Ok, I have to admit that it scares the daylights out of me to actually put a date down in writing, but here it goes...
My first online photography course will start on:
Monday, June 2nd
And if everything continues to go smoothly with the website, registration for the course will open up on:
Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm PST
Sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis on the Snapshots of a Good Life website. I will be limiting the number of students per class in order to offer each student individual attention, answers, critiques and feedback (the first class will be limited to 50 students - if I find that I can comfortably add to that number to accommodate more students in future classes, I will).
There are currently about 400 people who have expressed an interest in signing up for this class, which means that registration day might get a little crazy. Please do not be discouraged if you do not get into the first class. My plan is to start a new class every 8 weeks so there will be more opportunities.
The course will run for 8 weeks and the fee is $250.00.
This is not going to be an easy course, it is going to be a pull up your sleeves, study hard and practice even harder type of a course, geared for beginners to intermediates (it's funny though, I've even been learning some new stuff as I've been putting together the lessons).
It is strongly recommended that you have a film or digital SLR for this course, or be interested in shooting with one in the future (if you have a point-and-shoot style camera and are interested in taking the class, please email me at karencrussell@charter.net so that we can discuss whether or not this course would be a benefit to you).
There will be a forum available for registered students. The forum will have the following sections: Daily Lessons, Assignments, Q&A board, Picture of the Day board and a Photo Critiques board.
There will be a new lesson posted in the forum each weekday, Monday-Friday. Lessons will be available in both written and audio formats (both formats contain tons of visuals).
Assignments will be posted each Friday and reviewed/commented on by the instructor (that's me).
Course outline (the outline I have is four pages long, so this is a drastically simplified version):
Week 1 - Composition
Week 2 - Aperture (my favorite subject in the world)
Week 3 - Shutter Speed, ISO and the Exposure Triangle
Week 4- Exposure
Week 5 - Focus
Week 6 - Additional camera settings
Week 7 - Lighting
Week 8 - How I shoot and why I shoot that way
You do not have to be in the forum at specific times, you can access the lessons and assignments at your convenience. In addition, all students will have access to the forum for 1 year following the class.
I will keep you all posted of any changes (please keep in mind that there are some things that are out of my control...like website development).
Ok, I hope that covered everything.
If you have additional questions or feedback, please post it in the comments section.
And a few pictures of Ross (more post processing than I normally do on a few of these, but I liked the results).
You can see my reflection on his guitar.
And my favorite.
Yipee! Thanks Karen! I'll be there on May 1st.
Posted by: betsy | March 25, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I love the last one of Ross too! My almost 14 year old plays the guitar too. So excited to learn from you how to take pictures like these. Can't wait!!
Posted by: Kim Hacking | March 25, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Great grunge rocker pics!
Posted by: Christine | March 25, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Awesome Pics of Ross!!
Posted by: Misti | March 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM
OK, this is a little off-topic but, I was thinking about taking your photography class at Scrapbook Attack in Portland. What is it going to be like compared to your online class?
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | March 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM
YAY!!! I'm so excited for the class.
Nona
Posted by: Nona | March 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Karen great pictures as usual and so glad to know when the class sign ups are going to be I have put it on my calendar! Thanks for being so willing to share with others.
Posted by: Deneen | March 25, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Great pix of Ross!
Posted by: Dina | March 25, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Karen - I am so looking forward to taking your class! I am taking Alison Tyler Jones class at Big Picture. That plus kids being out for summer means I will be too busy for your first 8 weeks. Count me in for the next 8 weeks!
Posted by: Lori Hudson | March 25, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Love the reflection shot. Going to be stalking the new site on May 1st. Thanks for all the hard work you are putting into this for us!
Posted by: Jessica K. | March 25, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I've been blessed to find a class locally that will run from 10 Apr to 10 May...2 days a week, so I'll take that class first, and then jump on the wagon the next time you offer your class....
and I LOVE those pictures!!!
Posted by: Linda | March 25, 2008 at 11:37 AM
OH, I will try so hard to rub my pennies together - if I miss you this time around I will DEFINITELY have rubbed those pennies together hard enough for the next 8 weeks!
Posted by: Kim | March 25, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Okay, maybe I'm the first one to ask this but are there payment options??? If we use FILM instead of digital should I be concerned that there is more digital "stuff" versus film in the course?? I don't need a discussion of Photoshop and such if I'm a film gal. :-) (which I think I'm the only film gal left on the planet!!) Thanks Karen!!
ps. LOVE the pic with your reflection!!
Posted by: cindy b | March 25, 2008 at 01:05 PM
This looks awesome. I'm hoping to be lucky enough to take your class.
Posted by: Ashley Schultz | March 25, 2008 at 01:43 PM
YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | March 25, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I can't wait to take a photo class from you. My June and July are busy busy busy, so I am glad to learn you are running more.
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | March 25, 2008 at 02:55 PM
OH I CAN NOT WAIT! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am a huge fan of your photos and your scraping!! I am so excited, marking my calendar NOW :)
Posted by: Jennifer | March 25, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Those images are fabulous! I'd noticed your image in his guitar and thought that was just the coolest- being his mom and all. Neat stuff :)
I am really looking forward to taking this course. It's not all that often that I am actually looking forward to the challenge of hard work!
I do have a question though. We camp all summer (mid-June through to the end of August) and although I do make scheduled trips home during the week, I might not have access to the computer everyday during the summer months. Is this going to be necessary? Are students required to check in everyday? Worst case scenario, I can wait until round two (though I'd rather not ;).
Posted by: shabbyVTchic | March 25, 2008 at 04:54 PM
so, so, so exicted for your class!
Posted by: carlytee | March 25, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Just wrote it on the calendar. I will be counting the days til sign ups! Yea for you!
Posted by: janel | March 25, 2008 at 08:54 PM
so excited for you with this sweetie...its gonna be AMAZING!
Posted by: Tanya Webster | March 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Awesome Karen! I hope I can sign up then if not I'll catch it another time around. You rock for doing this!!! :)
Posted by: Heather | March 26, 2008 at 07:22 AM
WOW-awesome photos of Ross! I love the way the processing looks!!! I can not wait to take your class! I soooo need to be inspired to get practicing with my camera! This is going to be fun!
Posted by: Tonia Borrosch | March 26, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Love the shots of Ross -- teens are tough to shoot. I'm so excited you're doing your online class -- congrats for completing what must have been a huge project! I'll be there for the second 8 weeks as well so that I can finish up the school year and have time to really focus on the assignments.
Posted by: Jen M. | March 26, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Just a super quick question...what lens are you using for your wide angle shots (Like of your kids in the car?) Thanks ;)
Posted by: Nancy | April 27, 2008 at 10:26 AM