Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Eyes Open Creative Photography E-Course. In photographer Erin Wallace's words:
"Are you a blogger, amateur photographer, or someone who just got a DSLR that is looking to take their photography to the next level? Do you find yourself getting frustrated with your photos because you just can't get them to look like you want? The Eyes Open Creative Photography e-course is a 6 week course full of information, inspiration, and everything you need to take your photography to the next level! Erin Wallace, of a love supreme photography, has written six lessons packed full of information from the basics of photography and understanding your camera, lighting 101, creative living and nurturing the artist within, creative photography, portrait photography, and creative editing!"
You can follow along with Erin on her blogs a love surpreme photo and bluebird baby.
SouleMama: How long have you been in business?
Erin: I've been a professional photographer for the past 5 years. I started my wedding photography business (www.alovesupremephoto.com) a little before my daughter turned 1, and am currently finishing up my 5th season! My artistic vision has always led me in a very creative direction with my photography, so my images remain unique and I think that's what attracts people to my photography. Over the years I've had many people contact me asking how I get my images to look the way they do, and many questions on basic photography, so I began teaching some classes out of my home and then online. I soon realized that there really isn't a class out there that not only teaches the basics of photography, but also takes it a step further and discusses how to create unique images, cultivate the artist within, and take you into the editing process as well. That was when I created the Eyes Open Creative Photography E-course.
Erin: When I was three years old, my parents gave me a Polaroid camera and that's when my love of photography started. I remember even as a small child telling myself to capture an image the way nobody else would see it. I wanted to photograph something that had never been seen in that particular way before. I still carry this motto with me in my work today. As an older child I would set up photo shoots with my friends, and eventually took a black and white film course in high school. I spent my young adult life cultivating my artistic eye and after exploring digital photography, really developed my photographic style.
SouleMama: What does a typical day at work look like for you?
Erin: My typical work day is all day everyday. I usually work seven days a week, day times, night times...you name it. When you own a business you really can't get away from it. I am so lucky to love what I do, so I always look forward to working! I spend my days editing photos, e-mailing clients, brainstorming new work, updating blogs and websites, and photographing wonderful people. When the e-course is running, I spent a large part of each day discussing the course with participants, viewing photographs, and getting to know everybody.
SouleMama: What can people expect to gain from taking your course?
Erin: I think there are a lot of people out there who have digital cameras and don't really know how to use them. I am the type of person who gets more confused after reading manuals, and prefers one-on-one help or seeing something visually in order to learn. My course is written in a way that engages the readers, is very personal and warm, and also is packed full of information. Participants can expect to be confident and comfortable shooting in manual mode, start to develop their unique style and creative eye, learn some techniques and tricks of creative photography, and create stunning images that will capture moments in time!
For today's giveaway, Eyes Open is generously offering the following to TWO winners:
In addition, Erin is offering all SouleMama readers $30 off registration. At checkout, use coupon code 'soulemama30" until October 15th, 2012.
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To enter today's giveaway, please leave a comment (one entry per person, please) in today's post. I'll close comments by 8am EST on Sunday, and announce the winner(s), chosen via Random Number Generator, shortly after. Comments closed! The winners are....
oh, random picker, please find my comment and make me a winner :)
Posted by: gkgirl
I take terrible photographs! Actually, they're just really dull. Here's hoping I win a spot in the course!
Posted by: Hillary Foote
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Thank you, Eyes Open!
