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PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP!!! | Michigan Photography Workshops

Lisa — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:03:02 +0000

Who is still searching for the perfect Christmas gift?? Who needs the perfect stocking stuffer gift to accompany a camera or lens present??? There is still time to fix that!! Choose from three different class options and receive a $50 discount if you attend 2!

Basic Photography Boot Camp

When ~ Saturday, February 4th @ 9:30-12:30

Cost ~ $250 *includes coffee, healthy snack + mini booklet

What’s covered???? ~ This morning workshop is for the new photographer who wants to learn how to understand their camera, and basic natural lighting techniques. You will understand how to shoot in manual by the time you leave and the skills needed to master that on your own with practice. You will also be shown basic editing skills in entry level editing programs. It doesn’t matter what type of camera you have, you will still learn how to use it! This is an interactive class!

Advanced Photography Bootcamp

When ~ Saturday, February 4th @ 1:30-4:30

Cost ~ $350 *includes drinks, healthy snack + mini booklet

What will I learn?? ~ We will cover all basic camera modes briefly, to make sure we’re on the same page. But this class will concentrate more on lighting and subject interaction, + technique. I will show you how I shoot and interact with my subjects, and post-camera workflow to intermediate editing techniques in Aperture + Photoshop. We will have child/adult model for practice as well, depending on class’s subject interest.

One~on~One Bootcamp

When ~ Saturday, February 4th @ 5-8pm **55min time slots 5-6p / 6-7p / 7-8p **3 available ~ $125 for workshop attendees ~$175 for non attendees

….these time slots are available for the evening following the workshops for those who may or may not have attended and would like a more in depth / portfolio review / topic of your choice

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!

Register ~ Seating will be limited for the quality of instruction to 8 attendees only. If you would like to sign up, please pay the click on the payment page above as scroll to the “Bootcamp” listing. of your choice and fill in the amount of whichever selections you have made. You can pay with any credit card or through paypal. Once I receive that, I will send you a confirmation email in a few days and will forward you the sign up form to fill out. **if you are purchasing this as a gift – I will send you email you a certificate that can be printed, boxed, and wrapped for your loved one!

Bootcamp Workshops… Back by demand!!!

Lisa — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:55:09 +0000

Who got cameras and lenses for Christmas??? Come! Learn how to use them!

Basic Photography Boot Camp

When ~ Saturday, March 5th 1-3:30

Cost ~ $225 *includes snacks + drinks

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 “Basic Bootcamp” You can pay with any credit card or through paypal. Once I receive that, I will send you a confirmation email in a few days and will forward you the sign up form to fill out.

What’s covered???? ~ We will go over basic photography principles about lighting & placement if your subject and yourself. You will learn how to use your camera and you will understand how to shoot in manual by the time you leave and master that on your own. You will also have a chance to watch me shoot and will practice on a guest subject 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!

Advanced Photography Bootcamp~ $450

When ~ Saturday, March 12th 10-4p
*light lunch + workbook included!

What is covered?? ~
This workshop is for the photographer who understands how to use their camera, is portfolio building, and would like to start a photography business. We will cover all elements from the basic bootcamp very briefly, to make sure you’re using your camera for all its worth We will concentrate more on how I shoot and interact with my subjects, how to shoot what you love, marketing, and workflow to editing like a pro . We will have a few child/ adult models for practice as well!

Grand Rapids Photography Workshop

Lisa — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:09:34 +0000

I had so much fun teaching at my workshops two weeks ago! I teach because I genuinely want everyone to have their lives documented well. And if it’s with their own camera that’s fabulous! I’m glad I can help them learn how to capture their own memories! Here are a few of m faves from the weekend! I had never met these two little girls or the newborns (5 + 6 days old) so they were a fun example. Have a great week!

ready-set-go—–WEDDING WORKSHOP !!!!!!!

Lisa — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:59:42 +0000

********4 spots left*******

Here we go! An all day wedding workshop! At a real wedding! How?? I have one amazing couple who has granted us all permission to be a witness their day! We will have one meeting in May, and early Saturday before the wedding, and several teaching opportunities throughout the day!

We are also working with some amazing event designers and vendors….to make this a one of a kind event to the Midwest! I will share specifics of “who” next week! I am so excited to announce this…and I know some of you have been DYING to sign up! Well – it’s officially time to sign up!

I will only be taking 6 photographers max – and you MUST email me first at lisa@lisakaephotography.com don’t pay without emailing me! You must pay for the workshop in FULL to be registered.

21 photographers + beautiful models = FABULOUS WORKSHOPS!!

Lisa — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:45:03 +0000

So, I did post this a few days ago…but my blog was acting up and deleted it?! These are a sampling of the great time I had shooting at my workshops last weekend at the new studio!!! I had so much fun meeting all of you and know you all walked away with a little more knowledge and inspiration! Because these workshops are so popular – and already have inquiries for the next one – I have one more planned this year and will not have another until spring.

The next will be *basic* November 6th @ 2-7p and *advanced* november 7th @9-6p sign up is on the blog, under payments!

**On another note — I have been asked by a few to do “portfolio” workshops, or trash the dress workshops….so I would like to present the idea and see what serious interest I have. Here’s the deal – it would be similar to the video on my wedding site. We would have 5 brides (real & models), professional bobbi brown make-up & hair, and as always – fabulous *sometimes risky* locations to shoot, with guaranteed individual time with each model. I will arrange everything, you just show up and shoot! Why? **these are my favorite! Cost ~ $350 *max 7 photogs – no exceptions – *this will need to be paid at the time of sign up – I will not save spots….Sign up is not available yet – but I would like you to email me if you’re interested….and we’ll go from there. Possible dates are September 27th or October 18th *I always do these on sunday because most places I would like to shoot are not being used.

if I were starting a model agency….

Lisa — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:30:09 +0000

these two lovely brides would be my first employees…no joke! Dana has modeled alot for me since her wedding last may…she does a fabulous job! These are some models from the workshop…I have to unload the other cards still from the others, so more to come. We had a great time and had about 20 attendees from both workshops went great! For those of you who didn’t get in on it…there is another advanced workshop scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, and there are already two spots taken and only eight left!! So, if you want in —- do not hesitate…sign up soon! You can find out more info by going to my workshop website **click here** and signing up on my blog under the payment section!

Rock that OCF

Lisa — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:33:57 +0000

what a fabulous workshop!! I didn’t teach I actually attended! Lindsey DeYoung and I hosted a workshop at our studio, that Ali Hohn flew in and taught us!!! It was so fun to learn this lighting technique. We did it the entire weekend…so I am pretty sure I’ve got it down! The first five pics were taken in full sun! and the rest (except the sunset ones…) were all shot during daylight in well lit areas! Here are the fabulous results…way too many favorites!

workshop results….

Lisa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:06:13 +0000

The workshop went great! It was very cold, so I we decided to stay inside for most of the shooting practice. Which I thought was great, because my studio is not a natural light studio..it only has 3 medium sized windows….BUT…what a great situation to learn in! What help would I be if I was trying to teach in a well lit area! Although, we did venture outside for a short bit as well. We had lots of models to practice on…Ryan & Holly, a k-zoo photog team, posed as our engaged couple…and did a great job! Kristen a local photographer was our bride, and Tina, another local photographer brought her 3yr old daughter for us and threw on her dress for a few as well. Then Anne brought her 20 month old and 5yr old daughter for a few at the end! phew! I told you we had a lot of practice!! Practice makes perfect! I really didn’t have as much time to “shoot” as I normally would…I was helping all the workshop ladies! I did happen to grab a few favorites though..here they are!

Any of the attendees….if you have any comments about the workshop or questions about these photos…. feel free to share below! Please email your favorite photo if you want or any photos of the group shooting as well! (photos of me being your guinea pig–not wanted–!) Thanks everyone for coming and I hope I have set you in the right direction!

There are more coming….a beginner and an intermediate (where you get to come on a live shoot at someone’s home – or DT) stay tuned!

WOW!!! Workshop is FULL!!!!

Lisa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:22:09 +0000

You guys are quick! No worries to those who didn’t sign up in time…I will have another on in May and if you want first dibs…you can reserve your spot now or just subscribe to my blog to and get each blog post emailed to you so you get notice as soon as sign up begins! I am aiming at a May 8th and 9th workshop…but will firm that up in the next month or two! Thanks! Can’t wait to meet all of you…

Only 5 spots left!!!

Lisa — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:02 +0000

It’s been a week and the workshop is half full!! This workshop is open to anyone~ even just to come and talk shop….so to speak. I am excited about the people we already have signed up! I will contacting you all sometime time today with more info! thanks….can’t wait!