Snap-n-Click 101 {August 28}

How many times have you thought about learning how to take better pictures? If you're like me, there's no time in your day...you always forget to sign up...or maybe you just don't know how to do anything put push the shutter button (that's the one you push to take the picture:)). If this is you, you probably aren't concerned with learning to shoot in manual mode or post-process (like use Photoshop), you just want to learn how to push that button and get a better looking picture. Sound about right? Then, this is the workshop for you!

This will be more than just a beginner's toolkit or manual. You'll get tips for shooting in any situation...like when one kid is screaming and stuck behind the couch, but the other kid is doing something really cute, but moving really fast...and you need to get a great shot quick. Yeah, we'll talk about that kind of stuff. This is all about finding the best way to get pictures of your kids, your friends' or neighbors' kids, or those nieces and nephews who come to visit. While I do some "real" photography sessions, this is the type of pictures I'm after everyday at my house. You don't have to have fabulous equipment or super-duper knowledge of all that technical stuff. You just have to want to get better:)

So, what do you get? I like stuff, so you'll walk away with some. You'll have a jam-packed booklet full of cool stuff to get you to take better pictures and some other goodies.

What do you need? Just your camera. You don't have to have a fancy one...just a point and shoot is perfectly fine. Oh, and you'll need a couple of hours without kids.

Is this a one-time deal? Yep. I'm going to start with this one workshop and see how it goes. I already have some ideas lined up for a lengthier, more detailed workshop for those of you with pretty nice cameras who are up for the challenge of learning a bit (or actually a lot) more.

Can we get feedback? or share our photos after the workshop? You betcha! We'll have a flickr page (if you don't do flickr, do it! It's awesome for sharing photographs. It's also an awesome place for photo inspiration! So, we can all share there, and comment on each other's work!

How much is it gonna cost? Workshop registration is $50, and it will be limited to 10 participants. I want to keep it really informal and small so that you can get lots of time to ask questions...maybe even time to practice! You can pay by credit card via paypal or mail me a check.

When/where is it? The workshop will be held in Fork Union on August 28 at 9:00 AM. It will last about three hours. We'll have some yummy snacks too!

What if I can't get a sitter? If there's enough interest, I have two amazing ladies who watch my kids for me occasionally. I haven't asked them yet, but I think they'll be game. If you need a sitter for the workshop, I'll just ask that you bring your kids to my house (workshop won't be there), and pay $5 per hour for each child you bring. Snacks for kids will be provided.

EMAIL ME IF YOU'RE INTERESTED:) I've probably left out something important, so feel free to email me with any questions too!

Can't wait!