*welcome to the photogirls blog! *
we are a group of 12 women photographers from across the country who got together for an amazing week of networking in the outbanks of north carolina. we began "the photogirls" to learn from each others experiences and share all of our great ideas! the photogirls blog is a continuation of our sharing. between all 12 of us we have been to A LOT of weddings. the photogirls shoot destination weddings all over the world. we have seen the good, the bad, and the most beautiful. check out our monthly themes for tips, tricks and inspiration.
just in case you were wondering, the photo of all of our feet does have a story to it! we each have on knee socks in our brand colors.
Entries in the girls (6)
Introduction: Jena Murray
Hello our lovely readers... it's another greeting from the Pacific Northwest!
I'm Jena from Jena Murray Photography and I also hail from Bellingham, WA just like the lovely Misha Waite listed below... we even live just 3 blocks apart from one another! Bellingham is an awesome little town situated between the North Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, a hop away from the San Juan Islands and the border into British Columbia, Canada. This area is popular for destination weddings, but I also do a lot of my weddings in the Seattle and Portland areas as well as some traveling to other destinations.
Here's me (photo by Melissa Jill)...
My husband, Kevin, and I are proud parents of a 90 lbs yellow lab named Zephyr. Even though he's the size of a 5th grader, he's still our little fur baby. Zephyr has created a well worn path between my studio and Kevin's studio which is Incite Product Group. "Take your Dog to Work Day" is... well, everyday for us!
I photograph mostly a mix of children and weddings throughout the year ~ I consider myself both a photographer and a storyteller, as I try to create photographs that tell some sort of story between individuals and their loved ones, whether it's at their home, a favorite spot, or on their wedding day. I've been shooting professionally for just over 7 years and also have an new album company for wedding photographers, called Lush Albums. (If you like the look of these handmade letterpress albums, be sure to forward the link to your photographer, wink-wink!)
Here are some recent wedding photos to check out... If you are interested in seeing some of my children's work, please be sure to check out the website and blog. Cheers!
-Jena Murray
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Introduction: Michèle M. Waite
Greetings from the Pacific Northwest.
Michèle here from Michèle M. Waite Photography. I also go by Misha because sometimes people think I am a man (although Michèle and Misha are both boy names in French and Russian-- thanks Mom and Dad!) I live in beautiful Bellingham, Washington on the bay where it is often chilly but so amazingly gorgeous that it is worth it. I have a spicy 2 and half year old, Daphne Eloise and a fantastic husband, Mark who is in rigorous training to be my assistant and second shooter when he is not being a fabulous marriage and family counselor.
I love shooting weddings! Some people think that is crazy, but I really and truly do. I have been shooting them professionally for 13 years and I am not weary! My style has been called whimsical, artistic, editorial and photojournalitic. Here are a few of my favorites from the past year. Come and check out my blog for more!
Photos taken of me at our first retreat by Melissa Jill.
introductions: mel and sara of whitebox weddings
mel + sara = whitebox weddings.
where we met: photo school.
where we live: we live in the beautiful north carolina countryside. mel and her husband tim just bought the house across the road from me!
who we love: mel's family is her sweet, music lovin' hubby and her wild hound dog jackson. my family consists of my little ray of sunshine, eliza and her adoring "poppy" (my ever patient and supportive husband, brad). we also share the house with our tennis ball obsessed doggies, iveydawg and maceo barker, and sabi the wondercat.
our motto: together we are pretty smart!
our style: fresh, vibrant, lovely.
our favorite things: slow food, old time music, the smell of fresh cut grass, blue skies, green living.
check out our blog all of our recent adventures and our kid's website and our wedding website.
some of our favorite shots!
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Adrienne Maples from Kansas City
I am anxious for our trip next year & I must say our gathering in NC was definately a major highlight of 2008! I've already learned so much from the girls & it's wonderful to have such a supportive group of girlfriends. Rock on ladies!! And for all of those who happen across our page- share & learn from one another. Love is the killer application. (Ok, I stole that from a book but that doesn't make it any less true!)
You can learn more about me through my personal website http://www.amaples.com or my daliy ramblings at http://www.amaples.blogspot.com
This fabulous headshot of me was taken by the very talented Melissa Jill.
Here are a few of my favorite moments- I hope you enjoy!
Meet Brooke... AKA: Brookie-Pants!
Hi world!! I'm Brooke, these fabulous photo gals call me Brookie Pants. :) Having these wondersum women to discuss all aspects of photography with is the most amazing experience. We learn so much from each other every day - I am so super duper excited to be a part of such a diverse and sharing group!
photo by Mel from Whitebox Weddings
I live at the Outer Banks of NC with my wondersum hubadubby, John, and 2 wild doggies, a brindle boxer named Weezy Pie and a white American Bulldog, Biskers.
I love photographing weddings! Being able to frolick with SugarButts that are so in love and are surrounded by all of their bestest friends and family is what makes my heart smile.
Here are a few of my favorites...
You can view more of my work at www.blog.brookemayo.com. Can't wait to see you on the beaches of the Outer Banks or the super fun destination of your choice!
Meet Melissa Jill
(photo by Misha Waite)
And in case you were wondering:
Hi everybody! I'm super-excited to be a part of the photogirls and have decided to direct my enthusiasm by being the 1st this month to post an introduction of myself. I met most of these girls for the first time a month ago at a beach house in North Carolina. I flew all the way across the country from Phoenix Arizona to hang out with them for a week and it definitely paid off. It's so refreshing to hang out with other photographers who share your passion...and some of your struggles...and to share it all. I encourage everyone in the industry to find other photographers to develop relationships with--and give generously of yourselves to one another--it really ends up paying you back ten-fold.
Anyhow, I guess I'm supposed to talk about little 'ol me in this post. Huh.
I live in Phoenix, Arizona with my cute dog Dixie:
The one thing that makes me different from the 11 other photogirls: I'm single (happy single, not bitter single :))
I love chocolate, Mexican food, reality TV, Jesus and playing games (not necessarily in that order).
I also love weddings and seeing couples deeply and genuinely in love. I feel so blessed to be able to do what I do. I've been shooting weddings for the past five years and have met and worked with some amazing people in the process. I'm a perfectionist, love a challenge, and enjoy getting to know new people, so this job is perfect for me. I'm always pushing myself to be a better photographer and business woman. And the process is so rewarding.
Blah blah blah....enough about me! :)
Here's a sample of my work:
If you haven't gotten enough of me (doubtful, I know :)), you can find me here and here.
And feel free to leave a comment so I can say, "Nice to meet you too!"