The
Flourish Workshop was incredible. It was mimosas in the afternoon, amazing dinners at night. It was great camaraderie. It was so much hands-on learning. It was a fabulous living-room-style workshop that was amazing to be a part of -- let alone be one of the people to run it! It was 19 photographers from all over the United States and the three of us. It was absolutely beautiful.
Day one of the workshop was more an evening experience. We had a
cocktail reception and dinner in order to meet and greet our attendees.
We wanted everyone to get to know one another well before we were all
put into the actual workshop environment. It proved fantastic! And here
are some photos to visually describe the experience (all of the photos are courtesy of the wonderful Sarah Babcock of
Babcock Studios):

Above are the three of us before the cocktail party began (l-r: Kim, me, Kitty). We met a little earlier at 21C's
Proof on Main to do a trial of the signature drink Breelyn Bomba, our gracious organizer, put together.

The drink was the "Flourish Cocktail" and it was a champagne mixer that was enjoyed by many!

During the cocktail hour we had appetizers brought out for us all to enjoy. You simply must try the octopus there. It has been my app of choice for at least a year! You can never get tired of it, especially with a little spritz of lime.
And of course we had to pose with the dominating fixture at Proof.

Kitty needed an extra photo. I totally understand. ;)

A few of the fabulous Flourishers: (l-r: Angela Michael, Jaci Clark, Eileen Broderick, Meredith Cope)
Meredith caught while enjoying the apps!

Lauren chatting with other Flourishers.

Carmen & Carol.

Ok, there is nothing wrong with a little silliness. I was just making my most "Fabulous" face. ;) At least I 'think' that was the look I was going for...

Dinner at Proof was incredible. The service was wonderful. The deserts were so tasty. And it was so wonderful to sit with everyone and chat in such a relaxed environment (the champagne also helped the relaxing!). As you see in the photo above, Erich Camping is giving his thumbs up. This is a very good thing.
erich camping said: Funny thing is...I looked like this most of the workshop. Love it!!!