Seven years ago they looked like this

Now they look like this!

Happy Birthday to my silly boys!!

You know what they say, the best camera is the one that is with you!

The truth is, when I’m out in the world photographing my own children, I rarely use my BIG camera.  89% of the photos I take of them I take on my iPhone.  Why?  Because I have it on me.  Always.  And because I know how to use it to get awesome photos!!  And guess what? You can too because on July 13^th, I’m teaching an iPhone photography class!!!

This class is for you if you want to:

• Turn your snap-shots into works of art
• Learn how to shoot, process and print amazing photos all from your phone
• Unlock the mysteries of Hipstamatic, Instagram, Camera+, Snapseed and many more amazing and fun apps

In this class you can expect to learn:

• The basic rules of good exposure and composition (and how to achieve both using your phone)
• An understanding of light, and how best to use it
• How to get better photos SOOC (straight out of camera)
• My favorite photo apps and how to use them
• Tips and tools for printing (from your phone) so that your photos can live on your walls and not just in your computer

As part of the class you will also get:

• One-on-one feedback and instruction time so that your individual needs and questions will be addressed.
• Lots of practice! We will go on a photo safari to practice what we have learned
• Access to a private Facebook Group where you can share your photos, ask questions and learn from others in the group.  I’ll also be on the Facebook page to answer questions and give feedback well after the class is over!
• And I’ll feed you  :)

Details:

• Class will be held at my Greenwood studio on July 13th from 10:00 to 2:00.
• The cost of the four hour class is $250 (a $50 non-refundable deposit is required at registration)

Space is limited, so sign up today!  Shoot me an email (Sandra@sandracoan.com) or give me a call (206.841.2260)!

Last week my assistant and friend Lily along with her wife Michelle welcomed a baby girl into the world!  I of course could not stay away and showed up the next day with my camera and proceeded to make poor little Ida cry.  I'm a mean lady.  :) Welcome to the world Ida!!  And congratulations Lily and Michelle!!!

Friend, does this sound like you?

• You have a fancy new camera and lens, but always shoot on auto.
• You feel frustrated that your pictures don’t look the way you want them to. Ever.
• You really want to learn how to use your camera but the instruction manual that came with it: a) scares you b) puts you to sleep c) reads like its in a foreign language or d) all of the above.

Would you love to:

• Shoot without using “auto” mode!!!
• Know how to perfectly expose your images.
• Rock composition and take your photos from snap-shots to works of art.

Let me help you!

I’ll be teaching a beginner’s photography class on June 15th from 10:00 to 2:00

In this class you can expect to learn:

• The basic rules of good exposure and composition.
• Shooting in manual mode.
• An understanding of light, and how best to use it.
• Tips and tricks for getting great photos of your kids.  It can be done!

As part of the class you will also get:

• One-on-one feedback and instruction time so that your individual needs and questions will be addressed.
• Lots of practice time! Yes, we will have models of all ages for you to work with!
• Access to a private Facebook Group where you can share your photos, ask questions and learn from others in the group.  I’ll also be on the Facebook page to answer questions and give feedback well after the class is over!
• And I’ll feed you.

Details:

• Class will be held at my Greenwood studio on June 15th from 10:00 to 2:00.
• The cost of the four hour class is $250 (a $50 non-refundable deposit is required at registration)

Space is limited, so sign up today!  Shoot me an email (Sandra@sandracoan.com) or give me a call (206.841.2260)!

Please note, if you are an aspiring professional photographer, this may not be the class for you.  For information on one-on-one mentoring or professional portfolio reviews, please give me a call (206.841.2260) or send me an email (Sandra@sandracoan.com)

Last week Peter and I took the boys and my mom up to the Skagit County Tulip Festival. We had a great day!  If you've never done the Tulip Festival before, it is well worth a trip!  Really amazing!

I just had to add a few more of Lily, because she's so darn cute!

If you follow my blog, then you know that Lily is my assistant and good friend.  I adore her.  A lot.  Last June I had the great privilege of photographing her wedding to her long time partner Michelle.  I shot their wedding again in December when Washington State made it legal for same sex couples to marry (go Washington!!  Woohoo)  Now Lily and Michelle are expecting their first baby!!  I couldn't be happier for these two! Here are a few images from Lily and Michelle's maternity session.  We shot these in the alley behind my studio. It was a beautiful day, and we all had a blast!  We also took some photos inside, but I'll share those later.

These images were shot on my Mamiya 645 with Portra 400

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