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ANNOUNCING: The Workshop {Finding Your Path}

April 22nd, 2013

Tweet Date: Saturday July 20, 2013   {Updated} Time: 10:00-4:00pm Location: Misty’s Home in NE Grand Rapids, MI (address provided after registration) Workshop Includes: 2 Hours on marketing, pricing, contracts, day of shoot timelines and managing client experiences. 2 hour photo shoot with real a real couple. Misty will demonstrate outdoor natural lighting and posing. [...]
 

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Date: Saturday July 20, 2013   {Updated}

Time: 10:00-4:00pm

Location: Misty’s Home in NE Grand Rapids, MI (address provided after registration)

Workshop Includes:

  • 2 Hours on marketing, pricing, contracts, day of shoot timelines and managing client experiences.
  • 2 hour photo shoot with real a real couple. Misty will demonstrate outdoor natural lighting and posing.
  • 1 Hour same day edit with Misty. Lightroom basics and editing.
  • Optional group dinner afterwards downtown Grand Rapids (food costs not included in price. Location TBD)

Cost: $150/person. REGISTER HERE!

Who It’s For:

Professionals looking to start their photography business! Children and nature photographers welcome but main focus of the workshop will be weddings and posing couples. Beginners are welcome. However, it’s recommend that students already have experience shooting manually.

Please Note:

*Guests and children are not allowed. Each student must purchase their own ticket even if they are a husband/wife team.
*Workshop seating is limited to 5 students.

*Location is Misty’s home in NE Grand Rapids. Address and specific directions will be provided after payment form is submitted.
*Seats are non-refundable. However, if unable to attend, purchasers may sell/transfer their seat to another attendee.

 Questions?

Can’t attend or just want to job shadow me on a real wedding day instead? Let’s talk!

Contact Misty: misty@mistyminna.com

 

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The Knot: Best of Weddings 2012 (Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer)

January 23rd, 2012

TweetI was completely surprised by this recent announcement. There are no words. No way to express how overjoyed and grateful I am for my clients, family and friends. I was voted TheKnot’s Best of Weddings for 2012! The decision was based on my and client reviews. To those that left a review, thank you so [...]

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I was completely surprised by this recent announcement. There are no words. No way to express how overjoyed and grateful I am for my clients, family and friends.

I was voted TheKnot’s Best of Weddings for 2012!

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The decision was based on my and client reviews. To those that left a review, thank you so much! If you still need to leave a review, please do so here.

To say a HUGE thank you to everyone, I am offering HALF OFF all prints from now until Jan. 31st! Use Code: BEST2012

To announce such an honor, I’ve created my first wedding look book. Hey, If Jasmine Star can make a magazine, so can I! It’s filled with my current pricing, engagement tips, images of my albums and a timeline for planning your wedding day of schedule.

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NEW: Intro to Photography Class (Cedar Springs Parks and Rec)

December 21st, 2011

TweetAfter a couple of low enrollment periods with other workshops, I’m excited to announce my partnership with Cedar Springs Parks and Rec! And the good news… You can register online! The workshop is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. [...]
 

After a couple of low enrollment periods with other workshops, I’m excited to announce my partnership with Cedar Springs Parks and Rec!

And the good news… You can register online!

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The workshop is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are recommended but not required. Please bring all manuals, lenses, flash… i.e: everything you have that came with your camera.

It’s a lot of fun for beginners, or people who just want to learn more about photography. We’ll keep the structure light, flexible and fun!

Note: This is a basic class held weekly for 5 weeks

When: Tuesdays January 10- February 7  

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Location: Cedar Springs Middle School 4873 16 Mile Road Northeast Cedar Springs, MI

Price: $60 per person for 5 week session (Please make checks payable to CSAPR)

Registration: Please click here to fill out the form!

Tentative Schedule:

  • Biography info on Misty
  • When to hire a pro and when to do it yourself
  • What Makes a Good Image?
  • Focus vs Depth of field
  • Centered vs Rule of Thirds
  • How a camera “sees” light vs how your eye sees light
  • Memory Card slot, different types of memory cards
  • Camera Aperture (f/stops) and Shutter Speeds
  • ISO
  • Different Light Sources and what they mean
  • White balance
  • Basic Studio Light Set-Up
  • Overview of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom (laptop suggested)

Questions? Feel free to email me: misty@misty minna.com

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Intro to Photography: One Day Workshop

August 29th, 2011

TweetI am so honored to be teaching for the Grand Rapids Art Group. The workshop is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are recommended but not required. Please bring all manuals, lenses, flash… [...]
 

photo workshop grand rapids miI am so honored to be teaching for the Grand Rapids Art Group.

The workshop is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are recommended but not required. Please bring all manuals, lenses, flash… i.e: everything you have that came with your camera.

It’s a lot of fun for beginners, or people who just want to learn more about photography. We’ll keep the structure light, flexible and fun!

Note: This is a basic class. Weekly classes begin the following week and will include more inclusive information

When: Saturday October 22, 2011

Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: Grand Rapids Art Group: 1054 West Fulton  Grand Rapids MI 49504

Price: $50/per person (Lunch is $5 and optional. You can always grab something on your own)

Registration: Call 616-233-8320 or email: grcityscapes@gmail.com or misty@mistyminna.com (Please include your full name, email address and phone in email)

Registration Ends: October 18, 2011

Tentative Schedule:

 Part 1

  • Biography info on Misty
  • When to hire a pro and when to do it yourself
  • What Makes a Good Image?
  • Focus vs Depth of field
  • Centered vs Rule of Thirds
  • How a camera “sees” light vs how your eye sees light

Part 2

  • Memory Card slot, different types of memory cards
  • Camera Aperture (f/stops) and Shutter Speeds
  • ISO
  • Different Light Sources and what they mean
  • White balance
  • Basic Studio Light Set-Up
  • Brief overview of Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom

 

 

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Intro to Photography Class: GR Art Group

June 9th, 2011

TweetI am so honored to be teaching a six week course for the Grand Rapids Art Group. The course is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are recommended but not required. Please bring [...]
 

I am so honored to be teaching a six week course for the Grand Rapids Art Group.

The course is an intro to photography. We’ll be covering all the basic and advanced features of your camera and a little bit on lighting. Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are recommended but not required. Please bring all manuals, lenses, flash… i.e: everything you have that came with your camera.

It’s a lot of fun for beginners, or people who just want to learn more about photography. We’ll keep the structure light, flexible and fun! There will also be door prizes every week!

When: Wednesdays starting June 15-July 20

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm You don’t have to stay for the full 2 hours, but it is highly recommended. (Price is reduced for those that can only stay 1 hour)

Location: Grand Rapids Art Group: 1054 West Fulton  Grand Rapids MI 49504

Price: $20 per class.  You do not have to attend every class. Please see the course schedule below for class nights that you’re interested in. Week 2 and 3 are recommended to take together.

Registration: Call 616-233-8320 or email: grcityscapes@gmail.com (Please include your full name, email address and phone in email)

Course Outline: (subject to change based on participant need)

Week 1

“The Camera: Your New best Friend! “

  • Biography info on Misty
  • When to hire a pro and when to do it yourself
  • What Makes a Good Image?
  • Focus vs Depth of field
  • Centered vs Rule of Thirds
  • How a camera “sees” light vs how your eye sees light
  • Getting to Know Your Camera
  • Digital readout screen
  • Memory Card slot, different types of memory cards

Week 2

“The Bread and Butta” (Most all of this class will be hands on)

  • Camera Aperture (f/stops) and Shutter Speeds
  • ISO
  • Lens quality and zoom
  • Manual vs auto controls

Week 3

“Shoot Out!”

  • Putting together the skills learned in Week 2 to to test and shooting around the town.
  • Exact locations: TBD

Week 4

“Lights, Camera… Wow!”

  • Different Light Sources and what they mean
  • White balance
  • The Flash: On camera vs external

Week 5

“Fab Photo Shoot Time!”

  • Basic Studio Light Set-Up
  • Getting quality gear for a good price (includes links and references

for where to buy)

  • Backgrounds
  • Softboxes and reflectors
  • Bracketing

Week 6

“Free Botox, Anyone?”

  • Editing your images for quality
  • Image resolution
  • Brief overview of Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom
  • Sharpness
  • Output for print vs Output for web

Intro to Photography Classes, Grand Rapids MI

Feel free to email me: misty@mistyminna.com with any questions.

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