In fact it was such an amazing week . . .that the blog for New Orleans and Pictage's Partnercon... is going to take 2 maybe even THREE to cover it...
So to begin... I'm going to skip past the 30 hour drive... skip past the actual conference... skip past all the cool people I visited with.. .and go straight to the AWESOME photo shoot Kelly Segre & Jim Minics had set up in the French Quarter!!
Now first I have to blame these two for convincing me on this crazy little adventure... and of course THANK them!! Not only would I not have attended the conference but I wouldn't have been able to tag along on this super fun shoot. Kelly had arranged for a local model and makeup artist to help out... and I have to add.. the model is wearing Kelly's wedding dress... how crazy cool is this dress... and how perfect for the French Quarter.
So Monday afternoon the three of us, as well as the entourage of people who would just watch and stare, wandered through the streets of NOLA... taking in the gorgeous scenery and using it for the sweetest backdrop ever... we even had the opportunity to shoot off the balcony of one of the oldest buildings over looking the promenade... classic French Quarter style
This isn't my usual style... but I loved doing it and it always helps to think in a different way... so fun to get creative in a different city!!
Check out the pics... at the end there's even a few funny ones of the K & J!!! GOTCHA!!
Thanks again K&J... it was amazing...
Stay tuned for... "the rest of the story"...
Love,
A
So last night at 9:45 p.m. I officially decided to hop in the car with two AWESOME photographer firends (Kelly Segre & Jim Minics) and drive to New Orleans... for Pictage's Partnercon. I have been wanting to go to this conference for years... and when this opportunity arose I had to go.
Not only will I be in the midst of thousands of fellow photographers learning about the latest in greatest... but Kelly, has set up an amazing photo shoot in the french quarter that I will be a part of. Can't wait to share all the pics and all the new ideas!!
YEAH!! off for a 30 hour car ride.... yikes! At least they have an outlet in their car and I'll have plenty of time for editing... and shooting out the window!
Along with this amazing photography opportunity I'm also going to be able to explore a city I've never been to.. .AND see friends I haven't seen in YEARS!!
Keep an eye out for pics to come.
I hope this blog inspires a little spontaneity in your life... I sure am testing mine!!!
Have a wonderful weekend... Happy Halloween!!
Love,
A
BTW... I'll still be reachable by phone and email (it's not like I'm heading to Macedonia or anything ;-)
Awe man! We were gonna go but last minute realized our schedule was to jammed packed, ARG! If you goto WPPI, PPA or DWF this coming year, maybe we can meet up for that cup of coffee. =) Have FUN in NOLA, looking forward to seeing your images from the shoot in the French Quarter (I'm so jealous!).
(11.03.09 @ 05:34 AM)
OH MY GOODNESS... this was by far the coolest shoot I have ever done... in the ocean (not just them... Me too!)... in Mexico ... the day after an AMAZING wedding...
Elizabeth & Will were splashing around... having fun... loving on each other..and not caring about a thing in the world except for having fun and being in the moment... and these pics can definitely show it.
Elizabeth and I had been talking about this shoot for months... Will, I think, may have been a little hesitant at first (and he wasn't even wearing the dress)... but the minute the volleyball court came into play... he was all about it... he just kept asking... "can I throw her in yet... can I throw her in yet ..."
SO MUCH FUN... man I love my job!!!
Take a look...
I love these pictures! And I love that our Trash the Dress photo shoot made it on your website before our actual wedding photos...Hahahaahahaa! That's why we love you =) xoxo
(09.27.09 @ 09:22 PM)These photos are incredible! And so fun! You captured such a beautiful couple so perfectly!
(09.29.09 @ 06:22 PM)These are the best pictures ever! So natural, with the fun and love coming through each one. I'm happy the volleyball shot was included. It says so much. I wish we could have that week all over again.
(09.29.09 @ 06:32 PM)Andrejka, you are amazing! You are an artist and a master of photography! I can't get enough of looking at the pictures! Elizabeth and WIll are an awsome couple, no doubt, both of them are beautiful, inside and out, and clearly in love... once again, you've captured their beauty and their love for one another so very well ... they are so much fun! Each picture you take tells a beautiful story... Thank you for the great memories... we'll have your awesome pictrues to enjoy and share for years to come... xoxox
I love you, I miss you,
Elena
PS hopefully, we can get together soon... make sure you stop by anytime you are iin town,... you are always welcome at our place! and, remember, it would be such a pleasure for us to see you, and we would love to get together, spend some time, catch up, and have fun :)
AND we're doing a trash the dress... I can't wait to get down there and shoot shoot shoot...
So, because of this little international jaunt I will be a little difficult to reach for the nest week .. so hang in there. AND to top it off my email just went down earlier today so I hope to get this fixed but if you are trying to reach me please email me at andrejkaphotography@gmail.com
Thanks... have a great week!!!
Love,
A
So a few weeks ago I went to Cincinnati to do an engagement shoot with Laura & Dale who will be getting married on Mackinac in a few weeks. I had a BLAST... I've decided one of my favorite things to do is engagement shoots... ESPECIALLY in my couple's hometowns... how neat to see a piece of their life... and a taste of the local cuisine (thanks again for the Skyline Chili)...
The three of us went all over Cinci. nad I must admit... what a great place.. .a friend once described it as a "Little Big Town".. so right.... Its a city with a small town feel.
Laura & Dale... I had so much fun with you guys... I can't wait till the wedding in a few weeks!!
Best,
A
