Workshop Details

Exciting news! I have secured a date and location for the workshop. It will be on Saturday, August 16, 2008. We will have discussion from 10am until noon. Break for lunch from 12pm until 1pm then continue discussion until 4pm. We will then dismiss and travel to a different location (probably Botanical Gardens) at 4:45 and work with child models for about an hour for those who are interested in that portion of the workshop.

So, the details...

What: The Photographer in You Workshop
Where: Park Place (A rec facility owned by the city of Gardendale
When: Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 10-5
Cost: $50 includes discussion, lunch and workbook of covered materials

Just to field a few questions I am repeatedly being asked...

I have a basic point and shoot camera. Would it benefit me?
There will be some technical discussion for those with SLR cameras and point and shoot cameras with manual settings. If you camera only has one option of Auto, that part of the discussion will be a bit over your head but you can still benefit from the rest of the discussion.

I shoot film. Should I come?
Definitely. For the most part, a film camera and digital camera operate the same way.

What should I bring?
You and your camera, charged batteries and plenty of memory!

Can I invite a friend?
Definitely! I will be accepting the first 20 paying applicants to attend.

I don't have Photoshop. Can I still benefit from this?
Of course. Photoshop is just one piece of the magic! I am also going to direct you to free resources for editing.

I can't make it that day. Will you host another workshop?
Anything is possible! Depending on interest, future workshops will be determined.

My kid is so cute. Can he/she be one of the models?
I will be seeking at least 5 child models for us to practice with at the shooting session. If you think your child would enjoy this, please let me know and we'll discuss this further. My son is programmed to do well so he will be an easy target for the group. If you know your child doesn't naturally enjoy being photographed, it's probably not a good idea!

I want to sign up. What do I do?
Email me at kristy@kristyevansphotography.com for an application then remit your payment to me either by mail or via Paypal.

The itty bitty Bittle

Meet Ella. The newest member of the Bittle family. She is my newest baby plan member. I am so excited to get to watch her grow this upcoming year. I look forward to working with you for many more years to come. Since I know that Mama Bittle is compin' at the bit to see her proofs, I'm posting a few that I grabbed off the memory card really quickly. I hope you enjoy!

The Photographer in You Workshop

After an overwhelming response for hosting a beginner photography workshop, I am going to make it happen. The covered materials and logistics are still being worked out but it will happen. I've created an outline of basic topics covered. If there is something specific you'd like to hear discussed, please feel free to let me know. A location is still in the works. There are places in Gardendale that I can rent but there isn't a place to do the shooting. I could do it at Botanical Gardens, but then we were battling the heat all day. So, that is going to take some working out. Any suggestions? The cost will be $50.00. A catered lunch will be provided. You will leave with a booklet of general information, vendor information and photoshop tips as well.

Topics Covered:

Equipment Overview- Point and Shoot VS SLR. Which is best for you?

Storage/Archiving- Protect yourself and your memories!

Basic Composition- Cropping, positioning and removing the clutter!

The Subject- Catching smiles and defeating the tears and cheese!

Technical aspects of proper exposure-- Getting your camera off of auto!

Lighting- The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Photoshop Tutorial- Working a bit of digital magic turning dull to dazzling! There is so much more to Black and white than desaturation!

Printing Options- There's better places available than Walmart!

One on one practice time. Be a paparazzi! Photograph child models under the direction of me!

If time & location permits, we will bring photos into Photoshop and edit on overhead projector so you can be proud of what you have learned!

So, stay tuned to the blog for the details and registration information.

I can't believe...

that it is almost June. I cannot believe that this year is almost 1/2 over! Before we know it, it will be Halloween then Thanksgiving then Christmas. So, just a few updates. I have very few openings remaining in June and a few in July right now. If you are considering Summer photos, now is the time to schedule them.

Around the first of July, I will be posting a list of upcoming events through the end of the year. I have a lot of fresh and fun ideas in the works that I'm sure you will love. (Think pettiskirts and lollipops!) I will also be posting my Fall calendar with a few "Cut out the Christmas Card Choas" sessions in the early Fall. Once all the dates are posted, I am going to set a tentative day to open my calendar. I can only accomodate so many so you'll have fair warning about what is going on and when you can book. After that, sessions and party dates are first come first serve.

I want to thank you for your continued support and I hope to work with you in the near future!

Totally off topic

We rented an awesome movie last night that I wanted to share with all of you. It's called Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. It is starring Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman and Jason Bateman. It is a wonderful story about love, hope, dreams, faith and magic. I'm not sure what possessed me to pick out this movie from the 1,000's of others at Blockbuster but it was the perfect selection for me yesterday. With all that I have going on in my life right now, it reminded me that sometimes we should see things through the eyes of a child. If you have seen it or plan to see it, let me know what you think. You can view the trailer at www.magorium.com

Sassy Pants

This is little Miss Reese, otherwise known as Tater. She is just a little doll! So full of life and energy. She will ham it up for the camera just about on command. Such a spunky little kid. Doesn't her smile just make you smile?

I want better snapshots...help!

I've had tons of people ask me basic "How can I make my pictures better?" questions. It's hard for me to explain everything in the nutshell type answer they want so I'm toying the idea of hosting a workshop of sorts giving basic technical information, a bit of creative information, basic editing processes and a list of reputable print labs. I'm thinking possibly a day course with catered lunch and an hour or so of shooting time with child models. If this is something you would be interested in, please leave me a comment or send me an email to kristy@kristyevansphotography.com and let me know. If this thought becomes a reality, I will limit the number of attendees to 15. If there is more interest, I will consider hosting more events in the future.