The photography blog of Carissa Uribe, an international wedding photographer based out of Park City, Utah and Conroe, Texas.
Since it has finally started to warm up around here, the pups have been running around and laying outside a lot more. Which is great, for the most part. But I think the sun is getting to their heads a little bit. Yesterday Zuka asked me for a glass of iced lemonade and Kiva told me to put an umbrella in it.
Such divas, I tell you.
It started with a tweet. Had I checked twitter 10 minutes later, I probably would have missed it. Totally one of those happened-to-be-there-at-the-right-time kind of things. Although, I don’t believe in chances. I believe that everything happens for a reason. So, I’m not sure I deserved it, but I thank God that I was blessed with such an opportunity.
When I happened to see Gabriel’s tweet about winning a free spot to their first ever BUILD Workshop, I knew I had to try. Gabriel and Carlie are not only incredible photographers (and incredible people), I’ve always admired how they seem to run the business side of things, too. Which is something that I’ve struggled with from the get go, simply because I am SO not business minded. I mean, helloooooo, I’m an artist. That means I’m entitled to be horrible at business, right? (I kid, in case you can’t tell.) Seriously though, it’s not something that comes naturally to me. But I knew that BUILD could change that, so I just had to try…
As you probably guessed, yes, they picked me. Little ole me! To say I was ridiculously stoked when I found out would be an understatement. I will forever be soooo grateful that they picked me!! BUILD did change me, and the way I look at my business. I can’t express enough just how encouraging, motivating, and especially educational the workshop was. I came away with a strong direction, more knowledge, and some new friends : ) It was an experience I won’t forget any time soon. If you’re a photographer just starting out in the wedding business, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while and you just need a fresh perspective and vision, this workshop is so worth it.
But enough of me blabbing away. Let’s get to some pictures, yeah?! Gabriel and Carlie arranged a styled shoot for us, and it was FABULOUS. I’m still drooling over gorgeous tablescape and the adorable smiles of our models, Evelyn and Jesus…
We started off walking the grounds of the clubhouse where the workshop was held, and found this tunnel with pretty light.
Gabriel showed us how he works his magic.
Then we headed out into the neighborhood and just walked the street. And my gosh, Ladera Ranch is full of prettiness!
Gotta love posing shots ; ) (Sorry Gabriel, I couldn’t help myself!)
Bah, how cute are they?!
Love.
Evelyn looked exquisite, wouldn’t you agree?
Jesus workin’ it for the camera : )
Evelyn and Jesus, you guys were perfect! Thank you so much for modeling!!
And now for the tablescape that I took entirely too many photos of… A HUGE thank you to the marvelous Melanie Bittick for designing it for us!!!
The mushrooms? LOVED. And I don’t even like mushrooms.
I died over the giraffe napkin holder. So awesome.
Everything just went together perfectly!
Not gonna lie, my stomach might have grumbled a little when I read the menu… I’d totally be down for a twice-baked purple potato!
Just sooo pretty. Thank you again Melanie!
And to Gabriel and Carlie… saying thank you seems insufficient for all that you guys have done. All the time, hard work, and passion you put into this workshop. All the honest advice and the strong desire to help us succeed. And most of all, for choosing me to be a part of it. I just hope that someday I can influence people the way you have and will continue to do : ) THANK YOU!!
I had the opportunity to tag along with my cousin and her first grade class when they went to the Hogle Zoo this week. I was soooo excited. I don’t think I’ve been to a zoo in at least 10 years, and I forgot how awesome it is to see these animals up close! I think the only difference between now and then, though, is that now I feel a little sad seeing the animals in a cage instead of where they belong… But then I see how thrilled all the kids are, and I know it’s a great place for them to learn, and I know that the animals are well looked after… Well, anyways. Sorry to get all deep. It’s the weekend! Enjoy some of my pictures from the zoo : )
Boy oh boy do I have some fun things to blog this month! To give you a snippet, I headed to California last week for a workshop put on by Gabriel Ryan Photographers. I came home with wicked amounts of knowledge, pretty pictures, and an awful sunburn. (Not from the workshop, from a day at the beach after. Apparently I suck at putting on sunscreen.) But it was TOTALLY worth it! Can’t wait to share some of the photos : ) (Don’t worry, though, I won’t be blogging the sunburn. For everyone’s sake.) That’s all I’ll say for now. You’ll just have to keep checking back for more ; )
Until then, I thought I’d post a few pictures of the U2 concert in Salt Lake. I was given an opportunity to go (THANK YOU JOHN!!!), and it was utterly amazing. AMAZING I tell you. I’ve never been to a concert like it. (Although that’s not saying much, considering the small collection of concerts I’ve been to is mostly made up of N’sync.) Seriously though, it was phenomenal. If you ever have the chance to go to a U2 concert, do it. You won’t regret it. Enjoy a few snapshots of the show!
For any photo nerds like me, these were all taken with my 24-70mm. I was nervous they wouldn’t let me bring my 70-200mm into the stadium, but now I totally regret not bringing it. They hardly checked my purse. Dang it. I still got some decent ones, though. I think : )
That screen was seriously massive. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Bono went nuts dancing. It was awesome.
This is when the screen came apart. SO COOL.
This is my favorite from the night.
Happy Monday!
Rad pictures!!
You got some great zoo pictures!
Love all the zoo photos and it’s so true about wedding photography! That’s what we undoubtedly spent the most on aside from the venue – it’s a must!
@David Thanks!
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