There have been so many inquiries about upcoming workshops…well, here is an update!

All of the details are below. You will see a “Wedding Workshop” below as well…please check back at the end of the week for more details on that one – it is a “real” wedding and there are only 4 spots! This is an amazing couple that is allowing us to do this, and hopefully you will meet them later this week!  I have so many plans!!

In the next week or so, I will release dates and sign-ups for …..

Group Trash the Dress!! I have made this famous in GR …and I have some girls who are dying to try it!  You know we really don’t trash them….we just go to really cool places and wear all the funky things with your dress that you wish ‘mother’ approved of!   It will be in May, with a limit of 5 ladies, including makeup, hair, and video by Coastline Studios! If you sign up the day I release the date, you will receive your images on a disc for free! Please stay tuned to the blog or check my Lisa Kae Photograhy Fan Facebook page for details soon!  Don’t worry- I will post them in both places!

Spring Mini Sessions!! We will be taking our furniture outside again! I will be scheduling a day of studio mini sessions in May as well!   Look for this later in the week!

Oh the fun never stops!

I apologize right now for this CRAZY long post….but it is sooo hard to choose! Paul & Adria were so much fun and it definitely shows below. Holly was their fabulous coordinator and did an amazing job (*she used to coordinate weddings at Disney World)! Every detail was just yummy. They got married in Holland and their reception continued at “Till Midnight” where it had fabulous natural light – which I LOVE! Elvis even came to visit and serenade them, which was followed by a night full of great dancing and late night coney dogs… The ring shot below – is the business card of the amazingly talented Ryan Prins shot with me for the entire day – and during dinner we get to relax a bit – and we’re discussing his new branding and the he hand me his new card which has his name on it and them I flip it over and it says “IN” …I said what’s IN…and he says..are you IN? LOVED IT – and then told him I was using for my ring shot. You see- anyone who shoots with me – my hubby, Betsy, knows…that I am picky about my ring shots! I DONT repeat ring shots. I will take one shot to show the rings – but then there’s the shot….the one that just comes to you as you..and that’s it. If your new to my work – feel free to check out my ring gallery. There are only a handful of photogs that really have fun with these..and I think it’s totally fun. Anyhoo – enjoy this GIGANTIC post and have a great weekend…I’ll be in Chicago..enjoying U2!!!

Trash the Dress is……drum roll…….SUNDAY ~ MAY 24th!!!  If you want to sign up please email me with ttd in the subject line!  There are only 5 slots!  This includes, make-up, cd negaitves, & video!  I have got some great locations up my sleeve!  **Don’t worry, your dress, really won’t get trashed!  Cost is $350 Game on!  

**3 spots left!**

Also ~ if you wanted a shoot n shadow session I have a 6 month old tomorrow at 10am, a belly at 12:30, and a newborn at 4pm.  All pricing info is on my workshop website!

It is full, but I still have 4 openings in my basic photography course on Friday, May 8th 2-7pm.  I have opened a second advanced workshop on Saturday, August 29th, 2009 from 9am-6pm.  You are welcome to sign up for that one anytime!  Thanks!  Tomorrow, I will be announcing the new fashion / trash the dress dates!  This event has a max of 5 brides, and fills up quickly, get ready!  ****and just incase, if you haven’t, please change you email address for me to lisa@lisakaephotography.com.  thanks!

What an amazing couple and Jodi made the most beautiful bride!!  It was kinda of a rainy and windy day in the beginning, but gave us some great light during the reception and lit up the Van Andel Museum Lobby for the rest of the evening.  This is my third wedding here and have a 4th & 5th coming!   They had some delicious cupcakes….which I put the rings in!  Jodi also let me take all the formal photos in the old school train station (total bonus points!!)  You’ll see the guys in there.  Here are a *few* of my favorties!

just a little change…I’ve been talking about it for a while, so most of you have been expecting this…

I am always encouraging new photogs to use their name in their branding…. if you can ~ I know there are some exceptions to the rule…but your name is remembered so well.  Many of my clients refer to me as Lisa Kae instead of my studio name…so I’m making the switch before it’s too late…

 I told my last group of workshop attendees that I would be changing mine in the next few weeks.  I have been meaning to do it but…mainly waiting to come across some little piece of inspiration to lead the way…well I found one…yummy fonts and a little red heart (gotta have a little spice ~ but I just love my green & blue)  **BTW my hubby says if I paint one more thing green in my house he’s going to protest….just a little in love with green!  I have updated my wedding site and it’s almost finished…and I am working on updated my portrait website…since it hasn’t been done in a year and a half!!!  

**SIDE NOTE** Abby one of my brides from Indianapolis….started a fun little blog about things she finds or fun furniture and is also going to be blogging about all her wedding details…and yesterday she started with her fabulous photographer ( *me*) and how it helped her remember all the details…and she did have amazing details …her engagement gallery and wedding are in my galleries, if you want to check them out.  Here is the link to her blog!  Thanks Abby!!!   …..and Justin and RyAnn should be up soon!!

Well, I have had a lot of inquiries for my next workshop…and other inquiries to find out if I’m covering anything new, can we come again? Because I have so many of you at different levels, I want to gear my workshops for exactly what you’re wanting to learn, instead of cramming it all in. Sooo…here’s what I have come up with! You can reserve your spot by paying on my blog I will send you a confirmation email with more details!  I will have an additional website link with all of this info and  a calendar for the pro sessions, it should be up by the end of the week!

Basic ~ May 8th 2-8pm $175 *dinner inlcuded

For those of you who just got our camera, don’t even know what ISO means..yep that’s you, or the hobbiest who wants to step it up a notch!

Advanced ~ May 9th 10am-6pm $175

This is for the portfolio building photographer ready to start a business and needing to refine your camera and PS knowledge **professional editing software is a requirement**   lunch included.

Pro ~ “shoot & shadow” ~ $250 *up to 4 hours

This is for the photographer who has complete knowledge of all previous and wants to shadow & shoot a complete session on location with me and then return to my studio for a complete edit of the entire session. These will be scheduled within 30 days of registration, and will take place at the discretion of the registars and the client. Each session will be limited to two attendees max. bellies, newborns, kids, brides, engaged couples are all available!  Please call me to sign up for this class.

And one pick from earlier this fall….

WOA! I have plenty of options now….you guys really do read my blog….I feel the love! will get back to you later this afternoon!

ok…so the hardest age to photograph is around ages 1, 2, 3….so of course I am trying to teach that in my workshop this weekend….do you have any cute ones?? I need one…for like 20 minutes on Saturday. Send me a quick pic if you have one. I will give you what I shoot! Any bride wanna climb back in her dress for 15 minutes? I wanna see how many mini sessions I can fit in my workshop…the more practice the better. I do have three dresses (don’t ask why-i collect them) but there around a size 10, 8, and 6. Let me know! I already have a newborn~ thanks to my friend Betsy!

it’s filling up fast…..only 3 spots remain!! Email me if you have any questions!

So…after many more requests for another Basic Photography Workshop…..I have been able to plan a third “Basic Photography Workshop.” Read further for what’s taught and how to sign up. I am only taking limited registrations ~

What ~ Basic Photography Boot Camp **open to anyone!

When ~ Friday, January 23rd 7p-9p & Saturday, 24th 10a-6p

Cost ~ $175 *includes snacks, drinks, lunch, and a workbook.

Register ~ Seating will be limited for the quality of instruction to 10 attendees only. If you would like to sign up, please pay the workshop fee under the payment tab up above listed as “January Workshop” You can pay with any credit card or through paypal. Once I receive that, I will send you a confirmation email will forward you the sign up form that you will need to fill out.

Instruction ~ We will go over basic photography principles about lighting & placement. You will learn how to use your camera and you will be able to shoot in manual by the time you leave! You will also have a chance to watch me shoot and will practice on a few guest subjects as well. You will also be shown beginner to intermediate techniques in Photoshop and other editing programs. It doesn’t matter what type of camera you have, you will still learn how to use it! I will also be giving you a workbook including a majority of this information and a cd of some basic photoshop actions & textures.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the workshop in the comment box below…that way we don’t duplicate any questions…and if there are any previous attendees that would like to comment on their experiences, feel free!