It was different then. My heart would swell and thump with anticipation everytime we drove to the Walgreen's down the street and peeled back the tape to reveal what we had captured. It was such a mystery then. I think the learning curve was a bit tougher to ride with a film SLR. No instant gratification. But the thrill of seeing what I had captured, trying to pinpoint exactly what I had done, noting what I had or needed to do differently and what I learned with that role of 36 exposures is something that can't quite be replaced. My dad's old SLR camera served a wonderful cause in my High School Yearbook days..(and being co-editor-in-chief of a yearbook then sure was different than what they do now! Remember cropping photos with that red pen? No? Oh. just kidding.)
So yes...that old SLR...it served a wonderful purpose, and actually, in my humble opinion, NOTHING is quite a beautiful as the grain and color a film SLR produces. Nothing.
But as a professional, a hobbyist, a mom, an advocate for all things seen through a lens, I wouldn't trade my digital SLR for the world. I mean, let's call a spade a spade. It'd be far too expensive.
Fast forward to April of 2007 when I got my first digital SLR camera. I was so overjoyed and filled with excitment to rip open that box to begin taking my images to a new level. Finally I would have a camera that could actually do what I wanted it to!
And looking back at the images from that month, I'd say the learning curve was nothing short of...curvy... Oh my. there are some images that I cringe at, when I look at them from a technical standpoint. I've learned SO much. And I want to give back.
I've been frequently asked assist in learning exactly what that fancy SLR can do, to help others learn exactly how much potential is sitting right there in their hands. So I bring you....
BEYOND BEGINNER: taking your camera off auto
I'll be teaching a little interactive course on how to get more out of your camera. How to turn that dial from the auto setting, over to those scary settings. I want to teach you how to unlock the potential you have in that amazing piece of equipment you own.
In this course, I'll be covering basics of camera settings. What they mean and how they interact with each other. When and how to change them, and how to make the most of them. I'll go over lighting. Tips and tricks for producing wonderful images and things I've learned along the way. I have a Q&A time to answer any questions you have about your specific camera. And then we'll have a hands on portion. A chance to take what you've just learned and apply it right there. And I'll be there to help guide you along the way.
Oh, and there's dinner. Because what isn't better with food?
This first workshop has partially filled due to word of mouth and with the requests that I've already had...that being said, we are looking at short notice. BUT, if you're interested in the workshop, but can't attend this date (or if it fills), please let me know as I'll consider teaching this class again. You know, based on the fact that a few people learned a thing or two ;') So I'll keep you posted. :)
So here's the deets:
Are you ready to take control of your photos? Are you frustrated that you have this big, expensive camera and still aren't happy with your photos? Want to learn how to actually USE the settings on that fancy SLR camera of yours? Then I would love to partner with you in learning...join me:
BEYOND BEGINNER: taking your camera off auto
Saturday, July 16th. 3:00-7:30ish
Queen Creek, Arizona (specific info provided upon registration)
Dinner provided.
Introductory cost: $40
To register, please email Laura: laurageorge [at] cox [dot] net
And if you have any qestions email me at bugg.photographer [at] cox [dot] net
I'll only be taking a limited number of students so I'm able to give my best to each and every one. So please let me know asap as there are only a few spots left. And again, I will consider holding another date, so if you'd like to be put on an interest list, I would love to know that as well!
I'm humbled that I've been asked to teach this, and I'm crazy excited to help you unleash the potential you have within your camera!
