Erin Cobb was here Tuesday & Wednesday.
Makes me happy when I meet someone I've only known online and find out that they're just as fabulous as I had imagined them being.
In fact, Erin was even more fabulous than I had imagined her being.
We picked up Annie from school a little early on Tuesday so we'd have someone to practice on.
That's Erin shooting.
She does things like shoot with pillows on her head just to get a laugh.
She and Annie became fast friends.
Erin took most of these and I edited them (using all the new, amazing editing techniques she taught me.)
I didn't shoot a whole lot because I just wanted to watch Erin do her thing but I shot that one (above.)
And that one (above.)
And that one too (and of course, all the ones with Erin in them.)
That's me shooting.
She shot everything with a Canon 5D Mark II/50mm f1.2 and I shot everything with a Nikon D700/50mm f1.4.
I'll share more details about the trip (and lots more photos too) but right now...I just can't keep my eyes open. Off to bed for me.
And Erin...you are amazing!
How is the light in your part of Oregon so bright and beautiful? Here in Sherwood, Oregon, it's gray and more gray. Love the pictures. Are you going to offer a mini class on the new editing you learned? ;-) (from a former student who is now struggling with a Canon 50D) Or how about the opportunity for us to come learn in person with you? Just beautiful--and a lovely model and gorgeous house, too!
Posted by: amy emery | April 22, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Wow! That's all I can say! Can't wait to see more....and also read more of what you learned!!! Fabulous!
Posted by: Lauren | April 22, 2010 at 10:27 PM
How cool! What a great trip together. Cute pics of Annie :)
I can't wait to hear anything you can share with us. THX!
Posted by: Jacki | April 22, 2010 at 10:44 PM
It is great to see more of your house! I like your simple style and vibrant colors...and your sofa is amazing!
Posted by: cinback | April 22, 2010 at 10:57 PM
ooh, love the pictures! annie made such a cutie pie model, too. and i also hope there will be an editing class to come!
Posted by: michelle | April 22, 2010 at 11:26 PM
I love these Karen...they are just beautiful.
Oh...and did she have that talk with you about Twitter?!?
Posted by: DawnS | April 23, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Beautiful, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Will you talk about the photo editing techniques that she taught you? I love to hear about them.
Posted by: Rebecca Brigham | April 23, 2010 at 05:27 AM
Karen these looks AWESOME! I'm so, so proud!
Posted by: erin cobb | April 23, 2010 at 05:35 AM
Wow! BOTH of your photos came out GREAT! Annie is such a cutie. Can't wait to hear about the editing!!
Posted by: Cassie | April 23, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Looks like a GREAT time!!! Can't wait to read Part II and Part III and Part IV... :) Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Dawn | April 23, 2010 at 05:55 AM
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEESE share with us the answer to your big question of how to shoot in bad light! And if you would share some of those great editing tips she gave you, it would be MUCH appreciated!!!! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Happy | April 23, 2010 at 06:17 AM
awesome!
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | April 23, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Sounds like a perfect 10 day! Being with Annie and sharing your love of photog. I echo a "mini" class on the editing part..even some tips. I can imagine it would be a TON of work but there are those of us that are "dying" for it.
Enjoy your shut eye, and espcially the weekend. Thanks for the share!
Posted by: janel | April 23, 2010 at 06:48 AM
I agree, beautiful photos. They are so bright, love them. Looks like you both had a great time. I am also a former student and would love to know about her (Erin's) "editing technique" and also shooting in bad light. While I am doing great outdoors, it is indoors I am still having problems with. (that and having a husband and 14 year old son who are totally uncooperative:(
Posted by: Diane Stewart | April 23, 2010 at 06:56 AM
wow ... awesome shots!! i loved the ones of Annie playing with the jenga blocks ... seems my daughters did that too when they were younger! Funny how those blocks were used more just making buildings than with the original game! haha!
Posted by: Eliza | April 23, 2010 at 06:57 AM
I can see that Erin uses BBF! I just learned how to do that and I am such a fan. Can't wait to hear more:-)
Posted by: Monica | April 23, 2010 at 07:08 AM
Beautiful!!, the both of you have very similar shooting styles. I love the decor in Annie's room and I'm jealous of how much light you get thru the windows. The pillows and curtains and so cute! Can't wait to see part II and hear more about your experience.
Posted by: lan | April 23, 2010 at 07:15 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!!! can you share some of the editing tips???????
Posted by: Gretchen | April 23, 2010 at 07:31 AM
Beautiful shots! My FAVOURITE is Annie on the bed torquoise wall, sitting, full body shot, the camera is tilted.
Posted by: TracyBzz | April 23, 2010 at 07:31 AM
Oh, I wanted to add: Do Annie's cheeks ever get sore from smiling so much :)
Posted by: TracyBzz | April 23, 2010 at 07:34 AM
LOVE it! Especially seeing the 2 of oyu together ;)
Posted by: nicki | April 23, 2010 at 07:35 AM
Every time I come visit the ol' blog and see what you are DOING with photos and see what you are LEARNING (because I believe in being a lifelong learner too :) ), I just get more and more giddy... because soon you will be MY teacher! hee hee. I know that we will all benefit from your experience with Erin (who is completely and totally amazingly fabo as well)! I canNOT wait until June! I seriously countdown the weeks... hmmm sounds like a blog post, or a scrapbook page, or a reason to take a picture...
Posted by: Ally | April 23, 2010 at 07:51 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them all! So ... Karen, would you consider offering a Making the Shot course with some of the new editing techniques that she showed you included? The lighting in all of these pictures is amazing!!!!
Posted by: kristen | April 23, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Man, those photos make me want to re-do my living room so badly! It desparately needs to be white! and that sofa, it is absolutely beautiful! I had one like that in college and foolishly got rid of it rather than spending the money to have it re-tied and reupholdstered.
I can't wait for some Making the Shot lessons from what you learned.
beautiful!
Posted by: julip | April 23, 2010 at 08:10 AM
i am soooooooo in love with all these photos. please, oh please share some of your new editing techniques. i know there are so many of your blog readers who would gladly pay for anything you can share/teach. can't wait to see the rest. have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Libbi M. | April 23, 2010 at 08:18 AM