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Jake Garn Workshop: The Images, Round One

I’m addicted.  Hooked.  Passionate.  Some might call it a revival.   I spent a few New York summers in front of the camera but being on the opposite side of the camera with fashion photography is a whole new world to my little mommy brain.
The preparation that went into making just one of these images is...

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Ciare - AHHHHHHH! Holy Freaking Incredible.

Tammie - Oh my gosh melissa, whay have you been up to???!!!!!! This is a whole different bar you’re setting for us stalkers!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing!

Jake Garn - Nice work Melissa! I’m loving your post-processing, the perfect blend of just enough and not too much. Very well done!

Melissa - Thanks ladies! And thank you SO much Jake! Means a lot coming from you. You are my Yoda.

Rachel - Melissa these shots are so beautiful! I bet you had so much fun! This is totally your style!

Sara McFarland - Ooooh, I DIE!! LOVE them!!

Deena - Melissa, you do amazing work. Thank you for sharing such talent!

Garn-ished.

His baggy jeans and collared shirt were perfect symbolism of his inviting casual demeanor.  His backwards placed red hat meant all business but his 5 o’clock shadow was proof that he was there for fun.  This was the Jake Garn Workshop, a simple pleasure and Mother’s Day gift to myself.  I sat in the back,...

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Julia - Melissa, your writing is brilliant, I can’t stand it. You have an impeccable way of providing others with a sensational depiction of your feelings. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait for the images.

Ashley - Oh my gosh I’m so jealous, keep me in mind for modeling when you’re ready to rock n’ roll.

CARA - GIRL! not only does your photography rock but your writing skills are rediculous. excited for the pics from the workshop!!!!

angie monson - Wow, I look scary! It was so fun to meet you the other day. This is such a great capture of the entire workshop.

Jake Garn - Ahhhh, I’d hug you too Melissa! Thanks so much and it was so fun to meet you! :-)

Becky Earl - Melissa, you cute thang! First of all the first thing I noticed when you walked in the room late was how beautiful and tall and cutely dressed you were. Don’t worry, I don’t think anyone noticed the baby food ;) Secondly, these are just so fun. I laughed at Angies comment because when I saw you put these up I was PRAYING there were none of me in there. hahaha Can’t wait to see what you got of the models. That one of Macy in your slideshow is stunning. Lovely meeting you friend :)

Tess - Hey! Can I get copies of the photos of me? And would it be alright if I posted them on my Facebook? (Of course crediting you!) Thanks- Tess

Melissa Peterson - My brother (Matt) is in your pic number 11…looks like you all had a great time.
Melissa

Ashley Madsen - WOW! What a neat experience. I’ve been craving for some sort of inspiration lately too. Just something, I haven’t figured it out yet.

Can’t wait to see the images, but the behind the scenes are incredible.

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