Studio Calico 1000 Words BLOG HOP!

Sooooooo, this is the last week to register for Studio Calico's 1000 Words photography class! I'm really excited about this one and I have to say it's been really fun working on my assignments. There are so many amazing contributors and you are sure to learn lots about photography and help develop your own photography style! My favorite thing about the class are the explanations behind WHY the photo was taken the way it was. It's beyond just sharing some technical information and more getting into the photographer's mind while she was shooting. I love that! 

Here's a full description of the class from the Studio Calico website....

Six amazing photographers from the Studio Calico design team are here to help you capture more of the emotion, more of the moment, and more of the story. This class is unlike other photography classes because it doesn't focus on the technical aspects of shooting. Instead, we'll be giving you a glimpse into the photographic style of each of our teachers and contributors. We'll be covering twelve different topics, ranging from everyday moments to special occasions, and helping you to look at photographing them in a more meaningful way. Becky Novacek, Kelly Noel, Maggie Holmes, Marcy Penner, Susan Weinroth and Tina Aszmus will be heading up this class - you can read more about them here.

Each lesson will contain four photos from our teachers and contributors with information on composition, using light and how the shot was set up, as well as insight into technical settings, equipment and editing. Our photographers will be sharing their thoughts on photographing the different topics, and sharing their tips and tricks towards capturing an image that's worth 1000 Words. The lessons will be wrapped up with a list of photo prompts on the topic, as well as a layout showcasing one of the images. At the end of each lesson, students will be able to submit a photo to the teacher for feedback. Students will also have access to four bonus PDFs - these will be cheat sheets with helpful hints for photographing in low light situations, capturing natural expressions, color schemes for group shots and combining actions.

Our teachers are joined by an accomplished group of contributors - some photographers by trade, some just passionate about photography. The line up includes Karen Russell, Melanie Mauer,Kristin Rogers, Angela Crutcher, Andrea Jenkins, Erin Cobb, Lisa Leonard, Kelly Purkey, Maria Grace Abuzman, Rebecca Cooper, Melissa Diekema, Elise Blaha Cripe, Jen Johner, Allison Waken, Kimmi Robinson, Celeste Vermeend, Tami Gookstetter and Naomi Atkins. Each of these ladies has a distinct style and is ready to give you a little peek into their shooting process!

Syllabus : 
week 1 : relationships, lake/pool/beach, sports 
week 2 : iphone / instant camera, special circumstances (mental & physical disabilities, avoiding glare on eyeglasses), outdoors 
week 3 : holidays, everyday routines, self portraits / getting into the shot 
week 4 : personalities, photography for blogs, birthdays

My topics are lake/pool/beach, sports, outdoors and birthdays. Here's a favorite pool photo of mine that's included in the class :) 

Are you interested in taking this class? Comment here letting me know what aspect of photography you'd love to learn most about and everyone will be entered to win a $10 OFF COUPON CODE to use for class purchase! And be sure to visit the Studio Calico blog to enter to win a FREE spot in the class and to see all the stops on the blog hop! 

Comments

[Lindsay]

I would LOVE to take this class. I'm most interested in learning how to get great photos of my toddler, who NEVER. STOPS. MOVING! It has been an ongoing challenge for me...

[Gayle Shrader]

Very excited for this class! I'm hoping to get more tips about being in the pictures too!!!
thanks for the chance to win!

[kelly b]

I too really want to take this class. I want to take more and better "everday" pictures, ones that are showing the moment. That is my goal!

[rhonda]

thanks for the chance to win! I would like to know a little bit more about the processing process!

[Cendrine]

Oh what a great class, I would love so much to win a spot ! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Becky Monmaney]

Great pool shot!

[Jeannie]

I would love to take this class but it is quite a bit of money especially with us going on vacation in less them 2 months.
I would love to learn about outside photography, good lighting ect.

[Dani Donner]

Seems to be an amazing class! I would love to learn about creative posing. Thanks for the opportunity!

[lisa blanchard]

I would love a spot in this class

[Christine]

sounds like a great class! would love to learn about good angles in photographing subjects.

[Melinda T]

Oh goodness, I want to learn everything! I guess the most important would be to get off auto!

[Ellie A.]

This looks like such an amazing class. I love everything about it!

[Wendy]

Need to learn how to focus focus focus...

[Diane McKenzie]

I would love to know how to position myself in order to get better pictures.

[Terry D]

I would love to learn how to see more story telling in my shots! Thanks for the chance!

[Aubree]

Excited to see different photographic styles! Such a great idea!

[Julie Urban]

i would love to be in more of the pics! this is a great idea for a class....very excited :)

[Jen Ritchie]

Would love to take this class! I really need to work on understanding lighting better

[Debbie G.]

This class sounds great! I would love to learn tips on what makes a great photo!

[DanaN]

Wow, this class sounds great!

[AnitaP]

Love the idea of having the opportunity to get inside the heads of so many amazing photographers. Can't wait to see how and why each of you take particular shots. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Elise tout simplement]

Whaou tes photos sont magnifiques...
Ce sera une bonne occasion de m'améliorer...
Je tente ma chance

[tracy ullmann]

kelly , iam hoping this class can help me think outside of the box and kick start my mojo again. its fall so i thought its time to get crackin'and i signed up for the class. looking fw to your input, thanks.

[Ursula]

I'm always up for learning better composition and exposure techniques. I feel I'll never know enough.

[Sarah Pendergrast]

I'd love to know more about lighting and composition. Can't wait!

[Lidouminou]

Des photos magnifiques!

Je tentes ma chance pour les 10$.

SC : Lidouminou

[Nancy G.]

You can just see how happy he is in the photo.

[ruth]

I would like to just learn how to take better everyday pictures with my new iphone, since that is the only camera i have with me all the time.

[Dawn]

Thanks for the chance to win. This sounds like a great class that will give a different perspective from other on line classes I have taken.

[Karin A]

I would love to learn more, it sounds like so much fun

[Cathy Caines]

I really want to know how to use the camera pics, as well as get good photos so I can continue to develop my blog!

[Michelle Poirier]

This is wonderful, I Would love to take this class, the teacher are incredible.

[Diane Rubatino (drubatino)]

Sounds like a great class.

[rani]

I would love to learn the the processing recipes used and also the use of light! Thanks for the chance!

[julie weis]

i think what would most excite me about this class is learning y'alls thought process behind the photos. i so want to take this class! thanks for a chance to win!

[libbywilko]

Love to get some inspiration on how to process the photos I take to get similar effects as the teaching team. Thanks for the chance.

[LaceyAnderson]

Thanks for the chance to win! I'd like a inspiration refresher from this class :)

[Nicole]

just need to brush up. i feel like i haven't been making myself practice enough and this would give me the push i need. thanks, kel!

[Donna C]

I would love to learn how to get my kids to be more natural in shots. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Jessica Lahey]

I'm interested in how to make everyone look more natural in my pictures. My 3 year old niece always squints her eyes and yells "cheeeeeeeeese" when I get my camera out, and my mom just runs. I want to have natural photos of my family interacting.

[Nina Chow]

I'm interested in learning about a shoot's composition. Thanks for the chance to win.

[ISO Consultants Dubai]

Nice post and awesome points here and great composition.....