I am once again offering the next round of photography classes via Angie Seaman Photography. These classes have been such a hit thus far and leave me eager to dive back into the next session which begins January 4th, 2010. Some of you have already begun registering and for that, I am so thankful. I wanted to wait and allow everyone to get past the holidays before starting the classes up again. Registration is open and seating is limited. If you are interested in taking a beginner photography class that teaches you the basics of beginner photography, how to use your camera and its settings, etc., then this class is for you. Do you have a certain someone on your Christmas list who would love to take these classes? Do they show an interest in photography or always have a camera in their hand? If so, buy them a gift certificate toward the class and allow them to dive in with the rest of us.
You do not have to have a digital SLR. We discuss the pros and cons to both styles of cameras as well as the ins and outs for both designs. Next, the course is done online. There are no specific times each day that you must check in or anything. You would be given private access to a forum/discussion board where you could log in at any time throughout the day - as much or as little as you'd like. You make your own schedule with it. Some people check in everyday, others just check in a couple of times of week. We have one lesson a week that is posted on a certain day. Once posted, you are then given an assignment to do which pertains to that weeks lesson. All questions and notes will be posted on the forum for everyone to read so that we are all learning together. It is a very laid back atmosphere with no/zero pressure. You can participate as much or as little as you prefer. Of course the more you participate, the more you learn. You have one week to turn in each assignment. I then "constructively critique" your assignment and let you know how great the shot is and/or how you can improve for next time. Some students were really involved, some hung out and chimed in from time to time, and then there were some who didn't say much of anything on the forum but checked in for the lessons and the "silent" learning throughout the four week time period. I am on the board/forum everyday so I'm always there when someone has questions or needs additional help. As for what I'll discuss or teach during the 4 week class, here is a list of topics that we'll go over and learn:
1) Getting tight and close with your images 2) Uncluttering a photograph 3) Framing your images in camera 4) Composition (rule of thirds) when shooting 5) ISO 6) White Balance 7) Changing up your angles 8) Aperture Priority Mode 9) Avoiding and forcing the flash 10) Your cameras highlight warning & what it means 11) Learning your histogram 12) Exposure compensation 13) What is burst/continuous mode? 14) Shutter Priority mode 15) Graduating to "manual mode."
...and many other topics along the way.
Here are some of the comments and feedback I've received from past classes:
"This class has been amazing! I used to consider manual settings as impossible and scary but now that's my 'go to mode' and my camera is constantly set on it! All of a sudden my camera can do so much more than I ever realized it could... and that's all thanks to Angie! She is an incredible teacher, she's so encouraging and was willing to help whenever I had questions. I am so much more confident when using my camera now, and I finally know what all the numbers mean! I can't recommend this class enough, it's SO worth it!" ~Caroline
"Simply stated, this class was priceless. Angie has a unique way of explaining photography terms in everyday language that is easily understood. She is open and honest in the way she approaches photography. And she is encouraging and extremely "hands on" through out the entire class. The class forum is unlike any other I've ever been apart of. It's simple and easy to use. Angie invites questions of all sorts and answers them completely for each student. Angie Seaman is very gifted and artistic. She loves art, she loves life, and she loves sharing with the world through her pictures. Above all else, I've learned that "beauty is in the eye of she who holds the camera!!" ~Amanda in Texas
"This class ROCKS, as Angie would say!!! I have a Nikon D60, and have for the last year, I learned more about the options/menus of my camera in the first week, than the entire time i owned it!! I was able to tackle things, that I would have not tried, and really enjoyed it!! Angie is a great teacher, she is easy to communicate with and speaks in "human" terms, when it comes to teaching.. I was very happy taking this class, it is has been a great experience and very rewarding!! I am even more addicted to my camera than I was before, and I actually know how to use it, now!! Haha!" ~Christina in California
"Angie Seaman really knows her photography! She is a passionate teacher who is able to connect with all of her students. The forum is well organized and easy to use. I highly recommend taking this class. It is truly a gift that I have given myself. I encourage you to give yourself the same gift and sign-up for Angie's photography class! You are an amazing teacher and I love how you take complicated topics and turn it into manageable chunks for beginners to understand. I enjoy reading your writing and your personal photography is beautiful. I love how this class was organized as well. You can tell that you put a lot of time and effort into this class. Thank you very much! I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone. Plus, I can't wait to take other classes that you offer. I will continue to be a loyal reader of your blog and I am always available to give feedback to potential clients or customers." ~Bernie in Maryland
"I don't know if I can sum up how wonderful this class was in only a few sentences...I'll try. This photography class was hands down amazing! I was a little hesitant to sign-up for an online class thinking, how much can I really learn through the Internet?, but I totally proved myself wrong with how much I have walked away with. Before I was terrified of every button on my DSLR and now with Angie's stellar lessons and consistent feedback I feel more confident in capturing our life's important moments. Thanks again Angie...please keep me on your e-mail list if you should do a next level up class (okay you have to do another...no pressure)." ~Meg in Texas
"I am a busy mom of four kids. My lack of knowledge with my camera prevented me from trying anything other than point and shoot situations. Time is of the essence and I also needed someone I could trust to show me the ropes (not someone trying to sell me products or with their own "spin"). Enter Angie Seaman photography classes! Through Angie's class I learned what makes a photograph great, how to read all the settings on my camera (this was BIG for me) and it also took the intimidation out the huge manual for my camera. This class is easy to understand and simple to follow. I recommend to anyone wanting to sharpen their photography skills in a short amount of time. Thanks Angie!" ~Kristin
If you are ready for a basic, beginner, photography class...go HERE to sign up. Once there, click on "portraiture," then on "classes." From there, you can walk thru the registration process. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com. There are only 20 spaces available. All of our past classes have sold out. If you want in, now is your chance. We'd love to have you. PS...You can have a point and shoot camera or a DSLR for this class. Either one is fine.
That is correct friends, only one spot left in the photography workshop that begins July 1st. If you are wanting a spot, now is your chance. We opened it up for 20 spots when the class registration began. We have now filled 19 of those seats with only 1 open one remaining. If you are still interested in the class, get over HERE and sign up under photography courses Q-U-I-C-K-L-Y! I can tell already what a fun group of girls this is going to be. We are all super excited for July 1st to roll around so that we can be "hanging" with each other in the forum and learning all of this photography lingo and tips/tricks. I have been up late every night working diligently to finalize the forum and it is just about finished. It will be a blast to meet up with all of the participants/students there and get to know each of you better.
With that said, my web gal who did my photography website and blog (Crystal) is currently working to revamp my photography site and photography blog. In the last 6 months since going full force with my photography business, I have come to realize that I needed my site to take on a more sophisticated, mature, look. Therefore, I sought out Crystal to re-vamp the site and blog in regards to grasping that look I was after. Needless to say, she is rocking it out and I couldn't be more pleased. The new site will not only have a shopping cart for any future online courses but it also has a client area where my clients can now view their images online thru my new website. Love that! She has been up with me till' wee hours of the morning working back and forth, side by side, to tackle this project. I love her! She ROCKS! But then again, you guys already know that! Ha ha! So...while revamping everything, she also made me some new blog buttons for all of you to use on your blogs should you want to. They can be found at the bottom of my photography blog pageHERE. The code and photos are there for you to grab and place on the sidebar of your own blogs if you so desire. Of course I always appreciate the extra traffic and would be eternally grateful should you decide to use the buttons on your sidebars. She made two different ones for the photography business and one for ol' AGD. Feel free to grab one for each business if you'd like. You know I'd love ya to pieces for it. They look like this...
And then the Angelica Grace Designs blog button looks like this...(you can find it at the bottom of this blog page)
And like I said, feel free to grab them and use them on your side bars as you wish. Thanks for all of your support. You know I have the best blog readers in the world, don't you?
For now, we are headed out to the pool. My Dad and Cathy fly in today for the next week. We pick them up at the airport at 5:30pm this evening. Fun, fun, fun! And yes, we are dragging them back to the Air boat Tour Adventure this coming Saturday morning. They are really looking forward to it. We are looking forward to doing it again as well. I can't wait to take a normal lens with me this time and get some even closer shots. Good stuff! And for those of you back home in Indy, I hear you are finally getting sunshine today. Gosh knows you need it after all of the rains hitting that area. Get outside and enjoy it. And no, I won't be trading locals with you just because it's sunny there today. It's been 94 degrees here with heat that could melt the tires off of the cars but I'm not complaining. The hotter and the sunnier, the BETTER! Love me some good ol' fashion sunshine and summer heat. Love me some beach!
