SoCal Shootout: Cowboy Casanova

I had such an AMAZING time last night at the SoCal shootout!  The event was held at TCR Ranch in Temecula, CA (about 2 hours away from where I live, but totally worth the drive!)  The location was perfect for the Cowboy Casanova theme, inspired from Carrie Underwood’s latest music video.

We had about 50 photographers, 6 models, hair/mua, and a wonderful team of lead photographers helping everyone learn and practice different aspects of photography from technical, posing, and client relationships. I learned so much and had a blast!
Speaker: Rob Ninja-Nicholson
Lead photogs: Matthew Saville Baldon, Yvonne LeBrun, Hanssie Trainor, Gavin Wade, Erin Wade, Sarah Frenzel, Derek Frenzel

Models: Karin Lorene Larsen, Crystal Leland, Kristin Keating, Eryne Shan, Allyson Hoehl, Ashley Gregory
Event planner:  Kim Lefebvre

Hair Accessories by: Heather Lynn Wilging Molina

Hair and Makeup: Melody Rachunok, Brandie Bedell, Kacee Geoffroy

First up model Karin Lorene Larsen posing in her awesome red cowboy boots (passed down from her grandma!) She also rocked a silk black burlesque outfit. HOT! We shot her photos inside the stables near the opening to get some natural light.

The hallway was gave a nice perspective. Work it girl!


I think this close up of Karin is my favorite! Beautiful eyes, WOW!


Kristin Keating is an angelic model, very tall with a stunning smile. We photographed her in the arena and small spots of opportunity that surrounded it.


This one in the grass... FAVE! It's so dreamy. I love the vibrant colors.




Our next model Eryne Shan.


She has a soft face with beautiful angel eyes that just speak!






Allyson Hoehl was rocking the red.


This could possibly be the coolest headpiece! Heather Lynn really did a stunning job on creating these beautiful accessories. Check her out HERE. Location-scout-turned-model Ashley Gregory.



The A sisters (that's what I called them) look amazing together.




It was getting close to the end of the shoots and I was kinda sad there hadn't been an opportunity to get some shots with any horses; after all we were at a ranch! Our group started photographing Crystal Leland near a corral with a group horses and suddenly they were curious enough to come check out what we were doing! Crystal was fearless as the horses nibbled on her hair and gave her kisses. I LOVE these shots!










Technical stuff: All of the photos were shot by yours truly: Sherri Johnson Photography. Canon 5D with various lenses: 50mm 1.4, 70-200 IS 2.8L, and 24-70mm 2.8L. Processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.