Our first Fresh Style workshop sold out in a week, so we've decided to host one more workshop! Yay!  
 
Here are the details :: 
 
June 12 :: Fresh Start 
Class from 1pm to 6pm, with dinner and q+a session to follow 
 
A beginner workshop focusing on the basics of your camera and digital photography in order to create photos you'll love. We’ll talk about a range of topics from exposure, focus, posing, and lighting, to post-processing (plus anything else you ask!). This is a hands-on class with a live shoot. And no need to take notes during class; a take-home packet will be provided to help you remember what you learned! 
 
After a long day of class, dinner is our treat! You'll have time to ask us any questions you need answered. 
 
Nothing against point and shoots, of course, but A DSLR camera is required for this class.  
 
Maximum class size is 15. 
 
Price: $200 (includes dinner)  
To hold your spot, sign up here :: The Snap Shop: Fresh Start  
Additional information will be emailed to you after you register. Full amount is due to reserve your spot. Sorry, no refunds or cancellations, but you can transfer your registration to someone else.

We got back from Vegas last Thursday and got right back to work -- did you see us at the UND hockey games over the weekend? We took a day off yesterday (Monday) to unpack, do laundry, and get healthy (I got a cold in Vegas, and Kory's in the middle of getting a cold right now. Ugh). I'm working on a Vegas-WPPI blog post right now, so stay tuned for that tomorrow!  
 
Also, our Fresh Start (beginner) workshop is officially SOLD OUT! We have four spots open in our Fresh Style (advanced) workshop. For more information on our workshops, click here. We hope to host another Fresh Start workshop later this summer.  
 
Here's a newborn cutie that I photographed yesterday :)

UPDATE :: Only three spots left in the Fresh Style workshop!  
UPDATE :: Fresh Start workshop! is SOLD OUT! 
 
A few months ago I posted a question on Facebook about workshops, and we were completely overwhelmed by the positive response! So, today we are happy to announce our workshop, The Snap Shop! (Snap comes from SNP, short for Shawna Noel Photography). We are offering TWO Snap Shops :: a beginner's class, Fresh Start, and a more advanced class, Fresh Style. Scroll down to read all about them!

April 17 :: Fresh Start 
Class from 1pm to 6pm, with dinner and q+a session to follow 
 
A beginner workshop focusing on the basics of your camera and digital photography in order to create photos you'll love. We’ll talk about a range of topics from exposure, focus, posing, and lighting, to post-processing (plus anything else you ask!). This is a hands-on class with a live shoot. And no need to take notes during class; a take-home packet will be provided to help you remember what you learned! 
 
After a long day of class, dinner is our treat! You'll have time to ask us any questions you need answered. 
 
Nothing against point and shoots, of course, but A DSLR camera is required for this class.  
 
Maximum class size is 15. 
 
Price: $200 (includes dinner)  
To hold your spot, sign up here :: The Snap Shop: Fresh Start  
Additional information will be emailed to you after you register. Full amount is due to reserve your spot. Sorry, no refunds or cancellations, but you can transfer your registration to someone else. 
 
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April 18 :: Fresh Style  
Class from 1pm to 6pm, dinner and q+a session to follow 
 
An advanced class for photographers looking to define their style and push their creativity. We’ll be talking about inspiration, consistency, style, and branding. Our goal is to help you discover what your specific style is and how to adhere to it. 
 
Special guests from Milestones Photography and Katie Lewis Photography will be visiting the class to share info about lighting and social media. 
 
After a long day of class, we'll treat you to dinner and you'll have time to ask us any questions you need answered. 
 
A DSLR is required for this class, as well as working knowledge of basic camera operations (aperture, shutter, ISO, etc). 
 
Maximum class size is 15. 
 
Price: $300 (includes dinner) 
To hold a your spot, sign up here :: The Snap Shop: Fresh Style  
Additional information will be emailed to you after you register. Full amount is due to reserve your spot. Sorry, no refunds or cancellations, but you can transfer your registration to someone else.

If you have any questions about the workshops, please email me at shawnanoel@gmail.com or call me at 218-779-2294. I'm always happy to help :)

Today it has been exactly one week since my big jaw surgery and I'm feeling pretty good! The surgery process was really simple and surprisingly comfortable. All of my nurses at MeritCare were very helpful and kind. Plus the morphine was great (I think, because I didn't have much pain at all!). 
 
I've been in the office since Monday trying to respond to emails and things. I can't speak all to well because I have a splint in my mouth to help align and heal my jaw. The splint will be taken out in a couple weeks, hopefully.  
 
Thank you to everyone for your words of encouragement, prayers, and funny stories. My surgeon and orthodontist both told me they are amazed how quickly I am recovering. I genuinely think it's because I've got such a wonderful group of friends supporting me and taking care of me. Thank you, thank you, thank you :) 
 
Kory took a photo of me each day throughout the last week (please excuse my bad hair day -- that'd be days one through three!)

I just got word that one of our favorite weddings from last summer, Nile and Derek's gorgeous Grand Forks wedding, is now being featured on theknot.com! Woo-hoo :)