Thank you, Clary

Last month the amazing Clary Pfeiffer of Clary Photo put together the workshop of my dreams. I mean, it was everything I could want a workshop to be. Only 8 attendees. Beautiful location. Beautiful models (including Clary's own children!). Gorgeous details. I mean, I couldn't have asked for more. I learned so much but didn't feel overwhelmed. Clary's teaching style is just so laid back, and she's so calm and patient. I had already been to a workshop this year so when I heard about this one I was on the fence (because I would really only like to do 1 per year). But I really couldn't pass up this opportunity and didn't know if she would do a workshop like this again. And the topic was film, and how to introduce it into your workflow, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time now. My senior year of college I started playing around with digital. I started interning for a wedding photographer who used all digital. For a long time I didn't even know that wedding photographers who used film still existed. This workshop taught me that it is possible and if it's something that you truly want to do, you should go for it. And even though the photos below are digital, get ready to see film stuff from me. Because it's coming. I promise. And I can't wait.

Here are my images from the styled shoot -



























Everyone below needs to be recognized for making this day perfect -


The one who ran the show - Clary Pfeiffer

Florist - Catherine Thoele Florals

Styling Assistant - Sarah

Dress Designer - Alice Padrul

Letterpress - Ruby the Fox

Calligrapher - Mike Cassimatis

Jewelry - Simons Jewelers

Hair & Makeup - Annie Heyward

Models - Julie & James Gladstone

Eliza

"A girl is Innocence playing in the mud, Beauty standing on its head, and Motherhood dragging a doll by the foot." -Alan Beck

Eliza - a uniquely gorgeous little girl with a ton of spirit. I absolutely adore these photos. The white halo, I made. The bouquet, I put together from the wildflowers in the field we were at. And Eliza did her own nails, as you will see. A different color on each one. Eliza's favorite part was the bubbles. I know bubbles are repetitive, but I will always love them for pictures of children. They make kids smile and run around easier than me doing a goofy dance or singing a song. Doing this session, and looking at these pictures makes me want a little girl. But I am a boy mom, and always will be. I just hope that when I have grandkids at least 1 will be a girl :)

Baby Caden

Enjoy photos of this sweet family as they enjoy their first few days together as a family of 4 :)