The Maker's Photo Challenge Day
A live workshop to get your pressing questions answered and specific stumbling blocks solved. Whether you use a cell phone or regular camera, you’ll go from dreading the idea of taking photos of your work, to knowing exactly what to do for better photos.
Before we talk about the details, is a Challenge Day right for you?
Have you ever wished you could have someone next to you while you photograph your work? Someone to gently guide you to quick & easy solutions with the resources you already have? Someone to help you make your work look as good in photos as it does in person?
Join us for solutions that work even if you:
Live somewhere with limited natural light during the winter (You’re trying to get these photos done after work & on the weekends) or…
Don’t get any good natural light in your space
(Your home studio is in the basement. There are literally no windows and that’s all you ever read about) or…Only use your cell phone (and would rather book that trip, contribute to your kiddo’s college fund or buy the fancy dog food instead of purchasing expensive photography equipment).
You are in the right place.
We’re taking what normally only happens at in-person workshops and bringing it directly to you, complete with plenty of time for one-on-one feedback.
The Maker’s Photo Challenge Days are only available for 15 people, per day. There’s no course curriculum. Simply sign up for your chosen time, and then log on live with Rebecca, a professional photographer for the past 14 years who also happens to be a side-hustling ceramicist.
Together, in real time, we’ll problem solve for your unique needs and make sure you walk away with clear steps for taking better photos, faster.
It’s up to you to decide what you’d like help with, but here are some popular ideas:
Glossy Glaze Issues & Combatting Glare
(Especially if you’re using one of those all white photo boxes)Natural Light vs Video Lights vs. Flash
(What is “bad” natural light and do you really have it?)Editing & Managing all of those Files
(It’s not only taking the photos that takes so much time, right?!)Only using Your Cell Phone
(There are solutions at every level & no, you don’t need a fancy camera to take good photos)Or Upgrading the “Real” Camera…
(When is it actually time to look into investing in equipment?)
Unlike a traditional course, where students are presented with a pre-set curriculum and then, have to figure out how to implement those new lessons into their own situation (often alone), The Maker’s Photo Challenge Day gives you the opportunity to get help with the photographic issues that are currently a problem for you. Plus, time to immediately implement those suggestions, see the results, and ask any follow-up questions that arise.
How is this all possible? Because each Challenge Day is limited to only 15 makers and includes up to 3 hours together, online.
Choose Your Time & Reserve Your Seat!
All Challenge Days are $67 (USD) and limited to 15 attendees to ensure every student has ample time for not only one-on-one feedback, but also to implement the suggestions made and receive additional feedback as necessary.
Every session lasts up to 3 hours.
You are welcome to join live for as much or little of that time as you like. A recording of your specific Challenge Day will be made available for 1 month, only to the makers in your group. Included with every booking is Rebecca’s Preparation Guide, ensuring you can make the most out of your Challenge Day.
November 17th @ 10:00am CST is:
8:00am in San Diego
11:00am in Boston
4:00pm in Edinburgh, UK
5:00pm in Vienna
3:00am the 18th in Sydney
5:00am the 18th in Wellington, NZ
November 19th @ 7:30pm CST is:
5:30pm in San Diego
8:30pm in Boston
1:30am the 20th in Edinburgh, UK
2:30am the 20th in Vienna
12:30pm the 20th in Sydney
2:30pm the 20th in Wellington, NZ
November 22nd @ 2:30pm CST is:
12:30pm in San Diego
3:30pm in Boston
8:30pm in Edinburgh, UK
9:30pm in Vienna
7:30am the 23rd in Sydney
9:30am the 23rd in Wellington, NZ
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can choose to send in example photos/questions ahead of time and we can talk through them together during the Challenge Day or (what really makes this opportunity extra special) you can be a little bit brave, turn on that video during the meeting, and show how you photograph your work live.
Photography is all about managing variables. Showing exactly what parameters you have to work within allows us to brainstorm solutions unique to your specific scenario and artwork.
What makes the Maker’s Photo Challenge Day an extra special opportunity is that you’ll have time to test out the suggested solutions, in your own space, with your own artwork and your own camera, share the results, and get feedback again. This immediate feedback loop is what makes the live Photo Challenge Day so special!
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We will meet via Google Hangouts (which allows for real-time closed captions). If you take photos of your work primarily with your cell phone, it is best you have another device (i.e. laptop or tablet) to log on with so that you are free to use your cell phone to practice taking photos while we’re together.
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Absolutely! Each Challenge Day is entirely unique, because it’s built around the needs of each group of attendees. If you have questions about cell phone photography, ask away! These are all about your questions and there is no pre-prepared curriculum.
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Every session lasts up to 3 hours and you are welcome to join for as long or short of that time as you like. You will receive access to the recording for your unique group for 1 month following your Challenge day.
The cost is $67 USD.
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The downside of not joining live is that you miss out on the benefits of the back-and-forth communication between Rebecca and attendees after a question is answered and then, the solution tested out in real time. While these Challenge Days are primarily set up for live conversation, it is possible to submit your questions in advance and still have them answered on live video.
There will be a recording of each individual Challenge Day available for 1 month, and attendees will only have access to their specific day’s recording.
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It’s up to you! There is no pre-prepared curriculum, that’s what makes this so special. We’ll be focusing on the specific needs you bring to the (virtual) room. You can submit questions in advance or share live, whichever you prefer. Although, we highly recommend coming ready to practice while we’re together!
Together, we can do this.
You've been wishing a professional could be a fly on the wall, watching what you’re doing and (politely) explaining what to do different. You've been wishing you could take photos faster & easier, especially as the holiday season starts to feel more and more hectic.
Well my friend, here's your sign. This is it. I'm a professional photographer with a side-hustle in ceramics. You can't find a more specific combination for teaching photography to potters and other makers (Believe me. I looked). Together, let's make photographing your work easier. Not just so you can sell more of that work online, but more importantly…
…so you can reclaim hours of your life back.
Choose Your Time & Reserve Your Seat!
All Challenge Days are $67 (USD) and limited to 15 attendees to ensure every student has ample time for not only one-on-one feedback, but also to implement the suggestions made and receive additional feedback as necessary.
Every session lasts up to 3 hours.
You are welcome to join live for as much or little of that time as you like. A recording of your specific Challenge Day will be made available for 1 month, only to the makers in your group. Included with every booking is Rebecca’s Preparation Guide, ensuring you can make the most out of your Challenge Day.
November 17th @ 10:00am CST is:
8:00am in San Diego
11:00am in Boston
4:00pm in Edinburgh, UK
5:00pm in Vienna
3:00am the 18th in Sydney
5:00am the 18th in Wellington, NZ
November 19th @ 7:30pm CST is:
5:30pm in San Diego
8:30pm in Boston
1:30am the 20th in Edinburgh, UK
2:30am the 20th in Vienna
12:30pm the 20th in Sydney
2:30pm the 20th in Wellington, NZ
November 22nd @ 2:30pm CST is:
12:30pm in San Diego
3:30pm in Boston
8:30pm in Edinburgh, UK
9:30pm in Vienna
7:30am the 23rd in Sydney
9:30am the 23rd in Wellington, NZ