Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:12 AM
Gina is a photographer based in Minnesota who came to visit us in Seattle for her six hour mentor session with us. We covered the gamut with Gina. She came LOADED with questions and a big open heart ready to learn. That is the best way to come. We started out the day with a mini-shoot of Gina in her hotel room and the wonderful Miss Tiffany Lowry did Gina's hair and make up for her. 

Gina knows how to make my heart go pitter patter :), she came in head to toe Anthropologie, those who know me realize I have a slight obsession with that place. I look forward to the Anthro catalogue showing up on my door every season because not only do I love the clothing, but the photography and the production that goes into the shoots in the catalogue are simply brilliant. I got mine the other day and spent a good 45 minutes thumbing through it, leaving with a heart full of inspiration :)

During Gina's time with us we chatted about style, passion, risks, heart, processing, inspiration, posing, artistic voice, shooting in backlit situations, confidence, branding and did a full portfolio review. The six hour day was totally packed and we had a blast! It is so fun for us to be able to teach.... to pass on knowledge, encouragement and wisdom to someone who was where we were just a few years back. Chris and I always walk away full. So enjoy a bit of Gina today...

Hair/makeup: Tiffany Lowry




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ohana photographers says: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 01:34 PM

as always...pure love.

stephanie . o says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:49 AM

where is that obey wall? i love it!! great work!

stephanie . o says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:48 AM

where is that obey wall? i love it!! great work!

Stephen says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 06:49 PM

How can I get in on the Mentorship?

Marissa Rodriguez says: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:23 AM

The last photo is pretty ridiculous! Love everything!

Lesley says: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:24 AM

Love the second to last photo...just fantastic! And her outfit..man oh man I wish they had a store in Vancouver..although I would probably be broke if they did. :)

sarahrhoads says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:30 PM

@lorihensley it is the ACE in Seattle :) It is in the mentor resource guide I sent you as a recommendation for where to stay. it is the best. so fun

Lori Hensley says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:25 PM

What hotel is this? I'd love to stay there.

ash says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:14 PM

you probably already know this, but you are wonderful. :) and so is everything that comes out of you. love + miss!

Christine says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:36 PM

amazing. i wanna come back to seattle and do a mentor session with you! not only would i learn photo secrets, i'd learn fashion skillz!!! :)

Ketti says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:17 PM

the last frame is ahhh-mazing!
i covet my anthropologie catalogs- they are dog-eared for clothes and photo inspiration.

Allison says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:17 PM

I love the Obey Poster wall, I need to check out the Ace when I come back to Seattle in the Holidays it looks so dope in your images! Such fun carefree photos... amazing as always!

Ketti says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:16 PM

the last frame is ahhh-mazing!
i covet my anthropologie catalogs- they are dog-eared for clothes and photo inspiration.

Judd says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:00 PM

Looks like you both had a great time on this shoot. PS, Eliesa and I stayed in this same room. We LOVE the Ace Hotel. I'm also a OBEY nerd, so I love the poster wall...

lyndsay hyatt-almeida says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

lovin' this session. that last shot is killing me-perfect!!!!

lyndsay hyatt-almeida says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

lovin' this session. that last shot is killing me-perfect!!!!

Carrie Hagen says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:07 PM

Gina you look amazing in Red! And check out those boots! Great pictures!!!

Alexandra says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:25 AM

Love that last one :)

eliesa says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:09 AM

Oh Gina! You NAILED your outfit! :0) Love these, Love Gina and Love Sarah...LOVEe

paula Leme says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:01 AM

i love it all! seriously :)

Leah says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:59 AM

Absolutely amazing. G - they totally got you.

johnwaire | photo says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:51 AM

schweeet series!

Jessica says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:50 AM

These photos are gorgeous and show Gina's fun playful personality. She is beautiful on the inside and outside and these photos showcase her beauty! Thanks for sharing.

Laura Ivanova says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:50 AM

OMG Gina you look gorgeous (as always!)... but these images are truly amazing! WOWSERS girl!

John Edgar says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:38 AM

These are simply amazing.. that last frame is so inspired.. the colours, the tones, everything. Perfection.

Rebecca Hansen says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:28 AM

I can't wait for our turn in a few weeks!