Workshop Foodstyling & Photography Weimar
A lot of people ask me why on earth I go to so many different workshops… Yes, well…mmm. How shall I explain this to you readers out there? First of all, I love to meet other foodbloggers and foodies in general. It’s different to finally meet people in real life rather then just online. We all share the same passion and that immediately creates a bond. So that alone would be a good enough reason to go, right?
Am I a workshop junkie? No, I don’t think so. It might appear for someone that I continuously go to foodphotography workshops but really this is the second one in two years so you can’t really call that a lot I would think. But for me it is a chance to get inspired again. Inspired by the work of other people, inspired by the instructors of the workshop and inspired by my co-workshoppers. So there you have it. In a nutshell that is the reason why I go to workshops where in all fairness I do not learn a lot of new things. Yes I know how aperture works and all that other techie talk but there is always something you can take away from a workshop. Something you maybe didn’t think about. Something someone tells you that suddenly makes you have an ‘aha-moment’ and that has definitely been the case for this great workshop that I just had this weekend.
If there is anything I have taken away from this workshop then it is that I actually can style a setting if only I give myself a little more time to do it. It doesn’t work if you want to style something in 2 minutes before dinner with a hungry guy waiting for you to be finished. So that’s a good thing to know. 
I loved the presentations by our fabulous instructors Meeta, Lisa and Julia and the inspirational presentation we had today from Holly Becker from Decor8 which really made me think about which direction I want to take with the blog.
So all in all this was a great workshop! We had some amazing products from sponsor Vianni as well a lot of beautiful flatware from Kahla porcelain. Plus most of the participants brought some great props to the workshop we used during our assignments.
Ofcourse no workshop is complete without participants and what great participants we had! I shared a room during the workshop at the castle with the great Marta from Princess Misia blog and I will get the information on the other blogs so I might share those later with you too.
There were too many fantastic new people I met to share all their names with you but let me end with this great groupshot of a great weekend! O and since the captions on my photos are doing weird things; the first photos are from the assignment together with the fabulous Corinna, the second photos are from the assignment with Sabina (who is an interior designer but I will share the link later).
Appetizer
Asian
Bread
Breakfast
Desserts & other sweets
Healthy
It looks like you had a lot of fun in Weimar! I’ve never been to any workshop whatsoever and would love to take part in on eof them. Meeting like-minded people is always great.
Cheers,
Rosa
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 8th, 2012 at 17:20
It is Rosa and we actually had someone who came over from Switzerland in the group!
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Lucky, lucky you to spend such a wonderful weekend with two of my fav pals Meeta and Marta! I’m with you about the reasons to go to workshops, I always learn something new and best of all I always make new friends. Better than summer camp my friend! Can’t wait to hear/see more Simone!
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:39
Keep tuned for a little more insight today then Robin..
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I am always inspired by food bloggers photography, and never tire of reading blogs. I think going to workshops would be so fun:-) It looks like you all had a lovely time:-) Hugs, Terra
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:40
it is indeed great fun Terra! I just wish I could go more often. Love to meet other foodbloggers!
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Hey this sounds really great. How do you find out about these workshops? I am getting started as a blogger and food photographer, I’ve a lot to learn.
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 8th, 2012 at 17:14
He Joshua, Maybe have a look at the Plate to Page website where there are some awesome workshops especially if you’re just starting out. I read a lot of blogs which is how I usually find out about these workshops. That and facebook and twitter!
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Aww wonderful! Wish I could’ve gone and hung out with you gals again!!
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 8th, 2012 at 17:14
I wish so too jenn! It’s been too long!
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It sounds like another incredible learning experience. If I lived where you lived, I would go to as many of those workshops as I could! In Canada, to go anywhere is SO far away and costs SO much money. Everything is much more accessible and affordable travelwise in Europe. Good for you! Your shots are fantastic!
Valerie
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 8th, 2012 at 17:19
Well not sure if affordable is the right word for travel within Europe..
Yes it is all not too far from each other but it can get quite expensive too. For Germany it is easy as I can drive instead of fly so that makes life simple but going to other destinations can be a hassle! Trust me!
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Workshops are the best! You get to meet people, have fun and expand your little book of knowledge! Looks like this one was no exception!
I sure hope that our paths will get to cross someday in a food bloggers conference or something like that. That would be awesome!
And by the way, you are gorgeous Simone. You always radiate in all of the pictures you appear on. Keep wearing that beautiful smile of yours!
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:40
Thanks so much Sonia! And I am sure we will meet at some point in time! It’s just meant to happen!
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Hi Simone,
– It is just unbelieveable that it was just yesterday that this workshop was finished. For me it was my first food workshop and I am still surprised how many inspiration I got from these 2 days in Weimar including things I even didn’t think before. Actually it was so much input that I blankly forgot to take any photos besides during the photo assignments 
that’s cool that you already have written about the workshop
Therefore I am now more than happy that I can show now your post also to friends to give them a better idea about going to a workshop
Groetjes, Eva
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:42
He Eva! Yes, Marta and I stayed at the hotel for a lovely drink on the outside terrace and we had dinner there so we had an early night and I wrote the above still in Germany! I do have more photos from the workshop which I am sure I will share at some point..
It was lovely meeting you! Groetjes Simone
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Hi Simone! Good to know that you are safe home! It was a pleasure to spend the two days with you. Maybe once again we meet during a workshop, for now I will visit you via Blog. With hugs from germany, Sandy
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:42
Thanks Sandy! Yes we will virtually keep in touch..
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Looks great … I’d love to go to a workshop!
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Simone (junglefrog) — July 9th, 2012 at 08:43
I would definitely try a workshop once CJ. It’s fun!
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I love having you at the workshops Simone. Your words ring so true – that even as an advanced photographer, it is not only the techniques but also the inspiration you take home with you to move forward. And we all want to move in that direction. It was so great seeing you again, even though I wished we could have spent more time alone! Sending you huge hugs!
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Hi Simone,
your pictures are gorgeous! Impressed by your work, we were already wondering why you took the workshop
. Now we know why. It was our first food photography workshop, but surely will not be the last one.
Melanie & Sönke
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Oh does this look like fun. I agree ~ you can never have to much creative inspiration no matter what your skill level!
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Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to be able to attend such an event. As someone relatively new to taking her own photos, these posts are encouraging and inspiring!
Looks like everyone had fun!
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