Ok, ok. It’s been plaguing me since the very second I said “thank you all” and took a bow.
I LOVED doing my photography workshop at Cybermummy 11. And I want to do more of that stuff.
I want to help more peeps get to grips with those basics of photography and nailing a decent image without having to resort to editing and the like. I want to see people have the satisfaction of getting that fabulous photo, in camera.
I’m starting (re-starting?) my photography blog, but I’m bringing it here on to my personal blog. No other reason apart from the fact that it’s a part of me. It’s what I do. In hindsight, I wish I’d had it here in the first place. If you look up at the tabs just below my header, you can see that one of them says photography. Hopefully, all photography tutorials and stuff will appear in there. It might not be rammed with info, and it may not be updated very often, but all I want to do is help.
Frustratingly, I know that there is only so much I can cram into a post, before people feel like they’re becoming over-loaded with information which doesn’t make sense. When I took Tara and Muddy to the park, it was clear to see how much they were learning, for getting the hands-on help. That, to me, is SO important.
I don’t really know what to do from here. I do know that I loved all the photography I did on the day, and that I want to teach others to be more confident with their photography equipment. I have an assistant working with me in my pro guise at the mo, and although I’m finding it surreal, it’s helping me constantly stay on top of my own work standards. And if it’s helping him produce better work and be happy with his career, then great. That’s my aim in having him along.*
So I’m planning. I don’t know how fast I’ll put these plans into fruition, but I’m planning. Or at least, thinking. Basic photography workshops for bloggers? Maybe days out somewhere? A weekend retreat on location? I don’t know. I have big ideas and yet I’m shit at executing them. Whether I’m under my pro guise or just blogging little old me, doing photography workshops seems like a pretty cool thing to do. But will it be worth watching this space? Yeah. Yeah, I think so. I hope so.
BIIIIIIG thanks to Maris World for recording this snippet of the photography workshop for me! If I can track down any more, I’ll
* If, however, he chooses to screw me over I will take great pleasure in hunting him down and carving is nuts off with a blunt and rusty spoon.
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There is definitely a market for this! As someone who is clueless about shutter speeds, composition etc. as well as anything to do with photos on blogs, you should not give this stuff away for free (even tho that is your nature.) You should approach the places locally that run night classes perhaps and see if they're interested in running basic photography. Definitely keep going though. (Or become a high school / college photography teacher? You'd be ace!)
I have a feeling that if you get round to starting this, it will be VERY successful. There is nothing that I know of that is at ground level apart from college courses. Some people don't want that commitment – they just want to chill and have something informal.
Days out sounds fab – all meet in a car park (or other venue) somewhere and have a theme – people can come along or not – and they'll get some great hints and tips.
You could even do advanced classes for the few that want to get away from auto mode.
Fab video and blog, thank you. I couldn't make it to Cybermummy 11 but I want to learn so appreciate you taking the time to commit fingers to keys. Cheers
DO IT!
What about workshops for parents on how to get the best pics of their children. Run it as small groups – day out in the park etc, or as one-to-one sessions (group sessions cheaper, 1-2-1 more expensive)
Advertise via press release in local paper, posters in children centres, library, toddler groups, arts centre
Or run free taster sessions via the same places (the venue might subsidise)
You will also be getting your pro-work known too.
Just an idea or two!
I'm so glad the video came in handy and thanks for the shout out._You must organise weekend/ day workshops as they're a brilliant idea. If I can (family commitments depending) I'd definitely sign up and I won't be late next time – promise!
I think that is a great idea. I would definately pay to go on your courses, whether it is for blogging/ general pictures/ takign great pics of ones children etc.
Coming from someone who has a 5 min attention span herself – really hope you follow this through as it would be fantastic!! (oh and lucrative too)
Ooo, you're good at this. I hope you can work with this workshop idea and produce something really successful. I reckon you'd get lots of takers!
I LOVED the workshop and would love to learn more. You make learning easy and fun. Can’t wait for more. x
Jay there is a definite market for this. I learnt the basics of photography when I purchased my first SLR whilst living in Asia. I attended 6 sessions with an expat photographer with a similar enthusiasm to yours in getting folks to learn how to take great pics in camera rather than via photoshop. It was the BEST thing I did whilst I lived there (except for the making of baby number 3 of course). Actually getting out there, wandering the streets and taking photos was the way I learnt. If you ever decide to organise a walkabout style shoot I'd definitely sign up!
MD x