For some reason Chicago decided to go from summer to winter…totally skipping my favorite season, fall. And like most Chicagoans, we long for the days of summer that seemed to pass so quickly.
This past week I was able to escape the Chicago weather to head down to the Biltmore Hotel in the Miami for the Portfolio + Workshop put on by my friends Kenny Kim, Ray Santana, Becker, and Lawrence Chan (tofurious). I was helping out by taking some photos that captured the moments from the workshop.
The morning was filled with a ton of info from the seminars given by each of the speakers. The pens were scribbling furiously and I hope no brain cells were fried out- Afterwards we had a phenomenal…phenomenal photoshoot at the Biltmore Hotel. The lighting was amazing…the models were gorgeous and Kenny, Ray, & Becker provided awesome hands on instruction. My job was to document the day…but honestly the photoshoot was so phenomenal that I was COMPELLED to shoot. I don’t know the last time I had this much fun shooting.
This morning the guys finished the workshop with a couple hours chatting over coffee and answering any questions.
All in all, everyone had a great time learning, networking and capturing some amazing portfolio pieces.
Here are some images from the day-
Ray printed out some photos on his Epson printer-
Teaching the class- he’s really a funny guy, but when it came time for instruction- he was giving some serious information-
Kenny sharing helpful lessons-
Becker sharing some really practical tips just like he does at the [B] School.
This was the second time I heard Lawrence speak in the past month- He is one smart guy- especially when it comes to SEO. Be sure to check out his site for some more info on what he has to offer.
And onto our shoot! The models were amazing to work with! We started in this Spanish style church and finished shooting on the grounds of the Biltmore Hotel.
The crew of the Portfolio Plus Workshop- Great job guys!
Andi DiamondI stinkin’ LOVE these amazing images! What a great workshop and great people to be surrounded by these past few days. I am inspired, nervous (in a good way), excited, and motivated! Wonderful meeting you all- thanks to our great instructors for sharing their brain power! Can’t wait to do it again…maybe next time in Tampa, FL!
🙂 Andi
Troy WoodsINCREDIBLE IMAGES!!!!!! This looks like money well spent!!! Thanks for sharing!
Gavin WadeHey Kenny!
Awesome images! Amazing teaching, amazing location, and amazing models!! I so wish we could have been there for that one, it looked like a TON of fun! You’re rockin’ it bro, hopefully see you soon!
Jeff WilsonGreat images Kenny!
Olivia LeighDo you go to every single workshop?! 😉 Looks like fun. Come back down to Chicago, soon!
Lawrence@tofuriouswow jealously good images! you rocked it! look forward to seeing you again in the future 🙂
SherryWow! That looks like one fun workshop!
[ b ]thanks again for all of your help bud. great images too!
Jay Crihfieldlooks like a great time Kenny….great pictures too!
peter banggreat coverage! thanks for sharing.
KechiWow! I love the stuff u came up with! It was so wonderful meeting you!
PaulaWow Kenny, nice images! I had the best time down there in Miami, and I want to thank everyone for giving me such inspiration. I hope I see some of you again soon!
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Mike Meyerkenny, it was great connecting here in Miami at the workshop. Gisela and I had a blast meeting everyone and we are jazzed about the images from our time together. Big props…
Nadia LemosHi Kenny…..beautiful pictures…amazing moments! also, for me was great to be there , creating special makeup for each model!
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Maya LaurentSo jealous you went to this!!! Looks like it was a blast.
ray santanaNiiiice work Kenny. Thanks 4 all the help… goodtimes
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Jenn GaudreauKenny, you did SUCH on amazing job capturing the workshop! Incredible images- of what’s going on, and of the models. So missed being there, but this made me feel like I was. Can’t wait for the next one!! 🙂