Well….we had an amazing time in Montana (as you have probably already figured out from previous posts). We finished our 3rd Montana workshop only 2 days ago and it feels like an eternity ago. I already miss Teresa, Montana and the wonderful photographers who came along. To those who did, thank you so very much for making the trip out and for being you. And of course, to our wonderful models also.

These are just a few of the many many shoots that we did – I had too many favs to pick from and since we are now having some down days in San Francisco thought better of spending it here on the laptop! So just a taste and will be sure to pop up more once Im home and on my usual pc!!!!

Pop over to our facebook page to see further goings on however – xoxoxoox.

(We have an opening in our Pittsburgh retreat for anyone who is interested! Email Debbie at jinkyartretreats@gmail.com)

We are in photographers’ heaven. I think. Quite possibly. Hamilton Montana – the place we received emails about asking “why would you go there! There is NOTHING in Hamilton Montana!”…. Don’t worry I really do understand why someone might think that a small town might be boring and not worth visiting however, to a photographer – oh it is so so dreamy. Its actually 10 times the size of the town we live in (and run workshops from) – so we feel so at home here. I feel overwhelmed with the fact that Hamilton actually has a large supermarket and even a toy store. Not only that, Hamilton has our host, Teresa, and her family, showing us all the secret antique places to shop (one of our favourite things to do) and showing us round. I feel forever in her debt for sharing her corner of the world with us.

So, playing with light here in Montana is ‘oh’ so enjoyable. And since we have been on a roll with butterfly wings – it only seemed right. We have so many pics from the workshops to post, and we have only had 2 so far..however here’s my Penny Butterfly….

Wow – what can I say?!! We are having such a great time here in America – especially in Montana. Oh Montana, how I adore thee! Meadowbrook farm is amazing (And our host Teresa and her family are so generous and oh so very welcoming). I loved meeting everyone who attended workshop 1 and cant wait for the rest!

Here are just some of the many many many many shoots we did at the first workshop. I will upload some of the family etc shoots later – oh and pics of the location..in the meantime..heres quick sneeky.

(We had some sad news come in from one of our attendees in one of the workshop coming up in Montana and she is unable to attend – if you would like her seat please email in ASAP jinkyartretreats@gmail.com).

We are currently out of the country and there may be a small delay in responding to emails. Portrait enquiries : jinkyartstudio@gmail.com. Waitlist for the Aust/NZ Retreats : austretreats@gmail.com. Commercial Enquiries contact (http://www.isproduction.com.au/). Thanks so much for your understanding! We will post some updates as soon as we have some!

We have been busy preparing for our American trip and have a world of things to catch up on and have yet to post about the new action set for photographers that I released recently over at ittybittyactions.com. They have been 3 years in the making, and for those of you who email in and say “how do you…” with photoshop questions, well, there you have it.
(please note this action set is for high resolution files only).

The action set can be found at http://www.ittybittyactions.com and the facebook for it is here too.

More on this wonderful shoot later I hope, however, I thought this photograph really summed up “Wonderland”. And there is nothing sweeter then an unplanned mushroom discovery to lighten up a shoot.

xo

b

Ede is..thats who! And she is pretty pleased with herself! =)

(photographs provided by the very talented Wire & Twine.)

We cant wait to meet up in Ohio on the farm of the lovely Wire & Twine. We are super excited to be in a creative environment with a gorgeous setting….. I feel inspired just thinking about it! Wendy – we can’t thank you enough. I am so very excited.

Now just because its 7am here – I need time for my mind to wake up, So Im going to have a coffee and listen to this lovely song over and over.

Hug someone!
xox

The first of many Melbourne family portrait sessions from our recent trip. Kristen Cook is a photographer herself (and her photography is just beautiful), and just like many photographers who contact me, she wanted photographs of her and her children since she is always behind the camera. So…that is exactly what we concernrated on…..and we had a ball!

Not only that, she just made my whole entire life by calling me crying after she saw her gallery! Kristen – it was an absolute pleasure! And any photographer knows how much that kind of phone call means! It made my heart melt!

xoox

On other side notes : If your gallery is due…Im working hard to get it to you. Workshop models, THI Models, Infancy & Tiger Tribe models – I havnt forgotten you either.

From the Uil family to yours, we hope that your Christmas is one that is filled with love, laughter and many cuddles. May 2010 be all that you dream, and more!

xoxoxo
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Today – share the love.

(From the 25th of December to the 22nd of January we are out of the office. We will be responding to emails however, there may be a small delay).

Ede would like to make an announcement :

“Look Im nearly sitting!!!”..

1 more sleep till Christmas. Just 1.

I hope your having a wonderful xmas eve with all your families!
xo
b