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GIVE HER "CONFIDENCE" to Start 2013!
Wow ladies! For those of you who have emailed, asking if me and Brian are still going to offer the weekend CONFIDENCE Workshop, the answer is YES! BUT...unlike the last five years, when we have done 9-12 workshops a year, we are only going to be offering one or two a year. We aren't sure about the rest of 2013, but we know we can do a CONFIDENCE Workshop the weekend of February 23rd and 24th, and we are PUMPED! Are you ready to gain CONFIDENCE in 2013?!
If yes, Brian and I are excited to open the Early Bird Registration for the Seattle CONFIDENCE Photography Workshop for Women, coming to you on
February
23rd and
24th 2013! If you are in need of a weekend with women, full of laughs, and creative inspiration with your camera, the Seattle CONFIDENCE Photography Workshop is for you! It's just in time to give you CONFIDENCE with your camera and prepped for a new year of photographing your family for the all the special moments of life from vacations to "cabin fever days" when the horrible, rainy days won't stop and all you have is indoor AND low lighting, (if your from the Pacific Northwest, you KNOW what I mean!). And don't forget about those pets! We're going to cover it all! PLUS, you get to go home with BOTH of the beautiful new Workshop Workbooks that I talked about on the blog!
These workbooks are 40 plus pages each (and so crazy beautiful) packed with inspiration, go-to answers, quick tips, camera settings to remember that will change photo results overnight and MORE!
Ladies, this February Workshop is going to be amazing for so many women. Register today and make it your season of new beginnings!
HOLIDAY DISCOUNT STARTS TODAY !
FAQ: (if we don't answer your specific question here, email Genie direct at [email protected] ) Question: What is the Holiday Discount/Early Bird Registration? Answer : If you register between today and Cyber Monday at midnight, November 26th, you get to pay the Early Bird fee of $999 instead of $1249! That is 20% Off--Pretty great savings for all of you who jump on board fast! Use the coupon code: earlybird. After November 24th, the registration goes back up to the normal price of $1249. But we must warn you to not wait until November 24th. The CONFIDENCE Workshop has SOLD OUT for five years, and as I said above, we aren't going to be offering as many workshops throughout the year. So take advantage of the Early Bird Registration, REGISTER HERE!!! Question : What is this NEW Payment Plan I've heard about? Answer : We now have a popular second payment option. If your budget is thin but you know you need this, and the CONFIDENCE Workshop has been on your Wish List forever, you can sign up for 4 automatic monthly payments of $249. Isn't that so cool! We've worked hard with our Merchant Accounts to make it happen b/c we know what it's like to have a little help! If you'd like to choose this Payment Option, use the Promo Code early4 upon checking out (all one word). It will turn the $999 total to $249, and then your cc will be charged automatically three more times for a total of four payments. We will then email you if we have any questions, otherwise your set for an automatic payment over four months! It's that easy!
The Payments Option cannot be used with
Paypal or American Express cc's. If you are going to use
Paypal, you must sign up for the Early Bird or regular price. We apologize for the inconvenience! WHEN? February 23rd & 24th 2013, All Day Saturday and Sunday TIME? An optional Continental Breakfast is served at 9: 15am, and then we jump into the workshop by 9: 30am. Each day will finish around 6pm. (But we have been known to get excited and not stop on time. So see if you can stay late if that happens again. :)) WHERE? The BEAUTIFUL Gallery space at Hotel Murano . This is our favorite place to hold a workshop when home. We are going to use this incredible gallery as our creative space to learn, grow, be inspired, and create!
MEALS: BREAKFAST: A continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt and pastries will be served both mornings at the Gallery. So feel free to show up at 9am to grab a plate of yummies before we start the day. We’ll also have coffee and tea waiting for you. LUNCHES: Both lunches on Saturday and Sunday will also be catered for us. If you are a vegetarian or have any food allergies, be sure to email us so we can accommodate you. No problems, we are happy too! No one can be more work than my own Gluten-Free, Dairy Free diet. Brother! SATURDAY DINNER: This dinner is optional for our attendees, but we would love to have you join us! You are invited to a group dinner at a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Details to follow upon registration. FRIDAY MEET AND GREET: TBA
WHERE TO STAY: The Hotel
Murano has been highlighted and raved about in Fortune,
Conde Nast, Sunset and USA Today. Every floor features a glass sculptor and their work. There is beautiful glass art at every turn. You can’t help but be inspired by the environment. And, the greatest thing is they are WONDERFUL to work with. Our contact there, told us to have our attendees email her direct for a discounted room rate (around $149). Once you’ve registered, Genie will email you all the contact details to get your room set up. FYI, you are also within walking distance to several restaurants, art galleries and the famous
Chihuly Museum of Glass. Plus, the Hotel
Murano has a pillow menu! You can choose from six different types of pillows. Can you beat that?
DAY ONE TOPICS: True to this workshop, time tested (and approved :)), we are excited to start the day with understanding the mechanics of your camera and learning about indoor lighting so you can capture shots of your loved ones in difficult lighting. After lunch we will be hands on CONFIDENCE building as we process a FULL morning with a Live Shoot of Baby Models. The second half of the workshop day will be focused on our philosophy "Refuse to Say Cheese". We will teach the power behind this phrase, and how your camera opens up a world of authentic story telling with your photos! DAY TWO TOPICS: Day Two will pick up where we left off. We're going to continue to demystify tough lighting and camera settings by teaching you how to meter! You will ALL be shooting in Manual by noon on the second day, no matter how green you are! We’ll practice with a second Live Shoot or possibly a powerful photo critique (the rains will decide which of the two we do--but both are powerful learning tools), and then we will walk you through our Post Process steps as we demonstrate Adobe® Lightroom®, turning images to black and white, editing, what's the difference between a JPG and RAW image, etc. Depending on the groups interest, we'll talk about the in's and out's of starting your own side business too. (But this depends on the needs of the group.) We're also going to cover the question of what to do with your images? Are stock photography options available to you, what is the bottom line of blogging, and where should you have your work printed and why? The BEST part that everyone always loves the most is the models! We'll also have models join us (both adults and kids), so you can practice EVERY THING we've been teaching you. And true to our workshops, we'll sprinkle our time with creative exercises and inspiration that make our weekend so special. By the end of our weekend, you will be filled with CONFIDENCE, refreshed, inspired, and possibly shooting in Manual like it's nobody's business. (I promise, shooting in Manual is way easier than people make it sound, but one step at a time.)
THREE PAYMENT OPTIONS: 1. You can pay the whole balance at once. If you are taking advantage of the 20% Holiday Discount, you must pay the whole $1249 at once before Cyber Monday at midnight, 11/26/12. Use the coupon code, earlybird, to get 20% off! 2.Special, Second Option: The Payment Plan! We are going to give you a second payment option. If your budget is getting thin, and you know the CONFIDENCE Workshop has been on your Wish List forever, you can sign up for 4 automatic monthly payments of $249. For the next few weeks, we are basically going to give you the NEW option to pay four payments of $249 and still be given the Early Bird rate of $999! Isn't that so cool! We've worked hard with our Merchant Accounts to make it happen b/c we know what it's like to need a little help! If you'd like to choose this Payment Option, use the Promo Code early4 upon checking out. It will turn the $999 total to $249, and then your cc will be charged automatically three more times for a total of four payments. We will then email you if we have any questions, otherwise your set for an automatic payment over four months! It's that easy! 3. You can also make a retainer (non-refundable fee) of $650 to reserve your seat by the ending date of the Early Bird. The remaining balance of $349 (total is $999) must be paid in full 14 days before the workshop date. You can pay by check or credit card at our e-store (the fastest way to ensure a reserved seat for yourself!). If you'd like to pay the Retainer of $650 to reserve your seat, you'll need to use the word RESERVE as your coupon code when registering. Call us if you have any questions at 253-468-6925.
NEED HELP CONVINCING THE HUBBY? If you need help coming up with ways to convince your hubby, check out Brian and Jeramy's Top 12 Reasons for a Husband to Send His Wife to a CONFIDENCE Photography Workshop. You and your husband will crack up, and comments from other husbands are even FUNNIER! CLICK HERE! REFUNDS & CANCELLATION POLICY: Our policy is to not accept refunds. Due to the costs of holding a workshop, we must pay many of our workshop expenses months ahead of time. If you must cancel due to unforeseen problems, depending on your reason for canceling, your tuition may be considered as a credit for a future workshop. Thank you for understanding!
WHAT DO PAST ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP? On February 9th 2011, Brian wrote a birthday blog post to honor Me Ra. Over 100 people left comments that day with moving testimonials of how their time with Me Ra and her CONFIDENCE Workshop changed them. What better way to know what others think than to read the testimonies of former attendees. To see this special birthday post and read all the moving comments regarding Me Ra and her workshops, CLICK HERE. More comments! Jen from Seattle, WA wrote; I know how these workshops can change your life…it did mine! Me Ra and Brian were my inspiration…Thank you … you all are doing such greatness in this world! Jeramy (husband of a wife who attended twice) from CA wrote; if you are reading this post and are on the fence about going to this workshop…or wondering if it's really worth it….let me just tell you about my experience. my beautiful bride went to the Sonoma workshop last year with Me Ra and Brian…and it changed her life. like so many women, she struggles with self-doubt and insecurities…coupled with strong passions and desire to create things of great worth. the magic of this workshop will help you see that YOU ARE special and can do anything it is that you want to do, if you just set your mind to it. there is limitless potential in you all…and if you have ever wondered how to get it out….sign up for this workshop and you'll see. you will never be the same again.
Marianne from Seattle, WA wrote; Kari from Seattle wrote; Me Ra takes the camera apart and puts it back together in a way that actually makes sense! Prepare to laugh, learn, and walk away inspired! Julie from Seattle, WA wrote; As a past workshop attendee...It WILL change your life and how you see yourself. Allison from Virginia wrote; I can tell you with total honesty that this will be a life changing time for you all. Just soak it all in and throw yourselves in wholeheartedly and you will come away with SO MUCH!!
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? This workshop is for women only (sorry guys). It is a workshop that is meant to inspire women, and at the same time help them understand their cameras. Coming from a Masters degree in teaching, Me Ra and Brian bring a number of teaching strategies to the workshop so every woman walks away with CONFIDENCE in using her camera. But this workshop is more than a photography workshop. True to their reputation and the testimonies you've read, Brian and Me Ra have a heart to bring inspiration, encouragement and vision to women. They will make you laugh so hard your side will be aching. And then be prepared because their stories may bring tears too. Me Ra and Brian have a goal to refresh women, build their CONFIDENCE and help them capture the photos they want. But not only help women shoot better photos, but also, having the understanding behind HOW they got their favorite photos so they can replicate the lighting again and again.
EXTRA GIFTS FOR ATTENDEES, $600 Value!
A couple years ago, when the recession was unbearable for so many, Brian and Me Ra made a radical change in their workshops. Instead of bringing all their products (DVDS and 101 Kits) to the workshop to sell at a discounted workshop rate, they decided to gift all the products to their attendees. The total product value is close to $600. This is their way to help you beat the recession and find fulfillment in your photography aspirations whether photography is a hobby or dream! Upon registering for the workshop, attendees will receive the Complete ‘Refuse to Say Cheese’ and ‘Beyond the Green Box’ set (not a hard copy but a link to view and download at home) before the workshop. The set will help prepare you for the workshop. But when the workshop is over, and your new tools are feeling a little rusty, you will have the set to watch again and again! After the workshop, each attendee will be gifted all five of the popular 101 Kits! Me Ra and Brian will make sure that you are set up if this is a possible hobby/part time business that you want to pursue. Me Ra and Brian hope that this extra equipping helps you feel supported and empowered that much more!
For detailed information on any of these products, click on the browser to the left and scroll over any of the individual products! Enjoy! Excitement is in the air! OUR PROMISE: We promise to have lots and lots of stories, laughs and possibly a few tears at this workshop-all signature elements to a Me Ra Koh Workshop! Can't wait to see you all for another awesome CONFIDENCE workshop! QUESTIONS? Feel free to email Genie ( [email protected]) for any and all questions. Genie keeps me up to date on all questions as we travel. She is truly my "little Genie"! If you need help with booking your hotel, understanding the area, flights, payment options, shoot her an email. Become a Certified CONFIDENCE Teacher and be Mentored by Me Ra and Brian If you have been following all the wonderful news about the new teaching program that Me Ra and Brian have launched, and you have always felt a passion inside to teach other women, empowering and inspiring them as you have experienced with your camera, we invite you to consider becoming a Me Ra Koh teacher. This is an intensive three year commit ment with an intense interview/application process. But if you know this is you, it doesn't matter how intense the process because you know you have to try. One of the main pre-requisites is that you take the CONFIDENCE Workshop from Me Ra and Brian. Their teaching methodology and how they empower their teachers to teach is very specific and intentional. The best way for you to experience this is to be one of their students in a CONFIDENCE Workshop.
BIO for Me Ra Koh Media:
Me Ra and Brian are a powerhouse husband/wife team. Their business is diversified into several powerful ways.
Me Ra, her photos and popular Photo-Recipes have been spotlighted on The Oprah Winfrey,
VH1 and Lifetime Television! In 2010, Me Ra began to reach millions of viewers with her role as a regular expert contributor on the
Nate
Berkus Show with NBC!
Her new best selling book,
Your Baby in Pictures: The New Parents' Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year, climbed to #68 ranking on Amazon with forty plus reviews--all FIVE STARS!
Click Here to see a video about the book! In November 2012, the launch of her own show on the Disney Junior channel will begin--inspiring and empowering moms and kids everywhere. Under Me Ra is her nationwide team of trained, certified and mentored CONFIDENCE teachers. These teachers are ambassadors of the Me Ra Koh brand, carrying a like-minded heart to empower moms in capturing the ones they love. Whether you are a beginner that wants a few hours of creative inspiration and mentoring with your Point & Shoot camera or the owner of a DSLR camera that is overwhelming you, Me Ra and her teachers would love nothing more than to inspire and equip you with photo tips and tricks that will change your images overnight--and possibly set you on a creative journey that will only grow in inspiration!
Me Ra and Brian have traveled worldwide shooting high end, million dollar plus, weddings together. They teach photography workshops for women across the country.
While Me Ra inspires, Brian is a walking manual for EVERY camera make and model! His photographic memory is the "thing" that often helps women get their camera madness figured out.
Their CONFIDENCE Workshops have sold out for five years, and attendees describe them as "inspiring, laughter and tear filled, life changing" weekends. In 2008, Me Ra and Brian scripted and produced a DVD series called, Refuse to Say Cheese and Beyond the Green Box. This homegrown DVD series caught the eye of large corporations and was later licensed by SONY and included with DSLR purchases. In March 2009, the series won the prestigious NAPPA GOLD award for the Best New DVD for Parents! Their DVDS are accompanied by other award winning photography products to help budding businesses get off the ground (see www.refusetosaycheese.com).
In 2008, Me Ra was asked to represent women photographers in the iconic role for Sony as an Artisan of Imagery. This accepted invitation is a huge honor. The high end magazine,
Wedding Style by Grace
Ormonde, has called Me Ra and Brian a "Master of Their Craft". Their work has been published in several nationwide magazines including New York Times, Parenting, American Baby, Popular Photography, American Photo, Emerging and more.
In 2009, Me Ra and Brian founded the SOAR! Scholarship Program, giving three women an opportunity to SOAR! with their photography dreams. SOAR! Partners include SONY (setting the women up with camera gear), Adobe,
SmugMug,
FastLine Media, and more. CLICK HERE to learn more about the SOAR! Scholarship and how you can enter. To join this inspiring, empowering community, visit the
SOARORITY forum! Me Ra's life is a testament that anything is possible. To follow her blog, along with tens of thousands of other readers, visit www.merakoh.com. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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