Backstage at The Picture This Workshop 2014
I am so happy to share with you some behind the scenes pics from the 2nd Edition of Picture This Portrait/Fashion Workshop in Sydney this January.
Twelve great photographers participated, 9 fabulous ‘real’ people models, 2 make-up artists, a stylist, Athalee the super workshop organiser and her assistants, the fab Loc Boyle (super Parisian photographer) and moi. We shared four great days of photography, fun, delicious food and laughter in 3 different locations, snapping, chatting and practising.
There were big hair and dresses..
And big smiles..
There was inspiration..
And hair and make-up..
And Ironing..
And a little ‘Saint Tropez’ Â inspiration..
Did I mention the laughter?
And sailor salutes..
And Hippy chicks..
Even freezing still manages to look good..
More beautiful Hippy chicks..
Happiness..
And sirens..
Day 1.. Theory
Waiting for the photographers and the workshop to start..
Some surprises..
And loads of photos..
I walked away from this workshop with a smile a mile wide, a heart filled with happiness and re-energised from the positive energy of great people doing what they love.
So my heart felt thanks to everyone who participated, each and everyone of you made these four days unforgettable and to everyone who worked on the workshop.. 21 gun salute to all of you!!
“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” David Frost
Love and thanks
PS: If you would like to go on the list for next years workshop please get in touch with us at info@carlacoulson.com.. A place will be reserved for you when the workshop registration opens later in the year..
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A serious dose of workshop envy on this end 😉 Very inspiring Carla – on so many fronts. Well done. Gorgeous girls one and all.
Hi Margaret,
You are the sweetest.. It was fantastic, such great women and lots of great energy… Hope you are well.. Carla x
Beautiful Carla, great moments from an extraordinary four days, thanks again for all of it. xx
Loved having you beautiful Millie.. Loved seeing your pics too.. Can’t wait to see what you do when you are back over this side.. Carla x
Gorgeous Carla, I wspecially love the one of girl with pink towel and stairway setting is so fab………you can do our family pic on stairs of the Louvre! Always good to get a huge dose of inspiration to start off the new year.
Thank you for your sweet FB message. Talk soon. xx
You would look great in a pink towel!!! xx
How wonderful for you + them. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Absolutely.. Great energy and sense of reward for me too.. Carla x
Dear Carla,
I discovered you when I purchased French Essence years ago and fell in love with your photography, and your adventurous and positive attitude on achieving your goals. I have three of your books and will have to purchase your latest. I am Italian, a lover of the arts, and Paris, read your blog and appreciate your advice on life and of course photography. I post on Pinterest where I follow you so please take a look at me there if you wish. Thank you and hope to speak with you soon.
P.S The photos at the Moulin Rouge are so very spectacular.
thank-you.. lovely to be in touch.. Carla x
Congratulations again the girls are beautiful and I know this looks easy but we know how much planing and effort to make this such a success. Your team is the best!!!!
Such beautiful ‘real people’ – love their innocence and serenity. Green with envy and thrilled to have had a little insight into your workshop. Hugs F x
wonderful patient ‘real’ people models.. They did an amazing job..Thanks for your comment. Carla x
I wish 4 days could be 4 months! I loved every moment (I won’t mention how yummy the food was again 🙂 and thank you for giving me and the other girls such an amazing opportunity. xx
Loved having you.. Bring on puglia.. x
With every word you wrote I could feel your excitement and happiness. With such experiences..
meeting interesting nice people, spot new
food and more, I think we can accept some rainy
days in our life easily.
This workshop looks amazing! Great work!!
Thanks Sarah, it was a lot of fun and a wonderful bunch of photographers.. Carla x
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