Next we went to the Gaslamp district and into the cutest cupcake shop ever; Heavenly Cupcakes. The bakery is actually owned by a bride I have shot. Their cupcakes are wonderful! Go check it out!

The Se Hotel was beautiful!! Even their unisex bathrooms were perfect for a wedding shoot!!

I loved the pictures we got with the actual Gaslamp Quarter “sign.” Her wedding dress really stood out in the bustling streets of downtown San Diego.

This Apple Aperture 3 workflow training is a must-have for Wedding and Portrait Photographers looking to streamline their workflow and understand all that Aperture 3 has to offer.  Each topic includes training that will not only help you on those areas but gives you the best practices and tips. The training is available as a DVD, digital download or you can buy the individual parts that suit your needs. Whatever route you decide to go, this Aperture 3 workflow training will increase your knowledge in the world of Aperture 3 and wedding photography.

Follow the links below to learn more about each individual portion of the training or click here to purchase the entire training series on DVD or digital download.

Part 1: Getting Started
Part 2: Importing & Selecting Images
Part 3: Keyboard Shortcuts & Adjustments
Part 4: Adjustment Presets
Part 5: Brushes
Part 6: Export & Share
Part 7: Managing Libraries
Part 8: Slideshows, Video, & Audio

Learn more about “Mastering Aperture 3 for Wedding Photographers” on Products from France.

What: Part-time internship with Sara France Photography

Where: San Diego, CA (North Park Area)

When: Staring Monday August 2nd, 2010

Hours: 10-20hrs/week.

Length of Internship: 3-6months

Positions Available: 2

Schedule: Monday- Friday anytime between 10am-7pm.

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, July 31st, 2010   – APPLY HERE

Summary: Internship in a super awesome studio environment with amazing, inspiring, creative, fun women and possibly a guy if you are a guy and decide to brave it.  We are looking for a person with passion for Photography as well as Business/Marketing/Social Media. Possible growth to a paid position within the company. Must be dog friendly or Bodie will know…he can smell fear!  ;)

Sample of Responsibilities:

1. Managing Facebook page
2. Creating blog posts
3. Other cool marketing stuff
4. Some personal assistant work (ie: gear organization, errands, studio maintenance, bank runs)
5. Light post production work (ie: raw edits, image selection)
6. Opportunities to assist on week day & weekend photo shoots!

Computer and Software skills needed:

1. Mac User!
2. Proficient in Photoshop
3. Knowledge of Apple’s Aperture or strong desire to learn
4. Experienced in Word Press
5. Mac user, did I say that already?

Skill Requirements:

1. Internet savvy
2. Skillful with Social Media (ie: Facebook, Twitter, Blogging etc.)
3. Organized  (overly organized is a plus!)
4. Professional
5. Flexible with daily tasks
6. Resourceful
7. Able to work independently
8. Owns reliable transportation

Need Not Apply If:

1. You do not know who Steve Jobs is
2. You own your own business and are just looking to pick up a few tips.  I want serious business and photography interns who are here to learn the business and grow with the company.

How to Apply:

• APPLY HERE!!!!!

I have to admit that this week coming up has to be my favorite week of the year.  It is the week of WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International).  WPPI is is the largest photographer’s conference & tradeshow in the world for wedding and portrait photographers.  It is always held in Las Vegas and it is more fun, information, and inspiration than you can handle all packed into a few days.

This will the 9th time I attended WPPI and this will be my first time being an actual WPPI Presenter.  Every year at WPPI things things change a little for me.  The first year I remember not knowing anyone, walking into a huge room and watching photographers that I now call friends, present and talk about their work.  I remember just soaking in every bit of information or knowledge I could get my hands on.  Looking at all the classes and speakers and thinking what should I see?  Then walking into the tradeshow wide eyed and wondering where to start.  The one word I can say always seems to fit WPPI no matter what is overwhelming.

Now in my 9th year of attending the show things have changed a little.  This year I will be teaching a Master Class on Aperture 3, Speaking on the tradeshow floor 7 different times, supporting other incredible speakers and friends at their talks, and hosting our 4th annual party on Sunday night.  It is probably the most packed schedule I have ever had at WPPI.  It is a really exciting year.

So, tomorrow, yes thursday, I head out.  This is also the first year that I will be driving to WPPI.  I am pretty much a sissy when it comes to driving vs. flying and I will spare you the reasons.  However, we have a booth and a lot of stuff that needs to get there this year so I really had to do it.  However, my GO|BEE business partner and one of my best friends, Lauren Hillary, and I plan to make it a really fun road trip.

My trip begins with a stop at my friend, Becker’s place in the OC.  I will be on thebschool.com for study hall Thursday, at 4pm so join us online for that.  Then I head to Lauren’s to pack the car and get everything ready and Friday we begin the road trip to Vegas baby!  I am not sure why I always feel the need to say baby after Vegas but I do.

After talking to a lot of first time WPPI attendees who are already feeling overwhelmed by the options I wanted to give you a peek not only at my schedule but also the talks that I would highly recommend you not miss.  Here is your WPPI cheat sheet including all the places you can find me.  If you see me at WPPI and we have never met, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE say hello.  One of my favorite things is to meet and connect with new people.  That is why I am going to be all over the tradeshow floor.  I would also love it if you stopped by and said hi to Lauren and I at the GO|BEE booth and checked out our product.  We are so excited to have a booth and to have our product.This is only our second year having a booth and we are really hoping that we get to see a ton of new faces there.

My WPPI cheat sheet & schedule:

Sunday March 7th:

* 9pm-1am  GO|BEE Party

Monday March 8th:

*   8am-10am  David Beckstead Master Class RM 203 – David is such a great teacher, try to make this if you are not too hung over from the GO|BEE Party.  This is a Master Class so seats are very limited and cost a little extra so make sure you sign up ahead of time if there is still room available

* 10am-3:30pm  Trade Show Begins

*   10am  GO|BEE Booth (Booth 1264)

*   11:30am  Shoot Dot Edit Booth (Booth 1274)

*   12:30pm  Couture Book Presentation (Booth 1378)

*   2pm  Leather Craftsman Booth (Booth 1428)

*   3:30pm – 5:30pm  Jared Bauman’s talk RM 306 – “Your Business: On Auto Pilot for a Six-figure Income”

*   6:30pm-8:30pm  Jasmine Star’s talk RM 319 - “Ghetto Fabulous Marketing”

*   9pm-11pm  Mike Colon & Jim Davis Hicks RM 319 - “The Marriage of Profit and Purpose”

Tuesday March 9th:

* 8am-11am  My Master Class  ”Aperture Intensive” RM 202- Master Classes are limited to 35 attendees and you have to pay an extra $50 for them so make sure and sign up ahead of time and see if there is still room.  I would love to have you there!!!!  We have a TON of great information that is going to go out!

*   11:30am  Speak at ShootQ Booth (Booth 1241)

*   1pm-3:30pm  GO|BEE Booth (Booth 1264)

*   2pm  Couture Book Presentation (Booth 1378)

*   3:30pm-5:30pm  Catherine Hall/ Justin & Mary Marantz/ Dane Sanders/ Elizabeth Messina – Okay I have no idea which of these I am going to because they all look amazing but go to one of these for sure!!!!!

*   6:30pm-8:30pm  Andy & Angie Wood RM 306 – “10 Steps to an Amazing Web Presence”

*   8pm-1am  Pictage Party at Studio 54

*   10pm-1am  Becker’s Party

Wednesday March 10th:

*   8am-10am Jose Villa Master Class RM 203- Master Classes are limited to 35 attendees and you have to pay an extra $50 for them so make sure and sign up ahead of time and see if there is still room.

*   12pm-3pm  GO|BEE Booth (Booth 1264)

*   2:30pm-4:30pm  Amber Holtitz RM 318 – “Lifestyle Baby Photography”

*   3pm-4pm  Showit Web Presentation by Stephen Knuth

*   7pm – 10pm Awards Reception

Thursday March 11th:

*   9am-11am Kevin Kubota Ignite Presentations featuring my friend Gustavo