Champagne, Photography and Best Friends
You know what? I am really lucky to have so many great girlfriends in my life. A great group of friends who you grow with over the years and are able to share life experiences with--marriage, babies, kids, teenagers. Who you can let long stretches of time creep by, but the moment you see each other again, it's like no time has passed at all. Who you know would just drop everything to come and see you in your time of need(or simply because WINE....that, too). Well, I wanted to find a way to celebrate those friendships and I decided that I would start to offer a night of champagne, photography and besties.
So, got an event that you and your girls want to celebrate? Bridal shower? Baby Shower? Birthday? Just because? How about that mom's group looking for a way to just spend an afternoon or an evening without the kids? Well, here's your chance.
CHAMPAGNE AND SHUTTER SPEED
$99(+gst)/per person
It includes champagne, snacks, and your choice of one of three photography courses:
- THE FULL MEAL DEAL: Get your camera off of auto and on to manual. For those of you who all have dSLR's and no idea how to work them. Dana will show you the basics of exposure to get you started documenting your own family in a creative way.
- THE HAPPY MEAL: Improve your composition and hear all about Dana's tips for documenting your own life no matter what camera you are using.
- THE BUFFET: Designed for intermediate photographers who just want to pick Dana's brain on all things photography related.
Dana can host it in her lovely studio in Okotoks, AB or one of you can host it in your home(as long as you are in the Calgary area). These are available on a very limited basis, but Dana would love to hear from you to see if she could help you celebrate with your girlfriends.
**A minimum of 8 people and maximum of 12 women can be present. The event will be approximately 2 hours long.
Photography Class For Parents
Covered in Class:
Understanding your gear--including an explanation of lens choice
An explanation of Exposure and how to shoot on full manual
Metering for different lighting situations
The Rules of Composition--how to create more powerful images
Finding inspiration in your own life
A brief introduction to photoshop to help enhance your images
I have decided to do an online class for parents. Why online? Well...a few reasons. First, it truly helps keep my costs down(just being honest). Second, it means that you don't have to live in the Calgary area to attend it, although, if you do...as an added incentive...there will be one afternoon when I will host a meet up where we will shoot and then go for coffee. Very casual, but a fun way to ask me real time questions. The structure will be very simple. Each Monday, I will host a webcast for all of the students. If you are able to attend it live, there will be the opportunity to ask me questions via online chat right then and there. If you are unable to attend it live, don't worry, it will be recorded and will be available for viewing for the duration of the course. At the end of each broadcast, I will present you with some challenges/homework...and I hope that you will post your results in our private online group. Throughout the duration of the four weeks, I will be available online through a private forum where all the participants can post images, ask questions, and generally chat. I promise to provide plenty of inspiration to encourage that chatting :)
I have found that many times people don't know what questions to ask until they actually start shooting manual. This online course gives you the information and then provides you the opportunity to put it into practice and ask for clarification where you need it.
Soooooo...bet you are wondering the details. Well, here they are:
When: Monday, January 14th, 2013-Friday, February 8th, 2013
Cost: $100(+gst)
Registration begins today. Register by paying through paypal. Make sure to use the email address where you wish me to send you information. If there are any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me and I'll try to answer them :)
Hope you join us!!!!
****this is NOT a class for professional photographers. This is a class for hobbyists who wish to create better images by learning how to shoot full manual. If you are interested in a class for professional photographers, I will be launching one shortly. Email me to get on the waiting list.