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.