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In less than 24 hours,
46 Women Voted for us to do a Workshop in Atlanta!
But we only have 20 spots!
Get yourself registered today and prepare to start 2009 with a BANG!!
Here We Come ATLANTA!!
by the CRAZY wife and husband team, Me Ra and Brian :)
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 17th and 18th
2009
Where: We are honored to be able to teach the Atlanta workshop at the studio of the celebrated photography LaCour team! The LaCour studio is located in the artsy Decatur neighborhood. Once women have registered, we will email you the exact address, hotel options and what airport to fly into.
Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (both days). But honestly, we usually got past 5:30pm every time. :)
Meals:
Breakfast: At 9:15am, we will have juice, coffee, yogurts, granola, etc on hand.
Lunch will be catered and brought to the studio both days.
Saturday night we will all have dinner together. AND during dinner, the LaCour team will share a little about their creative approach to photography. Get excited b/c this will be a special evening! Dinner on Saturday is not included.
Sunday night is an open night once the workshop ends.
4 Things to Bring
1. Digital SLR camera if you have one (don’t hesitate to come if you don’t have one b/c I have 8 cameras and a number of lenses, so we should be good!
J
) What’s a Digital SLR? A
camera that has the ability to swap out different types of lenses.
2. Notepad, Pen, Warm Clothing for Shooting Outside
3.
Laptop with Photoshop Elements or the big version of Photoshop is great, but not necessary. (we’ll discuss post process “What do I do with these photos now that I’ve taken them?” the 2nd day of the workshop)
4. Last, but most important! “I’m going to go for it and have a blast” attitude!
 (even if this camera stuff overwhelms me b/c I know I can do this!)
Many women watch the DVDs, Refuse to Say Cheese and Beyond the Green Box, before the workshop. We have been so excited at how this has given women a wonderful foundation before the workshop even begins. If you haven't seen them, we suggest watching them because it seems to make the experience that much richer! You can purchase the DVD set on this website under the DVD tab.
Workshop Cost: Early Bird Registration is $799 until November 14th 2008! Regular Tuition after the Early Bird is $999 pp (a couple women are making this there Christmas or Birthday gift!)
The class size is limited to 20 women. We like to keep the group small so that we can maximize your learning experience.
Day One Topics:
We’ll spend the first half of the day going over the mechanics of your camera and learning about indoor lighting so you can get great shots of your kids in the kitchen, living room and bedroom! The second half of the day we’ll do some hands on shooting as we process all the things we’ve learned throughout the morning. Basically, camera mechanics (’how the heck does this thing work?’ fully answered
) plus, lighting, kid model shoots, and a photo assignments due for the second day.
Day Two Topics
Strategies for tougher lighting that confronts us in daily life (like all the frustrating indoor stuff of how to light the birthday cake or our family by the Christmas tree without a black cave behind them b/c of your flash
). We’ll also cover what to do with your photos (post process), editing photos (Adobe's Lightroom), and then depending on the group's desires we may spend time on the in’s and out’s of starting a side business for yourself, and much more that is signature stuff to me and Brian (like all that inspiration and infusion of your creativity juices type stuff!).
What Do Past Attendees Say?
Author: Marianne, Seattle
This was the BEST day I've had in a long time...it was so nice to wade through and be challenged, laugh along the way, conquer a fear, and leave wanting more. What a day! I can't thank you enough! |
Author: Arlene, Florida
I have just received my Beyond the Green Box Me Ra and Brian you have something very Special, I laughed and Cried. Hopefully there is some places left for your work shop in Jan, I am working on getting the money together thank you for all your inspiration God Bless Arlene |
Author: Jen
No one could leave this workshop not taking something valuable away. Whether it's a technical lesson or inspiration from the heart that Me Ra and Brian give... it was a priceless experience. |
Author: Kari
Me Ra takes the camera apart and puts it back together in a way that actually makes sense! Prepare to laugh, learn, and walk away inspired! |
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Author: Kimberlyn, Oregon
What a team Me Ra and Brian are! The beginners workshop is for the true beginner or the novice that wants to make sence of what their camera can really do. It's not just a time of learning and hands on experience, but a time of laughter and true inspiration from a couple that really knows their trade.
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Payment Terms/Options
1. You can pay the whole balance at once. If you are taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration, you must pay the whole $799 at once before 11/14/08.
2. You can make a retainer (non-refundable fee) of $650 to reserve your seat. The remaining balance of $350 (total is $999) must be paid in full 14 days before the workshop date. You can pay by check or credit card at our e-store (the fastest way to ensure a reserved seat for yourself!). Call us if you have any questions at 253-468-8913.
Lodging: We have a handful of hotel options for you that are diverse in their pricing, depending on what type of place you are wanting to stay at. Once you have completed your registration, we will email you information on the different hotels and their pricing.
42 women voted for a workshop in Atlanta, and we only have 20 spots! Reserve Your Workshop Spot! Our workshops often Sell Out, and the Waiting List grows. Women fly in from all over the country from Vermont to New Jersey and Texas. I know some of you have been waiting a long time for an Atlanta workshop! Yeah! It’s finally here! And we’ll have lots of fun door prizes, like Lightroom!)
Very Short “recent” bio: **Where can you see Me Ra and Brian and their studio's work in 2008? Oprah! VH1’s Fabulous Wedding, Martha Stewart Television, Microsoft’s Small Business Show, Northwest Afternoon, a spotlight “Master of Their Craft” in Grace Ormonde’s Wedding Style,
featured spread in Pacific Weddings magazine, editorial spread in Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom and a featured wedding in Seattle Bride magazine! Phew!!
To read our bio and see our work, visit the
website.
For the latest news, click on the
Press category in this blog to the left!
To see photos and videos from other workshops this year, go to the
Workshops/Speaking category on our blog!
To see a fun trailer of them in action for the VH1 wedding click
My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding! | 
