Kamee June Photography

is anyone else shocked that it’s early september already? one more month and it’s holiday time. i sat down to look at my calendar and realized that there were some big events coming up for kamee june and my family as well. it’s going to be a great fall! ;) let’s kick october off with another california kamee june workshop, shall we?

it’s going to be really cool. come. i would love to have you!!

the deets:

the date: october 2nd, 2010

the location: corona, ca (exact location tba, details to follow)

the time: 9-630ish (lunch will be served; dinner will follow but is not included in your tuition)

the team: katrina, amanda (and her disposable ;)), julie (for all of you baby and child photography enthusiasts she will be here!! ;)) and maybe, perhaps, joy. ;)

the plan: the workshop will be split into two sessions to accommodate more photographers and their individualized interests.

kickin’ it in morning style

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, dance recitals, sleeping faces and bubble baths.

the morning session includes:

three hours of instruction time (9:00am-12:00pm), a full shoot, and some surprises i will have waiting for you. 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 also include two full kamee june’d stylized shoots in a totally rad location, and of course a q/a session.

kickin’ it into the afternoon style

geared to the seasoned professional photographer; the photographer interested in starting a small business, and the junkie that wants to perfect his/her post processing prowess.

the afternoon session includes:

the class time will include ideas for marketing, branding, blogging, post processing tips and hints from photoshop, a few surprises, and of course a full q/a session; ask me whatever you want; i’ll disclose! ;)

you can choose to kick it just in the morning or kick it all day and soak it all up. either way, it’s going to be incredible.

our stylist for the october 2nd gala event: my good friend, who happened to do all of the styling for the images showcased in this post, katrina; she’s a genius.

we have been chatting about the stylings for the oct workshop. she sent me the first lookbook for stylings today…jaw dropping…i am jumping out of my skin…it’s out of this world cool.

right now we are planning two shoots: a family and a couple (vince and ashley, the two you see in these images will be there. they will make great additions to any portfolio!) it’s going to be incredible!

the investment:

the morning kicker: $300.00

the full-day kicker: $495.00

your tuition includes: instruction, two fully stylized shoots (perfect for adding to your portfolio), snacks, lunch, and a few goodies and surprises. plus the opportunity to add to your photography community by meeting new people and rubbing shoulders with other incredible creatives.

come! join us! it’s going to be a great way to start october, the holiday season for that matter! ;)

reserve your seat by clicking below or fire me off an email if you have any questions or thoughts (kamee@kameejune.com).

a full list of hotels and accomodations will come later. for now…

BUY YOUR TICKET, to KICK IT!

ticket to kick it: oct 2nd, ca workshop

morning kicker $300.00 all day kicker $495.00

i would love to meet you!! can’t wait, kj

i like mini-serieses on tv. i like most books that run in a series. i love  a series of unexpected surprises.

keep reading. i have one for you!

it’s almost time for my first set, in a series, of side kicks with kamee june (thanks for the name idea, rhonda!! shout out to, YOU!) my plan is basically this: i will be offering two side kicks a month a technical side of photography and also a how-to side. one week technical. one week how-to. they will be intensive: instruction, demonstration, and a fully-stylized shoot; 2-3 hours total. (FYI: EVERYTHING YOU SHOOT AT THE SIDE KICKS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO BUILDING!! side kicks are smaller than a workshop, more intimate, so everyone will be able to have pole position when it comes to shooting.) and of course a q/a on the topic of the side kick. and probably dinner afterwards if anyone wants to eat something. ;)

the first side kick will be on sept 17th, in corona, california (location details to follow). its topic? the basis of all photography? light.

we will discuss open shade, back light, side light, front light, over-head light, and night-light and how to adjust  your settings, and yourself, to get a great exposure shooting in all types of light. we will also discuss which light is best for certain subjects and how to make light work for you!

1st in a series of technical side kicks with kamee june: light

when: friday, september 17th, 400pm-730pm (this one will be longer so we can observe and shoot in different types of light. also, if anyone is interested we will break for dinner let it get really dark, and then shoot around in night light, just for fun.)

where: corona, california location tba

how much: $195.00 (your side kicks pass includes: instruction time, a fully-stylized shoot designed to help you build your portfolio, and a few goodies to take home. dinner is not included in your tuition.)

registration for these will be limited, like i said, my goal is to keep them intimate. if you are interested, jump on it.

it’s going to be…en-lightening. pun. totally intended!

the first in my series of how-to’s will be how to shoot families. we are gearing up for the holidays which means christmas card season; family photographs are upon us. :) this side kick with discuss what i do to help my families be comfortable, how i get them positioned, and what works to create natural images of a family enjoying time together.

first in the how-to series of side-kicks with kamee june: how to shoot a family

when: friday, september 24th 500pm-730pm (i’ll for sure eat after if anyone wants to join me.)

where: corona, california location tba

how much: $195.00 (your side kicks pass includes: instruction time, a fully-stylized shoot designed to help you build your portfolio, and a few goodies to take home. dinner is not included in your tuition.

once again, registration is limited.

trying to think of a good family pun. i am at a loss. anyone? bueller? bueller?

and now the unexpected surprise! the first person to register for both premier side kicks will get a complimentary pass to come to my next workshop in california on oct 2nd. ;) surprise!!! now go! get your register on!!!!

i am looking forward to these side kicks, the opportunity to build a greater photography community, and the chance to meet all of you!! would love to kick it!! hope to see you on september 17th and 24th and the 2nd of oct at the big workshop (details and registration for that to follow.)

last saturday i kicked it with an incredible photographer who is already making serious waves in the print world and who will soon do the same in the wedding industry. he and i were treated to an incredible shoot designed by my friend katrina and modeled by my friends vince and ashley. this is just a taste. there will be more soon.

to katrina: it can’t happen without you; no way. you know i am always so grateful!

to vince and ashley: your uncle was right vince, you both should have gone into modeling; thank you so much!

to ralph: thank you for sharing “the meter”, for “lighting it up” and for showing me how you see it too; i KNOW incredible things are in your future!!

just a sprinkling…a pouring soon:

and some really incredible off-camera flash brought to you by ralph; i was so inspired, and will be making a huge purchase soon…:)

more soon. thank you again to everyone involved! it was a great day!!! cheers, kamee

things to buy list:

milk

bread

new pair of shoes

great new lipstick

delicious baked good

TICKET TO KICK IT AT THE SEPTEMBER 3rd, DENVER WORKSHOP

we are less than a month away. time to go for it!! thanks for all of your emails and interest; i can’t wait to meet you all. i am looking forward to everything we have planned for the day. it’s going to be incredible! hope you can make it!

i’ll be in denver for the whole weekend and have a bit of time for family portraits; please contact me at kamee@kameejune.com if you are interested in booking a session. i look forward to hearing from you!!

just a few pretties from these two…remind me to tell you what i need to buy for them:

enjoy some shopping!!! have a great day, kj

the debate will be eternal. the argument plays repeatedly. objectivity really doesn’t exist. it can’t. really. shall we go there? ;) jaren and i debate all the time about literature and how it is impossible to grade students objectively on something that is so subjective. it’s one reason he hated his english class so much: his interpretation was always different than his teacher’s and she consequently marked him down for it. are we, as humans, capable of being objective, when everything that makes us who we are is so subjective?

here’s the thing: life is subjective. everything about it is totally open to interpretation, just because i like something doesn’t mean the person standing next to me is going to be as passionate about it, and that’s what makes us all interesting and textured and cool. i am going to get everyone all bothered when i say that i don’t think harry potter is that great of a wizard, or when i say that i am probably the only person who hasn’t bought into the twilight novels or the teams edward or jacob; i just don’t care or particularly like them. that’s my opinion. it is what it is. but my girlfriends who love them don’t care that i don’t. they actually invite me along because i have something different to say about the subject. my point is, everyone is going to look at things differently. that’s fine. it’s good actually. it makes for really great conversation and insight; it takes thought to deeper levels which is really cool. it’s smart to consider something different from what you consider. i would never, however, call stephanie meyer and tell her that i didn’t care for edward or jacob, because first, she didn’t solicit advice or feedback from me, and second, who cares? she doesn’t. a zillion people love her work. she is making a bazillion dollars at bookstores and the box office. she doesn’t care if some don’t think she is a talented writer who touches the human spirit on a profound level. all she cares about is that her three boys all wear gap kids now instead of target’s circo. (she probably cares about other things too; i am sure she does. and there is nothing wrong with circo, both of my children sport it daily. ;))

life is about choices. if you don’t like what you are seeing, hearing, reading, etc. then block out the voice! i don’t read the twilight series because i choose not to; there are other novels that interest me more. WE have the choice to turn off that extrinsic force: turn off the radio, leave the theater, return the book, or exit out of the web page. it’s easy. if you don’t like what you see go somewhere else; fill your life with what fills you, but make it things that will take you to a higher level of thought and living.

i love the images i am about to showcase. i love the people who helped create them. to me they are cool, and noteworthy, and distinctive, and that’s all the matters.

a few weeks ago i kicked it with gus, a hobbiest photographer with a keen eye for life and freezing it with his camera. he is a shy, humble guy so there aren’t any links to him, but hopefully he will chime in soon with some of what he captured during our shoot together, because he did so well and got so many great images!! thank you gus for your humble spirit and enthusiasm to learn; i am grateful for that!

massive props to katrina of kitsch for all of the stylings for the shoot. hair, make-up, and wardrobe were all her creation. if you are looking for someone to style anything for you, she is the one to contact. plus her heart is so good; she somehow understands everyone’s debates. you will contact her to make you beautiful for something and will leave with a new friend.

and a thank you to keiri. it really couldn’t have been possible with out someone to take pictures of. ;) you have the spirit of a quiet lion in that tiny frame!! i am so glad we met.

gus, katrina, and keiri, thank you all so much. you are all art to me, no debate about it. ;)

one of my favorites:

the “dirt” make-up smudges were incredible!! ;)

another favorite:

i loved everything about these images, but that’s just my subjective opinion.

thank you again to gus, kat, and keiri!!

i loved kickin’ it today with my friend gus. he is such a kind hearted person, just so good and so nice. it was refreshing being with someone so mellow and so interested and passionate about photography!! gus, thanks for comin’ out, and for sharing a photographic day with me! i can’t wait to see what you captured.

i was flipping over some of the images i was able to snag during our shoot.

the ever-talented and incredible katrina of kitsch did the styling for today’s shoot. it was so different and so awesome. dirty and grungy, and i. loved. it!! i felt so inspired by what she created and by the model she used to create it all!! thank you to katrina, for being who you are: style guru, fashionista divine, and true friend.

AND a thank you to my mrm, most recent muse: keiri. i could have shot you until the skies turned black, and then waited on baited breath for the light to birth to start again. it was a pleasure meeting you, and capturing your energy today! thank you for being so willing!!!

here is just a sneak peek at what gus and i were able to photograph all afternoon. more soon.

kat, keiri, and gus, thank you so much for making today possible!!!