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I had such an AMAZING time with all 6 of the ladies who came to my very first Photo-Love workshop! We had a great afternoon of learning all of the basic camera functions, what your camera really can do, and how to use it properly in manual mode. And of course, we finished the afternoon with a fantastic shoot, courtesy of my all-time favorite models, Amy & Ben.
For the first part of the workshop, we talked about all sorts of photography things, but then put them to practice in the field
We talked about Depth of Field and how it works
We moved in close to our models
And also backed away, to show how moving yourself changes a photo’s perspective
We played a lot with back-lighting, and how you can properly expose for it
But we also talked about headroom, and the proper amount a photo should have (not too much or too little, make it just right!)
And one of my favorite lessons, we talked about the Rule of Thirds and how centering your subject isn’t always the best thing
Thank you again Amy & Ben for always being such awesome models and for letting all of these ladies photograph you!
And thank you so much, Laurie, Dana, Jessica, Stacey, Melanie & Stephanie for attending and making my very first workshop absolutely perfect! It means so much that all of you came and wanted to learn from me, I could not have asked for better students. I am honored to have you all as friends and also fellow photographers! Thank you all again so very much :)
**Here is a review of my workshop from Stephanie. Please check it out! http://www.stephaniegregoryphotography.com/2011/11/29/ashley-mccormick-workshop/
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So sad I missed this! Looks like so much fun! I know that I have a D5100 that I only know how to shoot video for (for our company). I’d love to learn better how to shoot photos with it!
Just had to share a few favorites from little Levi’s adorable newborn session. I have worked with his mommy & daddy quite a bit (engagement, wedding, trash the dress, and maternity photos!) and I cannot wait to document his first year as well. Congratulations again Kira & Eric! I am so very excited for you two!!
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What an adorable baby! His aunt is very proud. Awesome job Ashley!
Where did the summer go? I remember thinking earlier this year that my summer was going to be so busy and crazy, and now here it is, over. The past 3 months have been amazing, with 11 weddings and 10 engagement/portrait sessions. The time just flew by! So I thought it would be fun to recap this summer’s events, starting waaaay back in May
First I had Amanda & Cameron’s lovely lakeside wedding
Followed by Lauren & Mike’s sunny afternoon wedding
Then I had Parker’s 1 Year session
And then Mason’s newborn session
Up next was my 3 wedding weekend! First was Holly & Craig on Friday
Then Traci & Aaron on Saturday
And then Stephanie & Justin on Sunday. Whew!
After that I had Felicia’s adorable maternity session
And the next day I had little Finley’s newborn session
I headed down to St. Pete for Lauren & David’s awesome sailboat engagement
Then shot Cassidy & Scott’s beautiful DIY wedding
Brianna & Daniel’s engagement session was up next
Followed by Jeanne & Matt’s beautiful wedding at Lange Farm
Amanda & Levi’s airy wedding was next
Then it was back to St. Pete for Katie & Patrick’s wedding
Kaitlyn & John had a mini engagement session for their announcements
And then back to St. Pete again for Genevieve & Alex’s Salvador Dali inspired engagement
Lauren & Josh’s session was next in Winter Park
And then Kira & Eric’s maternity session in Ormond Beach
My final July wedding with Dana & David
And lastly, one more trip to St. Pete for Caroline & Gary’s wedding!
It has been quite a summer for sure, but now I get a bit of a break. 7 more weeks until my next wedding with only 4 sessions in between. In that time I’ll be editing my little heart out, hopefully taking a trip or two to the beach, and then its a week in Maine with the hubby. This summer has been absolutely amazing, and it wouldn’t have been that way was it not for all of the amazing people above! I hope your summer has been going well and that you’ve gotten to relax and soak up some of this sun.
More to come soon! :)
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You said your summer was crazy, but seeing it all laid out like that really puts it in perspective. Amazing job, we can’t wait to see the rest!
Wow, you have been one busy girl! All the pictures are stunning!
Its here! Its here! I am so excited to announce the first ever, Ashley McCormick Photograph Photo-Love workshop! Below are all of the details on this fun little day, so please check it out and spread the word. There are only 6 spots available at this time, but if I sell out, I’ll either add more seats or another date! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me via the link at the top. I cannot wait for this little adventure, I hope you join me! :)
Workshop Details
This Worshop is Perfect For: Anyone who recently upgraded from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR · If you have a DSLR but still shoot in Program · College students who love photography · Moms who want to take better photos of their kids · Anyone who wants to learn a new hobby
Topics Covered: Shooting in natural light and at the best time of day · Using manual mode instead of program · Creative composition and posing · A mini photo session outdoors on location · Camera basics such as shutter speed, depth of field and gear · Q+A session over dinner
Workshop Details: The Photo-Love workshop will take place at my studio in downtown Mt. Dora and also at an outdoor location for shooting. The workshop will take place from 2:30pm – 7:30pm on August 27, 2011. Dinner at a nearby restaurant is included after our shoot.
What to Bring: A DSLR camera and at least one lens · Fully charged battery · Memory cards · Your camera manual *in case it’s a Nikon! I’ve gotta look at that thing ;)
Cost: $250 +paypal transaction fee *Open to the first 6 people who register* SOLD OUT!!
This Workshop is NOT for: People under the age of 16 (Students under the age of 18 must have a signed consent form from a parent or legal guardian). The Photo-Love Workshop is not an introduction to the wedding photography business and is not for professional photographers. We will not be covering how to start your own business or marketing/branding. This is strictly a shooting workshop to help you learn how to shoot better.
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WAY TO GO ASHLEY !!! I am sure it will be a huge success :)
Yay!!!
What a great idea Ashley! The participants will be lucky to learn from you!!
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Love her beautiful blue eyes! The first is definitely my friend!