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Shoot Like A Woman – Part I & Part II
Photography has a history of intimidating women and being a man’s hobby with all the technology involved. But times are changing! Women are finding empowerment and voice through their camera. And yet, there is still the overwhelming experience of opening your camera manual and not understanding a word. “Shoot Like a Woman” is going to change that!
There are three parts to shooting like a woman; understanding your camera (the technical aspects that will change your photos overnight), identifying and implementing key story telling elements to capture your audience, and allowing your heart to be your guide versus a shot list. Me Ra Koh inspires thousands of a women each year through conferences and photography workshops. She is the photo expert for NBC’s The Nate Berkus Show. She has a heart to empower the women of Blissdom 2012 by bringing change to our understanding of photography. Get ready ladies, regardless of whether you are a beginner or advanced, bring your camera, notebook and creative spirit (and probably Kleenex too). This session is going to take your understanding of photography to a whole new level!
Me Ra Koh is proudly sponsored by Sony. 
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Storytelling and Embracing Imperfection: Empower Your Visual Voice with Photography and Video
Diane Cu
The power of visual story telling lies in your authentic voice, deep message and imperfect images. Meaningful stories and making moving images to share your unique creative voice lies beyond conventional, technical perfection. Learn how to trust your inner voice and embrace your charming imperfections to share your own special and beautiful story, visually.
I believe that when you embrace your own individual way of capturing life moments around you, that your personal style will blossom. Loving your imperfections will make your special and rare voice heard loudly. Don’t compare your photographs to others because there is no such thing as a technically perfect photograph.
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It’s in the Details: Mastering Your Angles and Compositions
Being an ace photographer doesn’t require an arts degree or even a closet of fancy equipment, but rather some basic knowledge and skills that anyone can acquire. Learn how to diversify your travel and vacation shots–or simply take better shots of your kids and family–by shifting your photography focus to improving your composition and better utilizing angles. This workshop will highlight basic lighting techniques, the Rule of Thirds, finding patterns, framing, and other relevant tips for amateur and intermediate photographers.
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Expanding Your Brand: Mobile Photography, Microblogging and Instagram
Ryan Marshall and Jason Hudson
Join Ryan and Jason to discuss all aspects of mobile photography, from composition and consistency to editing-on-the-fly. We’ll show you how social media can successfully bridge the gap between your formal blog posts. Because while your awesome sandwich or an “OMG check out this gorgeous dress!”-photo might not constitute a dedicated post on your site, the things you encounter on any given day are sure to be interesting to your followers. Explore the full range of your “brand” by capturing a behind-the-scenes look at life beyond your blog.Mobile photography and social networking (using sites like Tumblr, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) will drive traffic to your blog and, in the process, become a separate outlet for your creativity. Share all your half-baked thoughts and stand-alone images while increasing your web-presence. Keep readers engaged and allow them to connect with you. Make mobile photography work for you.
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Capturing The Moment: No Matter What Subjects You Like To Shoot
Aimee Giese believes the heart of photography is capturing the moment. That moment is different for each photographer, whether they shoot portraits, nature, architecture, or simply snap the kids on a phone. There are techniques that can help a photographer see the moment before it happens, prepare for it, and also get the most of the moment after the shot. Aimee’s photos take you to exactly where she was when she had he camera in hand – and she would like to help you reflect that in your photography too.