i am not thinking about the super bowl…i am thinking about romance and all of its lovely feelings…
LOVE the feel of this one. the full post is coming soon; i just had to share this image. right now.
may it make you feel romantic…

i love the look on jaren’s face when we are at a party and I catch him staring at me from across the room, looking at me like he is seeing me for the first time. i love the smile i get from gunnar when we are on the carpet playing cars, trains, or dinosaurs; he stares at me amazed, like i am the coolest mom who has motorized and prehistoric sounds coming from my mouth. i am in love with the look i get from my new baby girl each morning when i get her out of bed; she beams because i am someone special to her. i love my parents’ faces when i walk through the doors of home after having been gone for a long time; their eyes fill with love, and i see a reminiscent comfort. i love the expression my sister gives when she realizes the adoption cleared; they will be getting another baby. i love the weary grin on my brother’s face as he crosses the finish line of his 64th marathon. i love the surprise on my girlfriend’s face when i gift her our favorite lip gloss we thought was discontinued. i love the look on my face when i find the perfect pair of slimming jeans or the most flattering swimsuit. i even love the look on children’s faces when they get all pouty and sad because they don’t get their way. i love the look of graduation day: the look of accomplishment, success, and the anticipated future. i love the look of a man totally devoted to one woman because she completes his heart. i love the look of unexpected surprises, the look of a fourth of july picnic, the look of first visits to disneyland, the look of falling stars, the look of winter's first snow, the look of a long overdue vacation, the look of winning soccer teams, the look of cookies fresh from the oven, the look of christmas morning, the look of family, the look of mothers drinking in their new babies, the look of unspoken yet powerfully present love. i love the expressions, the countenances, the features, and the presence of life and its undeniably endearing moments, and i love immortalizing them forever with my camera.
this blog fuses the looks of my life and looks of my loves. it follows my expressions of growth, both professional and personal, and it allows you to take a peek at my moments, my thoughts, and my heart.
i would love to meet your look.
i am not thinking about the super bowl…i am thinking about romance and all of its lovely feelings…
LOVE the feel of this one. the full post is coming soon; i just had to share this image. right now.
may it make you feel romantic…

i have been thinking

that it’s about time.
time to get all your questions answered in a totally relaxed and comfortable setting.

time to “figure” it all out with peers and friends interested in photography as much as you are.
time to solve a few of the mysteries baffling you in the arena of photoshop and post process.
it’s time to take the pictures you have always dreamed of taking!
it’s time to kick it with kamee june: arizona style.

it’s time for a workshop catered for you!!
the date: march 27th, 2010
the location: the irish cultural center, phoenix arizona (why arizona? because they invited me. :))
the plan: the workshop will be split into two sessions to accommodate more photographers and their individualized interests.
kickin’ it morning style: the morning session
geared to the photography enthusiast interested in knowing what all the buttons mean and how to take a great picture; the photographer who is interested in a refresher course or perhaps a new perspective to fuse with a current one; all parents who want to take better pictures of their kids’ little league games or dance recitals, sleeping faces and bubble baths.
the morning sessions includes:
three hours of instruction time (9:00am-12:00pm) including a full shoot. the class time will include my perspective, what i shoot with, how i shoot it, the way i shoot it, basically how i see things and where my inspiration comes from. i’ll cover some basics: lighting, equipment, and composition. i also plan to discuss several tips to help shoot a successful exposure of any subject. the morning session will conclude with a full shoot in a rad downtown location and of course a q/a session!
kickin’ it afternoon style: the afternoon session
geared to the seasoned professional photographer, the photographer interested in starting a business, and the photoshop junkie that wants to perfect his/her post process prowess.
the afternoon session includes:
four hours of instruction (11:00am-4:00pm the afternoon participants are invited to join the early birds for the kamee june rad style photo shoot) the class time will include ideas for marketing, branding, blogging, and post processing tips and hints from photoshop. and of course a full q/a session; ask me whatever you want; i’ll disclose! ;)

the investment:
morning session kickers: $169.00/per kicker
afternoon session kickers: $259.00/ per kicker
full day kickers: $310.00/ kicker
your tuition includes instruction, mid-day snacks, a catered lunch, and a few prizes and goodies!

what to bring:
your camera, a rad attitude, and a laptop (especially if you will be attending the second portion of the day, but a laptop is optional.)
i am so excited to meet all of you and share a day discussing one of our passions.
tickets to kick it are limited, so grab your friends and get your registration complete!! (a full payment is due to reserve your spot; it is non-refundable, but can be transferable if something comes up.)
for every kickin’ friend you refer (who enrolls in the class) you will be given a 10% discount on a family photo shoot, some personalized kickin’ time with me, or a credit towards your photograph purchase. (the credit will be good until 04.01.2011. i’ll be back to arizona a few times before then so we will be able to schedule your kickin’ time or photo shoot sometime in the next year. to claim your credit, be sure to email me your friend’s name after you both have paid your tuition. remember friends must enroll to get the credit. once everyone has paid in full i will email you a gift certificate for the total amount of credit.
it’s time to discover what the world looks like through YOUR lens; it’s time to kick it with kamee june!!

please contact me with registration questions: kamee@kameejune.com or click on the button below to reserve your spot.
if you need accommodations while you are in az these two hotels are close to our workshop venue:
and
a huge “thank-you i am so grateful and appreciative could have never done it without your encouragement and support” shout out to my good friend joy for making everything happen; this wouldn’t be possible without you!!
another thank you bear hug to the creative geniuses helping with all the details, my special prizes, and giveaways for the workshop: bethany of hissyfits photography and shannon from stampin’ sentiments
and a billion thank you cards, hugs and kisses to my girl whit for taking these kickin’ it pictures of me; love you much!!!
hope to see you all in az i march; here’s to kickin’ it, kj

in the photography world there is a fine line between inspiration and intimidation; it can be challenging to look at a contemporary’s work and not feel intimidated. there are so many gifted and talented photographers in today’s industry. the objective is to find those who inspire you, on whatever level, and stick close to them. there is no room for personal growth or career progress when intimidation is the major emotion felt.
this photographer inspires me, and i appreciate what she has done to help me focus my skills and also help my business grow:

i am also grateful that i can be of help at her workshops because of all the inspiring vendors and photographers i am able to meet. i am magnetized to creative people and the way they see this world. i am fascinated by design, details, and art and all of their levels.
attending a jessica claire workshop is quite surreal, from meeting her to what she teaches clear down to the sublime shoot she and her expert team create; it’s better than any cupcake i have ever eaten. and i like cupcakes. ;)
this workshop’s vendors included:
Event Design, Production, Vendor Coordination, Bride & Bridesmaid Styling, Graphic Design: Lollipop Events & Designs
Floral Design & Groom Styling: Isari Flower Studio
Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran, All Made Up
Dinnerware, Flatware, Flutes & China: Bloomingdales
Cake Designer: Erica O’Brien Cake Design
Upcycled Vintage Bridal Jewelry, Accessories & Heirloom Jeweled Bouquet:Naoki Jewelry
Bridal Headpieces & Bridesmaid Bolero Jacket: Alisa Benay
Message Box Favors: Lucky Bug Handmade Paper Delights
Other thanks to Be Inspired Public Relations
and Lindye Galloway
may you be as inspired as i was…






love this one:





the details divine:








the “ceremony”:


lyndie was one of aimee’s bridesmaids at her real wedding and her mock wedding too. ;) she looked lovely and doubled as a bride herself:


aimee was an amazingly beautiful bride, i am sure at her real wedding, and at this one too:




a quick change of wardrobe for the big send off. i loved how many “looks” there were for this wedding:


possibly my favorite:


a big thank you to jc for making it all possible, and to the vendors, models, and photographers i was able to met who continue to inspire me. thank you; looking forward to chapter IV, kj
every thing. every. single. thing i shoot with these two is magic.
remember this magic?
get ready for some of this magic.


i know i said i was going to post the workshop photographs, but i couldn’t help myself. i had to share these.
love them. the images and the subjects.
hang on tight; i am pulling a bunny out of my hat with these two. stay tuned…
i goofed!! i was reviewing my pricing for my personalized photography instruction and i realized i had added a “/kicker” where it didn’t need to be making the pricing super off…seriously…math was never my gig! oh geez…so sorry! it has been corrected now and makes a ton more sense! ;) check it out here.
and a taste at what’s coming from the jc workshop. get ready; they are up next:

i have been feeling a bit homesick lately. for no particular reason, just having some pangs for home. i miss my parents and my sister, and am looking forward to our next visit.
i stumbled across these while doing some other editing tonight. they made me feel happy and closer to home.
my dad is a very accomplished pianist. he is so amazingly talented. one of those pianists that can play it how he hears it and play it from just seeing it. gifted. for sure. my sister and i took lessons for awhile, but begged our parents to let us quit. “you’ll regret it someday.” they were right; i do. i can still pluck out the right hand, but am so sad that i quit lessons when i did.
i hope my children grow up playing the piano: a tribute to my dad, a memory to his talented legacy.
i shot these when we were home for thanksgiving; good times and great memories.


my parents are really cool about letting the kids plunk around for a bit. it’s “beautiful racket” to them. i guess when you become a grandparent annoying noise created by a grandchild becomes music to your ears.


how priceless are these two with my dad. getting emotional. tears starting to well…


i am not the only one excited to head to grandma and grandpa’s house soon:

mom and dad, you were right about piano; bummed i quit. maybe i’ll take lessons again with my kids. ;)
i am thinking of both of you and missing you! i love you more than all the music notes in the world. nothing feels as good as coming home!! see you soon, xoxo kam
by kamee june
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