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Do you want to learn how to use your camera on manual? There are only a couple more spots left for my workshop on Saturday, September 18th. This is likely the last workshop for 2010 due to the busy fall that is approaching. So, if you’re interested sign up now or read more details about it.

The details on where I took this shot:
This was taken inside with natural light. No studio lighting and no flash were used. The windows were north facing and the little boy was facing east. So the window light is coming from the right side of the picture. Therefore the right side (when looking at the picture) of the subject is lit up more and the left side of him has more shadows on it. Some people try to avoid shadows, but I happen to like them. They make images realistic. Flash filled pictures have no depth. Everything is lit up. When a picture has shadows it allows the face to look natural, like we really look… for real. I like that. :)

My manual settings on this shot:
ISO – 1600 (inside near a window)
aperture – 2.8
shutter speed – 1/160 second
camera & lens – canon’s fabulous 5D mark II and my 50mm 1.2L (my current favorite lens)

So, sure, let’s do one more Saturday workshop.  :)

I am loving teaching people how to use their cameras. So many people have purchased these fancy digital SLR cameras (you know the bigger cameras where you can change out the lenses) and well, they don’t know how to use all the fabulous buttons and functions on their cameras. Do you want to learn how to use your Digital SLR camera off of auto mode? How to compose a fantastic picture? How to look at light? If you’re interested, I’m doing some workshops focused on how to use your camera and it’s manual functions so that you can have more control over the images you capture. You can see some more details & pics from our last workshop here and here too.

To sign up, fill out this registration form.

Details
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 ……… OR  ……… Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00am to 3:00pm
$175
Registration and payment due when you sign up for class (your spot is not saved until your payment is received. spots are first come first serve)
limited to only 10 people or less per date
includes a workbook of notes, lunch at a nearby favorite restaurant, and lots of hands on knowledge

Here are a few comments from a previous workshop
“Thanks so much for the workshop Cori!!  I feel like I have a brand new camera!!  I would recommend your workshop to anyone!!”
~Kirsten from Orange County

“I would definitely recommend the class to a friend.  Cori made learning my camera fun and took my intimidation of it away.  By the time I left, I felt very confident in manual and I was very excited to go and experiment using the tools Cori taught us. Thanks so much for everything.  Its true–I am so excited to try now whereas I was just frustrated before!!”
~Kristy from Fresno

“I am so appreciative of your workshop.  It helped me to be confident with my camera (which I didn’t even know how to turn on before) and to not be afraid of trying.  I love that you gave me this spark inside to go out and capture every moment I can.  Now I’m not afraid to touch our “fancy camera” and I think I’ll actually be more likely to take it places instead of my little dinky point and shoot.  Thank you for helping me grow and learn!  Can’t wait for the next class… what can we learn next?”
~Amy from Fresno

“I would definitely recommend this workshop to someone else.  I loved that you limited the number of people so that each of us had  plenty of “one on one” time. Whether we were beginners or more advanced, there was plenty to learn and practice.   I also thought it was super helpful to have two live photo shoots.  It gave us the chance to practice what we were learning while receiving great feedback.  It was also really fun to practice with the different lenses. Great workshop!”
~Brooke from Clovis

To sign up, fill out this registration form.

Here’s a portion of our group trying out their manual camera skills on a baby girl model. :)

My settings when I took this pic of our little model:

ISO – 1000
aperture – 2.8
shutter speed – 1/160
lens – my fave 50 1.2L
(more pics from the workshop here)

Why a workshop? Why not? To learn a lot quickly in a hands-on manner. I attend workshops to learn more and more about my camera, I’ve gone to two big ones this year taught by the Baby as Art team and Jasmine Star so that I can get better in specific areas. If you want to learn how to use your fancy camera on manual, that would be a good reason. :)

Well anyways, if you’re interested, check out more info here. Or if you’re ready, you can sign up here. Good times…

I am loving teaching people how to use their cameras. So many people have purchased these fancy digital SLR cameras (you know the bigger cameras where you can change out the lenses) and well, they don’t know how to use all the fabulous buttons and functions on their cameras. Do you want to learn how to use your Digital SLR camera off of auto mode? How to compose a fantastic picture? How to look at light? If you’re interested, I’m doing some workshops focused on how to use your camera and it’s manual functions so that you can have more control over the images you capture.

To sign up, fill out this registration form.

Details
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 ……… OR  ……… Wednesday, August 18, 2010
9:00am to 3:00pm
$175
Registration and payment due when you sign up for class (your spot is not saved until your payment is received. spots are first come first serve)
limited to only 10 people or less per date
includes a workbook of notes, lunch at a nearby favorite restaurant, and lots of hands on knowledge

Here are a few comments from a previous workshop
“Thanks so much for the workshop Cori!!  I feel like I have a brand new camera!!  I would recommend your workshop to anyone!!”
~Kirsten from Orange County

“I would definitely recommend the class to a friend.  Cori made learning my camera fun and took my intimidation of it away.  By the time I left, I felt very confident in manual and I was very excited to go and experiment using the tools Cori taught us. Thanks so much for everything.  Its true–I am so excited to try now whereas I was just frustrated before!!”
~Kristy from Fresno

“I am so appreciative of your workshop.  It helped me to be confident with my camera (which I didn’t even know how to turn on before) and to not be afraid of trying.  I love that you gave me this spark inside to go out and capture every moment I can.  Now I’m not afraid to touch our “fancy camera” and I think I’ll actually be more likely to take it places instead of my little dinky point and shoot.  Thank you for helping me grow and learn!  Can’t wait for the next class… what can we learn next?”
~Amy from Fresno

“I would definitely recommend this workshop to someone else.  I loved that you limited the number of people so that each of us had  plenty of “one on one” time. Whether we were beginners or more advanced, there was plenty to learn and practice.   I also thought it was super helpful to have two live photo shoots.  It gave us the chance to practice what we were learning while receiving great feedback.  It was also really fun to practice with the different lenses. Great workshop!”
~Brooke from Clovis

To sign up, fill out this registration form.

Well, the August workshop is full. Thanks all! It’s so fun to see you all so interested in learning how to actually use your cameras on manual, how to see lighting and compose a picture. Excited to spend time with each of you and your cameras. Keep checking back here for tips that will hopefully help you head more and more in that direction.

And since every blog post is better with a picture here’s a pic of me and my littlest boy. :)

Wowzers…You lovely camera lovin people!! The June 26th workshop is FULL and there are only a few more spots available for the August date. Let me know if you’re interested in learning more about your camera on Saturday, August 7th. Click here for specific details.

Email me or leave a comment if you’re interested in signing up for the August one.

I had a photography workshop last month to help some lovely people learn their camera and it was a great success! Are you interested? Do you want to learn how to use your Digital SLR camera off of auto mode? How to compose a fantastic picture? How to look at light? Well, I will be having two more workshops to learn your camera this summer. Think about it. Then, if you’re interested sign on up. There will be limited spots as I prefer these workshops to be small and intimate. There will only be two more offered in 2010. Below are some of the details.

To sign up, just email me, use the contact link above, or simply leave a comment on this post.

Details
Saturday, June 26, 2010 ……… OR  ……… Saturday, August 7, 2010
9:00am to 3:00pm
$175
Registration and payment due on June 5th (for June workshop) or July 17th (for August workshop)
limited to only 10 people or less per date
includes a workbook of notes, lunch at a nearby favorite restaurant, and lots of hands on knowledge

Here are a few comments from the previous workshop
“Thanks so much for the workshop Cori!!  I feel like I have a brand new camera!!  I would recommend your workshop to anyone!!”
~Kirsten from Orange County

“I would definitely recommend the class to a friend.  Cori made learning my camera fun and took my intimidation of it away.  By the time I left, I felt very confident in manual and I was very excited to go and experiment using the tools Cori taught us. Thanks so much for everything.  Its true–I am so excited to try now whereas I was just frustrated before!!”
~Kristy from Fresno

“I am so appreciative of your workshop.  It helped me to be confident with my camera (which I didn’t even know how to turn on before) and to not be afraid of trying.  I love that you gave me this spark inside to go out and capture every moment I can.  Now I’m not afraid to touch our “fancy camera” and I think I’ll actually be more likely to take it places instead of my little dinky point and shoot.  Thank you for helping me grow and learn!  Can’t wait for the next class… what can we learn next?”
~Amy from Fresno

“I would definitely recommend this workshop to someone else.  I loved that you limited the number of people so that each of us had  plenty of “one on one” time. Whether we were beginners or more advanced, there was plenty to learn and practice.   I also thought it was super helpful to have two live photo shoots.  It gave us the chance to practice what we were learning while receiving great feedback.  It was also really fun to practice with the different lenses. Great workshop!”
~Brooke from Clovis