Yay! The next workshop is scheduled for September 29. So excited!

If you are not familiar with the Fancy Camera Workshop, read on for more details.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
Camera settings, lens choice, focal point and compositional elements will be discussed at length during the morning portion of our day together. After lunch (provided by the workshop), we will spend a few hours practicing what you learned during a live outdoor photoshoot. I will be shooting too, sharing my camera settings and my thought process behind each image and answering your questions. Everyone will also have a chance to direct the models and compose their own image. We will then look at our images together and answer any final questions. I will briefly share my favorite Photoshop techniques as well.

Here’s an overview of our day together:
9:00 Introductions
The Technical Stuff (manual exposure, camera settings, focal points, focal length, etc)
The Fun Stuff (compositional elements)
Equipment: a little show and tell of lenses, cameras, memory cards, and useful gadgets.
12:30 LUNCH (included) and Review
1:30 Live photoshoot
4:30 Downloading of images and a mini Photoshop (CS5) lesson
5:30 Sharing of Images/Critique/Q&A
7:00 The End

WHO IS IT FOR?
Previous attendees have included students who were just taking their camera out of the box as well as those who own a photography business. There’s a maximum of 12 attendees per workshop to ensure everyone gets individual attention and can learn at their own pace.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
If you have a fancy camera but feel like your images are still lacking the wow factor or if you’ve been reading online tutorials and “pinning” photography tips on pinterest, but still feel like you don’t completely get it, this is your opportunity to feel confident with your camera and make some pinterest worthy images ;)

WHERE WILL THE WORKSHOP BE HELD?
The workshop will take place in Chandler, AZ

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING?
Notebook and something to write with
Any digital camera will work as long as it has a manual (M) mode
Your Camera’s Manual
Don’t forget your camera’s digital memory card (CF, SD, MMC, xD, MS, MD, SM)
Don’t forget to charge your camera’s battery
A card reader or your camera’s cable to download photos
A laptop (very helpful if you have one, but not mandatory)
If you don’t have Photoshop, you can download a free trial version prior to the workshop at www.adobe.com

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
The workshop cost is $229 per person. Payments must be made at least 48 hours prior to the workshop via paypal or check. Please note that payments are non-refundable. Email at cristi@cristiowen.com to reserve your spot!

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL RATES OR DISCOUNTS?
Yes! You can take 10% off by following the instructions on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/cristiowenphoto

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email me at cristi@cristiowen.com

It’s been almost one month since my last blog post. Ever since then, I have traveled to Florida, had five different guests come stay with us, renovated our kitchen, had my birthday, my husband’s birthday,  hosted my workshop, and 2nd shot a wedding with a friend. I have so much to blog I wasn’t sure where to start! I hosted my last workshop on April 2nd and (as you can see from the photo above) it was such a fun group! Jenny was our lovely model and a blast to photograph. Here are some images from the “shooting” portion of the day: A few shots of everyone in action:Jenny thanks for being so great. I better photograph your wedding some day and we’ll put you up on a tree in your wedding dress :) To everyone who came THANK YOU. I hope that you left inspired to create and learn more.