New Introduction to Photography Class

Tonight we started a new 4 week Introduction To Photography class, which was a huge hit to all who attended. In all we had 11 people come along on the night from a wide variety of backgrounds.

One thing I find when we teach these classes is that so many people have never used their camera on a manual setting. Perhaps it is the fear of the unknown, perhaps it has been laziness, or perhaps they didn't even realise they could.....But I get no greater kick than seeing a person's eyes light up when they realise exactly what they have been missing out on for so long after they turn the magic dial to "M". It brings a smile to my face when I hear the "oooh" and the "ahhhh" of someone who has discovered where they had been going wrong for so long with their camera. To hear the ever so excited student nudge their neighbour and say, "Hey check this out", or "wow, look at that" never ceases to make me chuckle

And thats what we do week in week out. My job as a trainer (if you could call it a job....) is to bring that excitement to peoples lives; to light up the heart of a person who may have had a camera in their hands for years, or perhaps it may be a novice who just has a love for taking a great shot. I want to inspire people to greatness. I want to see the joy in someones eyes at finding out just how to take that magic shot. I want to give them the power to capture something amazing when they hold a camera in their hands.

I have no doubt that all of these people will come back for next weeks class. Why? Because you could see it in their eyes. It was like the penny had dropped. The light had come on and they realised that the magical "M" was something that they could use every day. Each and every one of these amazing people suddenly saw that just how much power one little button on their camera gave them. They will be back because they are excited about taking a photo now more than ever. A new journey has begun, a brand new world is suddenly opening up before them, like the kids who walked through that magical gateway in the book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

Each and every one is hungry to learn more, to find more information, to experiment, to take it to the edge. I hope that over these next four exciting weeks we would feed their passion to look at taking photos in a different way, to challenge them to reach greater heights. There was an excitement in the air as one by one our new students walked out of the room.

Stay tuned for some of the photos that we will start to upload, both here, and on Facebook of what these guys can acheive in the next 4 weeks.

And if you want to find out more about our classes, why not go to http://www.aspectimages.com.au and see for yourself what you can do with a camera in your hand. Your journey awaits you.....

Regards,

Adrian
Aspect Images

The Eternal Flame, War Memorial Melbourne Australia

Just a small sample of the photos that i have taken on a recent trip to Melbourne

The Eternal Flame, War Memorial Melbourne Australia

just a small sample of the photos that i have taken on a recent trip to Melbourne

Back Into The Swing Of Things

Having a small break from things can sometimes be the healthiest thing. It clears your mind, relaxes your body and allows you to get a whole new perspective on things. It recharges your batteries and helps you to refocus on what is really important in life.

I have just come back from a week long road trip down to Melbourne. I got back to basics with my photography and took some of the most amazing shots I have taken for a long time. I cleared my head. I took a fresh look at my business and found some time to come up with some creative and innovative ideas on what I want and where I want my photography to go in 2010

Let me encourage you if you are feeling a bit stale, or drained in your life. Take a break. Stop and smell the roses. Learn to relax and let go of those things that have become a weight around your life. Close your eyes and make a choice to let go of the things that are out of your control and learn to embrace the things that are in your power to change.

2010 is going to be an exciting year for me personally and also for Aspect Images as a business. We will be taking on new challenges and heading in new directions. The road ahead is certainly very bright, and the things we have planned for 2010 will totally rock.

I look forward to enjoying the journey with you, and hopefully inspire you to greatness in whatever you do.

Regards,
Adrian

A Bit of An Update

Aspect Images has undergone a major revamp in the last few months. The tired old site was in need of an upgrade, so, out with the old and in with the new

You can check it out http://www.aspectimages.com.au

Introduction To Photography Course

I have recently started teaching a course to people who have just purchased an SLR camera. It is an introduction to photography, and also is designed to help people get to know their SLR. The course has been an overwhelming success.

One night a week over a 6 week period we go through the basics of digital photography and teach people everything from knowing what all of the buttons mean on their camera, lighting techniques, basic digital workflow, and how to make a living from photography. At the end of 6 weeks we go out on a day trip and put into practice everything we have learned throughout the course.

We are now entering into week three of the course and will be covering basic lighting techniques. As I have mentioned in previous blogs, this has been a huge desire of mine for many years. I have been greatly inspired by the amount of interest this course has created, and overcome by its immense popularity. So much so that it is almost completely booked for the next 2 sessions that I have planned.

I want to encourage you in your photographic journey. It doesnt matter what your dreams are. They are very acheivable if you put your heart and mind into it. If you have been hesitant about starting this photographic journey, why not take a step of faith and get started. I have realised that noone gets anywhere if they dont even take the first step. Your desire might be to start photographing people and doing portrait work. You may have an interest in food photography like a friend of mine in Melbourne. You may love taking landscape images. Or perhaps like me you want to become a full time photographer that wants to inspire others to greatness.

Take the first step.....and then take another.....and another. Before you know it you are walking. The journey is an exciting one I can assure you, and you never know where these steps will lead you on your path.

Until next time, keep shooting :)

Regards,
Adrian Matthiassen
CEO Aspect Images

Making Lists

Making lists is vitally important to the growth and success of your business. Brainstorming helps you get creative with your ideas. You will be surprised just how quickly your list can grow and what ideas can come from it.

My latest venture came as an idea I jotted down as part of a brainstorming session. I created a skeleton of an idea then gradually started adding flesh to the bones of that idea. Before too long it started to take shape. Now I am in a position to breathe life into this idea and launch a digital camera training program.

So be encouraged. Grab a pen and paper. It doesnt matter how big or crazy your ideas may sound when you write them down. You never know just where these ideas will take you on this fantastic photographic journey you have embarked upon. Some ideas will happen straight away, others may take a bit longer, but when you write them down something happens....your ideas will grow legs and run. The last major list I wrote has now been finally fulfilled. My latest list that i have written has a cost attached to it of about $45,000 but i know that it will happen.

Until next time happy shooting :)

Adrian Matthiassen
CEO Aspect Images