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San Diego Onelight Workshop

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Kumusta ka pare?! (i.e. “whattup homie!?” in Tagalog)

Ed, one half of Team Atrero, recently had the pleasure of attending the Onelight Workshop conducted by lighting guru Zack Arias. Team Atrero are lighting junkies and always looking to up our game when it comes to lighting. So when Ed heard that Zack was heading to town he jumped at the opportunity.

Anywho, here are a few snaps from the day…

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That’s our esteemed professor, Zack, sitting in a finely engineered lawn chair sled.

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The lovely Melissa Koehler was a real champ and modeled for us throughout the day and way into the evening. Great job, Missi!

Thanks for dropping by our blog,
Team Atrero
San Diego Wedding Photographers

foundations workshop 6 review

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Hola Friends!

We’re constantly striving to improve the our photo documentary skills and devote a good chunk of our R&D into a few workshops each year. I recently had the privilege of attending the Foundations Workshop 6 in Allen, Tx. The workshop is led by some top shelf photojournalists. It can be easily said that the top 10 wedding photojournalists in the world were assembled in one room and ready to show us the ropes. The main goal of the workshop was to help improve our visual storytelling by learning to think and see like a photojournalist on a real assignment. One of the many beneficial byproducts from the workshop was making friends with all the talented other students and instructors. Despite, all the talent gathered in one setting there were no egos, but rather everyone was intensely focused more on being inspired and learning from each other.

The learning process at the workshop can be a bit rough at times during the edit sessions, especially for folks like me who have been shooting more than half his life. However, by keeping an open mind and taking in advise from my team lead and mentors I was able to make some awesome strides forward in telling a story photographically.

This workshop was the most enriching photographic week of my life and has made me really excited about capturing some great images this coming wedding season! :)
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My assignment was documenting a slice of life at the Rover Resort. Here are a few shots from my assignment.

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the world’s longest horse.

There were a lot of ridiculously talented students at the workshop and I’m proud to call them my friends. A showcase of the images we made can be found at the Foundations Workshop site. Although, there are a lot of cool images produced from that week, I should point out that the journey was far more important the end product. For more stories and to get a better sense of our journey take a look at the Foundations Workshop Blog. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to improve their photo documentary skills. If you’re sitting on the fence about taking this workshop, don’t hesitate to drop me a note and I’ll gladly push you over. :)

I’d like to say thanks to my team leader, Tyler and mentors Erin, Dave and Janine! And big hug to my crazy talented team mates: Ashley, David, Tim, and Karen. One big last shout out to our adopted team member and compositional freak, Ben Chrisman who was recently named WPJA Photographer of the Year.

cheers!
Ed
Team Atrero
San Diego Wedding Photographers

brides against breast cancer gown sale

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Attention Future Brides,

Atrero Photography will be volunteering at Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale this weekend at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown San Diego. The event starts Friday and runs through Saturday. Exquisite design gowns will be available at enormous discounts. Proceeds will benefit terminally ill breast cancer patients and build awareness to prevent breast cancer.

  • “To provide an opportunity for metastatic breast cancer patients’ dream or wish to be fulfilled by
    providing a special time of ‘Making Memories’ together with their families, a chance that might not
    have become a reality without the assistance of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.”
    “To advance the awareness of breast cancer, and to educate the public about the vast resources and
    support available to breast cancer patients and their families.”
  • Click on the banner for more info.

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    to all brides to be…

    Friday, September 14th, 2007

    …are you looking for ideas for your upcoming wedding? If so, come check us out along with a ton of other awesome wedding vendors at the Wedding Party Bridal Show at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine on Sunday, October 7! Drop by our booth over in the glass patio area and say hi!

    If you are a past or current client and would like free tickets for the show, please send us a mail by clicking contact on the menu above!

    Sunday October 7, 2007 from 12-5 pm
    at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
    3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, Ca 92122