Yee Haw! I will be hosting a “Taking Fantastic Pictures of Your Loved Ones” Photography Workshop on November 8th, 2009!
 
Topics to be covered:
::Knowing your Camera (and the dreaded Manual!)                                           

::Using those symbols!
::Better yet, getting off of Auto mode!
::The Holy Trinity of Photography (Shutter, Aperture, ISO)
::What makes a good picture, anyway? (the clothing, the surroundings, the     ”props”)
::Composition 101
::Lighting 101 (Turn OFF that flash for goodness sake!)
::Resources for your Photography needs (What to buy, what NOT to buy, where to learn more, etc.)
::Real models to practice on! Get ready for the fun stuff!

What will NOT be covered:
::Editing (I have another class for that! It’s a BIG can of worms, trust me.)
 
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Location: Mason Road and Kingsland Blvd in Katy
Time: Tentatively 9a.m. – 2 p.m.
Provided: Drinks and snacks and me! (We’ll go next door to a bagel cafe for lunch)
What to bring: Your camera (charge the battery and bring memory cards!), your camera manual, paper, pens, a laptop (optional)
Cost: $150 per person

You may enroll in the class between now and October 31st. Please contact me via email or phone to sign up. Space will be limited, so don’t delay!

Hellooooo Blog Land!

A few announcements:

1. Do you have an Etsy or Ebay store that is filled with lackluster images of your products? I would love to help you spruce up your shop with killer pictures. Contact me for rates!

2. Do you take great pics of your family but want that extra kick that Photoshop can give your images? Contact me for rates! I love to play in Photoshop!

3. Want to learn how to take better pictures of your family? Want to come to a Sara Moon “Taking Better Pictures of your Family” workshop? I am on a “listening tour” (ahahahahaha!) to gauge interest. I have gotten some great feedback on a potential  class so please let me know if you are interested!

4. Do you want to start a photography business but don’t know where to start? Again, see number 3 above and let me help you! I want to share my knowledge with you!

5. Ummmm I think that’s it for now! More pics to come soon from a fabulous couple-only session – Kim and Mike! They are GORGE. As in ous.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I wish Tracy were here to tell her story…well, now that I think of it…let her tell you why she wanted to redo her wedding pictures in her own words. She’s hysterically funny.

- we got married on a cruise. sounds romantic and cool right? um… not really. they married us in the DISCO. complete with 1972 carpet and hot pink curtains. wish i could say i was lying but i’m not.
- i was so stressed out before my wedding trying to plan a cruise for 90 irresponsible- just-out-of-college kids that i lost 12 pounds. sounds like every woman’s dream right? not so much when you are already on the skinny side. i kinda looked like skeletor.

There. Wasn’t that better than me being all romantic about it? But man, these pictures turned out AWESOME if I do say so myself. They are so cute (and healthy and athletic! which I would know n.o.t.h.i.n.g. about)

I am a ball of inspiration lately. I am ready to do new things.
After reading this, more inspired than ever. How about it?

You + Me = Seeing Yourself (for women only)

The Seeing Yourself Sessions

Contact me for more information. (saramoonphotography@gmail.com)

Found this and thought it was way cool. Have to share.

http://bookmooch.com

Both of these doggies are bee-u-tiful!

Meet Cohiba or Coco as he is called, is a Black Lab that is around 1-2 years old. He was rescued from the Humble Animal Shelter in September the day before being euthanized. Since being rescued, Coco has been microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and has filled out nicely. He now weighs 50lbs. He is a very playful dog, and is having a blast with his 3 foster sisters, but is looking for a permanent home.

Coco is house trained, crate trained, and rides well in the car even if not in a crate. He loves to play fetch and is a very loyal dog. He loves to be near his human fosters, even if it just means lying in the floor next to the recliner.

Will you consider giving Coco a permanent place to call home?

Remember, Dakota Rescue is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible!

Want to be them.

C’mon Houston peeps. One of you would LOVE Mr. Piper. His story makes me want to cuddle him up, but we have THREE dogs already. Can one of you love him????

Hello everyone, Wanted to send out a note on our Mr. Piper. He is still in need of a home. He is the poodle mix that was living in a drain pipe in a ditch. After further investigation with the neighbors the foster was told he had been living there for almost a year. People would walk by and feed him, but no one would give him a home. She rescued him, took him to the vet, he was vetted and groomed, after his grooming, he was 3 times as small and the vet believes he is 90% poodle and he is neutered. She took him home and even considering his prior living circumstances, he walks on a leash lovely, he has had no accidents in the house, a bit timid with sounds, but no aggression and such a love. The vet indicated that he is approximately 3 years old. The current foster said that he will stay in the house all day and not have an accident, which seems amazing because he was living in a ditch for so long. Seems like someone might have owned him before. He has turned out to be the perfec t pet. She is so sad, and would keep him, but she is leaving to England on December 9th. If she took him, he would be quarantined for 6 months. The current photos show him just after his grooming, but the foster indicated he is already getting curly hair. Can someone foster or adopt this precious boy that we are calling Mr. Piper, would make the perfect pet. Please spread the word. For information email: Dakota Rescue.   Remember, Dakota Rescue is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible!

Gorgeosity. Behold. Her name is Christine Mason Miller.

Great article on turning your child into a photograper It has camera suggestions, yay! I am definitely getting Lily a camera for Christmas. She is always wanting to use my “D” and that puppy is too ’spensive for her to mess with. She turns all sort of objects into cameras and tells me to “smile” and then shows me the “LCD” and asks me “Do you like the picture, Mommy?” Well of course I do!