The Minneapolis, MN Practical Photography Workshop details:

Date – Saturday January 21st, 2012
Time – 1:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location – Meeting Location will be emailed to attendees.
Cost: $99 (early bird registration)

After January 7th Cost: $119 (The cost includes the newly release E-book – $20 value)

And here’s more on LONDON, England!

Ohhh…This is going to be so much fun.

Giveaway #1 – A free spot in the January 21st, 2012 Practical FOCUSED Photography Workshop! (Click here for the details)

Giveaway #2 – A free Mini Session in 2012! (the dates haven’t been released yet but I usually do Mini Sessions March, June and September) Want to learn more about Mini Sessions – Click here!

There are several ways to win this giveaway – VERY IMPORTANT – please leave an additional comment for each entry in order for them to count.

1) Leave a comment telling me the Giveaway your trying for AND all the reasons of why you should win.

2) Post a link to this giveaway on Facebook.

3) ‘Like’ NoemiPhotography on Facebook (click here to do so).

4) Tweet about this giveaway (be sure to include my handle, @noemiphotograph, so I can feel the love!)

5) Follow me on Twitter (I’m @noemiphotograph)

6.) WANT TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES? Get friends and family to “LIKE” your comment on FACEBOOK! Cause if you can get 50 people to vote for you…it will make a HUGE difference when I randomly pick the winner! There’s nothing like increasing your chances!

Good luck to all who enter! This contest will be open now until Saturday, December 31st at 11:59 CST, and the random winners will be announced on Monday, January 2nd, 2012.

P.S. All of my friends who are reading this thinking, “I can’t enter because we’re friends!” I’d like to say…this contest is open to everyone! Why not my friends too!

‘Tis the season for fun presents and doing stuff to make people smile!

This soul-stirring, blog-boosting online class gives you the motivation, insights and resources you need to turn your blog into a rewarding, fulfilling, authentic extension of YOU.

You’ll drool over in-depth interviews with 20 incredibly inspiring and successful blogging all-stars, from best-selling author SARK to internationally-known artist Kelly Rae Roberts to Tiny Buddha founder Lori Deschene {get the full list of contributors here}.
You’ll flex your creative muscles and kick fear in the teeth.
You’ll define your blog’s purpose, which will keep you motivated for years to come.
You’ll dive deep with introspective exercises – there’s audio, video and creative worksheets to keep you on your toes.
You’ll gain access to a private Facebook community full of fellow bloggers and potential new friends.
You’ll create a blogging blueprint that’s unique to you and your sacred space on the web.
You’ll learn how to lovingly leverage your blog to gain exposure, earn money, and build community.
You’ll receive a 300+ page PDF of all class content so you can revisit it whenever you need.

Click here to view more details

This ecourse is ideal for anyone who longs for their adventures in blogging to feel more rewarding and fulfilling, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your blog to the next level. Topics we’ll cover include…

How to define and enhance the purpose of your blog
How to attract the best readers you can imagine {and keep them coming back for more!}
How big-name bloggers have let their hearts lead them to great success {see all 20 superstar contributors!}
How to write authentic, creative, compelling posts and never run out of ideas
How to make sure your blog’s design reflects YOU {or your business}, including easy + awesome design tips
How to promote your blog without feeling like a used car salesman
How to prosper from your blog in ways that feel right for you {in-depth details on affiliate marketing, sponsorships, giveaways + more}
How to realize your blog’s business-boosting potential {awesome for entrepreneurs + small businesses}
How to decide where your blog should live {from domain services to blogging platforms – all are not created equal}
How to build a super-cool, like-minded community of readers and fellow bloggers
How to learn from my mistakes {I made a bunch of ‘em early on and don’t want you to do the same!}

When is it? This six-week course runs from January 9, 2012 – February 17, 2012 .

How does it work? A new lesson, exercise or interview is posted every day, Monday through Friday, on our password-protected site. You simply go to the site, log-in with your password and soak up the latest content!

Do I have to show up at a certain time? Nope! If you don’t have time to check in every weekday, you can follow the course at your own pace, whenever it’s convenient for you. However – it is beneficial to follow along if you want to connect with fellow classmates about each topic via the comment section and our private Facebook group.

How much time will this take? For those who want to stay on-track, it’s recommended that you reserve 2-5 hours a week for reading posts, working on exercises, watching videos, and connecting with classmates.

What if I fall behind? Don’t worry about falling behind! You’ll receive a 300+ page PDF at the end of the course so you always have access to the content! Past students have found huge value in this, so it’s now built into the course price.

Click here to view more details PLEASE JOIN US!

Anticipation.

Family.

Dressing up.

Snow.

Getting cozy.

Friends.

Celebrating.

Thankfulness.

Spending.

Savoring.

Peace and rest.

Focusing.

I love this time of year. Have you put on your Christmas music, lit a candle, taken a bubble bath, read a book lately? Why not? ‘Tis the season.

Just over 3 weeks til Christmas. Let’s enjoy every minute.

I took some pictures of the vendors. Here’s a few of my favorite things!

Urban Halo Headbands

Wildruffle Accessories

Sewtroplolis Sewing kits

Anna Dvorak Skin Care – She is working really hard on a new website and I’ll be featuring her site in the near future! Sit tight!

This first shot was taken at The Floral Studio table. Christmas is a beautiful time of year and this captures it perfectly!

This is one of my fav's from the Boutique. Simple right?

You've heard me talk about Urban Halo before...I'm not done! I love these headbands!

Wildruffle was there...I love her stuff too!

Anna Dvorak's All Natural Line of skin care products is quickly becoming my daily ritual! A "must have" this winter...unless you like cracked skin.

Everything was done well! The food served was incredible! Yup, I spend a lot of time near the kitchen.

If you are trying to build your business through your website/blog (which is pretty much every Small Business Owner I know) you will want to take this course.

When is it? This six-week course runs from January 9, 2012 – February 17, 2012 .

How does it work? A new lesson, exercise or interview is posted every day, Monday through Friday, on our password-protected site. You simply go to the site, log-in with your password and soak up the latest content!

Do I have to show up at a certain time? Nope! If you don’t have time to check in every weekday, you can follow the course at your own pace, whenever it’s convenient for you. However – it is beneficial to follow along if you want to connect with fellow classmates about each topic via the comment section and our private Facebook group.

How much time will this take? For those who want to stay on-track, it’s recommended that you reserve 2-5 hours a week for reading posts, working on exercises, watching videos, and connecting with classmates.

What if I fall behind? Don’t worry about falling behind! You’ll receive a 300+ page PDF at the end of the course so you always have access to the content! Past students have found huge value in this, so it’s now built into the course price.

Click below to find out more and to REGISTER!

https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=990454&c=ib&aff=173305&cl=122825

I’m going to be taking the course and teaching the photography portion! Obviously I’m giving it my stamp of approval! Please let me know when you sign up cause it’ll be fun to take the journey together!

Here’s some of the pics I took that day!

Are we cute?

Workshops scheduled for this fall are:

Practical Photography Workshop – For anyone who has a DSLR and a smile! It’s a couple of hours of learning about your camera, posing, lighting and a time to have your questions answered. There are only 7 spots left! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Roundtable Workshop – For anyone who has taken a FOCUSED Photography Workshop in the past. This is the first time I’ve hosted this workshop and I’m really excited that it SOLD OUT!

But…now there’s a bite size workshop for anyone available next Wednesday AND it’s super cheap! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Our new co-working location!

Turtle Bread Cafe: LONGFELLOW

4205 East 34th Street, Minneapolis 55406

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Please note that we are changing our seminar start times to 10:30 am.

This week’s group seminar/ discussion (10:30 am to 11:30 am)

Photography for Bloggers, Etsy Shops and More!

We’ll talk about what makes a great shot for the web (or anywhere!)

Being presented by member Noemi Hedrick, Owner of NoemiPhotography and FOCUSED Photography Workshops

Author of The Focused Photography Bloggers E-Course

http://noemiphotography.com/blog/focused-photography-ebook-download/

About Co-Working —————————- 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Feel free to work on your own, or to interact with other business owners.

Join us for fun and productive weekly co-working sessions.

Share ideas. Be motivated. Answer emails, write a book, or dream up a new product or service alongside other inspiring women. Come for the whole day or just for a couple of hours.Come once or come every week.

About the Magic Wand Collective  www.magicwandcollective.org

What happens when women wave a magic wand over their businesses, each other and the community?

The Magic Wand Collective brings Women Small Business Owners together to grow their businesses through sharing resources, supporting and mentoring each other, and contributing to the community.

Shop local. Find creative gifts. Enjoy the festivities. Make a difference.
The 2nd annual Rachel’s Holiday Shopping Boutique will feature more than 40 local businesses and artisans offering a wide variety of unique products and services just in time for the holidays.

* Children’s Shoppe * On-site gift-wrapping * Coat check * Festive food and drink * Chair Massage * Tea Room

* Over $1000 in door prizes!

We can’t wait to see you and your friends on November 12th. Come join the fun!

“For the first time ever, I got all of my shopping done before Christmas Eve. My gifts were special, affordable and unique. Everyone loved them!” – Gail

“My five-year old daughter got all of her shopping done in the Children’s Shoppe, with the help of her very own personal shopper! She also got everything gift wrapped right away, and I opened my present on Christmas morning without ever having known what the gift was, and without having to take her to a mall! So much less work for me!” – Vanessa

About our Charitable Beneficiary: The Michelle Project
Founded in 1996 and based in the Twin Cities, The Michelle Project is a 501c3 organization that mentors and supports families with financial need along their journey toward self-sufficiency. Since its inception, The Michelle Project has mentored many local families—the majority led by single mothers who have faced challenges in providing for their families on their own.

Learning about these 5 Strengths and how they work together has really helped me as I plan for my business and what I want to invest my time in over the next year or two. Reading through my strengths has really helped me to understand why I love doing Workshops. I like to activate/equip/encourage others to accomplish their dreams. In short, I am a butt kicker!

I love to own and run my own business because I love being able to create, change course, say yes or no to different types of photography, and inspire others!

Here’s what StrengthFinders had to say about me:

How your strengths show up in your life and work You bring a spark of energy to every sphere of influence: family, church and work. People might say you are passionate and while this may be true on certain issues mostly, you are about action. As someone who naturally self corrects when a route doesn’t seem expedient, it is difficult for you to be patient in understanding how someone would elect a lengthier course. This speaks to how innate your gifting’s are. Your deep friendships feed you as well as your coaching and mentoring of others and you are deeply satisfied when your work gives opportunity to take photos which are tailored to help capture the essence of who people are. Of course your ability to use words to inspire and motivate others through stories and exhortation give you a powerful voice.

Aspects of business where you will naturally excel Inspiring, Motivating, Communications, Strategic Planning, Customizing Product

Aspects of business where you should seek support Research and Development, Decision Making Strengths to seek in partnerships Empathy, Adaptability, Deliberative, Command

Activator constantly keeps your feet on the move and mercifully it is linked with Strategic to help keep you moving toward a longer term goal. You learn by doing and may have the  tendency to fire before you aim, this is where partnering with a deliberative or input might feed you relevant information and useful tactics to put into play. Your motivation work hard comes from your strengths in the assisting others category. The amount of needs you see may lead you to sometimes feel overwhelmed or lonely in your efforts to help others.

While the “Influencing Others” quadrant is defined by strengths which promote leadership, your position and powerful combination of strengths give you access and unique ability to inspire and motivate others—a very effective form of leadership.

To understand your own strengths and have someone coach you through with a Personalized Strengths Report please contact my coach and tell her I sent you!

Jen Miller
Life Coach
Furthered Intentions
jen@furtheredintentions.com
www.furtheredintentions.com
952.888.1225

A few days ago I posted about the Roundtable FOCUSED Photography Workshop and just to be clear the Roundtable is for anyone who has already taken a NoemiPhotography FOCUSED Photography Workshop and is ready to take their hobby or business to the level! There is only 1 spot left. Click here to register!

For those of you who are new-er to photography and looking for an introduction to camera, posing, lighting and well, practical training.

The Practical FOCUSED Photography Workshop is perfect for you to start with!

Who should attend?

Aspiring and/or established photographers who want to freshen up their portfolios and learn new technical and creative photography techniques.

Cost Includes:

- Over 3.5 hours of hands-on training with Noemi Hedrick

- Live styled models to add to your portfolio

- Signed model releases on file to ensure you have the rights to use the images you shoot

- Technical & Creative on the spot training

- Learn how to get consistently accurate exposures in changing lighting situations

- Interacting with models, natural posing techniques, capturing images with impact that will stand the test of time

- Q&A during and after shoot to discuss challenges

WHAT TO BRING?

Bring your digital SLR camera and a smile:)

Preferred lens is a 70-200mm to keep everyone at the same shooting distance so we don’t get in each other’s way. You can bring other lenses as long as you are considerate and avoid standing in front of other attendees during the shoot. All gear should be stored on your person to keep you mobile. Bring paper and pen for on-the-go note-taking.

• Date – Sunday, November 13th, 2011
• Time – 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
• Location – Meeting Location will be emailed to attendees.
• Cost $99.00 (The cost includes the newly release E-book – $20 value)
• Limit – 10 spots

Register NOW!

If you are wanting to take your business to the next level and have previously attended a NoemiPhotography Workshop…it’s designed with you in mind!

Event: Roundtable Business FOCUSED Photography Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CT)

Location: My home – even though my table is a rectangle.

Limit: 6 Attendees (I want to make sure we have enough time for everyone)

Cost: $199.00

Spots Available: Only 2 left!

Agenda:

-Discuss individual businesses (where are you now? Where do you want to be?)

-One on one time reviewing website/blog

-Teaching on social media, developing clientel, marketing, branding

-And of course, tons of Question and Answers

I’m going to have you send me your top five questions after you register and I’m going to tailor the workshop to you!

Note: Dinner and Snacks are included in the cost.

Please bring your laptop, sample business materials and questions

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

I can’t wait….seriously.

I felt like I totally knew this family 2 girls and a boy…ages 6,3,1 sounds familiar right?

I'm three!

And I'm so happy!

I think this was a family thing...something about horns?

She's standing!