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composing ourselves

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1. Hooray for Summer ! Bright Red Umbrellas and a Very Blue Sky, 2. {223:365} – Soar, 3. Why she wakes early, 4. Summer Love, 5. Pencils, 6. Fifty two on Friday -Feet edition, 7. iphone friday, 8. chloe’s big day., 9. Better Days, 10. Nap, August 11th, 2:38pm, 11. Gerbera Fairy…, 12. In My Eyes, 13. nothing in life is ritual, 14. i’m kinda falling in love again, 15. 100/365, 16. this is where im from., 17. Wormsloe Marshes, 18. Cute As A Button, 19. Ferry trip, 20. Untitled, 21. drops, 22. from where I stand, 23. C A K E, 24. Globe Thistle

I was so inspired by the  thoughtful and insightful comments shared on my post the other day posing the question, “what is photography to YOU.” Awesome stuff sisters! You, as always totally inspire me!

And so, in honor of  the creative spark of conversation and the art of composition we are doing a giveaway today for one complimentary registration for my e-class of the same name. The super-fun twist is that there’s actually 3 ways to win! 3 is the magic number afterall (at least compositionally speaking).

Beyond our giveaway, I’m hosting a giveaway on my own blog this weekend too and the lovely and talented Ali Edwards is giving a spot away next weekend as an added bonus. That is 3 spots up for grabs in the next week! Woohoo! Be sure to leave a comment on all the posts to better your odds of winning.

I’m more excited than ever about the class and all the wonderful things we’re going to cover in The Art of Composition.

Today, all you need to do is leave your comment here between now and 8pm PST on Sunday for a chance to win a seat in the front roll of class (virtually that is).  And while you’re here, we’d love to see some of your compositional handiwork. Got a shot to share? You know we’d love to see it.

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And the winner is…

Arin S. YAY! Congrats! And thanks to everyone for your comments.

Comments

  1. So exciting! I've just endured one of the most emotionally challenging months that I can remember and could definitely use some inspiration!!

  7. I'm learning more about composition every day! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in your class!

  9. I have never done a photography class and would love to take yours!
    I would add a picture but don't know how to do it. 🙁

  11. hi tracey
    already left a message on your blog
    would love to win the giveaway spot
    you have inspired me again with todays post
    have made a composition for you on my iPhone with the diptic app

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/6038246680/in/set-72157627422258752

    and here are the 4 elements of my composition

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/sets/72157627422258752/detail/

    btw i simply love the name of this plant: butterbur….keep repeating it, it sounds soooo….. ehm….full…. big…. round…i don' t know…
    here in the netherlands it is called Groot Hoefblad which sounds a lot less attractive

  15. I would love a chance to take this class and see what I can learn. What an amazing opportunity!

  19. I'm so inspired by the Shutter Sisters community. Would love to have the opportunity to win a spot in your class! It will help keep me motivated for the next few months.

  20. What a generous offer. Composition is to important to all aspects of our life—–photography, how we dress, how we decorate our homes, how we plant our flower gardens and setting the table for dinner. I would love to learn more.

  21. I started taking online photography courses at the beginning of the year. I've been a mixed media artist for 10 years and had never considered persuing photography as an art. I've surprised myself in the last 7 months and learned so much about this medium and myself. I am hungry to learn more! Here's some of what I've created so far:

    Self-portrait, focussing on contrast and texture:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5923718205/in/set-72157627095704280

    One of my all time fav photos I took for a class last month:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5968673459/in/set-72157627095704280

    Another fav, shot with insight I gained from reading Expressive Photography:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5950583812/in/set-72157627095704280

    *fingers crossed*

  22. I would love to win a spot in this class. I believe I center my shots too much but with mostly taking photos inside with my 50 I find it hard to not center. Would love to bring this part of my photography up some so everything doesn't look the same. My example actually isn't centered but it is a selfie from last month. I was holding the camera but I like the comp. Not sure if it actually works though. See I need help 🙂
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/11842226@N06/5968987248/
    Thanks again for such a wonderful opportunity!

  26. I would love a chance to participate in the composition class! It would be so informative and creatively challenging I'm sure.

  34. I'd love to win a spot. composition is something i try to read more about but its so hard to find information on!

  36. This would be a dream come true! I will take all the knowledge from the experts I can get!

  37. Having taken all of the PICTURE series (including Holidays and Color), I am SO EXCITED for this class to start! Would love to win a spot!

  39. I love Tracey's beautiful use of composition in her photos. Would LOVE to learn the theory and thought process behind those beautiful pictures!

  41. I would love to be able to win this class. I take care of my grandma who has late stage dementia 24 hours a day so subsequently my photography goals and dreams have been put on hold. I think this would be perfect to ease back into it and finally do something for me again.

  43. How I would love to win this fabulous class! Gotta say, any class created by Tracey Clark is automatically one of my favorites! I don't even do any others!!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE, well, you might see how much I would love to win a virtual spot in this AWESOME class! I would try to be a prized pupil with open ears and creative eyes! Thanks for the chance Tracey!

  45. This has been an emotionally challenging year in so many respects and I really NEED a reason to pick up my camera and capture the good things in life.

  51. What a generous giveaway! I love to win a spot in this class! I've tried and tried to take photography classes at my local community college, but the classes always fill up when it's my time to register; and so, I end up frustrated.

    Thank you again. May God bless your creativity always.

  52. Love this site! I have recently become obsessed with learning everything I can about taking great photos and this workshop sure would help!

  54. one of my favorite things about photography! composition! what a great idea for a class! i'd love a spot!

  55. what a lovely opportunity to be fully "composed!" what a fun opportunity and many thanks for the offering. i'm certain whoever wins will enjoy the course immensely. thanks for all the inspiration you ladies provide!

  57. I reallly need to work on composition so I would really love to win a spot in this class. I hope I get picked. Thank you.

  60. Would LOVE to win a spot! Shutter Sisters has always been a great and inspiring way to start my day. It would be awesome to have the opportunity to take a class with Tracey!

    This is one of my recent faces:
    http://flic.kr/p/a7hsyQ

  61. How generous of you to offer a spot in the class! I would really love the opportunity to take the class and learn from you!

  64. Tracey, your photos are inspiring and I would like nothing more than to participate in your composition class. Thanks for the chance to participate!

  65. I would love to take this class, virtually or otherwise. I spend time almost every day looking at photos, and always feel inspired by the shutter sisters community.

  66. I've loved your Picture series and would love to get a chance to learn more from you in this class. 🙂

  67. I've been inspired in many of Tracey's classes at Big Picture. I bet this one will be awesome! Would love to take part. 🙂

  77. The Art of Composition class sounds fantastic. I would love to win a spot in your class Tracey. You have taught me so much in the other BP classes & I want to learn more!

  78. I would love a spot…I have admired your work and enjoyed your picture spring class…just what I need to get out of my rut.

  81. I've enjoyed your picture color and picture inspiration. It would be great to be able to participate in The Art of Composition. I would like to take my photography up to the next level.

  88. I would love this! I try to decongest my backgrounds but have so much more to learn when taking photos of my kids.

  89. Just bought a new DSLR and would love to learn how to compose better shots. Thanks for chances to win!

  91. I would LOVE more than anything to win a virtual front row seat. LOVE, I SAY! (In capital letters for added emphasis…like a virtual shout!)

  94. I would love love love to win! Thank you for the giveaway, and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that I will be the lucky one. 😉

  97. This class would be an awesome addition to my photography skills. But I kinda feel like I've already won for choosing my pencils photo. Thanks!

  99. I still have so much to learn and this would be an awesome way to start….Thank you for the chance to win a seat!

  100. wow! how fun. to me photography is a release – of my worries, and of my thoughts.

  101. As a former animator, I tend to look at the world as if it's within a film frame. I'm still trying to translate that to still photography. Yes, please!

  102. I love the word composition. Compose. Gain composure. For me, it means strength. I used the word composition and the Shutter Sister's book "Expressive Photography" for inspiration. This photo is my gift to the Shutter Sisters. Thanks for an awesome book and constant inspiration. I hope you like it. : )

  106. I would LOVE to be able to take a photography class!! I've been wanting to take one for a while now!! 🙂

  115. I am so, so honored to have a photo in your post and would be humbled and honored to be able to join your course. I so love the shutter sisters! All of you!

  122. Wow! I would love this as I get so caught up with trying to remember the technical details of photography that I often times forget the more artistic elements.

  124. hoping that I'm squeezing in right under the deadline!! I'd LOVE a chance at this. Thanks for the opportunity.

  129. I'm already signed up for this class but I have a friend who would love to take it and just doesn't have the money right now. I would love to be able to give this class to her. She has so much potential as a photographer and I know she would benefit greatly from this class.

  131. i love to follow rules and the rules of composition are no exception! this one's got rule of thirds and leading lines going for it. plus some gorgeous curves, to boot.

    tracey, you know i love your classes. i'm sure the art of composition will be no exception. thank you for the generous giveaway. see you in class!

  133. I'm so glad you are going to teach a class on composition. I can't wait to sign up. Thanks for a chance (well, three chances) to win.

  148. Perfect timing! I finally splurged on my first DSLR and it should be in my hot little hands next week 🙂 I would love to celebrate my new camera with this class!

  150. It seems like the more I learn about photography, the less I feel like I know! Trying to sort this all out! Your class sounds like it would definitely help things fall into place. Thanks for all your inspiration!

  154. I would love to win a spot in this class. I'm ready to take my photography to the next level.

  161. You are so generous by giving this class away to some lucky individual. Your website is fabulous and very inspirational.