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It was a great week, a fabulous group, and here's the proof! Class picture

PWP44 Group Photo by Will Thornton

It’s hard to believe that today was the last day of Prize Winning Photography 1 here in Portland!! It has been an incredible week of learning, not only about photography, but about being a good leader and about our relationship with God.

This morning we had one more session with the fabulous Hannah, which was all about the basics of Digital Imaging.  Then the moment we had all been waiting for… We got a chance to review our prints from Thursday’s portrait shoot at the Riverfront!! It’s interesting how when you know that your pictures are going to be printed you put a lot more time and thought into each one…

Macro Contest Winner by Sarah Klacik

Light. Faces. EYES! Those are some of my favorite things about shooting portraits. This morning we headed down to the river  to watch Will and Hannah shoot some client portrait sessions. It was great to learn from the way they interact with their clients as well as hear them share with us their thought process as they posed the client(s). The absolute best part of the day for me was attempting to put into practice what I have learned so far this week, and applying it to portraiture. There is simply nothing more rewarding than capturing emotion in someone’s eyes, smile, or the way they pose.

Picture of the Day by Mig Whitt

Today started out with a session on leadership. I was reminded that I can be a leader even if my way of being a leader does not appear as grand as others' ways of leading. I was not made to have the personality of someone else. I need to be who God made me to be and use all that He has given me to invest in the lives of those He brings along my path. I have already experienced that when I am content and joyful in building relationships in the way He planned for me to, I am fulfilled and happy. More importantly, I am pleasing the Lord.

Picture of the Day by Sarah Klacik