Stephen DeVries

Inspiring Artist: Stephen DeVries!

I love to meet new photographer friends! Doesn't matter if you have been shooting for 1 week or 10 years, I LOVE it all!

A couple months ago, I met Stephen and his work BLEW my mind away! What is even better are Stephen's intentions with his work.

Stephen started the non-profit Bedouins International, which is a non-profit media organization that is literally changing the world!

CHECK THIS DUDE OUT!

Below is Stephen doing what Stephen does...Polaroid film!

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Stephen - you ROCK!

eliesa

A Bryan Workshop!

This past week, I was SUPER pumped to be a part of the first ever workshop, put on by A Bryan Photo! The workshop was held in Alabama and I have to say: I have been to many awesome workshops. THIS WORKSHOP WAS THE BEST - HANDS DOWN!!!

Seriously! I am SO excited for what A Bryan's workshops will be in the future, because this one was truly unbelievable! Why? Allow me...

First: We were separated into groups of 3 based on our experience level! GENIUS! Because of this, I was able to learn and have conversations and go beyond the general-ness that can sometimes happen when in a large group.

Second: Guest Speakers! The A Bryan Team invited some of the coolest people in our industry to speak and hang out with us! Lara Casey of Southern Weddings, Bill Pyne of Richard Photo Lab, Shoot Q and Dena Robertson of Cypress Albums all gave very inspirational talks - outside of their realm of their products!

Lastly: They were open, honest and SO much fun! No topic was untouchable, no question went unanswered and I can't say enough about their hospitality and just TIME they gave to listen to us all!

I had SO much fun with my little group - and everyone overall at the workshop!

Be sure to check out the uber-cool Polaroids taken by Stephen DeVries!

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My awesome group! Taylor Christian Jones and Jory Cordy - two KILLER photographers!

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Thank you SO much to the 'Alabama Boys' for putting on such a fabulous workshop!

I KNOW there will be many more workshops by A Bryan Photo! For all of you photographers who are looking for a solid workshop that is totally inspiring - these are only going to get BIGGER and BETTER!

eliesa