Feb 10 2009
Foundation 7 Workshop FW7
I just got back from Dallas, Texas where everything is BIG. I went down to attend The Foundation Workshop . My goal was to improve my storytelling skills and to stretch myself as far as I could without breaking as I reached up closer to my potential. I just want to make better images. My teacher is a 2 times Pulitzer Prize winner and I was THRILLED to be one of 5 photographers to be learning from Greg Gibson. I was given an assignment to shoot over the course of 2 days. Mentors came out to the field to coach and we had critique sessions every night. (into the wee hours) My assignment was to find and tell a story at Bill Smith’s Cafe. I loved being a part of this workshop and loved my assignment.
I try to get to a workshop or 2 ever year, but they all paled compared to this experience. I was there to learn by stepping out from behind all my preconceived notions of who I am as a photographer and what kind of work I do. I was blessed to have Jennifer Domenick, Joe Dickie and Tina Carter on Greg’s team as mentors correcting me, pushing me, cheering me on, and coaching me to make better images.
The pies were GREAT!
wow verna… these photos are AWESOME!!!!! really captures the feel of the place - and so much movement…they are swingin’ baby, swingin’!
Verna, you’ve done such an amazing job capturing the scene! Love the photos… most of all I love the fact that Marcin and I got to meet you- you’re so warm, open and wonderful - it’s really an honor!
Verna!
I was thrilled to finally meet you in person at FW7.
You did such an outrageously fab job, I am so happy for you!!
Many hugs dear, many hugs xoxo
Stacey D
Verna, you are simply AMAZING!
Hey Verna, it was nice meeting you last week at the workshop–love your slide show!!!
Love your images Verna and it was great to meet you at last.
As always, stinking awesome!!!!