by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 28, 2016 | Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn about studio lighting in a fun relaxing atmosphere?
Join Bill and me for an introductory workshop on photographing flowers under studio lights. We’ll be working with both continuous lighting and studio flash units – not only will we explain how we light a still life subject, but you’ll also get a chance to photograph using both types of lights.
We’ll have both sets of lights set up and several sets of flowers for everyone to photograph.
You can see some of my photos of flowers photographed in my studio at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/flowers-in-the-studio/
Workshop will be on Saturday September 10 from 1 – 5 PM at our house in Bethesda. Limited to 4 people.
Join us for Photographing Flowers in a Studio
September 10, 2016
Registration Fee: $ 247
Early Bird Registration – Register before July 1 and save $50 – Fee: $ 197
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
What you’ll need to get the most out of this workshop . . .
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An open mind
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A willingness to try things differently
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A camera with full manual mode and a hot shoe for flash
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A macro lens
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A tripod
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A cable release or wireless remote release (recommended)
A few more details:
The workshop will be held at my home in Bethesda. I do have several cats – so if you are allergic to cats, please plan on taking your allergy medications in advance. We’ve never found a way to get all the cat hair and cat dander off the furniture and I’m sure my cats will come by to greet everyone
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
Refund Policy
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You can always transfer your reservation to anyone else, at any time, with no penalty. Can’t attend? Send a spouse, friend or colleague in your place!
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We charge a $25 handling fee on all refunds (read #3 and #4 below).
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Prior to August 10, 2016, we will gladly refund the balance of fees you paid to us (less the $25 handling fee).
- After August 10, 2016, there are no refunds.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 21, 2016 | Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn about studio lighting in a fun relaxing atmosphere? Are you curious about working with a figure model? Have you always wanted to photograph nudes but weren’t sure where to find a female-friendly atmosphere to learn in?
Join Bill and me for an introductory workshop on photographing a fine art figure model. Not only will talk about how to work with a model and how to photograph with studio flash units but you’ll also have a chance to photograph local fine art figure model Blue River Dream.
Workshop will be on Saturday August 20 from 1 – 5 PM at our house in Bethesda. We’re limiting the workshop to 4 people – to make sure everyone has plenty of chances to photograph Blue River Dream and that you get the personalized attention you should get in a photography workshop.
Join us for Photographing a Model in a Studio
August 20, 2016
Registration Fee: $ 347
Early Bird Registration – Register before July 1 and save $50 – Fee: $ 297
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
What you’ll need to get the most out of this workshop . . .
- An open mind
- A willingness to try things differently
- A camera with full manual mode and a hot shoe for flash
A few more details:
The workshop will be held at my home in Bethesda. I do have several cats – so if you are allergic to cats, please plan on taking your allergy medications in advance. We’ve never found a way to get all the cat hair and cat dander off the furniture and I’m sure my cats will come by to greet everyone
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
Refund Policy
- You can always transfer your reservation to anyone else, at any time, with no penalty. Can’t attend? Send a spouse, friend or colleague in your place!
- We charge a $25 handling fee on all refunds (read #3 and #4 below).
- Prior to July 15, 2016, we will gladly refund the balance of fees you paid to us (less the $25 handling fee).
- After July 15, 2016, there are no refunds.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 14, 2016 | Workshops
Have you ever stood breathless in front of a flower that you wanted to remember forever? Took a picture? And were disappointed with the results?
So you go through this series of steps: point, focus and click. Check the photo on the back of the camera.
No, that’s not what it looks like. Repeat. Point, Focus, Click. Check it again on the back of the camera.
Damm It! Still not right.
You’re tempted to think it’s your camera and you need to buy newer and better (aka “more expensive”) gear.
Stop! Don’t buy any more gear!
I want to help you keep your money in your pocket and create the beautiful photographs you’ll be proud to share.
I would love to have you join me for a weekend of photographing flowers this July. Not only will we spend time photographing in local gardens, and we’ll also explore how to create the photographs that let you share the beauty you are seeing in nature.
This workshop is for you if you . .
- Love photographing flowers
- Enjoy spending time in nature
- Enjoy hanging out with other nature photographers
- Seek personal guidance as you improve your flower photography skills
- Have the vision but can’t get your gear to cooperate
At the workshop you will . . .
- Have a great time photographing at gardens and parks in the Washington DC area
- Compose photographs that allow you to share what caught your eye in the field
- Capture the beauty you see in your photographs
During the workshop, we’ll visit at least two local gardens or parks to photograph flowers. We will head to the gardens that have the best displays that weekend. We will gather at my home in Bethesda for discussions of the art and craft of flower photography.
The workshop is limited to 6 participants to ensure that I’m able to give you the personalized attention you should get in a photography workshop.
Join me for Photographing Flowers
(Without Swearing at Your Camera!)
July 15-17, 2016
A Hands-on Workshop with Flower Photographer Patty Hankins
The workshop includes at least 2 photos shoots at gardens or parks in the DC area. Classroom sessions will take place at my home in Bethesda.
Registration Fee $ 349
Early Bird Registration – Register by June 1 and save $ 50 – Fee $ 299
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
What you’ll need to get the most out of this workshop . . .
- An open mind
- A willingness to try things differently
- A camera with macro capability or a dedicated macro lens
- A tripod
Tentative Schedule:
Friday July 15 – Evening session: Introduction and Orientation
Saturday July 16 – Full Day 6:30 AM – 4 PM Morning (and optional afternoon) field photography sessions at local gardens or parks, mid-day discussions of the art and craft of flower photography
Sunday July 17 –Partial Day 6:30 AM – 11 AM Morning field photography session and Q&A session
A few more details:
Food, lodging and transportation are not included in the cost of the workshop. I will send you information a few weeks before the workshop with all the details about when and where we will be meeting.
The workshop will be held at my home in Bethesda. I do have several cats – so if you are allergic to cats, please plan on taking your allergy medications in advance. We’ve never found a way to get all the cat hair and cat dander off the furniture and I’m sure my cats will come by to greet everyone
We will photograph on both Saturday and Sunday – rain or shine. Be prepared for photographing in mid-summer – sunscreen, bug spray and bottled water make for much more pleasant time in the field.
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
Refund Policy
- You can always transfer your reservation to anyone else, at any time, with no penalty. Can’t attend? Send a spouse, friend or colleague in your place!
- We charge a $25 handling fee on all refunds (read #3 and #4 below).
- Prior to June 15, 2016, we will gladly refund the balance of fees you paid to us (less the $25 handling fee). We are not responsible for airfare or other expenses you may incur.
- After June 15, 2016, there are no refunds.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 7, 2016 | Workshops
Are you curious about Lightroom? Have you heard it’s a great program for editing your photos? Is it on your computer and you have no clue how to use it? Or how to edit your photos?
Adobe Lightroom was developed by photographers for photographers to make organizing and editing our photos easier. It has very powerful features – even after only a weekend you will be able to make your photos look amazing. By editing your photos you can share your vision of what you photographed – not just what your camera captured.
On June 4-5, I’ll be teaching a workshop to help you get started using Lightroom. I won’t be covering every feature—if I did—we’d all be in total overwhelm and would be in my dining room for days . . .
We’ll focus on the features you need to know. By the end of the workshop you’ll know how to:
Organize and manage your images by
- Importing your photos into Lightroom
- Adding your copyright information to all your photos
- Organizing your photos so you can find them
- Adding keywords to your photos so you can search for them
And edit your images by
- Cropping to find the photo in the photo
- Adjusting brightness and contrast to make your images pop
- Adjusting colors to make your photos look like you want them to look
- Doing global and local edits to show what you saw when you took the photo
- Exporting your photos from Lightroom for the web
- Printing your photos from Lightroom
To participate in the workshop, you’ll need
- A laptop computer
- Lightroom 6 or CC (Trial version is fine which can be downloaded for free from Adobe) installed on your computer
- A willingness to learn
Join me on June 4-5
Registration Fee $ 297
Early Bird Registration – Register before May 1 and save $ 50 – Fee $ 247
The workshop will be held at my home in Bethesda, Maryland. I’m limiting the workshop to 6 participants to make sure I can provide you with any individualized help you need.
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Email me and we’ll find a time to talk.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday June 4 9 AM – 5 PM
- Introduction to Lightroom
- Importing your photos into Lightroom
- Organizing your photos in Lightroom
- Editing your photos in Lightroom Part 1 (Global edits)
Sunday June 5 9 AM – 5 PM
- Editing your photos in Lightroom Part 2 (Local edits)
- Preparing your photos for the web
- Preparing your photos for print
This workshop is designed for people who are ready to start editing their photos – or are ready to use a program with more options than Picasa or PicMonkey. You may already have a copy of Lightroom on your computer but don’t have any idea what to do with it.
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Email me and we’ll find a time to talk.
A few more details:
Meals are not included in the cost of the workshop. We’ll break for lunch and there are a number of restaurants in the area or you are welcome to bring your lunch with you and eat here at the house.
The workshop will be held at my home in Bethesda. I do have several cats – so if you are allergic to cats, please plan on taking your allergy medications in advance. We’ve never found a way to get all the cat hair and cat dander off the furniture and I’m sure my cats will come by to greet everyone..
Refund Policy
- You can always transfer your reservation to anyone else, at any time, with no penalty. Can’t attend? Send a spouse, friend or colleague in your place!
- We charge a $25 handling fee on all refunds (read #3 and #4 below).
- Prior to May 1, 2016, we will gladly refund the balance of fees you paid to us (less the $25 handling fee). We are not responsible for airfare or other expenses you may incur.
- After May 1, 2016, there are no refunds.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Feb 5, 2016 | Georgia, South Carolina, Workshops
I’m back from a quick 4 day trip to Georgia and South Carolina. I had originally planned a slightly longer trip – but Snowzilla and 28″ of snow in Bethesda caused to me to adjust my plans a bit.
Snowzilla © 2016 Patty Hankins
My main purpose for the trip was to finalize the details for the Springtime in the South: Savannah, Charleston and South Carolina Low Country photo tour in March. Not only did I indentify which hotels we’ll be staying at (and which we won’t!) but I also managed to get in a little photography around the raindrops and found a couple of additional places we’ll be visiting in late March.
Finally on my third trip to South Carolina in the past year, I finally managed to photograph a sunrise at Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area near Edisto. The beach is known for its boneyard of dead trees near the shore.
Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins
Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins
I found some amazing Spanish Moss covered Live Oak Trees at Ernest F. Hollings – ACE Basic National Wildlife Refuge in Hollywood, South Carolina.
Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins
Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins
On my September trip I photographed some wonderful ruins at Sheldon Church in Yemassee. Last week I found another set of church ruins – this time at the Pon Pon Chapel of Ease in Adams Run.
Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins
Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins
I discovered a wonderful craft gallery in Walterboro – the South Carolina Artisans Center – with works from over 250 juried artists from South Carolina.
South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins
South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins
And finally in Savannah I spent a little time walking around the historic district photographing some of the wonderful store signs and displays.
Sorry Charlie Oyster Bar, Savannah, Georgia © 2016 Patty Hankins
Store Windows in Savannah © 2016 Patty Hankins
I’m really looking forward to leading my Springtime in the South Photo Tour from March 20 – 26. We’re going to have a great time photographing in Savannah, Charleston and lots of places in between. There are still a few spaces left on my photo tour – I’d love to have you join me in March. You can see all the details about my Springtime in the South Photo Tour on my website.
Springtime in the South Photo Tour: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/springtime-in-the-south-savannah-charleston-and-the-south-carolina-low-country/
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 22, 2016 | Workshops
I’m busy planning my photography workshops for Summer 2016. I don’t have all the details in place yet – so haven’t opened registration yet – but did want to let you know what and when I’ll be teaching later this year.
June 4-5 Intro to Lightroom: From RAW (or JPG) to Masterpieces in a Weekend
Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom. By the end of the weekend, you’ll know how to import, organize, and edit your photos, as well as export them for use on the web or in print, even if you’ve never used Lightroom before. Limited to 6 students.
July 15-17 Photographing Flowers (Without Swearing at Your Camera!)
Whether you’re struggling with how to use your camera and tripod or looking for advice on how to improve your flower photos, join me for a weekend of flower photography. Classroom sessions will focus on art & craft of photography, while the field sessions offer you a chance for one-on-one help with your flower photography.Limited to 6 students.
August 13 Photographing a Model in the Studio
Join Bill and me for an afternoon of working with a professional fine art nude model in a studio. We’ll cover the basics of studio lighting, talk about how to work with a model, and you will have the opportunity to work with a wonderful model. Limited to 4 students.
September 10 Photographing Flowers in the Studio
Join Bill and me for an afternoon of photographing flowers in a studio. We’ll cover the basics of studio lighting (both continuous lighting and strobes) and you’ll have the chance to photograph flower under both types of lights. Limited to 4 students.
I am taking names at this time of people who are interested in attending any (or all) of my summer workshops. Registration is limited to either 4 or 6 participants per workshop. If you let me know now you are interested in one of my workshops, I’ll put you on the list of people who will be the first to receive the registration info for the workshops.
