Details at last!

I am so excited to finally get to spill the beans about the workshop.

Speaking of beans... that reminds me of coffee beans... which reminds me of the coolest, most beautiful little coffee shop nestled down in the historic West Side of downtown Cookeville--the Intrepid Traveler.

We will be meeting in a private room, snug in the back. Go by and check it out--and be sure to order some secret recipe hot chocolate. It's delicious!

Okay, enough raving, onto the nitty gritty.

The MWAC Workshop
June 14, 2008.
9am - 3pm (approximately)
at The Intrepid Traveler (but we will be shooting across the street at the Depot.)
Cost is $139 per person.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided!

Also, each attendee will go home with a great little bag of goodies, including a notebook of all the things we're going to cover all day.

I've also got a few really awesome prizes in store for a few lucky attendees!

Please see the post below to read again about what we will cover in the workshop.

Now, the fine print : Workshop fee is due in full upon registration. This fee is nonrefundable, but it is transferable. There is a minimum number of people needed for the workshop to go forward--so tell your friends! There is also a maximum number so that we can keep it small and cozy.

You may pay via paypal (secure way to use credit or debit) or by check in the mail (but email me first) to:

188 Second Avenue North
Cookeville, Tennessee 38506

I'm thrilled to be able to present this workshop, and can't wait to share with you everything I know about shooting and beyond. Email me with any questions!

So, I'm a mom... I have a camera... now what?

Okay, so maybe you're not even a mom. Maybe you just want to expand your potential as a photographer, and you want to learn the tricks of the trade for photographing kids.

You've come to the right place! Sarah Dobbins Photography of Cookeville, TN is hosting a workshop this spring for mamarazzi--that is, moms with a camera who want to learn how to take better pictures of their kids.

This is an all-day workshop that covers location, lighting (our light source being THE SUN!), camera settings, and tips and tricks for getting those shots we love.

Then onto editing. How to make the most of your pictures once you get them on your computer.

There will be a portion of the workshop that involves putting your new knowledge into action and shooting actual models.

Technical info: It's preferred that you have and bring a DSLR--that is, a digital camera that has a body that can come apart from the lens. If all you have is a point-and-shoot camera, and you still want to come, then come on! But be aware that a lot of what we will cover will only apply to DSLR's... or at least a camera where you have control over some settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.)


I will be editing in Photoshop CS2. I will talk about Photoshop Elements and how it's a great program for doing basic editing--and you can get it for under $100.

Here is a before and after with my simple editing steps:


































And here's an example of how you can take a mundane location (my less-than-neat living room) and, with a good understanding of light, turn it into a beautiful portrait you'd hang on your wall! (And I've been meaning to print this one for months... Someone else will have to teach you how to promptly print pictures of your kids--I am no help!)

The workshop will take place on a Saturday and will last from 9am-3pm or thereabouts. Lunch will be provided! In addition, there will be a few take home goodies and a few lucky gals (or guys) will win a fabulous gift.

There is a minimum number of participants needed for the workshop to take place, so share with all your friends!

Details about time, place, and cost will be forthcoming (hopefully soon!!). Stay tuned!