May 31, 2013 8:00 am
When I was back in Dallas I found a Groupon for a 4 hour photography class by Beaux Arts Photography for only $50. I decided to give it a try.
The class was broken up into 4- 1 hour segments.
The class is designed for true beginners. The instructor, Sam, explaned things in very simple ways and made things that are a bit complex a lot easier to understand. He was very patient and was willing to answer every question. I thought he was a great teacher.
The most valuable part of the class, for me, was the last hour on Lightroom 4. This is a program that I was already using, but not well. Sam taught me several new tricks that I wasn’t aware of that have really improved my photo editing skills.
I decided to take what I learned and put it into practice by taking some family photos for my brother and his family. This was my very first portrait photo shoot and I am really happy with the results!
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Pretty pictures! 😉 I love that Groupon changes lives (I worked there for about a year and half) and photography stuff is always so exciting!
By Kathleen l Our Favorite Adventure on May 31, 2013 at 9:10 am
I guess groupon was still pretty new when you worked there…? How cool! Yeah I really love getting a good deal.
By meagan8477 on May 31, 2013 at 3:34 pm
What a fun Groupon to get! I love buying them to try and learn different things 🙂 The photos turned out great–very nice job!
By Jenna Kvidt on May 31, 2013 at 11:29 am
Thanks! I’m really glad I bought it. Can’t beat $50 for a 4 hour workshop! I love groupon, too!
By meagan8477 on May 31, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Oh wow! great shots Meagen, I bet your brother is thrilled with them! What a happy family 🙂
By Wanderlusters on May 31, 2013 at 11:55 am
Thanks, Charli! I’m not sure who was more excited that they turned out well, me or them! 😉
By meagan8477 on May 31, 2013 at 2:26 pm
These photos are gorgeous Meagan! Your brother has a beautiful family. I just got a new camera recently, and I really think I need to take a beginner’s class. I have no idea what I’m doing for the most part, but my pics have been coming out pretty decent. A true testament to how good the camera is! 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
By wendy on May 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Love the pictures! You should tell your brother’s wife that’s she’s a natural model:-)
By Sofie @ Wonderful Wanderings on May 31, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Wow beautiful photos! I’m sure your brother loved the result of all your hard work! 🙂 I recently bought a new camera (a Nikon d3100) and am just loving it!
By Jessica - A Passion and A Passport on May 31, 2013 at 9:21 pm
I got my first DSLR about a year ago, but didn’t have much time to learn until recently. I love it! They are so assisting. Wait until you start buying new lenses. Such a fun, but expensive hobby!
By meagan8477 on May 31, 2013 at 10:06 pm
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