California Dreaming

I can truly say that the first week of February was one of the best weeks in my life. After shooting Yasemin & Yusuf’s wedding, I flew to Santa Barbara, CA. I was attending David Jay’s workshop that took place in his home. It was a 3 day long sleep-over workshop. How awesome is that? Absolutely, it was the best experience I’ve ever had. I don’t need to say much about how much DJ one of the best photographers in the world, because I have said many times before how he inspires me in my business. Seriously, hanging out at his home felt like I was hanging out with Justin Timberlake. I was with 8 other very talented photographers as well. I felt both lucky and honored to be there with them. Later on, Jasmine Star and her hubby JD showed up too. Now Jasmine is a great example of what determination can do and she has been one of my inspirations. It was so awesome to listen to her speak about how she achieved her dreams after graduating from one of the best law schools in the nation to becoming a very successful international wedding photographer.

I’m so thankful to Troy Grover for his time to put up together a VIDEO  of such a great memory of good times

I arrived a few days early to Santa Barabara, so that I could hang out with my two good friends, Banu from LA and Ugur from SF. They picked me up from the airport and we had some great times in Santa Barbara. It was such a beautiful town. I’m truly in love with it.

 

These are my two goooood friends Banu and Ugur

Banu took the picture below, she is into photography and I was teaching her about exposures. Looks like she nailed it lol

 

 

 

a big bowl of coffee latte

the best pizza ever, everyday for lunch we were hitting this place.

 

and these pictures are from the workshop, first one is the living room and the awesome view of Santa Barbara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after some banging mexican food, we all went for a night shoot. The picture below is my favorite, it is straight from my camera