Announcing an Intimate Photography Class

I’m so excited (and nervous) to finally announce that I will be teaching a beginner photography class which will be open to anyone who wants to attend. I’ve had tons of clients ask me about it and I can tell you all, after years and years it’s going to happen. Below are all the details.

WHERE WHEN ETC.

• The location will be sent to you after we receive your registration form, but it will be in the Spring, TX area
• The date is Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9am-3pm
• A light breakfast and lunch will be provided
• This class is limited to people 17 and older
• There will not be child care

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT

• How to shoot on manual (ie. how to use your camera to take better pictures)
• Photography techniques
• Understanding light and how to shoot in different lighted situations (outside, inside, in dark areas, at night etc.)
• Basic editing
• We will do a hands on mini photo shoot where we will review your images
• You’ll also be able to purchase a cheat sheet book which will go over all the details from the class

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR

• This class is for the beginner or amateur home photographer
• This class is not for professional photographers
• If you want to take better photos at home, this is for you
• If you want to understand your camera better, this is for you
• If you want to understand light and composition better, this is for you

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• You should own or have access to a digital SLR camera (also called a DSLR), there are tons of brands and varieties, but basically you’ll need to have more settings on your camera than just an automatic setting
• If you do not have a digital SLR camera (and take pictures with your phone or an point and shoot) you are still welcome to come to the class!
• A desire to learn about photography
• A complete things-to-bring list will be sent to you after you register
• A sack lunch

HOW TO REGISTER

• You can click here which will lead you to a form to register
• Your payment will need to be made in full to secure your spot
• Space is limited to 10 students so please make sure you register early
• You can make your payment via paypal using a paypal account or credit card
• The cost of the class is $250 $99 which includes the 6 hour crash course and a light breakfast (and of course coffee, you can’t have class without coffee).

DISCLAIMER

Please note this class is not for amateur professional photographers. Our goal is not to teach people how to become professional photographers, we are teaching how to better use your camera and take better memories at home, on vacations, during holidays and at kids’ sports games and performances, places you may not always have a professional photographer handy.

That said, being a professional photographer is very hard. Mastering the art takes years of classes, practice, studying under other great photographers and continuing education. The market is saturated with tons of photographers and competition is very tough, especially when many of them give their work away, it’s hard to compete with free much less make a living. I say all this not to steer you away or discourage you, but I just want to be sure folks are coming to this class with the proper expectations of what it will be.

That said, if you’re wanting to learn more about the photography industry and how to make it a business I can definitely steer you in the right direction. I’ve had several amazing mentors that still mentor me to this day and they offer fantastic teaching tools for new professional photographers, or those considering it as a career choice. We’re also always looking for great photo assistants when Bill can’t make a session, and that is the best way to learn. SO if that’s what you’re looking for, let’s talk.

ANNNND A LITTLE MORE INFO…

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 🙂