The Good Company grand opening party was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate our new studio, as well as to our generous sponsors:

Catering: Living Room Events
Media Partner: Brides California
Valet: Precision Parking
Photography: Meg Messina
Cupcakes: Kara's Cupcakes

All images below ©2012 Meg Messina

After many, many months of hard work, detailed construction spreadsheets and more emails than anyone could ever imagine, I'm thrilled to announce that my new collective studio, Good Company, has opened its doors! As a founding partner, along with Downey Street Events, we built this gorgeous wedding showroom as a home for a select group of hand-picked wedding professionals. Located on Sacramento Street, in the exclusive Presidio Heights neighborhood, we are open by appointment only.

Good Company is a haven for clients seeking a boutique environment in which to meet wedding professionals who are industry-leaders, media darlings, and completely devoted to perfecting the craft of a well-celebrated life. Although we work beautifully together and recommend each other enthusiastically, we are all independent small businesses enjoying each other’s good company.

I'm excited to share some updates to the Sonoma Photo Workshop I am teaching alongside Meg Smith and Suzy Clement, hosted by Kristi Amoroso Special Events. We have decided to limit enrollment to 20 students for even more personal attention, as well as extend early bird registration.

I recently visited Twin Palms Sonoma, the private estate where the workshop is going to be taking place - it is SO gorgeous! I'm super excited to have our styled shoots there, including an evening bridal session, a wedding portrait session and plenty of tabletop decor from Kristi and her team.

Our fabulous sponsors include Richard Photo Lab, Cypress Fine Albums and Modern Luxury - Brides California. Our media partner (and guest speaker!) is Snippet + Ink.

Register today - only a handful of spots are left! Hope to see you there.

I am so thrilled to announce that I will be co-teaching a two-day workshop this August, alongside two of my favorite photographers, Meg Smith and Suzy Clement. The workshop is hosted by Kristi Amoroso Special Events, and sponsored by Richard Photo Lab and Cypress Fine Albums. The fun takes place at a gorgeous private estate, Twin Palms Sonoma, on August 28th + 29th 2012.

Two full days of business, branding, self-promotion and studio management, along with techniques, a panel discussion, networking and shooting - we're packing it all in to create an amazing workshop experience. As if that wasn't enough, special guest speaker Kathryn Storke Grady of Snippet + Ink will share her insights on blog publishing, and Angela of Richard Photo Lab will present a mini business seminar.

Check out the full website with registration info - the first 15 signups will receive a one-on-one portfolio review!

A huge thank you to Little Miss Press for creating our beautiful invitation and website!

Another year... Another WPPI! I'm looking forward to the chaos and excitement that is 16,000 wedding photographers in one Vegas hotel. I'll be there supporting Richard Photo Lab and Cypress Fine Albums.

I'll be at the RPL booth on Tuesday, February 21st from 11am - 1pm, and at the Cypress Booth from 1:30-3pm. Come on by and say hello!