ONLINE WORKSHOP Syllabus

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +0000

We will have 3 series in 2010 – the first series is an 8 week series.
Each week we will be changing the topics and advance in our lessons.

Each Monday the following are posted:

Detailed Lesson

Assignment/Challenge

Weekly Idea

Favorite Product

Image Samples

Discussion and support are available all week.

All assignments are due to be completed and posted by Saturday for reviews and discussion on Sunday.
YOU ARE NOT required to participate in assignments but we hope you do!

Weekly Topic List:
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Week One: Camera basics,

The difference between the cameras (ie point shoot, slr, etc) If you don’t have a camera and are buying one it is ok to buy one after this lesson. We will discuss lenses as well. This is the week to either buy your camera or bring yours out and get shooting. We will give suggested ideas to shoot this week. If you are having issues, this is a good week to post those so we can help you.

Week Two: Technical Skills

ISO, Shutter, Aperture: what it all means and what you should use when.
Discussion of Auto mode, AV and Tv as well.

Week Three: Composition

Depth of Field, Perspective, Rule of Thirds

Week Four: Lighting, Outdoors

Week Five: Finding the Light Indoors

Week Six: Using the Flash

Week 7: In Motion!

How to shoot children’s sports and action shots

Week 8: After the Shooting

Downloading, Archiving, Post Processing – and then sharing and printing images.

ONLINE Classes

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:17:30 +0000

We have been getting emails all across the U.S to have our MY LIFE Workshops online. Well you got it! For years I have been providing an online workshop at the pro level and we have students from all over the world. Now, along with one of our amazing Photographers we are bringing the MY LIFE Workshops online. You can learn in your PJs and connect with people all over as we grow this new space. In the past we have found that rather than have one price for a series of lessons and then send you on your way, we prefer having a lifetime membership option. This option allows us to grow together and add new series of workshops, and work at a pace that works for everyone. We have listed the list of topics that are beginning March 8th and we encourage you to signup before this date to get the earlybird membership special. Are you coming to one of our MY LIFE studio workshops?? THEN YOUR ACCESS is free!

So how does it work?

Each Monday Stefanie your amazing photographic instructor, under Ana’s guidance will post a lesson. Followed by the lesson will be discussion and assignments. You are not required to submit a response to the assignment, however the more you participate the more you will learn. Stefanie and Ana Brandt will be available all week to help you and answer your questions. Our workshop is forum based and there will be topic areas for you to post any question, as well as fun resources for you. Can’t logon each week? No worries. Our workshop is ongoing and you can participate when you are able. The lessons will populate every 6 weeks, with a two or three week break in between. SO COME ON, learn how to use that camera!

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT FOR PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS. If you are a pro photographer and need a refresher or you are going PRO and really need some technical and inspirational help you are welcome to join us. We do not discuss marketing or pricing in this forum, however. If you are a pro and want to join us in our pro forum, go to http://www.b–studio.com/online.

What people are saying…

“I also wanted to tell you how helpful Stephanie has been in the online workshop. I am glad that I signed up for that as well. ” Amanda

“Thanks Ana. You and Stefani are the best instructors. So SO glad I found you. I’m happy I have a flash now, well at least the kit flash. I plan to splurge for a better one real soon. Appreciate all the feedback” Latese

“Stefani, thank you for breaking down my questions one by one. You and Ana are helping me a lot just with your critque, feedback, tech sheets, and overall help (and the weekly lessons, of course). Thanks! ” Jen

“I am so happy I joined online before taking the in person class, it really helped me get a better understanding!”

SIGNUP
PRICE $300.00 – covers all three series in 2010

(remember if you are a MYLIFE student your cost is free!)

ONE TIME MEMBERSHIP FEE
(there are no other fees as long as we keep this forum going)

Module I
Camera Basics
Technical Skills
Composition
Outdoor Light
Indoor Light
In Motion!
Using Flash
After the Photo

Module II
Bracketing and Exposure Compensation
Backlit Subjects and Exposure
Silhouettes on Purpose
Off Camera Flash
Night Moves
Shutter Scenes

Module III
Basic Composition Review
Get Close
Dynamic Lines
B&W in a Color World
Self Poritraits
Finding your Style

You can join us anytime and start from the beginning. Stefanie and Ana are available each week to guide students at the various levels and modules.

SIGN IN NOW

Above image: Stefanie Carlson

2010 Classes

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:32:10 +0000

Need in person help? Bring your camera and come on over to our studio for some lessons.
We will work indoors in natural light and outdoors around town. Choose from a one day session or work with us online!

YOU CAN TAKE GREAT PHOTOS~ you can’t run to professional photographer every day.
You can take great images in between those pro sessions! Grab your camera and let’s go!

Are you frustrated with your camera? Want to know more? Whether for a hobby or if you are considering going pro this is the class for you.

One day beginnings class: Need to learn how to use your camera? Need help with understanding your flash and working with natural light? This class will discuss ISOs, shutter speeds and apertures and get you headed in the right direction. The morning is spent going over the technical details and then we will shoot in the afternoon. A handy guide is given to you for help when you are on your own.

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IN PERSON WORKSHOP

We meet at the Tustin Studio and spend the morning going over the BIG3: ISO/Shutter/Aperture. Personal attention is there as we review everyone’s cameras to make sure each person knows the controls and how to quickly work in manual mode. Students are instructed to bring a still object that we photograph indoors using natural light. After we eat lunch (which is included in the class) we then spend the rest of the afternoon outdoors around town. Students photograph each other as well as child models that come in. Students are encouraged to have their own children come in towards the end of the day. You will leave with some beautiful images and a much better understanding of how to use your camera!

2010 Remaining Class Dates for the year

MONDAYS CLASS IS POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS

contact ana@anabrandt.com

$300.00

Testimonials

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:06:42 +0000

“Hi Ana,

Thank you again for such a great day yesterday. I had such a good time shooting and talking with you and the other students. All the information and knowledge that I took with me is invaluable. CJ”

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“Hi Ana,

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Dear Anna;

Yes, I really did enjoy the workshop. I came away with many insights that will help me with posing and business. It was wonderful to see you work, and to observe how you approach your life and business. You outlook regarding both are very inspirational and almost contagious (in a good way). I also loved seeing how you interact with your clients. Thank you for being so candid and open with us about everything!

I also appreciate your offer for any of us to join you in your studio at some point. It’s a really nice offer, and I’d like to take you up on it sometime in the near future.

Regards, SE

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Hi Ana!

Thank you so much again!!! You totally ROCK and man was I inspired this weekend. Your work is amazing.
I’ll email you some of my pics as soon as I get a chance, this is a busy week for me though. I’ll try to sign up for your forum!

I’m so excited, we’re going back home for 6 weeks this summer and I already have 1 wedding and 15 family sessions booked. It’s so nice and green in Sweden during the summer so this will be fun;-) If it’s raining, I get to use my old boss’s studio, neat.

Thanks again and yes I would love to shoot by your side someday again.
Have a good one! JG

Just a big thank you for your workshop. It was great and I think I got some awesome images. I left inspired and waiting for buisness cards so I can email you one. Again thank you. JP”

Workshop Description

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:52:40 +0000

All students will receive a workbook of key topics and information.

The agenda is as follows:

Overview
Student camera overview
Top challenges discussion when capturing images
The technical details – let’s discuss what aperture and shutter really mean!
When to use flash and when to use natural light
Discussion of working with light and best camera settings to use
We will be photographing each other to test cameras and discover optimal settings
Bring in the children – time to get photographing – we will be photographing in natural light around town
and more!

Workshop Dates

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:49:27 +0000

Photo shown by Olivia Brandt (age 6)

The following dates are currently now open for registration. At this time we are limiting the class to 5 students per class date. We suggest registering early as classes will most likely sell out quickly.

December 19th - 10-5 – Meet at our Tustin studio.

NEW for 2010 –

The Camera Club - Do you need to really get a grip on your camera? Wondering what is the best way to download images and back them up? Do you want to just learn how to take better photos? Then here we go! Starting in 2010 we now have the camera club. Classes run in a 4 week series and are limited to 4 in a class so that I can be sure I can help each person. First come first signup and once we get to 4 that class is closed.

The following Camera Club meets dates are:

The MONDAYClub
Monday mornings, 10-12:30am
January 4th, 11th, 25th and Feb 1

The SATURDAY Club
Saturday afternoons, 1-3:00pm
January 30th, February 13, 20 and 27

ONLINE WORKSHOP Syllabus

ONLINE Classes

SIGNUP PRICE $300.00 – covers all three series in 2010

SIGN IN NOW

2010 Classes

2010 Remaining Class Dates for the year

MONDAYS CLASS IS POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS

$300.00

Testimonials

Workshop Description

Workshop Dates

SIGNUP
PRICE $300.00 – covers all three series in 2010