Got this in my inbox this morning! What a great way to start off my day! A picture of my beautiful girl cheering her heart out at last year's Viking's game...I had to share. I'm including info below for anyone interested in joining in on the fun!
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Fall Mini Sessions - 2 Spots Left!
I've decided to have the location for the shoots at the Walker art Museum - it has variety of backgrounds, indoor and outdoor places to shoot (so, we don't have to worry about rain or shine!), easy to find and convenient parking.
There are only 2 spots left!
2:00pm - Available
3:00pm - Available
The session fee of $200 + tax is non-refundable (due to the amount of interest in the day and the limited number of spots available).
Feel free to bring any fun props with - this will make your session truly unique to you and show your personality!
If you have any questions, be sure to contact me.I know you'll be on the look out for outfits. Keep checking my blog (www.noemiphotography.com/blog) because I'll be doing some posts with ideas!
Practical Photography - Evening FOCUSED Workshop Entries for the FREE SPOT!
We have 3 in the running for the FREE SPOT! You can click a LIKE on the NoemiPhotography FACEBOOK page AND you can add your comment to this post for your favorite entry!
To Perm or not to Perm - that is the question?
I've had many perms in my life so it's not THAT crazy to be considering to do it again, but because I've done it before I know what's at risk! I need to weigh the pros and cons. I'll list the ones I've thought of so far and I'd love to hear your opinion! Pros
- Having hair that's totally different!
- Headbands! (always look better with curly hair)
- Quick styles! (shake and let dry or diffuse for more curl)
- It changes up my wardrobe! I always dress more girly with curly hair.
- Getting to buy new hair product!
- Perms are coming back in style...I'd be living on the edge with the trend setters!
Cons
- Frizz!
- Growing it out and it looking like an old perm (straight on top curly on bottom)...not good.
- Risky! It might not turn out how I picture it.
- I have bangs. How it that going to work with a perm?
- I have highlights - hope this isn't going to be to over-processed!
- Cost?
What do you think? Have you had a perm? Do you think I'm crazy? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Everyone loves a giveaway!
I usually reserve a spot at all my workshops for someone who is gifted and passionate about photography but not in a good place to be able to afford to come. 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.
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Date - Saturday, August 27th, 2011
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Time - 5:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
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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!
Fall Mini Sessions - Twin Cities Portrait Photography
I’ll be offering Mini Portrait Sessions once this fall! These "short-n-sweet!" sessions are perfect for updated shots of the kids, some new fun headshots/lifestyle pictures of you, couples session or getting a jump on Christmas photos. (Here’s a link from past fall mini sessions)
• When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011
• Where: Location will be given when you register
• Times: Sessions will begin at 9 AM
• Sessions will start on the hour and the half hour and are 20-25 minutes max in length:
• Mini sessions are for groups up to 4-5 people max (kids, families, couples, headshots welcome) If your family has more then 5 people contact me for details…you may 2 Mini Session spots to make sure we have time.
• Assorted posed and candid shots
• Feel free to bring a few props of your own
There will be two packages:
Basic Mini Sessions are $200 and include:
• Time and processing
• Assistant on hand to help entertain the kids
• 30-40 final edited images uploaded to online gallery (PICTAGE.com) for proofing and ala carte ordering
AND the CD (final edited images) with ability to reproduce images.
Premium Mini Sessions Packages are $325.00 include:
-everything in the basic package, 40-50 images and an 8 x 8 album with 20 sides ($250.00 value). This is a beautiful coffee table book to show off your new portraits or give as a gift! (Additional copies may be purchased for $100.00.)
MINI SESSIONS USUALLY SELL-OUT so reserve your spot quickly! To book your session or inquire for more details, please email me. (All photo-sessions are on a first come first serve basis.)
Part One - Professional Photography Tutorial
I'm working on a photography e-booklet that is going to so helpful for everyone interested in photography! I wish someone had handed me this tool when I was starting to shoot professionally 8 years ago. I think it's perfect for the stay-at-home-Mom trying to capture her kids and for the up-and-coming-professional-photographers trying to learn everything they can to improve their skills! It is simply put and straightforward...kinda like me! I'm going to break up this tutorial into two posts one on making the best out of every location and the other on posing. Here's what I'm working on today! Location, location, location. They say location is everything but, i disagree...a good photographer can get a shot in the perfect situation and perfect location but a great photographer can get a shot anywhere and anytime. That's the difference of hiring someone who just picked up a DSLR at a camera store and started a business AND the photographer with training and experience. In most cases, you do get what you pay for.
Here's our not so beautiful portrait location...check out the stunning houses in the background! I chose this location because of the light. The sun is going down so if I put my lovely subject with her back towards the sun then I get gorgeous back light coming through her hair AND because she's not facing the sun she's relaxed and not squinting.
B & H Photo and Video
I often get questions from my blog readers about my equipment and where I buy. I've answered before but, I thought why not do it again! Most photographers are shopping for equipment now...before the wedding and portrait season begin! I love shopping at B & H Photo because every person who answers the phone knows what they are talking about. I like that. Of course you have to get over the fact that they may know more then you...that's happened to me a few times. And then you will realize they are an incredible resource. B & H Photo are running a couple of great deals right now so I wanted to pass them on to you:
SanDisk 8GB Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card $54.95 & free shipping
Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour) $149 & free shipping
Big Memory cards and the Flip Video Camera are two of my favorite things! Must haves...something to think about for an upcoming Mother's Day present! :)
Here's the link for more rebates and promotions too!
What's your suggestion for "Must Haves" going into this season...leave a comment and help another.
Mom FOCUSED Photography Workshop
Hello Ladies...thank you so much for the emails regarding the upcoming Mom FOCUSED Photography Workshop! I'm so sorry about not adding the registration link on my last post. The registration for the Workshop is very simple. Please follow this link and join us for an amazing time of learning photography with women!
Please make sure you are available to join us for both dates:
Friday, April 8th 2011 - 7:00pm-10:00pm AND Saturday, May 7th 2011 - 10:00am-4:00pm
I'm so privileged to be a Mom and a Professional Photographer. I love seeing Mom's learn their cameras and gain confidence to take better pictures of their kids. And what better weekend the Mother's Day!
My Friend...the new Minneapolis Fashion Consultant!
You guys know that I love to share a good thing when I find it, so I couldn’t help passing this one along to you. A friend of mine who lives in the Twin Cities writes a fashion blog, wildruffle.com, and it’s so much fun to read! Cate has a passion for helping people find their individual style amidst the multitude of trends out there. She spent ten years in the retail industry, so she’s got the knowledge and she’s excited to share it with others. If you like what you see (and I know you will!), you can hear more at an upcoming event at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. It’s called My Favorite Things, and there’s a great lineup of speakers on topics such as Finding Joy with Our Kids, Nourishing Our Families, Spiritual Renewal, and more. Cate will be going over spring trends and how to wear them. There will be a ton of giveaways throughout the night in addition to yummy food.
When: 2/10/11, 7 p.m.
Where: Chapel
Cost: Tickets are only $12, but hurry because they go quickly!
I know Cate's website is going to catch on...soon we'll be seeing her touch of style everywhere. She's someone who can make simple things look fabulous and I'm excited to learn from her. For my purposes she's totally going to be my very own Minneapolis Fashion Consultant! (A term a made up but, I think has a ring to it!)
I signed up at her site and get the blog updates emailed to me - super convenient and kinda fun to be surprised by fashion in my inbox every couple days.
Have fun!
2011 Weddings - Looking for a photographer?
It's freezing out today - I'm going to help you think of warm happy thoughts! I'm at the end of my wedding season and it's bitter-sweet time for me because I'm ready to be done but, I know as soon as the dust settles I'm going to miss being at weddings! It happens every year. So, what do I want for next year? I would love to shoot more weddings closer to home (convenience) and to shoot at a couple of venues I've never shot at before (variety) and shoot at my favorite's again (they never get old). One thing you may not know about me is I LOVE COUPONS! I love getting the best but, getting it for a great deal - who doesn't? So, to brighten this dreary day I'm blogging a coupon to give incentive for booking NoemiPhotography before the end of the year. I've never done this before and it's kinda fun!
FORWARD THIS POST TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS GETTING MARRIED and they will love you for it! Every bride wants to save money :)
COUPON RULES:
1. Print this BLOG POST/Coupon and bring it to your consultation or send it in with your deposit and receive ONE FREE ADDITIONAL HOUR of shooting. ($400 value)
2. Book by December 31st, 2010.
3. Your wedding day must be in 2011.
FOCUSED Photography Workshop
For the last few years I've been hosting FOCUSED Photography Workshops and they have been amazing! I LOVE teaching about photography and meeting other photographers who share my passion to capture life as beautifully as we experience it! This workshop is for Amateur Photographers looking to take their passion for photography to the next level! Whether capturing your family, friends or looking to build a photography portfolio...this workshop is perfect for you!
FOCUSED Photography Workshop
get focused.
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Time: 9:30am – 9:30pm
What will be included? -Meet and Greet & Profile Pictures -Teaching - Camera Basics, ISO, Aperture and Shutter-speed -Teaching - Lighting, Posing, Composition -Questions/Answers -Group Photo-shoots -Teaching - Taking your hobby to the next level -Snacks, Lunch, and Dinner -Teaching - Post production/Editing basics -Questions/Answers -Freebies and Prizes
Cost: $350.00 (per person)
REGISTER NOW - the first 5 to register get $50.00 off the regular price!
SPACE IS LIMITED to ensure quality one-on-one time with every attendee.
What are photographers saying about FOCUSED Photography Workshops?
“Your passion and energy around photography was contagious and I think everyone benefited from something from the day. Your planning and preparation definitely showed and I was so energized leaving your house. You have an uncanny ability to light a fire under people…and I loved watching the group get so excited about different things through out the day. You did a wonderful job and were truly inspiring! (Jacquelyn – attendee)
“Thank you so much for this, it was actually a dream come true for me because like I had told you before it is exactly what I needed trying to get into the business. My favorite part was the Lightroom demonstration that you gave to us. It gave me a lot of info and excitement to have that for myself and have an idea on how to use it.” (Steph – attendee)
Canon vs. Nikon
Some of you might know that my brother (who lives in Toronto, Canada) is also a professional photographer. He uses and swears by Nikon and I am a Canon Girl...we've had many conversations about the pros and cons of both companies...neither wants to switch! Even though I'm not switching to Nikon, I'm a firm believer in passing on a good deal! Nikon is offering rebates on a bunch of their cameras so if you're looking to buy follow the links below! P.S. B & H Photo is where I buy all of my equipment - I find their prices competitive and their knowledge of equipment is incredible!
Have fun shopping! But, do me a favor and don't email asking me specifics about any of these cameras cause...like I said, I'm a CANON girl. I do know that Nikon makes amazing cameras!
www.noemiphotography.com
Last Chance to get CANVASES at 25% off!
Tis the season for pictures and gifts! I'm offering 25% off canvases from now until the end of the month! If you've had a portrait or wedding session photographed by NoemiPhotography OR you have an amazing image that you've been wanting to have blown-up and framed...do canvas now. The quality is amazing and it's nice to have something a little different and artsy in your home! Canvases range in price because each one is customized to suit the image. But, to give you idea of prices and how much you'd save:
· 16 x 20 Stretched Canvas $250.00 (SALE PRICE = $187.50)
· 20 x 30 Stretched Canvas $375.00 (SALE PRICE = $281.25)
· 24 x 36 Stretched Canvas $495.00 (SALE PRICE = $371.25)
NOTE: Prices do not include shipping or taxes.
I'm excited to see which images you pick! Call Noemi at 952.201.2943 before October 31st, 2008!
www.noemiphotography.com