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Hey friends!  

I'm excited to share that I've started a new education website just for you.  Visit me there for my latest post, tutorials and workshop information! 

You can find the new site by following this link. 

See you there!
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Sandra

Sandra Coan education for film photographers
Film Photography, Inspiration, Metering, Off Camera Lighiting, Strobes, WorkshopsSandra CoanOctober 25, 2017Film photography education, sandra coanComment
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Film Photography, Off Camera Lighiting, Metering, Strobes, WorkshopsSandra CoanAugust 20, 2017Sandra Coan PhotographyCreativeLive, film photography workshop
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Learning how to create my own light changed everything for me. Now I can shoot how I want, whenever I want and not have to worry about the weather or available light. . This is a huge deal, especially this time of year. SO great to be able to go into a shoot and NOT have to worry!! .. Interested in learning how to create a natural light look with artificial light? Follow the link in my profile... I'll teach you everything you need to know to get started so that you too can have a stress free winter! .. Lighting: @profotousa Film: @kodakprofessional #portra400 Processed & scanned: @richardphotolab. . . . #sandracoanphotography #richardphotolab #kodakprofessional #strobesandfilm #portra400 #kodakfilm #letthekidsfilm #familiesonfilm #filmisnotdead #newbornsonfilm #babiesonfilm #kidsonfilm #filmmama #thisfilmlife #fineartfilm #filmsupplyclub #filmcommunity #seattlenewbornphotographer #seattlenewbornphotography #seattlefamilyphotographer #seattlefamilyphotography #seattlematernityphotographer #seattlematernityphotography #lightingwithfilm #ladybossworkshops #lightingcoaching #studiolighting #filmphotographer
Hey friends... I just wanted to pop on here to say hello and introduce myself. I'm Sandra. Like many of you, I'm a very busy person. I'm a wife and mom as well as a photographer, educator and entrepreneur. . Sometimes we forget that there are actual real life people behind these social media feeds.... So, I want to take this opportunity to share some things about me and my life. . I rebranded myself and started building the business that I have today about 10 years ago. Before that time I had bounced around without any real focus or direction for my work. I shot weddings, birthday parties, events, headshot, real-estate, pets... anything that would pay. . I made just about every mistake there is to make when running a business. In doing so, I got to the point where I was burnt out and ready to quit. . Thats when I decided to makes some changes. I stopped comparing myself to others. I stopped looking at other photographer's work. I stopped being concerned about what other people were charging.... I stopped everything and just focused on me and what I'm good at, what I love and what I wanted to do. . That journey led me to studio portraiture of newborns and families, which is what I still do to this day, and what I love. . When I rebranded I had to basically re-start my business from scratch. I had two year old twins at home. I worked at nap times and after they went to bed. And it was the beginning of what would come to be called The Great Recession. Not a fantastic time to be relaunching a business. But I learned and focused and built the business I have today. . Why am I telling you this? Because I truly believe that if I can do, anyone can do it. If you are struggling... If you are just starting out... If you are wanting to build a career and life that you love through your art, I want you to know that it is absolutely possible. It really is. I am living proof. . I also want you to know I'm hear to help. I'm opening up my mentoring schedule for 2019. Needs some one-on-one coaching? Let me know! . Okay... now it's your turn. Tell me something about yourself and where you are on your journey! I'd love to know! . #sandracoanphotography
Me... Monday morning after Mini Sessions 😂 Yes, I'm tired, but also so grateful! Mini Sessions are one of my favorite events of the year. I see so many returning families...people who have been with me for years... children I've watch grow up before my eyes. It really is something special! . Photographers often worry that is they offer Mini Session, clients won't book their regular sessions... I'm here to tell you, that is just not true! . Mini Sessions, when done right, help you meet the needs of ALL your clients. And they are a great way to boost profits, especially this time of year. . Want to learn my approach to fun (and profitable) Mini Sessions? Follow the link in my profile and sign up for my FREE Mini Session Mini Course! . Have a question about Mini Sessions? Ask in the comments below! . . . . . #sandracoanphotography #richardphotolab @profotousa #profoto #kodakprofessional #strobesandfilm #portra400 #kodakfilm #letthekidsfilm #familiesonfilm #filmisnotdead #newbornsonfilm #babiesonfilm #kidsonfilm #filmmama #thisfilmlife #fineartfilm #filmsupplyclub #filmcommunity #seattlenewbornphotographer #seattlenewbornphotography #seattlefamilyphotographer #seattlefamilyphotography #seattlematernityphotographer #seattlematernityphotography #lightingwithfilm #ladybossworkshops #lightingcoaching #studiolighting #filmphotographer
There is something so special about a simple, studio portrait... timeless and beautiful! Who's with me? 🙋 . #themodernportraitstudio . . . . . . #sandracoanphotography #richardphotolab @shootproof @profotousa @oliphantstudio #strobesandfilm #letthekidsfilm #familiesonfilm #filmisnotdead #newbornsonfilm #babiesonfilm #kidsonfilm #filmmama #thisfilmlife #fineartfilm #filmsupplyclub #filmcommunity #seattlenewbornphotographer #seattlenewbornphotography #seattlefamilyphotographer #seattlefamilyphotography #seattlematernityphotographer #seattlematernityphotography #lightingwithfilm #ladybossworkshops #lightingcoaching #studiolighting #filmphotographer #oliphantbackdrops
I had an AMAZING time in New York! Thank you @BHphoto !!! . Now I'm excited to go home and kiss my babies (who are no longer babies... but you know what I mean!) . See you next time NYC!! . . . . . #sandracoanphotography #richardphotolab #kodakprofessional #strobesandfilm #portra400 #kodakfilm #letthekidsfilm #familiesonfilm #filmisnotdead #newbornsonfilm #babiesonfilm #kidsonfilm #filmmama #thisfilmlife #fineartfilm #filmsupplyclub #filmcommunity #seattlenewbornphotographer #seattlenewbornphotography #seattlefamilyphotographer #seattlefamilyphotography #seattlematernityphotographer #seattlematernityphotography #lightingwithfilm #ladybossworkshops #lightingcoaching #studiolighting #filmphotographer
Did you know that this week I'm in NYC with my lady friend and business bestie @Elenasblair_photography ?! And today, Elena and I are teaching a FREE class on Marketing Basics for Photographers at @BHphoto !! 🙌 in the city? Join us a B&H today at 1:00 (eastern) 🗽 Not in the city? Follow the link in my profile to watch online! 🖥 . . . . . #sandracoanphotography #richardphotolab #strobesandfilm #letthekidsfilm #familiesonfilm #filmisnotdead #newbornsonfilm #babiesonfilm #kidsonfilm #filmmama #thisfilmlife #fineartfilm #filmsupplyclub #filmcommunity #seattlenewbornphotographer #seattlenewbornphotography #seattlefamilyphotographer #seattlefamilyphotography #seattlematernityphotographer #seattlematernityphotography #lightingwithfilm #ladybossworkshops #lightingcoaching #studiolighting #filmphotographer
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Sandra Coan Photography
310 Northwest 85th Street,
Seattle, WA, 98117,
United States
(206) 841-2260 sandra@sandracoan.com