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learnfest 08 – we have done what we have done …

…and we can do no more πŸ™‚

We left the island pretty exhausted but so immensely pleased by the fantastic experience of learnfest at Bald Head Island.

What a strikingly smart & talented collection of photographers!! In the end, I think learnfest was an exceptionally apt name, but we could have also gone with lovefest or learnfast. They would have worked, too.

I will certainly have much more to post, as I am still digesting it all, but a few cute images of our gorgeous models (yay Katie Williams for partnering up with Jen to bring 5 beautiful children to the island πŸ™‚

You all might remember some of these – from left to right was:

shooting with optimal natural light
shooting against backlights, focused on catchlights and fill lights
managing wind & conditions (and then not, because it looks so much cooler)

To every participant at learnfest, you rock. Also, a follow through! At least several of you from each of the four groups asked me to send out this complete quote by Pablo Casals. This is straight from my presentation so please ignore software’s attempt to correct proper names…

Just as reminder, this was his idea for how we could make the world worthy of its children. Because our schools are designed to teach our children math and geography but not as much the value and shocking beauty of who they are, his suggestion is to take each child in the world by the shoulders, look them in the eyes and say this:

One other thing that was so beautiful about that for me was not just to teach each child that they are so exceptionally important – but for them to truly know it is to also know that every other person is also a marvel. And how could one ever harm a marvel?

And on a significantly less powerful note, I have to say thanks to the talented Andrea Halsey for capturing these spot-on goofy images of me as I was oh-so professionally teaching how everyone to shoot, stay naturally silly and to use light modifiers at the same time…

35 responses to “learnfest 08 – we have done what we have done …”

  1. shawn says:

    I love love that quote!! I love the images you include here and come here often for inspiration. If I ever figure out more than my off and on button on my cameras I’d like to take shots like you do.

  2. shawn says:

    I love love that quote!! I love the images you include here and come here often for inspiration. If I ever figure out more than my off and on button on my cameras I’d like to take shots like you do.

  3. Aunt T says:

    Not goofy ay all! Natural and lovely, as you always are. Glad you’re home! Love love

  4. Aunt T says:

    Not goofy ay all! Natural and lovely, as you always are. Glad you’re home! Love love

  5. Courtney Gray says:

    Beautiful quote and love the shots of you… very you… love it! Glad you’re back! πŸ™‚

  6. Courtney Gray says:

    Beautiful quote and love the shots of you… very you… love it! Glad you’re back! πŸ™‚

  7. tamara says:

    shawn – that’s funny! but i’m thinking you can probably do more πŸ™‚

    t & courtney – sweet words from sweet people…

  8. tamara says:

    shawn – that’s funny! but i’m thinking you can probably do more πŸ™‚

    t & courtney – sweet words from sweet people…

  9. Katie says:

    cute of my sweet David πŸ™‚ He LOVED being center of attention. Thanks for everything! we had a blast! And Olivia is a new stalker of your blog…she can’t wait to see her pictures. she was SO into it!

  10. Katie says:

    cute of my sweet David πŸ™‚ He LOVED being center of attention. Thanks for everything! we had a blast! And Olivia is a new stalker of your blog…she can’t wait to see her pictures. she was SO into it!

  11. Kelli Taylor says:

    Learnfest was truly a festival of learning! πŸ™‚ I had an AWESOME time and learned a TON! I would definitely recommend it to any photogs should you do it again next year! Tamera, you are one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and deserve every ounce of success that comes to you! Good luck next month!

  12. Kelli Taylor says:

    Learnfest was truly a festival of learning! πŸ™‚ I had an AWESOME time and learned a TON! I would definitely recommend it to any photogs should you do it again next year! Tamera, you are one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and deserve every ounce of success that comes to you! Good luck next month!

  13. Melinda says:

    Your so beautiful inside and out! I can not wait to join you next year at Learnfest!!!!
    Melinda
    xoxo

  14. Melinda says:

    Your so beautiful inside and out! I can not wait to join you next year at Learnfest!!!!
    Melinda
    xoxo

  15. MsBunn.com says:

    Man, you can rock any hair color: red, brown, blonde — NO FAIR!!!

  16. MsBunn.com says:

    Man, you can rock any hair color: red, brown, blonde — NO FAIR!!!

  17. LearnFest was an AMAZING experience that has forever changed and inspired me! It was so great to meet you, you are super fabulous! Thank you and the other instructors for everything this week!!

  18. LearnFest was an AMAZING experience that has forever changed and inspired me! It was so great to meet you, you are super fabulous! Thank you and the other instructors for everything this week!!

  19. Brandy says:

    Hahaha, love those pics. You look hawt.

  20. Brandy says:

    Hahaha, love those pics. You look hawt.

  21. tamara says:

    what killer comments for the ego – i’ll just choose to take them in and decline to mention that i did not post the image of the bottom of my feet (since i try to shoot barefoot whenever possible) – very, very not hawt πŸ˜‰

  22. tamara says:

    what killer comments for the ego – i’ll just choose to take them in and decline to mention that i did not post the image of the bottom of my feet (since i try to shoot barefoot whenever possible) – very, very not hawt πŸ˜‰

  23. Thanks for sharing your "awesomeness" (and yes I do believe that’s a word) with us this week. My mind is spinning with inspiration and ideas. I truly appreciate your openness and can’t wait to see you again in the future!!xoxo

  24. Thanks for sharing your "awesomeness" (and yes I do believe that’s a word) with us this week. My mind is spinning with inspiration and ideas. I truly appreciate your openness and can’t wait to see you again in the future!!xoxo

  25. thanks so much for everything! your awesome class, all the sharing, your amazing energy and a fun early morning run! hope to see you again! you and miss lisa are the best!

  26. thanks so much for everything! your awesome class, all the sharing, your amazing energy and a fun early morning run! hope to see you again! you and miss lisa are the best!

  27. Deanna says:

    hee hee..LOVe the shots of you…they capture your spirit!

    thank you so much for learnfest…it was a definate life/business changer!

  28. Deanna says:

    hee hee..LOVe the shots of you…they capture your spirit!

    thank you so much for learnfest…it was a definate life/business changer!

  29. Dilip Barman says:

    Nice shots of you! Congratulations on being a first-time presenter at WPPI upcoming this winter in Las Vegas!

  30. Dilip Barman says:

    Nice shots of you! Congratulations on being a first-time presenter at WPPI upcoming this winter in Las Vegas!

  31. Rita Wiebner says:

    Tamara- I am so disappointed I missed this experience this year. It just wasn’t in the cards for me for this fall – I truly hope that you all decide to do another one…

  32. Rita Wiebner says:

    Tamara- I am so disappointed I missed this experience this year. It just wasn’t in the cards for me for this fall – I truly hope that you all decide to do another one…

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