Need help learning how to take better pictures of your kids or grandkids?
Are you frustrated because you upgraded to a DSLR but still aren’t getting the images you were hoping for?
Do all of those camera buttons overwhelm you?
Do you tend to stay in the ‘green’ automatic mode?
Does technical jargon like ‘shutter’ and ‘aperture’ and ‘ISO’ scare you?
Do your images sit on your camera card for months, never downloaded, backed-up or impossible to find on your computer?
If you answered YES, this workshop is for YOU!
Many parents purchase a DSLR camera (one that has interchangeable lenses) in hopes of not missing a moment of their children’s lives, but are not satisfied with their images when they appear on their computer screen. They just want their images to be better.
Wondertime Workshop is a Basic dSLR Workshop by Wondertime Photography that teaches parents and grandparents how to take better pictures of their kids ~ since I can’t be with you during the other 364 days when we aren’t together for our portrait session. ;) We will focus on concepts you can easily put into practice, just by understanding lighting, composition, perspective and age appropriate techniques. We will not be addressing business topics or Photoshop editing as this workshop is not for professional photographers or those who aspire to become one.
A few basic things we’ll cover:
• The basics of photography – exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO
• Lighting – training your eye to see the light inside and outside
• Camera settings – auto vs. manual settings
• Composition, perspective and storytelling
• Lenses and focal length
• Tips for great images at any subject's age
• Output – downloading, storing and printing images
• Q&A with me
• Hands-on practice during live mini-shoots (inside & outside…with models)
WHO: Nine lucky ladies and/or gentlemen! (Each workshop will be limited to 9 participants plus their host so we can have some great discussion, figure out our cameras and practice our skills.)
COST: $200 (plus tax) The introductory workshop on Saturday, July 30th is only $175 (plus tax).
Included is the 7 hour workshop, a workshop manual, lunch, snacks & drinks, fun goodies and awesome door prizes. If you schedule a 2011 session with Wondertime Photography on the day of the workshop, you will receive a $100 credit towards your session purchase.
WHERE: Tucson, AZ (location will be emailed to participants)
WHEN: All day on either a Friday or Saturday (8:00-3:30). Dates will be announced on my blog and on my Facebook page. The first workshop will be Saturday, July 30th, and registration opens up tomorrow (Wednesday, June 29th…first come, first served!)
WHAT: Bring your DSLR camera, 2-3 of your photos you aren’t happy with, and your questions.
HOW: Sign up by emailing Michelle at michelle @ wondertimephoto . com (take out the spaces) to reserve your spot. Sign-up is on a first-come basis. The first 9 emails I receive will get a spot, and then a waiting list will be started. Cash, check, PayPal online or Credit Card in person for $214.20 $187.43 is due within 5 days or your spot will be given to the next person on the list. Fees are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another attendee or another date.
Oh! And for those of you with a digital point-and-shoot or a film SLR, you can still learn how to take better photos…we’ll just spend part of the time talking specifically about DSLRs. Remember, this is a basic photography workshop and is NOT intended for professional photographers or those who aspire to become one. If you just want to learn how to take better pictures of your kids, this is definitely for you!
Thanks! ~M
What! You couldn't have done this class while I was in town? I've been wanting to do a class with you FOREVER! Great idea though...so sad I won't be in the class.
Posted by: Michelle Hinckley | July 01, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Sorry...it's just a ploy to get you to come back to Tucson! ;) Miss you M!
Posted by: Michelle R. @ Wondertime | July 01, 2011 at 02:58 PM