Right, so everyone knows that me going to Brooke's workshop in Berlin meant so much to me! Firstly, I felt like it was the first time I was able to be around a group of people that were passionate about the same thing. I really felt at home, and the crazy things we all had the models do made me giggle and feel all warm inside at the same time. Secondly, Brooke has been my role model for the past 2 and a half years or so, so it was a reaaaally huge deal.

Anyway, when I got to where the workshop was being held it was pouring rain. Absolutely pouring. I managed to drop my laptop in a puddle of water, fall over on the subway stairs, and not know how to even get into the building before I saw Brooke coming down the stairs. At that point I was like....what. Is this even happening? When she opened the door I stood in the rain staring at her like a complete fool for a pretty damn long time...and then of course killed her with my bear hugs!

The actual workshop was just amazing. Everything was planned out perfectly and it all flowed. The first few hours filled us up with inspiration and got us to really think about why we were attending the workshop, what we think abour our work, what new things we want to try. I thought that was amazing 'cause we were all super hyped about shooting the gorgeous two models we had in the amazing, spacious space we had. If we had gone straight into shooting I think it'd be a mess, haha! We really got comfortable learning about Brooke and other people's work. Atleast I felt that ANY idea we had was fine and do-able. Nothing was wrong, or too much...it was like we were completely free! Amazing feeling, amazing atmosphere. I want to go back soooo much!! :)

My first set-up was hilarious :P I was attempting to tangle model KD in her own hair which utterly failed, then I wanted to turn her hair into a river which also utterly failed..but atleast I have some hilarious BTS pictures to show!

During the shooting experience we learnt so much about each other. From practically making Olivia fly out the window, to dousing KD with water (me, of course..haha), to making KD come out of a wall...we had a lot of laughs, and none of us felt intimidated. I loved it :) I always remember feeling shaky and gross when people watched me shoot pictures. During the workshop I loved it, I was giggling and concentrating at the same time...and the best part was that everyone was so interested in what I was doing! :') I don't get that too much. People either gather around me thinking I'm a complete psycho, or fall asleep. haha! I think one of the main points of the workshop was about learning about ourselves, exploring what we had to offer, and realizing that we could find inspiration in the littlest things..that we could do anything! I met so many amazing people. Definitely an experience I couldn't EVER forget! Thank you Brooke and everyone for making my summer!!! xoxoxo

 Awwww KD! Love you! hahahaha.

BTS of Brookes setup

Our amazing group!

aaaaaand finally... before-after of my 2nd setup! Model- Katherine Stapleton