Digital Photography Class// Last week, I posted about my faux slate (chalkboard) photo background and asked if any one was interested in more photography posts. The response was overwhelmingly YES!! It seems that many of you would love to learn more about everything from how to use your camera, all the way through staging, editing and preparing your images for your blog and especially Pinterest.
Well, I am thrilled to announce I am starting a new series to touch on all aspects of my photo process, tips and tricks that I've learned over the past two years of blogging. I, however, am NOT going to dive into the world of teaching you how to use your camera. I would have to spend hours and hours, days, weeks even… Developing posts that would do the subject justice. I am going to leave that to the professionals at Jessica Sprague. They have spent way more than hours and days on developing some amazing photography classes. They actually have a teacher, Candice Stringham, who went to school for years to learn how to be a photographer. She KNOWS HER STUFF!! Not only does she have a BFA in Photography they invited her back to TEACH photography at the collegiate level. Yea, she's legit!
My first word of photography advice is… STOP USING AUTO friends!!! Oh Shoot! the beginning photography class at JessicaSprague.com is perfect to learn how to really use your camera. You won't believe the difference. This class will teach you how to do just that. You won't have to be scared of all those dials, buttons and numbers on your camera… It really demystifies your camera and the whole photo process. I took the class and actually learned several new things that I'm sooo excited to start incorporating into my photography. Oh Shoot! is perfect for beginners and even more advanced photographers. The nice thing is once you sign-up for the class, you will ALWAYS have access to the class material. You will be able to refer back to the material or take refresher class whenever you like for years to come. Most online photography classes don't have that available for their students indefinitely. That's just one of the many things that set Jessica Sprague apart from the rest.
Each class has a video, MP3 of the class material and a PDF of the material. Below are a few snippet's from the first class on Shutter Speed…
All of the material is professionally created, easy to read and understand. You won't feel like they are speaking photography greek. The class is limited in number so you will feel like really are a part of a small group, rather than a little fish in a big pond. You will also have the ability to chat with your classmates and instructor via the online chats and email for even more personalized help. It really doesn't get any better than this, REALLY!
The 2013 session of Oh Shoot! starts on March 11th and runs through April 21st. It is an instructor led class, but don't worry… You will have access to all of the materials even if you can't make the live chats. This is truly a valuable experience that shouldn't be missed. The class is $130 and well worth the money. The spots are limited so run out and grab your seat for class TODAY!! I have one spot to GIVEAWAY to one of you, my favorite friends!!
Jessica Sprague Oh Shoot! GIVEAWAY
All you need to do is follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter box below…
forcing myself to start learning and practicing.
Just the whole idea of all the adjustments I need to make to my camera to shoot in manual mode frightens me!
Everything about my camera intimidates me. I need a solid foundation on which to begin and I've heard very good things about Candice Stringham. Thank you for the chance to win this class!
My biggest challenge is my confidence. A few months ago I was taking pictures of friends & family but of course people tore me to pieces because I wasn't a "professional." Since then I nit-pick at my pictures even when others say they are great. I think this class will give me the confidence I need since I will actually know what all the buttons are and use them right
I just got a new camera and I still don't understand f stops and aperture. I took a class at the local camera shop, but still don't get it. I want to be able to be confident to capture great memories in any situation, and I know that getting out of auto is the way to do it, but it scares me to bits. Help please! I can do wonders in Photoshop, but need to learn how to do it in camera first.
Learning what all the features are and how to use them is my challenge!
My biggest challenge is just being overwhelmed by all the camera functions and possibilities. Would love to win a spot in this class!
I just got a DSLR camera and would {love} to learn how to use it! This would be the best thing to win!
Trying to get the lighting and white balance correct.
Would love to win this class! I would love to be able to maximize my camera's abilities and capture great memories!
My biggest challenge is being able to change my settings quickly enough before I miss the shot.
My camera intimidates me! Help!
OK you must know me!
I have a lovely camera that takes great pictures in auto. I can only imagine what I could get if I learned even a few things!
I got my camera almost a year ago. I'm playing around a bit, but would love to learn more and take nicer photos.
To be honest, I should have sat down and get into the habit of trying to get into the manual mode of my digital cameras… as I used to do when I had a regular film camera. I probably got too lazy when I turned to the fast food of photography…
I need to commit the things I 've learned to memory and then be able to apply them in a real setting!
My biggest challenge is my confidence. I really need to learn more about my camera too!
Consistency is my challenge! Some photos are great, others not so much, and I usually have no idea why!
OOOOH pick me please! I need some photography skills!
I would love to be more confident with my settings. I understand the concepts, I just need more parameters and practice.
I want to LEARN how to use all the dials and options on my camera and understand and feel comfortable about the lingo…shuterspeed, f-stops, ISO, oh my!! I don't want to spend my life using the AUTO option, when I could be developing my photography skills.
I would love to win this and improve upon my photography skills.
I would love to take my camera off Auto. Thanks for the opportunity!!
I have recently purchased a digital SLR camera and would love to learn how to take better picture.
I need to learn about taking my camera off Auto…need manual photo 101!
this would be fantastic! I need to actually dedicate some time to learning my camera so that I can take the pictures I really want! thanks for the chance to win a spot in this class
I just purchased a digital slr and really need to learn how to take it out of manual! I would love to win this class!!
Biggest challenge for me is learning to shoot manually; I shoot many in Aperture priority mode…
I need to read the manual and get comfortable with where the settings are, and then spend the time experimenting.
DH gave me a DSLR for Christmas… I'm challenged because I loved my point and shoot… Now I have to "think" to take pictures?
I'd like to learn, thanks for the chance
First I need to get a better camera. That part even seems overwhelming to me
Finding the time is a big thing for me…and then going cross eyed reading my manual when I finally do take a minute to do something.
My biggest challenge is understanding focal length and shutter speed.
I want to learn basics, so I will be alle to gået away from the auto setting.
I get so overwhelmed by all the information that I can't apply any of it.
I want to conquer manual mode…so much to remember!
I struggle with anything but auto or the macros. I don't understand f-stop, shutter speed, etc. I understand what a difference aperture makes, but don't know how to apply it. Help!
Awesome giveaway – I've never been off automatic!
Help!Help!! I need help! I have had this camera for a year and I am too intimidated to take it off auto!!!
I need to get more comfortable with manual and using the light I have
I could use all the help I can get. Would love to master my camera.