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April 21st 2016

Weekend Giveaway: Eyes Open E-Course

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For the last several days, I’ve been racing around getting the farm all gussied up for the kickoff of the Floret workshop season. Everyone here is filled with nervous excitement. Tomorrow morning bright and early, we’ll be welcoming a small group of folks from across the U.S. and Canada to our Flower Farming Intensive, a three-day workshop where we’ll be sharing some of our very best growing tricks, design techniques and tips for building a flower-based business. Among the many tips I’ll be sharing, is the emphasis on good photography to document and share the beauty you are growing and designing.

A few years ago, Chris and I took the Eyes Open Creative Photography E-Course and it was a real game-changer. As I’ve shared previously, completing the e-course is what enabled us to hone our photography skills and really take Floret’s blog, website and social media posts to the next level.

Erin Little is the talented photographer and blogger, who created the course. She has a great eye for capturing everyday life in such beautiful, creative and compelling ways. The approachable style and flexible format of Erin’s e-course made it possible for me to finally understand all of the photography terms that I previously found so intimidating and confusing. I recommend the course to everyone who attends a Floret on-farm workshop and anyone who is looking to up their game when it comes to taking great photos–whether they are of flowers, family or whatever your subject is on the other side of the lens.

To celebrate the start of the 2016 Floret workshops, I’m giving away free registration to the Eyes Open Creative Photography e-course that starts in May 2nd to FOUR lucky Floret readers.

ENTRIES NOW CLOSED. Thanks for entering! Winners: we’ll be in touch with details on how to get you registered. Enjoy!

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115 Comments

Regina on June 21st 2016

Good morning Erin,

I’ve been trying to sign up to your workshops with no luck, because everytime I receive your newsletter the upcoming workshop is sold out. I never get an information about it before it is no sold out.

I tried to send an email to [email protected], and it didn’t not work either. I got a message back stating this email does not exist.

Maybe I’m doing something wrong, I don’t know, but could you please point me the right direction?

Thank you so much.

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floralbotanica on May 26th 2016

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Danielle on May 17th 2016

Im a little disappointed we voted for you to win the BHG gardening blog of the year when you havent had a blog post in almost a month.

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Ellery on April 25th 2016

Have a new DSLR and haven’t gotten beyond the auto settings. My biggest challenges are technical. I have an image in my mind but I don’t know how to achieve it.

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Sarah on April 25th 2016

I have entered this give away in past years! Should really just take the plunge and enroll.

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Sara Davies on April 25th 2016

Oh! I might be too late for this, but I just wanted to say thank you for your generosity… and I would love to take this course! I just started my little flower farm this year and love taking photos but know I have SO much to learn in this realm. My biggest challenge in photography is a lack of confidence, I am really intimidated by all the different settings so I tend to play it safe and not venture into manipulating the camera much. Thanks again!

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Madison on April 25th 2016

My biggest challenge is my dark/outdated apartment! There are so few areas that receive good light, and it’s hard to hide the not so attractive apartment features… Learning how to create a beautiful, bright setting in my apartment would be a miracle AND a dream!

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Adrienne on April 25th 2016

Dreaming and working towards becoming a flower farmer…I would love to have the skills to document my journey through the lens of a camera. Capturing the real emotion, life and beauty with a photograph is challenging.

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Kelley Simmons on April 25th 2016

biggest challenge……when photographing my little kiddos, they are so fast and the moment is gone…

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Ashley Rose on April 25th 2016

Finding your blog has changed my stars- not to mention my garden! I have poured over your blog posts and implemented your seeding, planting, and spacing techniques with unmatched enthusiasm. Having the opportunity to polish my photography skills would be a dream come true! Thank you for the gifts you give your readers; your personality shines in your posts, your website, and the way you give back and inspire other entrepreneurs! :)

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Alicia on April 25th 2016

My biggest challenge is never having used a manual camera, i only take photos with my Samsung phone, which never seems to get the light correctly or evoke any of the beauty that i am seeing in person.

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Heather Lindsay on April 25th 2016

I would absolutely love to take this course and feed my creative self, plus it will make documenting the garden through the seasons more fun. :)

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Shephali on April 25th 2016

Hi Erin!
I have been an invisible follower of yours for the last two years – your breathtaking photos and insightful blog articles have inspired me deeply. I wanted you to know how much I appreciate the work that you do! I’m starting a cut flower and herb operation this year in NYC and among the many things I am nervous about in starting a new farm business, one of the things I am most nervous about is presenting good photography! It’s the first time I would be sharing my work publicly in this way, and that’s tough for introverts. I want to be able to share the beauty, emotion, and wonder that the farm and flowers fill my heart with my community and customers (the community I still need to find and support!). My greatest challenge is translating the depth and awe that I feel and see in that moment. Understanding how to get the lighting and angles right with the second eye that is my camera. It’s also made extra hard because the shooting is impromptu and speedy between harvesting and arranging. This course would be a godsend at a time when I am really strapped for resources and time. I know participating would break open up my ability to share what I do with others well and hopefully inspire and bring joy to them, the way you have for me! Have the love and passion I have for my work create a space where others can share in it too.

Thank you for this wonderful and generous opportunity and all that you do. Keeping my fingers crossed! :)

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Tammy on April 25th 2016

Just this morning I was thinking I need helllllllp!!! I can’t take a good pictures of my flowers! I opened up your blog and voila! Hope I win and if I don’t I know where to start! Thanks again for your inspiration and practical help!

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Jillian Gardner on April 25th 2016

I am the photographer at our house, & am still using a simple point & shoot camera. I’d love to be able to take picture of my garden in it’s various stages.

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Rose Martinson on April 25th 2016

I have never been able to afford a class and would love “the behind the view “of a professionals intake as well as input so that I may capture the dew on a blade, a tear in a mothers eyes,. I want to capture the wind of the Monarch in flight.
I have great ideas, and they all turn out so terrible that I delete everything, with no photos to share….. You inspire me, I just need your brain and eyes,….. Oh and maybe your hands too…. Smile Thanks so much for all you do…. I share with everyone I know your flowers and blog…..

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mb meadows on April 25th 2016

WOW! your generosity continues to amaze me – how lucky 4 people will be to win your giveaway. And, I promise that if by some miracle you select my name, I will make you and Erin Little proud! Here’s to improving my photography skills and sharing my mini flower farm with the rest of the world :D

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Tracey Parriman on April 25th 2016

I want to improve my ability to capture more exciting and consistent images of my work. The right angle and lighting are critical to getting an image that I would be proud to share!

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Elmarie on April 25th 2016

My biggest challenge at the moment is expressing myself. There is so much inspiring photography to be seen everywhere, that it’s difficult to stay true to my style… Although I don’t really even know what my own style is.

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Priscilla on April 25th 2016

Knowing when the best time to photograph my garden….I tend to get caught up in gardening and when I notice something incredibly beautiful, want to take a photo but it always seems to be the wrong time/lighting. Would love to learn you tips and tricks! Dreaming of the day when I am able to attend one of your workshops in person!

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Regina on April 25th 2016

This class would be a dream come true!!!! Hopefully I’ll be one of the lucky ones :)

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Micaela Villasenor on April 25th 2016

:) Some of these responses crack me up. Glad to know I’m not the only one struggling. One of the biggest challenges to doing/starting this business alone is not having the knowledge base of all the things I need to do. I just bought a camera, because my pathetic phone camera wasn’t doing my arrangements justice. Now that I have a decent camera, it would be helpful to know how to do things and capture the arrangements /farmers/ growers in the best light possible. Winning the e-course would help me tremendously. This would help me finish my website too!

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Misty VanderWeele on April 25th 2016

OOOO,,,, I hope I can win me a seat, My biggest challenge what settings on my camera to use for certain situations.

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Shannon Kubenez on April 25th 2016

I just purchased a digital camera a few months ago so that I could try to take better photos of my flower arrangements but honestly all of the manual settings freak me out. I bought a book to help gain confidence around this piece of equipment, but think an e-course would be a better fit for me. Thank you for the opportunity to win a free spot!

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Jamie on April 25th 2016

Ugh, I have been struggling with my camera for some time now. I bought my SLR in 2009 and I’m still afraid to take it out and use it off of auto mode. I have been playing with it more and more and my goal is to have somewhat of an idea by the time I get to you in June! Too darn excited!

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Veronica Wendt on April 25th 2016

My biggest photography challenge is my equipment does not consist of anything but an iPhone 7 :)

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Lena Shumakova on April 25th 2016

Thank you for this incredible opportunity!! My biggest challenges are 1. understanding the full capability of my camera and 2. seeing the shot, feeling it, but then to try and capture it. The last part still escapes my grasp!

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Mal on April 25th 2016

I have always loved photography, but have often felt intimidated in understanding the techniques in how to operate my camera most effectively. I have also been trying to actively notice beauty everyday around me a means to build gratitude in my life. The course would be an amazing opportunity to learn and grow my photography skills. Thank you so much!

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Leslie on April 25th 2016

I’ve been wanting to sign up since our Floret Workshop last July! My biggest challenge is understanding light. I know a few tricks, but would love to have the confidence and knowledge to take photos consistently and efficiently. Also, I love the quality of the photos that are on your blog as well as Erin Little’s photo style! It would be great to learn from a fellow Mainer too!

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Greta on April 25th 2016

My biggest challenge is capturing the right angle. I always think my photo will look great, then I look at it later and I’m unsatisfied.

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nole on April 24th 2016

I’ve been wanting to sign my husband up for this e-course for the LONGEST time! Our biggest challenge is that our little business relies entirely on me for photography, which means that I’m both overstretched and never in the actual photos! I’d love for my husband to learn how to take photos to help take our business to the next level and so that I can actually be in the photos from time to time.

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Sandra Thompson on April 24th 2016

I am most challenged by trusting myself to just take the photos already, and not worry about perfection before even starting.

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Jane McDonald on April 24th 2016

I am most challenged shooting outdoors in bright sunshine.

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Katherine Polhemus on April 24th 2016

I want this for my Husband( Chris ) so he isn’t just my cheerleader but becomes my partner because he will be able to do something important for this new adventure!

Blomster Field Farm Blomster is Norwegian for Flower

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Ria on April 24th 2016

Everyone should grow flowers even just in their own yard. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it will also help our pollinators especially the bees that are rapidly dwindling in numbers.

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Rebecca on April 24th 2016

I am a quiet person and have always had trouble expressing the hard work that we do here on our small farm. I would love to capture those moments and show our community what we are trying to do.

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Diane Miller on April 24th 2016

Great Timing! It’s just what I need as I prepare to get my new site up and running, I’ve done lots of flowers for weddings shows of late and sadly no great photos to showcase my hard work. I would also love to capture my latest venture as I start my inaugural cutting garden!
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Diane

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Nancy on April 24th 2016

My greatest challenges are focus and lighting. It is so difficult for me to get a good photo of my flower arrangements no matter how hard I try! Win or lose I will probably take this class as it comes so highly recommended and Floret photos are a testament that it works.

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Haley on April 24th 2016

My greatest challenge is probably lighting. A lot of my pictures turn out pixelated and shady/too bright and I’d love to fix that ?. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pictures and information and inspiration?

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Barbara D on April 24th 2016

My pictures are so basic and I really need help taking them to spectacular or even just up a notch. This course sounds great!

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Mellissa on April 24th 2016

The struggles I have are taking the time to do it~ setting up the photo shoot to get the best light, etc… then of course, the postings, etc. I have minimal experience and minimal tools. So, a bit of training would be helpful.

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Verana on April 24th 2016

Biggest challenge? Slowing down to capture the moment.

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Sandi on April 23rd 2016

Your pictures are captivating, so thanks for sharing the opportunity to win! My biggest photography challenge is definitely consistency :)

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Cristy Elzinga on April 23rd 2016

Biggest challenge is ginding my own comfort zone. I have photographers in my extended family and I always feel intimidated trying to create a photo that is styled differently from them because I have been immersed in their vision for so long.

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Killoran on April 23rd 2016

Hm. I think my biggest challenge is focusing – as in, not being overwhelmed by options. I’m pretty good at managing the manual settings, but making the photos look less flat is tricky. There are so many options, so many ways to go, but it’s hard to zero in on which option is best. I need to be able to identify what would remedy a certain problem best.

(Thanks for the chance to take this beautiful course!)

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Kristy on April 23rd 2016

I think my biggest challenge is knowing how to use all the functions on my DSLR to maximum the beauty of my flowers. I am still timid to take my camera off auto a lot of the time. Would love to expand my knowledge of more of the cameras settings.

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HelenFey on April 23rd 2016

My biggest photo challenge is while I can stage a table or room to create a particular mood, it’s tough to get it on film!

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Elysa Casey on April 23rd 2016

My biggest photography challenge is learning how to set up my camera manually. I can get the photos to look good when I use it by playing around with the settings, but it would be helpful to really understand the settings!

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MareBear on April 23rd 2016

I love taking pictures! I’ve done a tad of studying though I know I’ve just scratched the surface. I have a little home-editing program for my computer that I LOVE! My present challenge is working with the camera’s I own . . . small and inexpensive.

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Laurie Parkison on April 23rd 2016

Hello! My biggest challenge when photographing flowers is choosing the right depth-of-field for focus, while still balancing that with the lighting. Taking a picture of a bouquet that is up close and then switching to a more landscape style photo in the garden is going to require some adjustments, and I reeeally need help learning how to go from one to the other! Thank you for this opportunity! Xoxo

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Jo Birns on April 23rd 2016

Such a beginner- I know almost nothing about taking pictures and recognize the importance and power of good images. Help! Thanks for the opportunity!

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Sandra d on April 23rd 2016

Eyes Open must be pretty special if you chose them to help you with photography. Your photos are great. I would like to learn how to capture the “ah ha” of the moment. Anyone can take a photo but how do you make it special. Lighting? Framing? Exposure? Staging? Help.

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Brooks Barwell on April 23rd 2016

To be able to show others what I see, to edit so that really comes across, would be a great skill!

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Corinne on April 23rd 2016

I want to better my photography skills to build a stronger business.

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Allison on April 23rd 2016

My mother and I have recently started our own cut flower farm. We are using social media to show our product and gain a following. Having enticing photos that truly display our work is what we need! I recently purchased a new camera and don’t know my way around it yet!

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Marla on April 23rd 2016

My daughter and I need to learn how to work with lighting for the best photos for our flowers. We jumped in in earnest this year to start growing flowers for a business. She purchased a new camera. Social media is so much about selling that beautiful floral arrangement through a photo. We need to grow this adventure with beautiful photos!

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Martha Reed on April 23rd 2016

This is a generous giveaway. Thank you so much for offering it! It’s so frustrating to be surrounded by beauty and not be able to share it with my customers. Framing the subject and having it turn out as you see it is my largest hurdle. Since all things web related are SO image dependent nowadays, if you don’t have good photos, you may just get skipped over.

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Shalon on April 23rd 2016

This is the class that I need! I am lucky enough to take one of the Farmer/Florist Workshops. My picture taking skills are less than stellar. I think that the picture looks good then I develop it and it looks terrible. (they are all dark and drab looking) I need to learn about lighting and what all the buttons on my camera do. Thank you!

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Michela Emilio on April 23rd 2016

I really would like to learn to take good pictures of myself! Your photos are amazing!

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Heather on April 22nd 2016

I see something beautiful, and my mind/eye crops, frames, edits it … but I don’t technically know enough to get the camera to capture it so that I can share what I see. I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from the woman you Erin (and Chris), with your photographic skill, name as a mentor.

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Gail Robinson on April 22nd 2016

I find that with photography, like everything else, the more time you spend taking photo’s, driving to places at sunrise or sunset to try and capture the moment, and look for the little bits of magic the more it comes naturally. I’ve recently had a change of camera and I’m finding it hard to get out there and experiment with is it as I feel like I’ve lost my mojo and I’m overthinking it too much so this course would be great to get me back in the swing of it!

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Erin Howe @ Red Maple Flowers on April 22nd 2016

We’re considering taking this course this spring. My 14-year-old son is my farm photographer-he’d especially love to take the class! Thanks for all you do.

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Dianne on April 22nd 2016

I would love the opportunity to learn from Erin how to be able to convey an emotion through the lens and capturing this in my designs. What a challenge!!

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SUSAN on April 22nd 2016

Dear Erin and Floret…I am inspired by your incredible generous nature! You are a great example of paying it forward. My biggest challenge when it comes to photography is understanding the camera itself.

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Meiska Starner on April 22nd 2016

Everything is a huge struggle for me in our home’s terrible lighting! I really don’t know what I’m doing when it comes to photography, which is a real problem when trying to use social media. I’m crossing my fingers I win! :D

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Dianne Justin on April 22nd 2016

We are starting flower farming and have my daughter interested in it too. So. to have the knowledge to use our “fancy” camera properly and capture those amazing flowers in the best way would really be a plus. My current photos are definitely lacking in clarity and correct lighting. I know the camera has the capability, I wish I had.

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Heidi @ Willow Lane Flower Farm on April 22nd 2016

I would love to take a photography course. I took one many years ago, I think it was the last film photography course as industry was on the cusp of digital. But there is so much I want to learn again!

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Margaret W. on April 22nd 2016

I have been taking photos for years, but really want to learn some techniques to improve them. It would be great to know how to capture real life in all kinds of lighting, especially natural light.

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Karen on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge is several types of light within the same frame. Sunlight, shadows, or multiple indoor light sources.

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Melissa on April 22nd 2016

Yes PLEASE! Would love this opportunity! I am chief photographer on our family farm and really need to up my game!

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Carla Dileo on April 22nd 2016

This would be a great opportunity for me! Although I photograph my garden quite often, I just can’t seem to get the effect on photos that it has in real life. I’m sure I’m missing some technique that would make a huge difference. Thank you for the chance to try to learn more!

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Lauren Hobson on April 22nd 2016

I’ve been wanting to take this class–but keep having to decide between the course or more seeds/compost/fertilizer in my garden! It seems like the garden always wins out…this would be an incredible opportunity!

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Katie on April 22nd 2016

Hi Erin! My biggest challenge is capturing things so they look as natural and beautiful in the photo as they do “in real life.”

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Gill on April 22nd 2016

I would love this opportunity. My biggest challenge is in getting the subject of picture to stand out from the background!

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Amy Kunkel-Patterson on April 22nd 2016

We just invested in a nice camera but have been struggling to use it well. Figuring out the right depth of field and amount of light is so tricky! I’d so much appreciate a chance to hone my photography skills to be able to beautifully capture the designs I create.

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Leigh on April 22nd 2016

If I could take photos like yours I’d be a happy lady. Learning how to take photos in both low and bright light would be amazing. There’s nothing worse than thinking I’ve got some great photos of my flower work only to find when I open them on the pc that most of them are unusable. It’s such a waste :)

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Laura B on April 22nd 2016

My Photography Challange: How to capture flowers while whispering their beauty when blowing in the wind…their beauty and that of the bees while feeding on them so that the picture is in focus and not be blurry. I’ve taken hundreds of shots with maybe less than a handful really turning out…

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Noelle on April 22nd 2016

I’d like to not feel clueless when I look at the F stops and speeds on a camera! I love taking photos of my garden but framing photos is tricky for me – I’m always trying to get too mucj, or too little in, it seems…Thanks for hosting such a terrific offer!

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As Jones on April 22nd 2016

I’ve owned a nice camera for a few years and have YET to crack its secrets. I need inspiration!

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Kate M on April 22nd 2016

Your photos, and the example photos for the course, are so beautiful! I’m really trying to work on my photography so I can capture what I’m growing in my garden and the paintings/prints I’m making. My biggest challenge is that I struggle with getting the light I want—I’m going for an airy, ethereal look, but I can’t always capture it. I think this course would be so helpful!

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Amy Kneller on April 22nd 2016

This class sounds awesome! I am new to your blog and loving it!

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Kathy on April 22nd 2016

The technical aspects are most challenging for me. Would just love some instruction in that area, as well as tips for composition, etc.

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Juliana Sturgeon on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge is lighting to get the true colors and textures to shine through. I feel like I can have a beautiful arrangement, but the pictures never do justice!

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Julia Henderson on April 22nd 2016

As my husband and I are starting a small flower and produce farm, I really want to capture beautiful photos from the beginning to share. This is my first time working with a DSLR camera and it can be intimidating and a large learning curve. My biggest challenge is manipulating the focus to bring certain pieces of the photo into full focus while the background is soft and less in focus. Also, I am eager to learn more about how to use and work with natural light since many of my photos will be taken outdoors in natural light.

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Ali on April 22nd 2016

This is amazing!! I would definitely say that my biggest challenge when it comes to photography is understanding how to use all of the additional functionalities my SLR camera has other then the automated settings. I feel guilty to have a camera that is capable of so much and do so little with it.

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Emily Capule on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge with photography is that I have never had any formal training & I would so love to be able to use photos as a marketing strategy for my beautiful flowers!

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Genevieve on April 22nd 2016

Would love to be re-inspired, challenged, and guided to elevate and explore my photography in a new way! Would love to take this course :)

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Marilyn on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge is understanding what settings on my camera for certain lighting .

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Kathy on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge is wanting to fit too much into a photo–not knowing how to crop for the best picture.

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Amanda on April 22nd 2016

I need help to take my photography skills to the next level. I can get the magic shot sometimes but almost never on purpose and almost always after 100 weird/bad/out of focus ones. This course would be so wonderful!

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Robyn on April 22nd 2016

I can’t remember about my manual settings when I’m in “hurry up and don’t miss the shot mode”…!!!

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Chas B on April 22nd 2016

That would be wonderful class to take! ?

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Mary Thomas on April 22nd 2016

Your pictures are so heartfelt in spirit, style, subject and composition. It would be a real inspirational journey to see the world this way.

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stephanie on April 22nd 2016

I basically do not have any camera skills. I am learning through trail and error how the sun effects photos and paying attention to background scenery. Having good photo skills would be very helpful with marketing and social media.

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Anna on April 22nd 2016

How wonderful! I struggle with the technical side of things when using the manual setting. Would love to learn more!

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Frank on April 22nd 2016

Biggest challenge by far is understanding all the technical aspects of photography, I still don’t know what half the stuff on my camera does!

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LindaQ on April 22nd 2016

My biggest challenge is finding the time to learn about the technical side of the workings of my camera so that I can instinctively take great pictures.

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Kyler McPherson on April 22nd 2016

Oh Yes! Another chance at getting into this course. My wife and I have been dying to take this course for over a year now. Maybe this will be our chance :) Thank you Erin

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Margaret Laxton on April 22nd 2016

I see so many beautiful things around me..in the woods, along the seashore and in the garden but the composition of my photos never does them justice. I would like to know how to capture the beauty in a photo…knowing how to compose a shot.

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Rusty Logan on April 22nd 2016

We’ve decided I should wield the camera on this flower farming venture and I would enjoy the opportunity to take this course.

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Rosie on April 22nd 2016

I so love photography and growing flowers and am trying to develop my skills in both those areas. This course would really boost my confidence and, combined with your amazing free information I know I could go to the next level and develop a new enterprise that I really love.
Thanks for the opportunity!

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sbw on April 22nd 2016

I would love the get a better understanding of how to light my subject for brighter, clearer pics.

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Karen on April 22nd 2016

My teen daughter has a excellent camera and enjoys taking photos of food, flowers and animals. This would encourage her to the next level.

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Luiza on April 22nd 2016

I take a LOT of photos and there are some where I manage to capture the magic. It would be great to learn how to do that consistently.

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kate swift on April 22nd 2016

count me in. I need this! I am completely intimidated by my camera.

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Allison on April 22nd 2016

My greatest challenge is posing! I love natural looking situations, not posed, and I run out of ideas fast!

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Claudia on April 21st 2016

Capturing the magic in everyday life though photographie is my intention. While I see the beauty in the moment ist is challenging for me to handle the technical side at the same time.

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Vanessa on April 21st 2016

Oh boy oh boy! My biggest challenge is how do you take a good photo when you can’t control what’s in the background??

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Elisa on April 21st 2016

My greatest challenge in photography is in capturing moving objects. I love capturing textures of plants and rusty farm equipment…and I do well at that. It’s the humans that give me trouble ;)

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Abi Dirkse on April 21st 2016

Thanks for sharing what you used to learn how to take amazing pictures! My biggest challenge is definitely try to get what’s in my head to come out in the picture!

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Amy Bockner on April 21st 2016

I think my biggest challenge when it comes to photography (especially photographing flowers) is capturing light in a way that illuminates the beauty to it’s fullest potential.

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Shari Cribbs on April 21st 2016

Oh, to win this contest….my whole family would thank you! ;)
MY biggest challenge is that I REALLY want to get good pictures, so I take 150 pictures to try to get one great one & take up loads of computer memory because I don’t want to delete them.
I’d love to start taking one great picture instead of a bunch of junky ones!

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Carrie Thomas on April 21st 2016

My biggest challenge is I have no idea what I’m doing!

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- Micaela Villasenor on April 25th 2016
  
  I giggled when I saw this response. I can sympathize. :) Good luck!
Kristen on April 21st 2016

This class would be so great! My biggest challenge when it comes to photography is shooting in low light situations.

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