I offer private consultations on posing and working with lighting in real conditions. IE: We find a bride and groom to wear their wedding attire, we take them on location and I demonstrate/teach posing techniques and the use of lighting (both ambient and off-camera flash). As part of this private consult, we then examine the images (both mine and the students) via Lightroom to discuss what worked, what didn’t, and why.

I really need to post more photos from this session, we had so much fun. (I should note that two photographers worked together during this consult to off-set the price of a one-on-one session, and it worked wonderfully).

(Hang in there, this will all come together soon).

In November, I had the pleasure of second shooting with my friend, and associate photographer, Michelle. I had the time of my life!! All of the fun, without the pressure!!

This is when I started thinking…

I only accept a limited number of weddings per year, making it difficult to accomodate everyone that wishes to photograph with us. I love teaching. I REALLY enjoyed shooting with Michelle. I offer private consults for posing. So why not offer an option to shoot a wedding with you? For YOUR client?

I am making myself available on a limited basis to shoot weddings with other photographers. I will essentially offer two options: I will attend/photograph ceremony and portrait session, OR I will attend/photograph the entire wedding day (both alongside the hired photographer).

How you manage the situation is completely up to you (I can lead the posing during the portrait session, or just second shoot with you), but rest assured your client will know that you are in charge and I am merely your assistant. I will provide my RAW files for you to use as you see fit. You will receive an education and your client will benefit. WIN – WIN!

Please contact me directly for more information: heather@weddingsbyheather.com

Lightroom – Tuesday, January 10th or Tuesday, March 6th
One of my favorites, EVERYONE can benefit from better organization! More detailed can be found by clicking here. Please contact us to register.

Advanced Photoshop – Thursday, January 12th or Thursday, March 8th
There are still a few openings in this workshop, please contact us to register. More detailed info can be found by clicking here. I will be teaching this same course via CCBC (see below), but this workshop has fewer attendees (6, compared with 12), lunch is provided, and it is held at my home.

Community College of Beaver County Offerings
The following workshops are tauch at CCBC. Registration begins January 4th, please contact CCBC through their Continuing Education Department at 724.480.3575 if you would like to register. As usual, I have limited the number of participants to provide the best learning environment, and these courses usually fill quickly, so register ASAP! You can learn about CCBC by visiting their website.

Photography (Digital SLR) Workshop RECR06201 $95 + $15 Lab
This course is for serious hobbyists and those considering photography as a career.  Learn how to use your digital SLR camera.  Topics include exposure control, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, flash techniques, composition, and lighting.  Discussion and hands-on exercises included.  Students must bring a digital SLR camera and manual to the workshop.  This course is taught by an award winning photographer: Weddings by Heather.  Please bring a lunch.  6 Hours.  Sat., 2/18, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  LRC, Room 9106.

Photoshop for Photographers – Intro RECR39601 $95 + $15 Lab
Learn how to use Photoshop CS5 to improve your digital photographs. This fast-paced course is for the technically savvy.  Topics include color and exposure correction as well as creative techniques.  Taught by an award winning photographer and Adobe Certified Expert, Weddings by Heather.  Please bring a lunch.  6 Hours.  Sat., 4/14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  VFC, Room 3109.

Photoshop for Photographers – Advanced RECR39501 $95 + $15 Lab
Learn how to use Photoshop CS5 to retouch digital photographs.  Course requires prior Photoshop knowledge.  Topics include: curves, layer masks, retouching, sharpening, as well as advanced techniques and automation.  Taught by an award winning photographer and Adobe Certified Expert, Weddings by Heather.  Please bring a lunch.  6 Hours.  Sat., 4/ 21, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  VFC, Room 3109.

heather@weddingsbyheather.com
(724)462-0407

For more information, please visit these pages:
Lightroom Workshop
Photoshop Workshop

I am posting images of my business card because I ran out towards the end of the conference. A special thanks to Marathon Press (one of my favorite labs) for providing me with these beautiful die cut cards, everyone thought that they were so unique.

This was my first time speaking at an international event, and I am thrilled to have made new friends from all over the world (my session was translated in four languages – awesome!). When I first arrived on Thursday, I decided to check out the ballroom where I would be speaking. When I walked into the keynote, I was overwhelmed by the size of this room. This photo (taken with my phone) only captures about half of the room, capacity: 1,800. Whoa, wait, what??? I immediately sent a text my HP handler to ask her why I was in this ENORMOUS ballroom. She indicated that they would most likely section off part of the room for my presentation. It turns out that they didn’t, but the room was nowhere near this full. Whew.

My presentation, specifically geared towards why I choose to partner with HP Indigo solution providers, went better than I could have ever hoped. The feedback thus far has been very positive and I could not be happier. I cannot thank everyone enough for their kind words and encouragement, I especially appreciate the attendees that took the time to speak to me after my presentation.

If you attended DSCOOP and have any questions regarding my presentation, or the products I discussed, please feel free to contact me.

(724)462-0407
heather@weddingsbyheather.com

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From the DSCOOP Website:

Photo Track: Creative Professionals and You: A Winning Combination
Heather Lahtinen, Weddings by Heather

Advanced Photoshop – Friday, March 18th

There are still a few openings in this workshop, please contact us to register. More detailed info can be found by clicking here.

Lightroom – Thursday, March 17th

One of my favorites, EVERYONE can benefit from better organization! More detailed can be found by clicking here. Please contact us to register.

One Day SLR Workshop, Community College of Beaver County – Saturday March 26th

This one day workshop will be held at the CCBC Campus from 9:30am-3:30pm. All levels are welcome, you must have an SLR camera. You can learn about CCBC by visiting their website. Registration is already open, please contact CCBC through their Continuing Education Department at 724.480.3452 if you would like to register. As usual, I have limited the number of participants to provide the best learning environment, and the course usually fills quickly, so register ASAP!

heather@weddingsbyheather.com
(724)462-0407