WELCOME KROSS ANTHONY SEAMAN

Yes, he is here. Finally, eh? Kross Anthony Seaman arrived as planned on December 2nd. That makes him 4 weeks old as of today. Crazy to think a month has already gone by. He is our Christmas blessing and we couldn't be more happy. This year was truly our best Christmas ever. :)

I wanted to post and let you all know that I'm still alive and that the birth of our 3rd child went beautifully. It's been a month since I've posted here on the ol' blog and I figured I'd better jump on here and let each of you know that I'm feeling GREAT and ready to get back to business. As of this moment, I'm officially off of maternity leave - much earlier than I could have ever anticipated. I've recovered very well since my c-section and am totally ready to start shooting again. Therefore, if you have a photography need, hit me up. Do you have a newborn you want photographed, a family session for the new year, an engagement session, children, maternity, a graduating senior or even any event photography? If so, I'm your girl. My calendar is quickly filling up for the first half and even into the summer of 2011. Now is the time to get on my book.

I also wanted to give all of you a HUGE thanks for helping to make this year so special for Angie Seaman Photography. My business is nothing without my clients and their word of mouth which helps to spread the word about my business not only in Florida but also back home in Indiana as well. And speaking of Indiana...we are going to be traveling back home to Indy on Spring Break (approximately March 20th-27th) as well as the latter half of July on into August. If you reside in Indiana and wish to book a session with me during that time, please let me know ASAP. I plan my trips back home way in advance due to my time there being so "tight." With visits amongst family & friends and scheduled sessions with repeat clients, my time back home fills up very quickly.

And lastly...now that I'm off maternity leave again, my online beginner photography classes and my beginner photoshop processing techniques class are set to start again at the end of January. If you are interested in signing up for any one of these classes or even some one on one mentoring time with me, feel free to visit the "classes" page here on my blog or visit my website (on the "classes" page) itself for more details on where and how to register. If you have a new camera you are looking to learn how to use, if you are interested in pursuing your passion for photography, or if you are a new photographer wanting to learn how to process images from point A to point B in photoshop, these classes are definitely for you. Again, they start at the end of January. Sign up now while seats are still available.

In the meantime, thanks to all of you whom have written, called, and emailed regarding the birth of our new little guy. We appreciate all of your love and support during this joyous time within our family. God has blessed us beyond belief! :)

XOXO, Angie

BEGINNER PHOTOSHOP POST PROCESSING TECHNIQUES CLASS

Ever wanted to be able to take a photograph like the one on the left and edit it to reflect an even better image such as the one on the right? Many times we take great images that can be made even more stellar with the help of photoshop. If you've had an itching to learn beginner photoshop editing techniques, you've come to the right place.

If you find yourself a newbie in the world of photography wanting to learn how to implement/use photoshop more with your images, we have the class for you. On October 13th, I'm offering another "watch me work" LIVE photoshop post editing class. The class is held LIVE via a webinar from my computer to yours. You will be able to watch me take images from point A to point B in the post editing process. No software is required for this class but if you have a version of photoshop or photoshop elements, you'll be taught techniques to play around with once class is over. (I'll be using Photoshop CS4 to teach the class) During the class we will discuss such techniques as eye popping, color popping, cropping, curves, layers, masking, opacity, tools/tool bar, brief color correction, sharpening, work flow, and so much more. You will also be given links to discounts for such things as photoshop programs, actions, and textures, overlays, and so forth once class has ended. The discounts alone are well worth the cost of this class. Speaking of cost, it is $99 per person for the two hour LIVE class with me. Date and time are October 13th from 7-9pm Eastern Standard time. If you'd like to purchase a seat for this class, you may do so by going to my photography website HERE. Click on the "classes" page once there and register/purchase via pay pal.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the last class of this type that I will be offering this year. I'll be taking some time off and on maternity leave thru January/February of next year. Therefore, please get your seat in this class while you can. Only a select few spots left. Seats are going fast because everyone knows I'm taking the end of the year off due to my pregnancy. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com If you are seeking a beginner photography class that discusses the basics of photography as well as how to use your camera, we also offer beginner photography classes online that run for 4 weeks. To sign up for it or any other class, visit my website and click on the "classes" page. All details and registration can be found there.

Looking forward to having you join us. Blessings, Angie

BEGINNER PHOTOSHOP POST PROCESSING TECHNIQUES CLASS

(Gorgeous "before" photograph taken by the talented Angie Seaman Photography student, Allison Pete. "After" image post edited by Angie Seaman.)

Ever wanted to be able to take a photograph like the one on the left and edit it to reflect an even better image such as the one on the right? Many times we take great images that can be made even more stellar with the help of photoshop. If you've had an itchin' to learn beginner photoshop editing techniques, you've come to the right place.

If you find yourself as a newbie in the world of photography wanting to learn how to implement/use photoshop more with your images, we have the class for you. On October 13th, I'm offering another "watch me work" photoshop post editing class. The class is held LIVE via a webinar from my computer to yours. You will be able to watch me take images from point A to point B in the post editing process. No software is required for this class but if you have a version of photoshop or photoshop elements, you'll be taught techniques to play around with once class is over. (I'll be using Photoshop CS4 to teach the class) During the class we will discuss such techniques as eye popping, color popping, cropping, curves, layers, masking, opacity, tools/tool bar, brief color correction, sharpening, work flow, and so much more. You will also be given links to discounts for such things as photoshop programs, actions, and textures, overlays, and so forth once class has ended. The discounts alone are well worth the cost of this class. Speaking of cost, it is $99 per person for the two hour LIVE class with me. Date and time are October 13th from 7-9pm Eastern Standard time. If you'd like to purchase a seat for this class, you may do so by going to my photography website HERE. Click on the "classes" page once there and register/purchase via pay pal.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the last class of this type that I will be offering this year. I'll be taking some time off and on maternity leave thru January/February of next year. Therefore, please get your seat in this class while you can. Only 8 more spots are still left available. Seats are going fast because everyone knows I'm taking the end of the year off due to my pregnancy. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com

Looking forward to having you in class. Blessings, Angie

BEGINNER PHOTOSHOP POST PROCESSING CLASS

BY POPULAR DEMAND!

After a full year of being asked to offer a post processing techniques photoshop class, I've finally taken the leap and decided to schedule one. So many of you take my beginner online photography class and then want more. I've been asked to conduct a level 2 photography class as well as the post processing techniques class. For now, I'm going to embark on the post processing request and see how it goes. If this class is received as well as the beginner photography classes, I hope to continue offering it in the future (schedule permitting baby Seaman's arrival - and for those who've asked...no...we still haven't agreed on his name yet. LOL!) Anyway, the first photoshop post processing techniques class will be offered LIVE on the night of August 18th from 7:30pm-9:30om. What does LIVE mean? It means that you will log onto a site and watch/hear me walk thru photos and post process them right on your computer screen. You will need either a phone or a set of headphones with a mic (preferred option) for this class. I use the headphones which Brent got for me from Radio Shack one time and I love them. They allow my hands to be free during the classes. For an hour and a half (maybe a bit longer given how the class goes), you will get to watch how I would post process images. You will be able to see my computer screen LIVE and hear me in real time as I teach you the process of going from point A to point B with a photograph that came straight out of the camera.

Each student in the class will be asked to submit 5 photos of their choosing. I will select at least one image from each student - maybe more - time permitting and edit those images in front of you via our computers. The cost per student is $99 for that 1.5-2 hour class. I am only allowing a maximum of 15 students for this class. I know it is a much smaller number than we normally offer for the beginner photography course but the reason being is time. I want to be able to answer all of your questions and get thru as many images as I can so I intend to keep the class # low to stay on schedule that evening. If you are interested in the class, feel free to sign up HERE. I have already had numerous students ask for me to hold them a spot. I cannot hold spots until payment has been made. Therefore, act quick! This class is and always has been in high demand.

Minor details...yes, you can join us if you only have photoshop elements. Some topics discussed won't be an option for your software program but they are still good things to learn for when you make the upgrade to the full photoshop program. We will also be learning things that DO pertain to what you can do in Elements. If you have an older full photoshop program like CS or CS2, you can still take the class as well. Also, you do NOT need to have gone thru my beginner photography class in order to take this one. We welcome you either way. However, if you've taken my beginner class...this class will be that much easier to understand. For those still wanting to land a seat in my beginner photography class that starts online this coming Sunday evening, you can also register HERE for that class too. We have a few seats remaining and intend on those to sell out before the end of the week this week.

Lastly, here are just a few of the topics we will discuss/touch on in the post processing photoshop techniques class (geared toward beginner photoshop users)...

1) Tools/Tool bar
2) Cropping
3) Curves
4) Layers
5) Masking
6) Opacity
7) Opening/Saving images
8) Color correction (we will briefly touch on this topic)
9) Sharpening for web & prints
10) Workflow11) Hue/Saturation12) Popping colors13) ...and so much more

I will also give you a link to a particular website that has great discounts on Photoshop programs at the end of class. I'm also hoping to have a couple of other photographers donate a discount code for some of their textures/actions that I will be using in the class. In the meantime, please let me know should you have any additional questions about this class. Register HERE...now!

Looking forward to having you in class, Angie