Jasmine Star Workshop

If you've seen my "Favorites" section at the top, you'll have seen that Jasmine Star has been one of my favorite photographers for quite a while, among a few other photography "giants", that I look to for inspiration and motivation to continue working, and shooting, and improving. A few weeks ago, I saw this post, where Jasmine announced that Chase Jarvis (another featured favorite photographer) had come to her with an idea. And instead of explaining it myself, take a look at the video that Jasmine posted on her blog.

So I thought...I should try this. And sadly enough, that's all that happened. I thought about it. Thought it would be an amazing thing to try, thought that it would be a life changing event, and thought about finding time to make a video. Thinking that the deadline was only a few days away, I missed my opportunity to turn my thoughts into action. My Mother called me that Saturday to tell me that I HAD to apply and make a video, but I told her that the due date had already passed. She showed me that I actually had another whole week till the deadline, and so I still had time to make my video.

Long story short(er), my wife and I noodled over idea after idea and did three "takes" three days in a row. Every time I finished editing another take, I realized other things I wanted to say or do. So here was the final video that was submitted:

And guess what? She PICKED ME! You can see the other 5 photographers she picked on her post here. I couldn't believe it. I am going to be able to learn for 5 days from one of the greatest photographers, and be able to shoot a live wedding with her and 5 other great people from around the world.

Needless to say, I'm ridiculously excited about this incredible opportunity. I plan on keeping updates flowing on the blog during the workshop, as well as on twitter @nateperkes. Thanks so much to Luisa for being patient with me, and for returning each day for "take 2" and "take 3" when there was only supposed to be a "take 1". Also a big thanks to my family who all pitched in and had great ideas, especially my older brother Josh, who was visiting town on our "take 3" day, and had some really great input that helped a lot with the video. I had a blast making it. Hope you enjoyed it!