What a wonderful group of beautiful and talented people. Thank you God for the coolest workshop attendees ever!
And here are a few shots from our awesome day together. Courtesy of my husband. Thanks, Curt!
Shooting in full sun is not ideal, but sometimes it’s your only option. Therefore we practiced some of that as well:
I love everyone’s commitment here. So glad Curt captured this as I was busy answering questions and never even saw it happen:
We got pretty lucky with this blue garage door to add a little color to some of our images:
Dustin and Teresa seem pretty happy with their new-found skills:
During panning practice:
I don’t think I can ever fully express how much I loved everyone who came to the workshop. You were all so great and I hope from the bottom of my heart that you enjoyed our day together and walked away with not only knowledge, but excitement for what the future holds for you and your photography.
You can see some of the Fancy Camera Workshop images here.
This last Saturday I had my first official Fancy Camera Workshop and I feel like I am still recovering from it. The whole day felt like things were moving 10x times faster than normal life speed. I’ve taught many community college classes before, provided countless nutrition presentations for a variety of groups, from children to elderly, from 5 people in the audience to 500. I thought I was more than ready for the workshop, but this was completely different than anything I’ve ever done before.
I packed a whole lot of information in one day and trying to create images while answering questions and trying to make sure every important piece of information is covered can certainly make your head spin. But I have to say I am soo happy with how things turned out. Some of the attendees had literally just bought their cameras the week of the workshop and walked away shooting perfectly exposed and very well composed images on manual setting! In just one day!
Four our photo shoot location, I thought it would be great to show everyone that you can create some really great images in really terrible places. So after the lecture part of the day we just literally walked out to the hotel’s parking lot where the workshop took place and used that as our photo shoot location. I was really impressed with what everyone was able to create.
I also need to give my best friends, Tom and Trisha, a lot of credit for being so adorable and patient with us. I love you guys! Here are some images of my favorite couple:
I think this series is just so cute:
It’s always fun to practice a little panning, and with sunflare it’s even better!
After the shoot we went back inside and talked a little bit about post-processing and had a great critique of everyone’s images. Here are a couple of images processed a little differently just for fun:
Thank you so much to everyone who came. It was wonderful meeting all of you. Please stay in touch as I can’t wait to see what else you will create! For some behind the scenes images, click here.
[...] You can see some of the Fancy Camera Workshop images here. [...]
01-11-2010 2:06 pm
Here it is! The second Fancy Camera Workshop. 
What is it?
A workshop to help you take full advantage of your fancy camera. You know, the camera you’ve been using on auto and not getting the results you want (or should be getting) by using your M (manual) setting.
Here’s an overview of our day together:
• Introductions
• The Technical Stuff (exposure)
• The Fun Stuff (compositional elements)
• Equipment: What’s What
• LUNCH (included)
• Assignment/Hands-on Practice Outside
• Post Processing
• Sharing of Images/Critique
• Q&A
Who is it for?
Anyone who has a fancy camera and wants to take better pictures.
When is it?
January 9th, 2010 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE)
9 am to 7 pm
Where is it?
Chandler, AZ.
How much?
$110
How many people?
I want everyone attending to get all their questions answered, so there is a maximum of 10 attendees at the workshop.
Want to sign up or want more details?
Email me at cristi@cristiowen.com
Want to read about the first Fancy Camera Workshop?
Click here.
There is still ONE spot left!!!
12-06-2009 10:28 pm
Hi Kristi
Love the Fancy Camera class idea. Will you be having another after your January class? I have 2 additional girlfriends that also would like to take a class.
PS
I have a Nikon D5000 with a regular lens. Hoping for a zoom for christmas! Do you need fancy lens for the class
Fun blog!
Brenda
12-08-2009 9:18 am
The workshop is sold out! Thanks, everyone 
12-15-2009 11:24 pm
Yes, you read that right. I am going to photograph a lucky couple’s wedding for free!
Giving things away is kind of addicting and contrary to popular belief, it is actually quite selfish. It just feels so good to make someone else so happy!
So here are the details for the contest:
You must be having a great summer wedding in the state of Montana in 2010.
To enter the contest, simply email me your love story and all the details about your upcoming wedding. And don’t forget to tell me how you found out about the contest, your complete names, contact information and why you would like for me to photograph your wedding. I would also love a photo of you two so I can post the winners on my blog!
I will announce the winners on Valentine’s Day (February 14th, 2010) right here on the blog.
What will you win?
9 hours of wedding day photography, a 3-month password protected online gallery with all your images and a DVD with high-resolution images. And as long as you are available when I am available I would also like to give you an engagement session and custom guest sign-in book with your photos from your engagement session!
Send your entry to: cristi@cristiowen.com
And because I believe it’s never too late to get what you want, the deadline to enter the contest is February 13th @ midnight (Montana time )
I can’t wait to read all your stories and meet the lucky winners
I am looking forward to a great summer in one of my favorite places in the world:
How cool is this! I want to come shoot with you, pretty please!
02-08-2010 1:27 pm
Can't wait to see the new blog!!!
09-08-2009 4:40 pm
testing
09-16-2009 4:41 pm
Cristi Owen Photography » Fancy Camera Workshop
[...] Thank you so much to everyone who came. It was wonderful meeting all of you. Please stay in touch as I can’t wait to see what else you will create! For some behind the scenes images, click here. [...]
01-11-2010 2:12 pm
Keri Doolittle Photo
How fun!! Looks like a great group of photogs!!
01-11-2010 2:27 pm
shea boom
you are 2 cool, cristiana…
i’ve been wanting to do one of these, too… maybe you can share what you shared when i come visit. YAY!
ps. love your yellow shoes.
01-11-2010 3:06 pm
Michelle
Girl, you are too cool for words! Love it!
01-11-2010 3:12 pm
Raquel
You are so awesome mulher!
01-11-2010 3:17 pm
Tina
How fun! Everyone looks really involved! I am sure you taught them a ton!
01-11-2010 7:07 pm