Tomorrow I head to Dallas for FW5 and I think this is the most nervous I've been in a long time (I'm breaking out from the stress!) ALMOST as nerve-wrecking as my piano juries in college, minus the need for beta blockers. This will be the first time my work has been seriously scrutinized and critiqued by someone other than my friends, family, and clients. I'm absolutely thrilled about the opportunity so I'm not really scared as much as I'm just facing something like performance anxiety (which is why I could never be a soloist musician!) I know I'm in good hands and among great company.... just can't seem to get rid of these butterflies...

Your work is so awesome, I wouldnt even stress if I were you. Have a fabulous time!

-Heidi

Taking criticism can be tough, regardless of the source and the circumstances. Someone once shared this tidbit with me and it's been helpful to put things in perspective and cut down on the flight/fight anxiety response: Feedback is a gift
Have a wonderful time at the workshop!

Relax. You'll be fine.
Whenever I had something big come up, like a TV appaearance, or a speech, I just tell myself that it is my turn to shine and I try to do just that. I may shine, or maybe not, but I try and everything turns out fine.
I've seen your work, you really shouldn't be nervous.
Best,
k.c.

Aww you rock, don't be nervous!

it looks like an amazing opportunity.. try to relax, have fun, & soak it all in!

Have fun! We all adore you and wish we lived next door to you, so I promise they will LOVE you!

Its going to be so amazing for you! We know you will do great
Such a cool workshop!

Your gonna rock girl! Have a great time and let us know how it went!

Anne you have nothing to worry about! It looks like an amazing class! Don't be nervous, be excited!

Anne,
I am excited for you!!
You will rock in Dallas, you know you will...

If you still get nervous imagine everyone in the room naked and with a heavy spanish accent - it works for me everytime!

Joel

thank you so much for your support... I'm thinking of all your kind words as I get up the courage to overcome my anxieties.

Anne, this will be a great seminar!! Your images really rock, you have nothing to worry about! I know at least a couple of the seminar leaders, you are going to love doing this!! Enjoy!!

Anne - I am jealous! I am sure you will do just fine - Huy seems like such a great guy, and the others as well. I wish I could have gone, but not in the budget for this year! Hopefully we will get to see you in Vegas! Good luck with FW5!

Rita

What a wonderful oppurtunity to learn and grow!!! Your images are amazing Anne!!! Take really good notes, so you can come back and share!!! lol
Candy

Ohmigosh, Anne! Me too!!! I was just talking to my husband about exactly that. I know it's going to be great bu I feel the same way.

(I was a vocal soloist in college. Juries were just too much!)

Aaahhh! Wow. I can't believe it's already tomorrow. I'm excited and anxious at the same time.

I'm so glad you're going Davina... that in and of itself helps me feel a little less nervous.

Quit it!

I'm more anxious than both of you guys

Had a wedding today (assisted by Bill Holland and Sergio). Tomorrow, I have a meeting and an engagement shoot before I can enjoy meeting y'all at the opening party.

See ya,

Huy

Okay...you have a very busy day! Holy cow!

Can't wait to meet everyone.

I think everyone came out alright

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Huy

Anne- you will be fine! Your work is great, you have no worries.
A good critique will get you to push yourself and will evalute your technique but should never steer you in a direction away from your style. I'm sure that is what you will find. You will be fine.

Say Hi to my friend Geoff Horowitz...he is awesome and very talented. He will be in good company with both you and Davina. i wish I knew about this workshop. The website is kind of cryptic. How did you find out about this?

It was aaaaaaaaaawesome!! I was also super nervous and it got worse when Huy told me Saturday night that I was supposed to present a slideshow.

Davina and Anne, you two were super sweet and I will never forget you. Anne, I owe you a portrait session. I am sorry I ran out of time and could not make it to shoot you on assignment.

Sergio

That's OK. I'm going to make a new title for myself... "Elusive Anne" Even in the company of many photographers at OSP Indy, I still managed to escape fairly unphotographed.

Sergio - you're awesome and I totally dig your energy and enthusiasm! I'm so glad I was able to meet you and I hope some day I can work with you in order to get a little Sergio magic to rub off on me!