A lot of people ask me what I do during the off-season. Well, this business owner has a ton of things happening! First, wedding season doesn’t really end until mid-November and then there are tons of Christmas orders to fill. When those things slow at the next calendar year, I make some improvements and plans for my business and get to work on client albums. I definitely take a lot of time to relax and catch up with family and friends and even do a bit of traveling. By the time I finish those and get ready for the next wedding season, it’s here!
But sometimes the low season can be a bit too lonely. I thought that teaching photography would be something I might want to do in the future, so I decided to give it a try at the community level. I had taken some language learning classes through Fox Chapel Area Adult Education and I thought this was the perfect venue for me to give it a try.
It has been a joy to instruct this class. The program director for Fox Chapel Area Adult Education, Sue Goodwin, is a great resource and such a hard worker. She handles student registration, payment, liability waivers, organization and even helps me by making the photocopies I handout in class.
We are half way through our semester and I am enjoying sharing my knowledge about photography. I like to think about photography in two ways–as a technical craft and an art form. Sometimes a photographer’s job is to make decisions about what is happening in the camera on a technical level to communicate an artistic vision. It’s silly to say “my camera takes good pictures” when you should be saying “I take great photographs!” It has been gratifying to hear student comments like “I didn’t know my camera could do that!” I like to remind them that the camera has a computer for a brain. Preparing for the classes has also solidified a few finer points for me–I’m always learning!
Below are three photos from class. Wearing a sombrero is normal behavior for the first lecture, right? Photo by Rich Dembski.
The photo below was used with permission from Jaqi Conomikes
And this final photo was taken during the lecture portion of the class by Ryan Voss.
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Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful and oh yea,the pictures are nice too.
So tough to be objective when you know the photographers and the Bride and Groom and your Nicki’s daddy but here goes.Loved the swinging Lilly between Mom and Dad and another favorite is the Daddy daughter before the ceremony.Nicki and Randi,you both captured the real emotion on film and the essence of the day.You both are truly blessed and talented.Also love Lilly turning the corner is aw-sum.I’m sure that picture captured the emotion of the day.Can’t wait to see the rest.Poppa Bear.
If your BFF isn’t Nicki Lee, I’m sorry to hear that! Most wonderful, talented, awesomely awesome best friend EVER! I am such a lucky lady!! Voss Photography Rocks!! <3
Congratulations on your first shoot. These are absolutely beautiful! I wish you many many weddings. They will be lucky couples to have you capture those precious moments.