Q: Who is this workshop designed for?

The workshop was originally designed for Moms, who were clients, who wanted to be able to use their cameras to take better photos of their children. I was asked for years to design a class, but curriculum development was much harder than I anticipated. In 2015, I decided it was finally time and set about my task. I have since taught the workshop 8 times (I aim for 3-4 workshops a year) and enjoy it more each time.  Although instruction is not a huge part of my business, I truly enjoy sharing what I have learned over the last 10 years with my students and watching them leave (literally 4 hours later) taking better photos then they came in with.

It is no longer just for Moms, as I have had Dads and even teenagers take and enjoy the class. While you won't leave shooting in manual, there are 5 additional assignments noted in the work book to get you there in as little as a few days, should you apply yourself. 

Q: Why do you max out at 8 participants?

Eight seems to be the magic number, at least for the way that I like to teach this course. It's a good number for class interaction, but also allows me the time I need to provide individual feedback and assistance.

Q: I have watched lots of YouTube videos and have a general idea of how a camera works. Should I still take your class?

Well, that's up to you. I have yet to have anyone leave saying "I knew everything going in, I wish I hadn't taken this class." One of my biggest compliments was actually from a self proclaimed, YouTube learner, who said "This is amazing. Your explanations make so much more sense than all the You Tube videos I have watched."
(Please don't misunderstand me, YouTube is an amazing resource! I have just worked really hard to make the class as clear and concise as possible, cutting out the clutter of functions you shouldn't need as a beginner and teaching you the building blocks to success.)

Q: Do I have to have a DSLR camera?

Well, yes. Although I have had one client take the workshop with an advanced point and shoot model and she still enjoyed it and thanked me profusely for making it easy for her. But, the class is designed to maximize the capabilities of DSLR cameras.

Q: I don't thrive in group learning, do you offer private lessons? 

I do! Private lessons are available at a cost of $125/hour or a block of 5 hours for $500.  This is a great option for people who can't make the workshop or want to continue their learning past what is covered in the Intro class. I have a few clients that are utilizing private lessons for additional study in Lightroom/Photoshop editing.

Q: $145 seems pretty cheap, why is your course so inexpensive compared to others, like MomtographyTM?

Well, I truly enjoying sharing this knowledge with my students and since I wrote and own the curriculum, I never had to pay into a franchise, allowing me to pass those cost savings along to you.  That said, I do require a minimum of 3 students per workshop to ensure profitability.