A few of my favorite photographs from the last year, and a give-away...

If you've been reading this blog for a while you know that I don't talk about business that often, but I've been getting lots of requests asking about workshops and classes I'm teaching and where they can find them. It's official! We are going to offer a summer session of Oh Shoot, the most popular photography class I have ever taught. I didn't teach an online class last summer because I was so busy teaching live workshops for Canon and in France, but the requests for a summer class were so high we decided to offer one session this summer!

The next session of this class will be May 23 - July 11, 2011.

Registration will begin May 9th, 9 pm eastern time.

You will want to be there right at 9 because the extended session of the class has been selling out within minutes each time!

There are two versions of the class:

$126 - Standard class: Includes all videos, class downloads, daily e-mails, as well as a private class forum and gallery. This is a great class for someone who wants to follow along or go at their own pace.

$179 - Extended class: All of the standard, plus comments on your photos by Candice. Class size extremely limited and fills up fast.

Here is the class description:

Oh Shoot! Beginning Photography

Do you have an SLR that's never left the automatic setting? Do the words aperture and shutter speed send fear to your heart? Join Candice for a 7-week, intensive, instructor-led class. You will receive lesson plans, assignments, and video tutorials, be able to join in live video chats with questions, and have your work reviewed by the instructor. You may start out class on automatic but you will leave with an understanding of manual!

Oh Shoot, is a beginning 7-week instructor-led photography online course just for beginning SLR users. In this course Candice Stringham will guide you to a greater knowledge of your camera and how it works. In just 48 days (with a small break in the middle if you need to catch up) you will be well on your way to better understanding of your camera and it's features. This class is PACKED with information, inspiration, and the benefit of a personal tutor as you begin your photography journey.

Let's summarize some of the features of our class:

• I'll walk you through the different modes on your camera and how to use them.
• I'll address basic camera techniques, teach you about finding and using natural light, and composition rules.
• Step-by-step video tutorials let you see and hear the techniques
• You'll get a lesson plan and assignment each week.
• You'll get an email from me 5 days a week for seven weeks (with a small break in the middle for catching up), with encouragement, coupons, and inspiration
• You'll get access to our private class message board, where you can chat with other participants about anything you like and there are T.A.'s that quickly answer any questions!
• I'll be available once a week for a class video chat to answer any questions about the lesson and assignment from the week, it's like being in a live class with me to not only tell you but show you the answers.
• You'll get access to our class image gallery, where you can upload your lesson photographs and get praise and feedback from other students and a critique from the instructor
• All of the videos you'll see will be available forever from your course home page at JessicaSprague.com. No expiration, even after the course ends!
• You'll also get a bonus downloadable handout and video about photography equipment and what to look for when buying cameras, lenses and accessories.

 

Learning photography is a journey, and it requires some investment. But I promise that learning how to use your camera will change the quality level of your photographs forever!

To sign up go to www.Jessicasprague.com

I'd like to give one spot in the standard class away! Post here with your email address to enter and tell me what you want to learn most about your camera. For a second entry, post about the class on your blog or facebook and comment one more time!

 

Please note the contest is closed! A winner has already been chosen! Just scroll up to the posts above.

 

Comments

[Steph]

I loved this class! Whoever wins this is lucky!

[Paulina]

I would love to take the class and learn to use my camera better. I especially have problems taking action pictures in doors.
Thanks for posting about the class!!!

[krista]

i would LOVE to win this! i've had my camera for three years and hardly ever shoot in manual, i just don't feel comfortable. so hopefully this would help!

[Delia W]

I would like to learn how to get the DSLR off "auto", RAW (and how this works) and what to do after the photo is on my computer..

Would love to win this and thanks for the chance!

[Rebecca]

I so want stop using "auto" settings, but I'm a little afraid :)

[Caitlin Cannon]

I want to learn how to shoot better in low light.

[Andria]

I want to get better at working with light settings.

[Sarah]

I would love this class...My sweet husband bought me a new camera {60D} for Christmas and I'm scared of it. LOL Help me get acquainted and I'd love you forever!

[Brian Borup]

I know the basics of my camera but I would like to have assignments that require me to use the different settings and get more familiar with the less obvious settings.

[Brian Borup]

I'm pimping your class on my profile too. :)
http://www.facebook.com/brian.borup

[Erin Joseph]

I want to learn more about lighting, but mostly I just want to be able to take beautiful pictures of my children, instead of {almost} cringing when I look through the pictures on my camera! :0)

Erin

[Amy Ferguson]

Wow this sounds like a great class!

[Lisa S.]

I would love to learn more about lighting. Thanks for the chance to win a spot!!

[Deanna]

What a wonderful class Candice. I took your class at CKU and I remember, you definitely pack in a LOT of material. I would love to see a video of you shooting a portrait in various lighting situations (like a behind the scenes)& see how you correct for exposure, sharpness etc. so that the pictures look great straight out of the camera.
My cousin asked me to take pictures of her and I blew the exposure on a number of them and have to edit the pics now. I'm not good with PSE so the edits will take me a while. I wish you could've stood behind me while I shot and coached me while I was shooting :)
Thanks for the chance at winning !

[Abigail]

I loved taking your class a little over two years ago, it changed everything for me!! I've been telling friends and family about it for years, just posted a link on FACEBOOK! :)

[ellen patton]

I have no direct sunlight in my condo so I'd love to learn how to shoot without my flash. I'm crossing my fingers!

[Sara S]

Oh how I need your help! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

[Deanna]

And I just posted about the class on my blog for an extra entry :)
~Thanks again for the opportunity!

[Megan]

I want to learn how to work around how cruddy my best lens can be in semi-low natural light. A little bit. No miracles are expected. ;)

[Krystn]

I want to learn how to take better indoor photographs without a flash.

Thanks for the giveaway!

[Krystn]

Posted on my blog: www.krystnhinojosa.blogspot.com

Thanks again!

[Marty]

I've gone about as far as I can go on my own...I've tried reading the books and working through them but it's almost like I need an interpreter to really grasp the language and understand it. With five kids an online class would be the perfect way for me to take a class.

[Marty]

I also just posted on FB about the class...wishing and hoping in Milton, FL :-)

[melanie]

that photo of sarah is just stunning!

[Yvonne]

I took portraiture 101, but would love to go over the basics again! Count me in! I'd love a free spot!