They're on a road-trip.
I took two weeks off of work when Josh Downs first got home, but my boss (me) is a real hard-a _ _ and won't let me take any more time off.
Unfortunately, it wasn't until everyone was already loaded up in the car that Annie realized I wasn't coming with them (and she wasn't too happy about it).
One of the reasons I need to stay home?...I am opening a few more auditing seats in my next workshop that begins one week from today (on Monday, April 2nd, 2012) and need to be on my computer to make that happen.
I always hesitate about whether or not to open more auditing seats, but usually, I decide to go ahead and open a few more seats before the workshop begins just because I've found that the more people there are talking and asking questions on the Q&A Board, the more fun the class is.
So if you'd like to join the workshop as an auditor, you can do so by registering here.
Once you've completed the registration process, you'll receive a Welcome Email (with a 25-page PDF full of information about the workshop and a pre-workshop lesson full of information about cameras, lenses, focal length, etc.) and I'll get your class binder shipped off to you as well.
If you'd like to find out more about the workshop, just scroll through the syllabus and the FAQ sheet here.
The ONLY difference between auditing students and regular students is that I do not provide evaluations for auditing students. Auditing students can however sign up for peer-evaluations, can post questions on the Q&A Board and have access to everything in the forum.
In general, auditing seats are ideal for anyone who wants to work at their own pace and/or anyone that wants to take the class at a reduced price. ($245) And auditing students can always purchase a telephone/Skype consult with me if they decide they'd like me to evaluate their photos.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section and I'll respond to them in red, here on this post.
Question #1: You can definitely take the workshop with an advanced point & shoot style camera (that does not offer interchangeable lenses) since most advanced point & shoot style cameras will allow you to adjust most/all of the settings I'll bediscussing during the workshop. And aside from camera settings, there's an entire week devoted to composition, another week devoted to lighting and many other topics that are valuable to any photographer, regardless of what kind of camera they have.
That said, its been my experience that students who take the workshop with an advanced point & shoot style camera, usually end the class purchasing or wanting to purchase a digital SLR with interchangable lenses just because of the kinds of images you can produce with digital SLRs and a good quality lens.
It will be a good time for Josh & kids to have some moments with each other as it has been awhile. It's nice to have some alone time to yourself to get things done so that way you can kick back with them when they get back home.
Posted by: Huyen | March 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM
I was so hoping you would open up some more seats. Going to register as soon as I get home from work.
Posted by: Terri | March 26, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Jeez Annie does not look happy at all! lol
Posted by: Carrie T | March 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Hi Karen,
I'm interested in your class but I have a Canon G11. Would that be good enough?
Posted by: Susan McGrann | March 26, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Funny, I miss the little messages to Josh Downs at the end of your posts (But am very glad they don't need to be there any more!)
Posted by: Anna | March 26, 2012 at 03:28 PM
HAHAHA!! Annie's face is hilarious in this! Not happy at all about leaving her mommy behind!
Posted by: Carrie | March 26, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Hard to watch them go off with out you that's for sure....however you'll have lots of love from your students!!! You always do. Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia
Posted by: Kathy | March 26, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Yay. I just signed up. So excited.
Posted by: Terri | March 26, 2012 at 06:19 PM
one week till class...yipee!!!
Posted by: Diane | March 27, 2012 at 04:59 AM
What is the cheapest good digital SLR I could purchase with which value for money lens to do the class? I want a camera that will last me for not much money! Not asking for much am I!!
Thankyou,
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy B | March 27, 2012 at 03:41 PM
Sorry, one more question - what about the Nikon 1? Does that do what I would need? Thankyou again
Posted by: Cathy B | March 27, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Blog Muy bien, estaba feliz de aprender mucho aquí, espero que a menudo puede ver, muchas gracias!
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