When I read about the Social Media Intensive workshop hosted by the ladies at Southern Weddings Magazine, I knew I had to attend. Even though I was already utilizing social media in my daily life, I wasn’t sure if I was using it effectively. I sent an email to a handful of other local photographers that I thought might be interested in attending and ended up finding two wonderful companions for the trip! Thanks so much Corinna and Ginger for being adventurous enough to go on the road trip! I really enjoyed your company and our great conversation during the long drive. : )

The workshop was presented by Lara Casey, Editor-In-Chief along with her fabulous colleagues and partners Kirstin Hawley, Assistant Editor and Art Director, and Laura Eastes, Managing Editor. We all gathered at Jackson’s restauarant in beautiful downtown Pensacola. At first, I thought we might be crazy for driving 11 hours round trip for a 2 hour workshop, but I think Cory and Ginger would agree that it was well worth the drive. It was incredibly informative and we met so many other people who are passionate about weddings! It really has changed how I view and how I use social media!

Check out the photo of the Jax photogs with the women of Southern Weddings!

(From Left: Me, Laura, Ginger, Corinna, Lara, Kirstin – thank you Corinna for letting me borrow the pic)

Thank you ladies for sharing your knowledge and bringing this workshop to Florida! I enjoyed meeting all of you!

If you haven’t read Southern Weddings Magazine, you have to pick up a copy! It really is a beautiful and inspiring look into weddings in the South. The great thing about this magazine is that you don’t have to wait for the next issue. Southern Weddings also has a phenomenal blog that is frequently updated with photos and great information to help you plan for your wedding!

You know us photographers couldn’t head out to a workshop and not take some time for a fun mini photo shoot! We arrived a bit early, so before the workshop we walked and took some photos of each other. : )

At the end of the day… showing off the cute Southern Weddings tote that they gave us. It was filled with goodies, including the TO-DIE-FOR brownie pops from www.browniepops.com. If you are looking for wedding favors that will leave an impression, these may be what you are looking for! They are the most delicious brownie I’ve ever had!

Such a long day, but so worth it! I really hope the Southern Weddings ladies put together another workshop soon!