Mom With A Camera-The Workshop

Workshop Details:

When: Friday, May 18th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm and Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

Where:  Friday evening we will meet at Meg-a-latte and Saturday we will meet at the James Memorial Library.

Cost: $175.00 + tax

What you need:

– A DSLR camera  ( a digital camera that allows you to switch lenses).

Here’s a general list of popular DSLR camera’s:

Good: Canon Digital Rebel T3, Canon Digital Rebel T2i, Nikon D3000, Nikon D5100 ($500-$650 with kit lens)

Better: Canon Digital Rebel T3i, Canon 60D , Nikon D90 ($780-$980 body only)

Best: Canon Canon 7D, Canon 5D MarkII, Nikon D300, Nikon D7000, Nikon D700 ($1500-$2500 body only)

A kit lens is the lens that most likely came with your camera.  If you really want to step up your game, consider purchasing a 50mm 1.8 lens.  This is not required, but I think you will really love how your pictures look when using it and it is awesome to learn with!  Cost is just over $100 for this type of lens.   I am not a Nikon user, but I do know that there are two models of the f/1.4 lens. Autofocus is not supported with the f/1.4D on the D40, D60, D3000, and D5000 camera bodies. Two online equipment stores I like to recommend are B&H Photo, and Adorama.  I will have one extra Canon model available that participants may trial.

– Your camera manual.  If you can’t find your original one, you can most likely find one online.

– A notebook and pen.

What you get:

– A  workbook that will cover everything we go over so that you can continue to refine your skills at home.

– Refreshments Friday evening and lunch on Saturday.

– Drawings for prizes.

– A child model during the last hour of class to practice the new concepts you’ve learned.

What you will learn:

– Learn how to get your camera off ‘auto mode’ by understand the exposure triangle (ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture).

– Learn how to utilize natural light and photograph your children without using your flash

– Tips on getting natural and candid photographs of your children.

– Understanding composition and the difference it can make in your photos.

– At the end of the day on Saturday we will put your new knowledge to use with a little photo shoot!  If it is a nice day we will head outside too.

What this class will not cover:

– Advanced camera techniques

– Editing Techniques

How to register:

I will have 10 spots available so if you are interested email me at erin@erinvournasphotography.com and I will send you the information to register and make your payment.  Your spot will not be reserved until I have received your payment.  The workshop fee is non refundable; however, can be transferred to another attendee.