Yesterday's workshop was beyond fun, overwhelming and EXCELLENT!!! You can imagine how excited I was for day TWO!!!
As you know, I'm into reducing my carbon footprint as much as possible so fortunately I got to catch a ride with Arna into town. Speaking of a greener earth...look what we stumbled upon in her neighborhood.
I was so excited to see the line up of all these new magnificent green waste containers!!! They were all patiently waiting like good little soldiers to be placed at their new locations. Wow!!! What a great way to start the day!!!
Before I go on, I have to tell you that I brought my other trusty fotog companion, Keoki. He wanted to know what all this workshop stuff was about so he tagged along. He seemed pretty interested!
Okay, so today at The Willows we learned more about workflow, sales and marketing. I really enjoyed learning from all of our instructors.
Here's Kevin Kubota going over his workflow. He's doing some of his Photoshop/Lightroom magic on this beautiful image of Joanna.
Jed Taufer presented some workflow as well. Jed is soooo funny! I learned during this time that he really likes burritos!
Vicki also taught us about a whole lotta invaluable stuff! This woman along with her burrito eating husband, are brilliant!!!
What makes learning more fun???
PRIZES!!!!
So during the two days, Vicki, Jed and Kevin would pull business cards out of a bag and give out some really great prizes!!
I was soooo happy that Tiara won this cool frame from V-Gallery!!!
So many happy prize winners!!!
Honey Boy, is that you???? You go with your bad self!!!
We were all waiting in anticipation and excitement for our name to be called. For many moments I felt like I was in the audience on that show...The Price is Right!!!
Of course, we were all so happy (and I'm sure a bit envious)at Nicole Seu who won the grand prize...A COMPOSER LENSBABY!!!! Right on, girlfriend!!!
You know, The Willows' Kapa'akea Room worked out perfectly for the workshop.
It was a wonderful place to shoot, learn and not to mention EAT!!!
I'd like to call this the "Oh, Wow! Lau-Lau!!" shot! And it's totally dedicated to Chrissy!!!
During the breaks I noticed that a lot of the attendees loved sitting on or near this rock like Brooke Allen here soaking up the sun...
Ahhhhh....only in Hawai'i!!!
Besides learning from all of these great instructors and being inspired by them, one of my most FAVORITE things about attending the Kubota workshops is seeing and reconnecting with old friends! Like Ramona of Photo Visions...girl! I'll always remember this moment when we couldn't decide which of Vicki's item's we should get!!!
Dianne Reynolds from Kaua'i who I met at my very first Kubota Workshop back in...2002??? Was it 2002, Kev??? Dianne? Anyone?? It was the one located at St. Stephen in Kailua...
My Honey Boy, :Dave Miyamoto!
Canon Girls...Tiara Lee-Gustilo and Chrissy Lambert...
And soooo many other wonderful colleagues!
The additional benefit that comes next to that would be meeting and making NEW friends!!!
I love this gal! And I loved meeting her beautiful daughter Rio!!!
(Hey there Jon Lagon of Visionari!!!)
Here's a Maui sandwich going on right here! These guys are so sweet!!! Meet Scott Drexler and John Motelewski! Whole lotta lovin' going on... :)
Keith Uehara and Kathleen Davenport...
Loved seeing Fernando again and meeting his friend Captain Howie!
I'm pretty sure that lots of new friendships were made over these two days!!! I wish that we had more time so I could meet all of you! :)
MAHALO NUI LOA to the Kubotas, the Taufers, Bill Moore, Craig and Sarah of Asuka Books for an extremely successful Success on the Beach!!!
And of course, to all of you, my fellow grasshoppers, for taking the opportunity to be inspired and empowering yourselves by attending this incredible workshop!!! MAHALO NUI LOA to all of you for making it happen!!!
Can we say "HANA HOU???"
PS Ummm...This is Keoki toward the end of the workshop. Yup bud, time to hele home!!!
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