Something Out of My Norm

Bruce and I spent the weekend at NAIT attending a photography workshop with Jesh de Rox and Rob & Lauren. This isn't something I regularly do - attend photography sessions - it takes me out of my element and I tend to get very shy around people who are photographers because I don't want them to think I don't know anything or that I'm a spy! However, I got lots out of this weekend and it was nice not running around doing chores and really fun spending some quality time, sharing new and interesting information together!


Jesh de Rox not only has a kick-ass name but he is also a very talented and gifted artist! He spent the majority of his presentation talking about being authentic, practicing bravery, what genius means. I thought his lecture could cross many disciplines, it was not soley photography based. You could apply his ideas to almost any segment of your life. I found that refreshing that even though you came to a photography lecture, you walked away with some life lessons! You know I'm all about life lessons!

Rob & Lauren are also fabulous photographers and we have spent some time with them before at one of their 'chill sessions'. They focused more on the business side of photography and I found myself taking more notes on Sunday than Saturday. They were generous with their thoughts, tips and ideas. All in all, the weekend was a really good mix of thinking of who you are when you click that shutter and how your branding attracts the kind of clients that you want to work with! I also really enjoyed sharing Bruce's world a little more and am really happy that he invites me in to that world!