We just finished our first day here at Joe Buissink’s workshop in Eagle Creek, Oregon. It was a day filled with lectures, sharing and shooting. I equate Joe to Brett Favre of photography. He’s definitely a veteran and still going strong. I’m so drawn to his passion and approach to photography. When most people are thinking of retirement at his moment in life, he still pushes to create new boundaries in photography. I love his child-like heart and desire to improve himself more and more.

Before I got into photography, I was a web designer. One of my former/favorite clients, Eternal Perspective Ministries is located about 10 mins from where the workshop was taking place (Sandy, OR) so Andres and I stopped by to meet the staff. I worked for them for almost 4 years and have yet to meet them face to face until that day. Unfortunately my favorite author Randy Alcorn was not there but it was still good to spend some time with them. Here’s me with Sharon, Kathy & Stephanie. Randy was not there that day. Andres and I were gifted with $$$ worth of free books!

Looking over the Jonsrud Point in Sandy, OR. I can’t imagine how beautiful this view will be in few weeks when the leaves change color.

There’s so much green everywhere where our workshop is taking place. It’s at a Christian conference center. It feels like I’m back at a junior high church retreat all over again. It’s nice and quiet here. Solitude is great. Here are some shots around the camp:

Joe dives right in and shares with us his philosophy to photography. The man never slows down!

Then we take the show on the road.

Time to shoot some models! Joe challenged us to use only ONE lens to shoot our models.

Here’s one of three that we got to work with. Say hello to Danielle!

One of our attendee Scott’s camera just broke during the shoot. How do you mess up your shutter curtain like that? I guess it’s time for him to get a new cano…I mean camera.

The rest of the images are some of my favorites from the shoot. We have to present 5 of our best. After shooting over 700 shots it was hard to narrow them down. I picked the ones that best captured them – in their genuine moments. I have to take one out. Help please!

Looking forward to day two!

Speaking of workshops – my buddy Mike Colón just announced his 4 day workshop in December. It will be a special one in Maui since he is celebrating his 10th workshop! If you are wanting to learn from the best and also want to pamper yourself after a long hard-working year, this is one not to miss! Check it out here or click on the image:

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