We had an amazing night at the wedding workshop last weekend. We had so much fun capturing two couples. Our first couple was a vintage bride and groom and the weather, light, and location were perfect! I love teaching photography and inspiring new photographers to grown in their gifting and passion...teaching wedding workshops let's me focus on something I love to capture!
Every year I try and set time aside to host a workshop (or two) because I love teaching about photography and I love motivating people to develop their skill/craft in an inspiring way.
This year has been super busy and with a packed fall schedule I'm only offering one workshop. I'll be hosting a Wedding Photography FOCUSED Workshop on October 24th, 2015.
FOCUSED Photography Workshops are a highlight of my year. It's where I get to pick the models, the light, and the location! I get to teach about photography and inspire photographers to have confidence in this incredible art! Yup, I love my job. Vintage FOCUSED Photography Workshops are an art unto themselves. I love story telling with a time-period in mind.
See for yourself.
the Benson's Family Portraits is one of my favorite's to capture. They are up for anything! And hearing the phrase, "smile for candy!" still makes me laugh! LOL Sometimes the best way to get great family portraits is to bribe your kids...it's not my recommended form of parenting but, it works for a photo shoot once a year. See for yourself.
If you haven't yet...please check out Vintage FOCUSED Photography Workshop - Part 1 Serious overload on cuteness. Because The Vintage Workshop had a wedding flare. I had a model "bride and groom" but I also had them bring their kids so we could pose for family photography too. And then, I love having a couple to represent the "engaged" portion and help the photographers build different aspects of their portfolios. I really try and give you "more bang for your buck!"
The next Practical FOCUSED Photography Workshop is August 2nd, 2014 and registration is open (Class size is limited to 10)
CLICK HERE to get more information and register
Hosting the Vintage FOCUSED Photography Workshop was so much fun! These pictures make me smile.
Focused Photography Workshops 2014 are going to be amazing!
seriously. I'm so excited.
I'll be hosting a "Vintage Focused Photography Workshop" on June 7th, 2014! Think Downtown Abbey, classic cars and styled models.
And then, a "50's Focused Photography Workshop" on August 2nd, 2014! Think "Grease!" I'm trying to dream up both the preppy version and the grease lightning version!
Who should attend?
Aspiring and/or established photographers who want to freshen up their portfolios and learn new technical and creative photography techniques. *Specifically for photographers interested in understanding the business of portrait photography and desiring to expand their wedding portfolio. Learn how photojournalism works...how to tell the couples story through pictures!
Cost Includes: - Over 4.5 hours of hands-on training with Noemi Hedrick - Live styled models to add to your portfolio (Vintage focus) - 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 - Dinner and snacks (please let me know if you have food allerigies) - 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, June 7th, 2014 Time - 5:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. Location - Meeting Location will be emailed to attendees. Cost $199.00 (plus ticket fee) Level: Experienced and Advanced (some prior knowledge of DSLR functions needed) Note: Registration is non-refundable.
Every year I have 2 days that I set aside to do Mini Sessions and these time slots usually sell out quickly. I wanted to make sure my clients got the "heads up" in advance and so you could plan for it. AND I usually host 3-4 Focused Photography Workshops too! I've started to get inquiries for dates for both Mini Sessions and Workshops, so I'm posting it here for you to SAVE THAT DATE!
Mini Sessions will be June 14th, 2014 (and I'll be having another in the fall but I'm still booking weddings so I'll post that date in the summer!)
Focused Photography Workshops:
This is exciting…I'm going "all out" this year! I'm planning on using classic cars, props, and new locations to add to each theme! I love this stuff.
Saturday, June 7th, 2014 - Stylized photo-shoot featuring the 20's. Think Downton Abbey.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 - Stylized photo-shoot featuring the 50's. Think Grease!
Friday, September 12th, 2014 - Stylized photo-shoot featuring weddings! Learn about the power of story telling and capture bride and groom models for your own portfolio.
Want to be the first on the list for when registration opens? send me your email address and
I'll shoot you the link as soon as the event is released!
Summer is coming right? I'm trying to remember summer. This winter keeps going. This endless winter is getting old.
So I went through old images that make me smile.
Looking forward to scheduling this years FOCUSED Photography Wedding Workshop…I get inquiries every week and that makes me really happy because it means you're just as excited as me!
Do you have a small business and desire to take it to the next level in 2014?
Have you ever wanted to take better pictures of your kids/dog/products/vacations, etc. and need some expert guidance to get you that wow shot?
Are you a blogger who is wondering how to grow your following and connect with readers who would love what you have to say?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the many social media platforms and the time it seems to take to utilize them all?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," you're going to want to take the FOCUSED Photography and Social Media Workshop, coming up on Saturday, Feb. 8th from 1-4:30 here in the Twin Cities, where you'll receive 3 1/2 hours of hands on training from Noemi (of Noemi Photography) and Cate (of Wild Ruffle) - two women who have built their businesses from the ground up and are ready to share their tips and tricks for getting there.
And there's good news! Because one lucky Wild Ruffle/Noemi Photography fan is going to get the opportunity to attend for free!
Click on the Rafflecopter links below to get started!
And if you don't want to enter - no worries. Just click here to register to attend! We'd love to have you with us.
This contest is open now until Friday, Jan 17th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be selected randomly and contacted via email sometime on Saturday, Jan 18th. Good luck to all who enter!
Here's my top tips to improve your photography (DYI style). If you're a beginner photographer then you want a safe place to ask your questions or better yet, have someone answer them before you ask them. That is the main reason why I teach beginner workshops. I love providing a safe and fun place to learn! There's only 2 days left to get in on the early bird discount! 1. Shoot during the "magic hour" (the hour after dusk or the hour before dawn) Simply check when the sun is rising and setting and plan your shoot accordingly.
2. Backlight - put your subjects back to the sun, have the light come through their hair, angle them for the sun to touch their shoulder, and no squinting.
3. Use a reflector - Backlight can make your subjects face dark and putting a reflector in front will bounce light and soften their face.
4. Talk to your subjects - lead them, encourage them, show them your poses, mirror poses so it's easy for them to copy, show them great shots to build trust and willingness to keep following your lead.
5. Shoot for free to keep learning and shoot the things/people you love. You want to practice the magic hour? Invite an engaged couple to come out and pose while you play with light. You want to figure out light in the snow? Dress a family in colorful vests, hats and mittens and take them on a winter picnic.
You might have questions about this post and I'd love to answer them. Write your question in the comments and they other can learn from the answers.
Are you a small business owner or beginning blogger who desires to grow their business? Learn how photography and social media know-how can bring your business to the next level at the upcoming FOCUSED Photography and Social Media Workshop.
Noemi Hedrick, a photographer with over a decade of experience, and Cate Mezyk, lifestyle blogger and small business owner, will teach you the ins and outs and tricks of the trade in a way that makes the overwhelming seem easy.
Hurry and take advantage of the December discount - this class is only $89 if you sign up by the end of the month, using code Earlybird2013. Keep scrolling for more details.
Who should attend?
*Photographers new to their camera and photography and those that are interested in knowing how their camera works and learning how to improve their images.
*Bloggers or small business owners wanting to learn the ins and outs of utilizing social media to increase awareness of your brand, including Facebook for business, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ and more.
Cost Includes:
- Over 3.5 hours of hands-on teaching with Noemi Hedrick (Photographer) and Cate Mezyk from Wildruffle (Blogging and Social Media Expert)
- Technical & Creative on the spot training
- Discovering how to gain followers that will truly connect with you and your business and how to drive traffic to your site through social media.
- Learning how to get consistently accurate exposures in changing lighting situations
- Interacting with models, natural posing techniques, capturing images with impact
- Q&A during and after shoot to discuss challenges
WHAT TO BRING?
Bring your digital SLR camera/point and shoot for the photography portion. We also recommend that you bring a smartphone, and a laptop/iPad for the social media portion.
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.
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I love capturing family portraits, and getting to teach on top of that is SO MUCH FUN! This has been an incredible year for workshops and I can't wait for next year.
I love shooting in Minnesota in the summer! And wedding photography has a very special place in my heart. Teaching photographers about posing, lighting, composition, and interacting with clients is just some of the topics we covered in the wedding workshop last week. Here's the pics from our styled shoot.
It's simple. I love weddings.
I'm a photographer in love with people in love.
I love every detail, candid, moment...and I love teaching about "the story"
Wedding focused photography workshops allowed me to bring my passion for weddings and my heart to teach together. I'll be posting more workshops in the next couple of weeks...maybe you'll be able to join us!
The snow has melted. The sun will shine, the grass will turn green, the flowers will return and Minnesotans WILL venture outside again. It's time to plan a my second FOCUSED Photography workshop of the year! YIPPEE! YEAH! Alright...
Who should attend?
Aspiring and/or established photographers who want to freshen up their portfolios and learn new technical and creative photography techniques. *Specifically for photographers interested in understanding the business of weddings and desiring to expand their wedding portfolio. Learn how photojournalism works...how to tell the couples story through pictures!
Cost Includes:
- Over 4.5 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
- Dinner and snacks (please let me know if you have food allerigies)
- 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.
Note: Registration is non-refundable.
I hope you are able to come, but if this date doesn't work I'll be posting more Workshops throughout the summer! It's gonna be a great year to learn and develop your passion for photography...and I'm happy to help!
I was so excited to hear the words, "Are you ready for the bride and groom's second outfit?" Ummm yes. I love the second part of this shoot because we moved to where the Red Rock was in the background. I changed a bunch of these photos to Black and White because I loved how it added to the extreme modern look of the bride and groom.
I use the Canon Mark III camera, 70-200 lens and changed it up with the 35mm for a couple of BIG shots.
Mike Colon is a photographer that I have followed for years. (and I don't really "follow" photographers) Mike's photography and business values are clean and strive for integrity...that's what I want for my business. Mike Colon Workshop Review: It truly was my pleasure to work along side him and learn from him.
Here's a few images from our Red Rock Wedding Photoshoot...(side note: Oh how I miss the sun!) I shot all of these with the Canon Mark III camera and the 70-200mm lens.
I just came back from a week in vegas to attend WPPI conference and listened to the best in the Photography Business. I learned so much. Setting aside time away help me figure out who I am, who I want to be and who I don't want to be as a business person and photographer...so you want me to go. :) I got to thinking about how much I love to inspire and teach photographers at all different levels. Workshops allow me to do just that but, I want to make sure I'm offering what you're looking for so this year I'm going to ask you.
If you're interested in taking a FOCUSED Photography Workshop this year here's your chance to tell me exactly what you want. Just copy the questions below into an email, fill in your answers and send them to info@NoemiPhotography.com. Over the next couple of weeks I'll collect them and then post the workshops for the year.
1. What kind of a photographer are you? Beginner: meaning you own a DSLR, but don't really know how to use it and you would like someone to teach you camera and photography basics.
Experienced: meaning you have had your camera for a while, take lots of picture, but still don't understand how or why you get good pictures sometimes and not other times.
Advanced: meaning you understand camera basics, photography basics and your ready to build a business/portfolio or simply develop your craft.
2. What would you like to shoot at the workshop? Pick 1-2. Babies Kids Families Engagement Wedding OR no shooting and just talk business
3. What are you looking for in workshop teaching, shooting and cost? - 3.5 hours $99 (2 hours of teaching, 1.5 hours of shooting, includes snack) - 4.5 hours $199 (3 hours of teaching, 1.5 hours of shooting, includes dinner) - 6 hours $299 (4 hours of teaching, 2 hours of shooting, Portfolio and Business info, includes dinner and snack)
4. What's the most important "thing" to get out of the workshop?
5. When do you have availability to attend? Evening or Saturday May, June, July, August
I don't know any other photographer who asks these questions, but I'm okay with that because I really want to offer the workshop you really want to attend. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.