Mike Colon Experience: Day 1

***DISCLAIMER***

[I know, this blog post is a day late! Our internet went out at the house last night so we were disconnected from the world and thus will be getting things too you a day late now :( 

But...our hope is that you will be able to read (and see) a little of what the workshop is like! Ready??? Wait for it.........GO.]

So here we are in gorgeous Lahaina! Everything is just amazing. The sunsets and food alone are enough to make me never want to leave!

Every day we have a professional chef come in from 6-8pm and cook us a constant stream of 5-star cuisine. From freshly caught sushi, to mahi mahi in a pomegranate reduction sauce, we are loving it! (You know how much Erin loves food as it is...so just imagine how giggly she gets here at meal time)

Our first day schedule:

6:30am-10am: Breakfast

7am-10am: Massages

10:00: Introductions

10:30: Discussion: Equipment and Settings

12:30: Lunch Break

1:30: Discussion about Technique and Style

3:30: Engagement Shoot

6:00: Private Portfolio Reviews

6:30: Dinner

Every day follows this type of format; discussion in the morning and afternoon followed by a practical exercise and photo shoot.

So far we are getting pages upon pages of awesome notes as to how we can refine who we are and how we shoot.

Today our shoot consisted of two awesome couples and took place in down town Lahaina on the water and in town. Special thanks to Rosanna *Mike's assistant* and her new fiance Jared! This was their actual engagement shoot, so they'll have a proof book the size of Rhode Island to sift through :)

Also, our second couple Andrew and Joelle were just awesome and had so much fun in front of the cameras; they were naturals!

Here are a handful of our favorites. Aloha!

We all anonymously submitted one photo of each couple for review. This photo was selected by Mike as the best shot of the day of Rosanna and Jared! Nice shot Erin!! You are rockin it! :)

See you all tomorrow for more images and new locations!