A Day with Amy…

2012 CLASSES

*FULL* Saturday March 31, 2012 Kodiak, AK

2011 CLASSES:

*FULL* Saturday March 19, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday March 26, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday April 9, 2011 Palmer, AK
*FULL* Saturday May 21, 2011 North Pole, AK
*FULL* Saturday June 4, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday July 16, 2011 Palmer, AK
*FULL* Saturday August 6, 2011 Kapolei, Hawaii
*FULL*  Saturday August 20, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday September 10, 2011 Sacramento, CA
*FULL* Saturday October 15, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday October 22, 2011 Wasilla, AK
*FULL* Saturday November 5, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday November 12, 2011 Kodiak, AK
*FULL* Saturday November 19, 2011 Kodiak, AK

 

10am – 4:30pm  (Come at 9:00 for a brief Photoshop introduction)

$200 per person includes lunch and a digital copy of my workshop workbook! An e-book filled with all the information we’ll be covering during the day!
Bring your spouse for an additional $50

About the Class

Hi!  I’m Amy.  I started Simply b Photos a little over two years ago in Kodiak, Alaska.  It’s been a whirlwind of an adventure!  I love everything about what I do. I’ve learned a lot since I got my first camera.  I want to pass what I’ve learned on to you!  When my new fancy camera arrived in the mail I wasn’t even sure how to change the lens! I started taking pictures but I had no idea what aperture, shutter speed, or ISO were. Nor how they affected my images.  I’d catch a great shot but have no idea how I got it, or how to recreate it. I called them happy accidents.  I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.  Does that sound familiar?  If so, this class is for you!

I love sharing what I’ve learned about photography.  The Day With Amy Workshops have been the highlight of my year. They are such a great time.

• Would you like to learn how to tell a story with your images rather than constantly taking snapshots? I love studio sessions, but the images that I will treasure for years to come will be those that remind me what life was like with my children.
• Do you have a camera that you aren’t quite sure how to use? Or what all the buttons mean? Or how to use your camera in a mode other than AUTO?
• Do you have trouble finding great lighting?
• Are you missing that extra special something from your images?

Then you will love the workshop too!

For those with a DSLR (a camera you can change the lenses on and switch from AUTO to A, AV, S, TV, etc) who want to go beyond the world of AUTO and learn what their camera can really do.  We’ll start with the basics of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and different lenses. And then we’ll cover metering, composition, lighting, and posing.  It’s all taught in a manner that when you are finished, you will be able to use your camera outside of auto mode! But it won’t all be technical stuff.  We’ll talk about capturing the images that tell your family’s story.  I’ll share all the little tips I’ve spent the last year learning and give you details on how I got started. There is plenty to learn! By the end of the day you’ll know more about how to create images of your family that will be treasured for a lifetime. You’ll see your role as photographer in a different light.

I’ll be focusing on portrait photography… that’s what I know. After class you are welcome to stay and ask questions or receive one on one time to learn how to use your camera better. You will also take home a digital copy of my Day with Amy Workshop Workbook (filled with all the information that I cover in class) and cheat sheets for your camera with step by step instructions on how to use your camera in manual. Afterwards you will be invited to the Day With Amy Facebook group where you can ask questions, post pictures, find support and make friends with others who have attended the workshops and are improving their photography skills.

Lunch is included!

Please call me at 907-460-3774 or email me at amy@simplybphotos.com if you have any questions or you would like to sign up!
After you make payment please register at this link.

Class size will be limited for a more intimate and hands on approach.

Payment due in full at time of registration. Please remember that your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
Payable by Cash, Check or Paypal.
No refunds will be given once payment has been made, however you may transfer your slot to someone else.
There is a 4% fee when paying with Paypal.

What People Are Saying:

I am finally metering and shooting in manual with confidence. What a difference it has made in my photos!  I just took my personal family’s portraits complete with remote and tripod and I did it ALL on manual cause your class gave me the confidence.  ~ Becky Dustin

After the workshop I havent stopped taking pictures!! I love using my camera in manual!! ~ Heather McGuyrt

Amy, thank you again for the awesome workshop! I learned more spending eight hours with you on how to take better pictures than I did in two semesters of college photography. Even my iphone photos are looking better! You truly have a knack for teaching. ~ Brenda Riley

I’ve been doing LOTS of practicing with my camera! I can’t thank you enough for your workshop! I’ve always had a passion for photography and now I’m getting the skills to go with it. And I haven’t taken it out of manual once since the workshop ~ Sarah Beck

Amy’s workshop was perfect for me.  It was exactly everything I wanted.  I had little to no experience in photography.  I only knew how to point and shoot in automatic mode.  Amy covers a lot of material in a short amount of time.  She explains it in a way that any novice can understand.  Her class provided the knowledge and confidence that I need to take high quality pictures of my husband and two young boys.  Her tips on some key photography techniques for difficult settings are ones that would have taken me years to figure out simply by practicing on my own and researching the internet.  The price is extremely reasonable for the knowledge gained.  I highly recommend this class to all of my friends and family. ~ Jennifer Whitmore

I had the best time at the workshop! It was so much fun! I feel like I have such a solid understanding of my camera and how it operates now. I just wanted to thank you for the time and effort you put into making the class. It’s such a relaxed atmosphere, no one feels uncomfortable about asking a “dumb question”. It allowed for maximum learning, with minimal stress. ~ Bambi Norris

Amy!!! I loved your workshop! Even with ten plus years of studio experience, I felt like I learned more in those few hours than I have in years! I left feeling inspired and eagar to experiment. You are warm and genuine and I was so impressed with your knowledge! You are truly gifted! Thank you for sharing your talent! ~ Lori Snegirev

I went to the class hoping to gain a better understanding of how to take amazing pictures with my camera and how shutter speed, ISO and so forth affect the picture.  I sure learned all this and more!

Thanks to Amy (Simply b Photos), I now feel very confident about what I will actually be doing from now on! If you just got a camera, or have had one and would love to konw how to use it (FOR REAL), then contact Amy Earle, she is SUCH a great teacher, so real and encouraging. ~ Rhea Anne Photography