Workshop Questions and Answers...

Is the workshop interactive?
yes the workshops with be interactive. Yes, you will have assignments. There will be a forum that everyone can ask questions, comment of others work, ask questions ask questions ask questions! I will be a huge active part in the forums as well answering all the questions that arise.

Is the workshop self-paced?
The biggest and best part about them is that they are self paced! You are not pushed to hurry along the program, you don't have deadlines or a time when your membership won't expire after 6 weeks. In fact once you have access to the workshop you will for 6 months! That means all the information will be handy to you and you will still be able to participate in the forums well beyond finishing. You will also be able to 'brush up' on any part or all of the course. You will have access in October but if you can't get right at it then, it will still be there for when you can! I wanted the workshops to work with every one's schedules. I know things come up, there are times when you can focus more than others and I want everyone to get the MOST out of the workshops so I didn't want to pace it fast just to heard people in and out. The point of me doing this is to teach people what I know. I truly just want people to know there is a place to go for help...somewhere where you don't have to beg or beat around the bush for a strait answer. I hope that I can create that.

Do I need a camera to start?
Since you will have access to the workshop for 6 months after you register it is not necessarily required to have a slr camera bought when you begin the workshop. A lot of cameras that aren't slr do have manual mode options so it is not required to make a big investment in a camera...just yet! There will be a section early on in both workshops about different cameras (mostly Nikons which is what I shoot) but you will learn about differences and what to look for--so you will be educated on that subject so you know what to look for and what will best suit you. {A little pre-workshop advise to those who really want a camera now...I do believe that any of the D series of Nikons are excellent. I shoot with both a D80 (my first camera) and a D300. I know of a photographer who uses a D40 and produces phenomenal photographs. The most important thing is your lens. A good 'piece of glass' is the key. If you are getting started and you don't want to spend your life savings (just kidding really...but it is an investment!) then a great prime lens to start with is the 50mm because it is excellent and only $100...gasp!

Which workshop should I take?
The workshops are designed for two separate groups of interest. Those who just want to learn photography would be good with Starting Fresh...that workshop teaches all the basic and gets you ready to go shooting in manual mode. Those who want to learn photography and want to start a business in photography would want to go with the Ready to Evolve. It has everything that the Starting Fresh workshop has and much MUCH more about the business side of photography.

Online Workshop: ready to.evolve

This workshop is designed to be all-inclusive- covering all aspects of photography for the advanced amateur to the semi-professional who is seriously looking to either take their images to the next level or to get their business off the ground.

During this workshop you will learn about all aspect of photography from manual camera settings to starting your own business. I am unveiling all the knowledge I have gained through my journey as a photographer.

This course is a self-paced course. It allows you to move on when YOU are ready to. You will have access to the entire course curriculum once your workshop registration fee transaction has been received. (Note to early registers: Course officially opens on October 21, 2008. Your access will be granted that day.)

Course Outline:

Understanding your Equipment:
-Shooting in manual mode
-Refresh on aperture, shutter speed & ISO
-Lens choices

How to make a great image:
-Preparation
-Background selection
-Location & timing
-Getting the best out of your subject
-Creativity development strategies
-Lighting techniques
-Tips for photographing babies, children, teens & families
-Finding your individual style
-Building your confidence

Making your photographs pop:
-Photoshop 101
-Basic image enhancement
-Working with actions

the Business:
-Starting your own photography business
-Create your branding
-Set your pricing
-Marketing strategies
-Customer service step by step
-Resources and suppliers

Online Workshop: starting.fresh

This workshop is designed for the beginner wanting to discover the basics in the world of digital photography and become skilled in capturing real life situations and develop their personal creativity.

During this course you will learn about the key point of photography. You will gain knowledge about equipment choices, lighting situations, basic camera settings, how to capture your subject and basic editing skills in photoshop.

This course is a self-paced course. It allows you to move on when YOU are ready to. You will have access to the entire course curriculum once your workshop registration fee transaction has been received. (Note to early registers: Course officially opens on October 21, 2008. Your access will be granted that day.)

Course Outline:

-Understanding your Equipment:
-Basics of shooting in manual mode
-Basic knowledge of aperture, shutter speed & ISO
-Lens choices

How to make a great image:
-Preparation
-Background selection
-Location & timing
-Getting the best out of your subject
-Creativity development strategies

Making your photographs pop:
-Photoshop 101
-Basic image enhancement
-Working with actions