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Linh

WPPI 2010…….many discoveries within

Earlier this week I was at WPPI Convention in Las Vegas.  This is one of the worlds largest Portrait and Wedding Photographers conventions, featuring many classes offered from world reknown celebrity photographers and one of the largest photography vendor trade shows.  There were over 12,000 photographers that week, it was crazy to say the least.   Lines for the classes were insane,  seeming to stretch for miles.  Most of the popular classes had to turn away people simply because of there were not enough room and also for fire safety regulations.

For the 2 1/2 days that I was there, I would wake up at 6 am in the morning rushing to wait in line for the 8 am classes.  Now I am not a morning person plus I simply am not one of those people that can sleep in a bed that’s not mine. Can you say excruciating insomnia?! And I really missed my kids.

But you know what? I would do it again ten folds if I could hear Jesh de Rox speak again.

If you don’t know who Jesh De Rox is, please go visit his site and blog and you’ll understand why.

I have NEVER…. never been so profoundly touched, enlightened and inspired by anyone such as him. This class is not about technique or marketing but simply to the core of what photography is about: making people feel. Whether it’s love, passion, sadness, loneliess…..it speaks to all of us. The many facets of life captured.

The whole audience of close to 1000 people were moved to tears. Moved…to…Tears. Yes even the men there. I was crying my eyes out throughout the presentation. You just can’t help to feel the depth of his passion piercing into your soul. And he is outrageously funny too! I came out of that room forever changed.

Jesh played his own moving song during the slideshow towards the end of the presentation. Standing Ovation from everyone.

Thank you Jesh De Rox for making me see more.  You were the highlight of WPPI, much blesshings to you.

Janet - I had such a great time with you. Yes, he was so inspiring and I came home a different person. Very moving... Love the photo Linh.March 12, 2010 - 2:37 pm

Binh Petit - That is AWESOME! Wish I could have been there...you get me excited to go next year - ha!March 12, 2010 - 6:44 pm

I heart Fog…. | San Francisco Bay Area Kid’s Photographer

Today was a very special treat!  My friend Lailah who is such an awesome photographer came up to San Francisco for a visit and we had a fun little photo session with my daughter.  She was not into at first willing to play but once she saw those balloons and huge lollipop, she was in!

Who knew that Fog can be so beautiful?!   I love the dreamy quality it brings to the photos and these were all shot near high noon time which is a time most photographers try to avoid shooting in.   But the fog really help diffused the light so beautifully.   We were so lucky to capture this lovely mist before it dissipated.

 

Have a Wonderful weekend!

 

Janet - Goregeous, I love these . Your little one is so cute. Linh I love everything about these the colors, the fog. I wish I could have been there with you girls... Next time..February 19, 2010 - 10:54 am

Lailah - Oh, so gorgeous!! She was so cute and sweet. I had such a great time, the fog did add that special element to the images. You rocked it!February 19, 2010 - 11:35 am

Binh Petit - Linh - These all turned out soooo beautiful! LOVE the fog...who would have guessed (ha). The workshop pics are pretty AMAZING too...think you're finally unleashing your talent!February 19, 2010 - 12:06 pm

gina - LOOOOOOOOOOOVE these, linh... i "heart" fog too!! now i feel like going out and doing a petti session w/ my baby, but alas, i must go on a costco run...February 19, 2010 - 1:17 pm

Jennifer N - How super cute these images are. I love the purple pettiskirt and balloons! I love the fog, it's so SF! I was just there this past weekend and I can't wait to go back. I love that city!February 21, 2010 - 2:14 am

tamara - sooo adorable!!February 27, 2010 - 4:22 pm

Leanne Stamatellos - Hey there Linh, It was lovely to meet you in the line at Audrey Woulard's class today - we swapped business cards and I was from Australia. You have such beautiful images on your site - I love them! See you when you come to australia :)March 8, 2010 - 12:33 am

On the Streets of San Luis Obispo…. | San Francisco Bay Area Kids’ Photographer

Sorry for the delay, I had major server issues yesterday and today and just manage to get this blog posted now.   As I mentioned a few days ago, the 2nd half of the French Twist Workshop with Leah Profancik is with Joy Vertz of Shoot the Moon Photography.   She really is a business woman extraordinaire and you will learn so much about the knitty gritty of how to price, market and sell your work to it’s fullest potential.    Read all about her here.    She is amazing!  She also develop the first iphone App for photographers and I’m so excited to perhaps implement this in the future.   It’s a brilliant concept, wish I had thought of it first! :)   

Here are some of my favorite images taken on the streets of San Luis Obisp.  These girls were so awesome!  They withstood the rain and cold to get us these shots.  I don’t think my kids will ever behave as well as they do.  They are so professional!  Thank you Girls!

And then finally Have a Wonderful Valentines Day Weekend!  Did you know that this year Chinese New Year falls on Valentine’s Day?  Isn’t it sweet to get red envelopes and also some candy?!  So to the Asian community out there, “Gong Hay Fat Choy!”

tamara - These are FABULOUS! Love them!! If you ever come back this way we should all get together again.February 12, 2010 - 9:59 am

gina - LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these, i agree w/ tamara... come down again. would be so fun to shoot with you...February 12, 2010 - 11:32 am

Janet - Linh these are amazing. Each time you post images I'm amazed. Loved shooting with you..February 12, 2010 - 11:42 am

lailah - You're destined to be a fashion photographer!!! Amazing girl!February 12, 2010 - 12:55 pm

Eva - Linh, the pictures are so beautiful.. it's magazine quality. You're such an incredible photographer!!!February 12, 2010 - 10:44 pm

Michelle - Wow..these are just perfect..amazing! That's it, your my new mentor ; )February 15, 2010 - 12:07 pm

Out in the Fields…. | San Francisco Bay Area Kid’s Photographer

I have an amazing time this weekend at Leah Profancik’s workshop in San Luis Obispo.   Not only is she amazingly talented but the most GENUINE and approachable person.   She even let me borrow her memory card when I left mines in the car, isn’t that just the nicest thing?!  Perhaps that is why people connect so well to her work.  You will see that she has a huge following of her work on flickr and on her blog.   It is simply BEAUTIFUL!   I had so much fun learning and had a chance to meet some really awesome fellow photographers there.

The workshop consist of two parts; One part was Creative with Leah and the other part was about the business / marketing side taught by Joy Vertz of Shoot the Moon Photography.   Joy is FANTASTIC!  A super talented photographer but a even more successful business owner.   Can you imagine at this economy her business still flourishing?  Will blog more about her tomorrow but for  today I will share some pictures taken on the gorgeous hills of San Luis Obispo.

Please check back tomorrow for Part II of the shoot which was shot in Urban settings and some insights about Joy Vertz’s  Business workshop.

Janet - You are one talented photographer and so glad we met. These photos are amazing I love all of them....February 9, 2010 - 4:05 pm

Lailah - AMAZING. Beautiful colors, just perfect. Can't wait to see the rest of your magic ;)February 9, 2010 - 7:05 pm

gina - stunning, linh!! so glad i met you!! these are all fabulous!!February 9, 2010 - 9:35 pm

tamara - BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love them so glad to meet you this week endFebruary 9, 2010 - 10:19 pm

Sandra Yen Tam - Linh, these photos are gorgeous! The spring yellow flowers, and the girls look so carefree! Pretty lucky to find a good sunny spot because I remember it was pouring up here in the bayarea that weekend.The photos make me feel like wearing a spring white dress and run around in that field. But of course I wouldn't look as cute as the model girls! Hehe! Ah..so lovely...February 10, 2010 - 1:01 pm

Evangel Abrego - Linh - These are sooo great! Great coloring and composition. I'm so happy I met you and got to spend a lot of time with you. Just wish we lived closer by. We will definitely keep in touch! Love to you, EvangelFebruary 11, 2010 - 4:14 pm

Jennifer N - Lovely images all over your blog! Keep in touch. I'm heading to SF tomorrow morning! It was nice meeting you!February 11, 2010 - 10:05 pm

She is two! | San Francisco Bay Area Children’s Photographer

As we give thanks over this weekend, my baby will be 2 years old!  How DOES the time fly by?!  I guess when you’re busy like me trying to balance a family life  and a photography career, there is hardly anytime to just stop and breathe.   So, you have to remind your self to just stop and capture these fleeting moments as much as you can.  Because once you know it, they won’t be children anymore.

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There are so many things and people to be thankful for this year, especially my family and dear friends.   For without their patience, support, and understanding, my life wouldn’t be as enriched and colorful as it is now!

Thank you.

And to my little darling girl,  Happy Birthday!  I hope you will grow out of your terrible two’s soon!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  Hope you are sharing it the ones who truly love and care about you!

Nancy - Awesome where were these taken? Have a great day and Birthday for your littlest one.November 26, 2009 - 11:12 am

Janet - Gorgeous light & the photos are beautiful. She is a cutie. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I'm so grateful for our friendship.November 26, 2009 - 11:14 am

Eva - Happy Birthday Katherine! Linh, she is so lucky to have a talented mom.November 30, 2009 - 11:20 am

Jenny - Beautiful Pictures!!! I'd like to see a picture of the beautiful mom with the cutie pie! *wink*December 1, 2009 - 9:52 pm

Lailah - OMG! How did I miss this one. Absolutely ama-zing. Only you Lihn, wow.December 10, 2009 - 1:05 pm

gina - beautiful lighting!! so glad to have met you... look forward to more posts...February 7, 2010 - 2:19 am