when the shaking up is done, out comes two smooth rocks. Marriage will always have it's challenges and obstacles, but it's to make us become better people - people of character. (Blah! ;o)
I have recently stumbled upon this blog for women, and one of the contributing writers wrote this on her personal blog the other day,
"There is a war on families and marriages these days. We need to be intentional about spending time together, loving one another, and making memories."
This is so true. If marriage was easy all the time everyone would be together! How many marriages have you seen fail? How many of your personal friends have gotten divorced? Maybe you yourself are divorced. It's tough!
As a fairly newly married couple ourselves (3 years and 3 months), we have faced our own obstacles and challenges, but something that has really helped us is friends who we can be honest and open with. A few months into our marriage we found this nearlywed/newlywed Sunday School class and it rocked our world! It was so cool to have other people in the same walk of life as us to talk with and hear that they are going through the same things. What do you know - other couples are having trouble with conflict resolution too! :o)
Two years later we are still a part of this class. Right now our class is going through this awesome book called His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage. We read a chapter as a couple during the week and discuss, share, support and challenge each other in class. It's great and it's exciting to see the changes we see taking place in couple's marriages and lives.
It's so important to surround yourself and your marriage with other people. Like the above quote says - be intentional about seeking out those relationships.
I think the biggest obstacle for some people is thinking they are alone; thinking they are the only ones going through some rough patches here and there. We just want to encourage you, that you're not alone. Or you may be one of those people where things are pretty good in your marriage right now, but still are wanting the friendship of other couples to share life with. Seek out a group of friends and be intentional!
(For those in the Nashville area our class meets every Sunday morning at 9:15 - you're more than welcome to come :) Email us for more info and we'll meet up with you and go in together if you'd like!)
Here are some other books that have made a huge difference in our marriage!
We had mentioned on our twitter a few weeks back that we were shooting a charity event (follow us on twitter - GrayPhotography!) and we wanted to share some of the photos with you! To be a little more clear, we weren't shooting the event per-say but the suh-weet band playing at the event.
Introducing The Nashville Blue Tones! These guys have been wanting to update some of their images and we were more than happy to oblige!
The Nashville Blue Tones is a fantastic group of keyboard, bass, guitar, drums, male & female vocalists, tenor sax, trombone, and trumpet and can add more horns and vocalists for any specific event, budget, venue, and entertainment needs.
These guys & gals put on a great show and we have seen them in action at weddings we have shot as well. David Nuding is the music director and owner of the group and of Blue Tone Music USA, and is a great guy to work with (he is seen below on the drums). We can't say enough about these guys!!!
Enjoy the rest of the pics :)
Thought it might be good to mention that this particular event had a Moulin Rouge theme for the first set these guys played (hence the attire) .
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