California on my mind

Just returned from a trip to San Francisco and Yosemite. The first 4 days I spent in the amazing city of San Francisco taking part in a conference teaching about wedding film making called Re:Frame. I had an incredible time meeting and learning from some of the top industry pros. Why aren't there more women in this industry? Weddings are perfect for our emotional and intuitive sensibilities. This industry can tend to get pretty gear focused. Good to be reminded that it's what you do with the equipment, not what equipment you have. :) That being said I am planning on purchasing the new Canon 5D camera. The footage that film makers are getting off this camera is stunning and I can't wait to shoot with that camera again soon! Gorgeous. I am in love and want to share that with my clients!
The last four days in California I traveled to Yosemite for the Yosemite Film Festival with my sister, Bridget McGinn, to receive the Silver Sierra award for our short documentary, "Song for the badlands". The festival was great fun and we met some amazing film makers from around the world that I hope to visit someday. (I love to travel)
Holy cow, Yosemite was so beautiful. That place is like a magic kingdom. Majestic and regal. WOW! I shot 3 cartridges of Super 8 film, it was so much fun. I can't wait to get the film back and put together a little edit. I'll post it here when its done.
Editing Janessa and J's wonderful wedding over this week and its such a sweet reminder on how the ties of family keep us all together. They are so close and the wedding was held in the famillies garden nursery. Cant wait to finish it up and pass it on to the whole family!