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Focus Group SLR Workshop

Heather — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:26:40 +0000

Did you buy an SLR camera but are disappointed with the pictures? Are you intimidated by the jargon used in your camera’s manual? You are not alone! One of the most popular courses I teach is an SLR workshop for serious hobbyists and those considering photography as a career. Learn how to use your digital SLR camera in either a classroom setting or in smaller, more intimate versions of the same workshop. Skill level is beginner to intermediate. Topics include: exposure control, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, flash techniques, composition, and use of light. This workshop is a mix of discussion and hands-on exercises.

There are three variations of this course based on how you learn best:

1. Photography (Digital SLR) Workshop: offered at CCBC – 20 students, 6 hours, $110
This is a large classroom setting. Groups are created based on camera manufacturer to allow students to help each other through the learning process.

2. Focus Group SLR Workshop – 6 students, 6 hours, lunch included, $220
Held at my home, this small group setting allows for more specialized attention given to each student based on their needs and equipment.

3. 1on1 Private Consultation – 1 student, 4 hours, $480
Also held in my home, this private consultation can be the quickest way to a complete understanding of your camera.

The next available course is the Focus Group SLR Workshop
Date: Tuesday, August 17th, 9:30am-3:30pm
Where: 417 Sherwood Drive, Beaver PA 15009
Who: 6 participants
Investment: $220 per person, lunch and refreshments provided

Please contact me to reserve your spot: heather@weddingsbyheather.com

Craig took this photograph of me in action, and below is the resulting shot. FUN!!

Bridal Session

Heather — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:10:31 +0000

I LOVE this photograph that I recently captured at a private consultation. I offer many avenues for learning photography (please visit my workshop page), but in this case, an aspiring photographer hired me for a hands-on post bridal photography session. Her friend was recently married, so she asked her to get dressed again. We spent a few hours shooting, where I taught my approach to lighting, posing and working with the client, and then we worked together to post process the photographs. It was a blast!!!

I often drive by fields like this and think to myself… if I only had a bride. Therefore you can imagine my excitement when my wish finally came true! I will be sharing more from this session soon.

Lightroom Workshop Giveaway! | Pittsburgh Photography Classes

Heather — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:09:43 +0000

If you are a photographer, or use Photoshop on a regular basis, then a pen tablet is a must have. I have been a Wacom Intuos user for years with my current tablet being the medium Intuos 4. Because I believe so strongly in the use of Wacom Tablet, I will be giving away a Bamboo at my Lightroom Workshop on Thursday, July 22nd! YEAH!!!! Click here for more details on the workshop.

I initially decided to give a tablet away because, as of the July workshop, we are celebrating one year of teaching Lightroom to photographers and hobbyists! It’s been a blast and I have really enjoyed connecting with many new people.

Also, included in the package with every Bamboo Pen & Touch:

* Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Win/6.0 Mac for editing, retouching, enhancing and sharing digital photos
* Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 WE3 for selectively applying lighting and photo enhancements with the pen

I limit the workshop to 6 participants, and there are only 3 spots remaining. Contact me ASAP to reserve your spot! heather@weddingsbyheather.com

Lightroom & Photoshop Workshops

Heather — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:44:18 +0000

Upcoming dates:

Lightroom – Thursday, May 27th.
Details and registration.

Photoshop – Thursday, June 24th.
Details and registration.

Photographer Fun!

Heather — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:48:55 +0000

Earlier this week, Craig, myself, and my assistant Michelle met up with our good friend David Burke to have some fun with off-camera lighting. We like to get together periodically to play around and try new things.

My very talented husband, office assistant, network manager, financial manager, and father to my children.

Apparently being the model is serious business!

I tend to act more silly.

Who knows what we were doing here.

Dave is crazy, we have SO.MUCH.FUN together!

The crew packing up the gear to head out for an awesome lunch at the best sushi restaurant in Beaver… Yama!

Nadine & Jason

Heather — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:12:25 +0000

Had the opportunity to shoot with my good friend David Burke last weekend. David and I met at a wedding in 2005 and instantly became friends. In 2006, we shot almost 30 weddings together and had a great time doing so. He was kind enough to invite me along to photograph Nadine and Jason’s wedding so that I could play with my new Nikon gear.

This guy is a class act, he and his wife Bridget are such wonderful people! Love spending time with them.

Lovin’ the details, hands are so expressive.

Check out all of this ivy, it was so cool!

Thanks for having me buddy, I had so much fun!