"This workshop is a unique chance to learn all Christina’s secrets to start making fantastic images. In just one year she went from newbie to a fully booked photographer specialized in women portraiture. It´s not talent that gives you success - it´s knowing what to do and then act on it. Christina’s techniques will show you the way"

Self Study Course - SOLD OUT!

Starts on April 23, 2012 and will run for 10 weeks.

I´m finally able to annouce the start of the next self study course. All lessons will be available 24/7 for 10 weeks. This will provide you with plenty of time to study on your own pace. All videos, lessons, assignments and bonus material are available from day one! That means you can study this course at your own pace and move forward at time that is most convenient for you.

• Learn to easily create beautiful pictures that your friends and family will drool over

• Develop and/or renew your passion for photography

• Explore new opportunities related to photography that will motivate you to grow as beginners and intermediate level photographers

• Become and stay motivated! You will receive photo assignments and tips to keep you on track and inspire you to go out shooting

• Convenient course, which means no pressure to follow a specific schedule

• Learn while sipping your tea/coffee in your pajama. You don’t have to go anywhere. The workshop material is available 24/7. Learn according to your own schedule.

• Get great bonus material that explore tips about running a successful Facebook page and blog that people want to read and follow

• Learn the right mindset to boost your confidence as an artist and photographer

• Stuck in a creative rut? Lack of inspiration? Get the secrets to stay creative!

• Get to know Christina’s personal workflow. Aren’t you curious? ☺

"Christina is wonderful and her Divas and Dreams workshop is top notch! This is one Diva who knows how to inspire and help others find their unique spark of creativity within. I was so impressed by Christina's professionalism yet down-to-earth nature, she really shines and helped us to shine as well. I felt so comfortable in her workshop. The video tutorials she put together and the hand-outs were all amazing - Christina really covered it all. I cannot recommend this workshop enough to those of you who wish to take your photographic skills to the next level and beyond. Again, this is one lovely Diva who knows a thing or two about photography and how to inspire those of us who share her passion regarding it, how to shine!! Thanks, Christina" - Angie Woldman San Diego, CA.

Become a Confident, Creative Photographer

A large part of the workshop focuses on developing your creativity, your sense of styling, your knowledge about posing, and shooting with natural light. In addition, with my background in psychology and coaching, I will give you my best tips on how to interact with your clients and how to make them feel relax. I will also focus on giving you the direction to increase your confidence as an artist and photographer.

Learn the Secrets to Beautiful Portraits and Still life

In this workshop I will teach what I love, which is shooting portraits and still life. The still life session will help photographers who own an Etsy shop or a blog and you plan to sell fine arts and present your products in the most beautiful way. The portrait session is a great session for every mommy out there who adore photographing their children or for you who want to run a photography business focusing on portraiture.

Getting Creative with Photoshop

Through this workshop, you will learn the basic Photoshop workflow and what you should do with all your pictures. To top it off, I will also share secrets to more advanced Photoshop techniques – all taught in an “easy to understand” way. Learn how to get a perfect black and white conversion or how to create a vintage style look in few simple steps. I will also teach how to achieve those sparkly, crystal clear eyes as well as share with you my personal workflow in retouching portraits!

Go from Auto to Manual - The Easy Way

This workshop will cover the basics of photography (and much, much more). Lessons will include shooting fundamentals such as exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. I will introduce you to shooting in manual mode so that you can start to get the results you want from your camera!

" It is more than obvious how much effort Christina put in to this course and it is amazing how much she is willing to share it with us. I admire Christina’s approach and passion to life. This workshop has helped me gain confidence and has inspired me to be clear about what I want from life."

"I love the video tutorials, they are in my opinion and far better than any other Photoshop class I have ever been in!" - Luisa Pascalis de Thomas

Workshop Content

Creative Development

• How to develop and find you own unique style

• How to start believing in yourself as an artist and focus on your strengths

• How to boost your creativity

• How to turn your mindset around to get the results you want

• Receive great homework to boost your creative development

Shooting Techniques, Equipments, and Lighting

• Know your camera settings: Going from Auto to Manual, the Easy Way!

• Learn the fundamental of photography: ISO, shutter speed, aperture, light meter, white balance, exposure control, etc

• All you need to know about JPEG and RAW

• Learn the equipments I use, see what’s in my bag and in my studio

• Get recommendations about lenses

• Tips on what to bring on a shoot and how to prepare

• My best lighting tips for still life and product images

• Props and styling tips to create beautiful still life images

• Fun and practical homework assignments to practice and test your skills

Photographing People

• Photographing people with indoor natural light

• Photographing people with outdoor natural light

• Using continuous lighting and backdrops

• Playing with Composition and shooting angles

• Connecting and working with women of all ages and shapes

• How to make your model relax and feel comfortable

• Pre-shot client instructions

• Posing tips for women

• How to shoot for creativity and variety

• Hiring and working with models

• Connecting and working with kids

• Posing tips for kids

• Challenging homework to help you start with portraits

Photoshop and Post Processing

• Editing in RAW

• Basic post processing techniques

• Using the most important tools and tricks

• Creating your own color filters and actions

• Sharpening for print and for web

• How to display pictures for blog

• Converting to beautiful black and white

• Creating beautiful vintage style images

• Being creative using overlays and textures

Retouching Techniques

• Retouching kids portraits

• Retouching women portraits

• Retouching for glamour and beauty shots

• Retouching with actions

• Creative tools and resources

Starting out

• Taking the first steps into being self employed

• Dealing with clients

• My personal secrets for success

• Building a compelling portfolio and setting your price

• Website recommendations

+ Introduction to LightRoom

"A total self-confidence-booster. Christina fills you up with a mindset that truly blows your creativity, and forces you to think differently about yourself. A brilliant workshop if you, as me, are new to photography and have a wish to take it further." - Line Flindt

Get Bonus Material

I will share my own personal workflow and how I get the shots throughout the workshop. And last but not least, as a full time photographer and entrepreneur I will share with you what it takes to be successful if you wish to turn your hobby to photography into a successful photography business. I will share everything I know including getting started, setting the price, booking, social media marketing, blogging, and developing a compelling portfolio. I learned all these through years in the hard way and I am teaching you all these the easy way!

What do You Get?

• More than 50 lessons (video and written tutorials)

• Assignments to improve your skills, increase your creativity, and help you prepare to be a great photographer

• Plenty of extra bonus materials

• Access to tutorials 24/7 for 10 weeks

• Everything you need to know to become a great photographer

"This is not a standard photography e-course. This is a truly special one! In five weeks, you're going to enjoy, learn, have fun and also know about yourself in a way you haven't imagined before. There is a word to define this workshop: POWERFUL! Thanks Christina!" - Silvina Derdoy

All Level are welcome

You don't need to have photography experience to participate. For beginners, this self-study course will revolutionize your photography. For intermediate level photographers, there are many new stuffs and some review in store for you.

Equipment needed

* A digital SLR Camera.

* Photoshop Elements 9 or 10 or Photoshop CS5.

Investment

NOW: $387

"I want to thank you so much for all that I have learned - I am so happy I participated in this workshop - I have learned so much about my camera and what I can do with it - I know there is a lot more to learn - but you have given me the spirit to go on and try and I will be on the workshop page for the next weeks to se the toturials and take notes and try all over again - I will miss all your great help - and all your advise - but I can pormise you I will follow your blog - by this workshop you have given me a lot more confidence and belive in my self."  - Ann Charlotte Adrian (Denmark)