I am so excited to be a part of Camera Cruise 2010. It’s a four day all-inclusive cruise aboard a Carnival ship featuring photography workshops presented by photographers like David Beckstead, Bui Brothers, Frederick Van Johnson, Khara Plicanic, Kevin Swan and more. What better way to improve your skills than by learning from your favorite photographers first hand? Not only can you take workshops, you can also join us for our one-day long excursion as we shoot on beautiful Isla Cozumel. My workshop is entitled “Apple Core” and will focus on getting the most bang for your buck out of Apple products. I will show you how using them smartly will better streamline your business.

Here are more details on the cruise :

Dates: Thursday, November 11, 2010 4:00 PM (EST) – Monday, November 15, 2010 10:00 AM (EST)
Cost: $1,250 for four days full of workshops, shooting and networking. This price includes your lodging, meals and all Camera Cruise workshops.
Port of Departure: Mobile, Alabama
Stops in: Isla Cozumel, Mexico
Port of Return: Mobile, Alabama

Camera Cruise Workshop Title:
Apple Core

Workshop Description:
Which Apple products can give you the most benefit for your business? What is the smartest way to use them? Sara will show you how she has set up her Apple Studio and how each of the pieces of the puzzle fit together to give you the perfect Apple Core!

Sara will give you a tour of her apple studio and explain which products can give you the most bang for your buck. Do you want to get rid of the PCs in your studio and don’t know how? Let Sara show you how to make all of your apple products work together. Sara will also review all the latest technology that not only Apple has developed but introduce you to some new software and online services that can really help you streamline your business.

Whether you are a seasoned Apple user or new to the platform there will be a ton of new tricks and ideas you will take away from this informative conversation. Sara wants to help take you to the next level in knowing important tools for your business.

For more information visit the Camera Cruise blog or the Official Camera Cruise registration site.

Here are some fun facts about Rabbi Ian.  He is an English-born Rabbi with a distinguished family history of faith dating back to the 1930′s. His grandfather helped many families keep their Torahs safe during World War 2 when London was under heavy attack by Germany. That torch of honor was passed unto Rabbi Ian. Soon after Rabbi Ian’s move from England to Southern California, he established the Pacific Synagogue as a spiritual resource welcoming Interfaith couples as well as Jewish couples who want to share Jewish heritage and traditions in an accepting environment.

Rabbi Ian has done some of the most beautiful Interfaith Ceremonies that I have ever seen.  You might think having a Rabbi preform your ceremony if you are not Jewish seems strange but not for Rabbi Ian.  He is also one of the funniest officiant I have ever seen preform a ceremony.  If being a Rabbi gets old to him he could be a stand up comedian.  Rabbi Ian, thank you so much for preforming such beautiful ceremonies.  You have touched so many lives, including mine.

My good friend and awesome photographer, Betsey McCue, joined me for this wedding and took some killer detail shots while I was shooting the family.

Their grandmothers were just the sweetest ladies.  They needed their own portrait!

Sarah’s dad was tearing it up on the dance floor!  LOVE it!

After the wedding was over we jumped in a car and went down to the vineyard for some pictures at my favorite time of day with my favorite light.  The Thomas Fogarty Winery was so great about letting us use their property for some images.  Note: no grapes were harmed during this shoot.

It was looking for the perfect vineyard for the night time spot and we came across this spot.  It was not until the coordinator came up that I realized we were in the wine makers back yard.  Oops but so amazing, right?  He was smart to make this his view as well.  Mr. Thomas Fogarty, thank you for letting us use your backyard!

At the very end of the night when I had completely worn them out and worn out my welcome at the Thomas Fogarty Winery the couple had one last request: a picture with me.  I was honored.  Sarah and Peter you are such an incredible couple and I was so blessed to have been there to capture your day.

Huge thank you to my amazing second photographer and friend, Betsey McCue!  Also a huge thank you to the Thomas Fogerty Winery for being so gracious and wonderful to us.

What: Part-time internship with Sara France Photography

Where: San Diego, CA (North Park Area)

When: Staring Monday August 2nd, 2010

Hours: 10-20hrs/week.

Length of Internship: 3-6months

Positions Available: 2

Schedule: Monday- Friday anytime between 10am-7pm.

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, July 31st, 2010   – APPLY HERE

Summary: Internship in a super awesome studio environment with amazing, inspiring, creative, fun women and possibly a guy if you are a guy and decide to brave it.  We are looking for a person with passion for Photography as well as Business/Marketing/Social Media. Possible growth to a paid position within the company. Must be dog friendly or Bodie will know…he can smell fear!  ;)

Sample of Responsibilities:

1. Managing Facebook page
2. Creating blog posts
3. Other cool marketing stuff
4. Some personal assistant work (ie: gear organization, errands, studio maintenance, bank runs)
5. Light post production work (ie: raw edits, image selection)
6. Opportunities to assist on week day & weekend photo shoots!

Computer and Software skills needed:

1. Mac User!
2. Proficient in Photoshop
3. Knowledge of Apple’s Aperture or strong desire to learn
4. Experienced in Word Press
5. Mac user, did I say that already?

Skill Requirements:

1. Internet savvy
2. Skillful with Social Media (ie: Facebook, Twitter, Blogging etc.)
3. Organized  (overly organized is a plus!)
4. Professional
5. Flexible with daily tasks
6. Resourceful
7. Able to work independently
8. Owns reliable transportation

Need Not Apply If:

1. You do not know who Steve Jobs is
2. You own your own business and are just looking to pick up a few tips.  I want serious business and photography interns who are here to learn the business and grow with the company.

How to Apply:

• APPLY HERE!!!!!

I love how cute the streets of Kensington are.  Not to mention her beach cruiser and matching shoes.

Gotta love her also matching and favorite color of blue, matching Paul Frank iPhone cover.  Karli has so much style and class and I had so much fun shooting her Senior Portraits in more of a lifestyle manor.  Can’t wait for the next Senior Portrait.