Thank you Kristina and Ryan for choosing me to be your wedding photographer! I loved capturing your day.

I know I’m giving you a ton of pictures in this post but who doesn’t like to look at wedding photography?

It’s going to be amazing! Have you heard about it yet? The idea behind a Pop Up Shop is exactly what you’re thinking…a collection of businesses who may or may not have a shop of their own come together bringing their best for you (and me) to shop! Yes, I’ll be a vendor too! But, I’m mostly excited to do tons of my Christmas shopping with local businesses with very little effort on my part…they are all going to be in one place. I love that!

My friend Cate from Wildruffle.com is pouring her heart into this event and I know it’s going to be amazing. I personally want to invite you. I hope you can come!

Here’s the details so PLEASE click over to your calendar and mark the date!

Here’s what the attendees are saying:

Do you have any other suggestions for future Workshops? My only suggestion is that you to invite me to all future workshops you have!

I would LOVE to attend a photography round table workshop! Definitely count me in! I think that it would be so informative and answer a lot of questions in my head regarding those topics!

Thank you again! I left your workshop feeling so inspired and more confident. I feel like attending your workshop was just what I needed and gave me the push I so desperately needed to really get serious about pursing my love of photography. You’re awesome Noemi, It was so great to finally meet!

~Chris

Noemi,
Thank you for the workshop!
First of all, I learned so much at your workshop. It was a perfect fit
for me. I feel like I was able to apply many new things the next day.
I practiced on my kids and although they were not as cooperative as
your models, I got some very nice shots. I was able to “embrace” the
sunlight a bit more and try some new things. I love learning and
growing. You are a natural teacher and fun to listen to and interact
with.
Sarah

The lovely ladies!

Chaksa was the perfect background for our Workshop!

I’ve heard back from a couple of the attendees and they’ve posted some pictures. Here’s where you can check them out!
www.rhondaharrisphotography.blogspot.com
www.unexpected-joys.blogspot.com

www.snappyapplephotography.com

http://www.annetteparephotography.com/

I’m already planning the next Workshop! It’s going to be JANUARY! And it’s something new…Business FOCUSED Photography Workshop!

It’s only going to be available for anyone who has attended a NoemiPhotography FOCUSED Workshop before. We are going to have a “roundtable” of sorts. We’re going to sit around my dining room table and talk shop!

This is going to be your opportunity to ask every question you want to ask a PRO Photographer but can’t or won’t or have tried but no one will answer you.

I’m going to have one-on-one time and group discussions about:

blogging,

website design,

marketing,

social networking,

packages,

pricing,

Lightroom

and I am going to have you send questions ahead of the Workshop so I’m sure to answer them!

Doesn’t this sound like so much fun?

More details to come.

Email me if you’re interested and I’ll contact you when the details have been firmed up.

I’m limiting the number of attendees to 6 to make sure I have a good chunk of time with everyone!

I’ve had tons of requests over the last few years asking if they can shadow me to learn technical and creative …so, now you can! I have been teaching FOCUSED Photography Workshops for 3 years and this is the first time I’m doing an evening version.

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 hours of hands-on training with Noemi Hedrick

- 2 groups of 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 – Saturday, August 27th, 2011
• Time – 5:00p.m. – 8:30p.m.
• Location – Meeting Location will be emailed to attendees.
• Cost for the winner FREE (The GIVEAWAY includes the newly release E-book – $20 value)

To enter the contest you must:

1. Send me an email (info@noemiphotography.com) answering the question “Why should you be chosen to come to PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY Workshop for free?” If you want to attach a picture  it might help you get more votes! I’ll post your plea and picture on my NoemiPhotography’s FACEBOOK  page for you.

2. Then your recruit friends and family to “LIKE” your comment on NoemiPhotography’s Facebook page – follow this link to find me!

3. The person with the most “LIKES” on your comment by midnight of August 19th, 2011 wins the spot!

I hope you win!

The race for setting your wedding date and securing your ceremony and reception locations is on! There are so many beautiful locations in the Twin Cities but, they fill up so fast…especially for the fall dates. Who doesn’t love the fall in Minnesota?

Usually brides set the wedding date, check to make sure the ceremony and reception are open for that date and then they call the wedding photographer. I love meeting with recently engaged couples! It’s so fun to hear each story and start dreaming of the photography that best suits them. Anyways…I’m getting side tracked…here’s the list:

Arboretum – Chanhassen/Chaska, MN

Crowne Plaza North – Brooklyn Center, MN

Midland Hills Country Club - Roseville, MN

Royal Cliff - Eagan, MN

Calhoun Beach Club – Minneapolis, MN

Stonebrooke Golf Club – Shakopee, MN

Lansing Corners Supper Club -  Austin, Mn

Bayview Event Center – Lake Minnetonka, MN

St. Paul Hotel – St. Paul, MN

Midland Hills Country Club – Roseville, MN

Lakeside Ballroom – Glenwood, MN

Four Points Sheraton – Minneapolis, MN

The Prom Center – Oakdale, MN

Sofitel – Bloomington, MN

Park Plaza – Bloomington, MN

The Grand – Northfield, MN

Bear Path – Eden Prairie, MN

Grace Church – Eden Prairie, MN

Wayzata Country Club – Wayzata, MN

The Wilds – Prior Lake, MN

Dellwood Hills Country Club – Dellwood, MN

Theodore Wirth Country Club – Golden Valley, MN

Ruttgers Sugarlake – Grand Rapids, MN

Sheraton West – Minnetonka, MN

Summit Manor – St. Paul, MN

Millennium Hotel - Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota History Center – Minneapolis, MN

Jax Cafe – Minneapolis MN

Conservatory – Lake Minnetonka, MN

Just highlighting and linking to the reception websites brings back so many memories for me. I love being a wedding photographer!

Once you decide on your wedding date, ceremony location, reception location and photographer…then the fun begins with your engagement shoot! Here’s some ideas I found that I’d love to capture in the snow!

1. Look at their previous work. Photographers usually post their portfolio on their websites and their recent work on their blogs. (If they are like me…the blog is a much better place to look because Photographers don’t always update their websites.)

2. Talk to past clients or read reviews. Websites like WeddingWire makes this so easy. Type in your zipcode and read about 5 star rated Photographers. (The good, the bad and the ugly – the reviews are there) I’ve been apart of WeddingWire for the last two years and I like the service it provides potential brides. It pushes me to be the best for my clients knowing they will be passing the word on.

3. Meet with Photographers. It costs you nothing and loving their work is just as important as connecting to the person. They are going to be capturing the most important day of your life…I think it’s great if you like them. Plus, meeting with them will give you and the photographer a chance to customize a package perfect for you.

I know picking your wedding photographer isn’t easy. I’d like to make it as simple as I can. I love capturing weddings! My brides are happy…I’m happy. Please call to set up a consultation. (Currently booking 2011 Weddings) I would love to meet with you.

SIDE NOTE: Are you curious to know what a photographer does in a normal work week? I found this article on a wedding photographers blog and thought it was good. Plus, if you leave a comment then the wedding photographer is going to donate a can to a local food drive! LOVE THAT!

We went into the wedding thinking it was going to pour rain all day and be miserable weather but, it was a perfect fall day and only rained during the ceremony! We were able to capture some gorgeous outdoor shots as a result. I love Minnesota in the fall…the light, the colors, the cool air!

My favorite shot of the wedding is the one with the bride standing alone on the peer…a perfect reflection in the water. Totally peaceful.
Next would be the shots of the bride and groom being pelted with rice as they come out of the church. I was in the center of it all and felt rice falling off me for the rest of the evening…nice.

Enjoy this beautiful wedding!