PLAYshop – PART DEUX

You asked – so here it is…the  first follow up to my ORIGINAL PLAYshop – PLAYshop part DEUX!!! I have had a lot of people request that we have more shooting time – so that’s exactly what we are going to do. Here’s the low down…..

You have two days to choose from: (limit 20 people per date)

Monday, June 28th  9 am-7 pm

Monday, July 12th 9 am – 7 pm

Where – Kansas City (specific location determined based on number of attendees)

Cost – $500 (includes breakfast and lunch)

What are we going to cover – How to shoot in all types of light. We have three different models for the day – a child, a couple (engagement session) and a gorgeous bride and groom. After a full day of shooting we will be heading back to the studio where we will do more in depth editing together. We will also cover my image workflow from shooting, editing, filing, backing up, and client viewing sessions.

Just to show you how fun the last PLAYshops have been – check these out!!

Our most recent PLAYshop April 2010 – Jackie and Dillon – WOWZA!!:)

Our First PLAYshop June 2009

Learn how to take your pictures from this:

Our second PLAYshop August 2009

The third and COLDEST PLAYshop Feb 2010 (17 degrees and sleeting – yeah we still rocked that shit out)

What people are saying about the workshop:

“Heather, I can’t say it enough for everything that you taught me at your Playshop. I really am eternally grateful for you sharing all your wisdom and experience with us. Thank you so much!” – Ashley Cohn

“You are a natural when it comes to teaching Heather.  I love your style and energy and helped me realize I can do this!  You gave me that creative “push” to help me realize…Duh, Des!  You are worried over nothing!” – Desiree Dean

“I think it was a great Playshop and I learned a ton.  I have a wish list of photo stuff that I need and want to purchase…there are so many great products and services that I can’t wait to make it part of my business.  I really appreciate your honest opinions about my website and blog.  Thanks so much for the playshop.  I had a great time and walked away with new knowledge!” - Shauna Newton

“You probably already know I’m a HUGE advocate of your workshop. I’ve recommended it to every photographer I know. Yes, I’m that ridiculous. I can’t begin to thank you enough for everything you taught me. I walked out of your workshop with a new inspiration for where I was going as a photographer and how to get there. Since your workshop my work has grown and grown. The insight you gave me when you critiqued my photos allowed me to see how I could make my work better. I admit I’m so close to my work that it was hard to see where it was not as strong. It was wonderful to learn from someone with amazing talent who has such a passion for what they do. You are yourself and that is one thing I’ve had to learn in my business. Also, the portion on post processing changed my life (Yes, you read that right. It was Life Changing!!).I know for a fact I’ve become more efficient. You taught me techniques that I could refine to make my own post processing work flow. Thank you Heather for being so awesome. I’m so happy I had the chance to meet and learn from you early in my career.” - Julie Branyan

“I loved it all!!!! (I know its not specific!) Well…I loved the mock consultation, working with the models, all of the samples you showed us, the lesson on the computer…etc. I really loved every minute of it!” - Kerry Cornelius

For those of you who are interested in the ORIGINAL PLAYshop I will be holding another one on Monday August 30th (limited enrollment – only 10 spots!!)

What we cover at the ORIGINAL PLAYshop:

Branding
Marketing
Daily Workflow
How to enhance profit with print sales
Overview of all vendors I currently use
Photograph a couple together  (cover posing/lighting etc)
Take images and edit them together learn my “editing secrets”
Learn editing workflow
Find out how I was able to take my “hobby” and make it into my full time job WHILE juggling being a mom.:)

Price $400 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Located at my studio – Kansas City, MO

If you are interested in any of my PLAYshops please contact me at heather@heathercolephotography or call me at 816-318-9198.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!!!

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donna harris - Heather, do you have a mailing list? I would love to be updated about your next Playshop. This will now be the 3rd one I’ve missed! I hate to miss the next one! <3
Donna :)

Seth

For those of you who religiously follow my blog first an apology, I’m sorry. I’ll be the first to admit that my blog has been a bit empty these days but I promise, life as I know it – has been CRAZY. Let me fill you in…

The day to day life of having two kids and owning my own business has been challenging to say the least. Trying to juggle the shoots, the consultations, the editing and then being a mom has been harder than expected. If you want the honest truth – I don’t mind the chaos. I’ve learned how to be better organized and to make the time I DO have to work in my studio count, which sometimes means just unplugging. No facebook, no twitter…just work.

In addition to my crazy schedule life happened to throw us a curve ball when one of our best friends, Seth, went into the ICU. For those of you who are OLD blog readers you might remember this post I did about him in 2007. Seth went into KU Med Center’s ICU on Sunday May 16th having found out that he had not only pneumonia but that it was sepsis which was in his bloodstream. In human terms – HE WAS SUPER SICK. In addition to the tumors in his brain he’s been fighting since 2001, he had a stroke at the beginning of May and then the pneumonia was just too much and sent him back into the hospital. The whole week my husband and I were up there visiting as much as we could sometimes twice a day. Thank the LORD I have amazing clients who were flexible and allowed me to move their appointments around. I literally was a wreck and I couldn’t photograph ANYONE (thank you guys – I love you all so much). Seth had good days, and he had bad days but the one true constant was his wife, Jennifer. Not sure if you can even describe this woman. She loved taking care of Seth, loved being his wife and loved him like no other could. TRUE soulmates through and through.  She never left his side day and night praying each day the medicines they were pumping him with would turn him around. Unfortunately, he was too sick and after a week of fighting they had to remove his ventilator and he passed away on Friday the 21st. Talk about a life changing moment. I hurt for Jennifer as she sat next to Seth no longer breathing thinking about my life. Why am I so lucky? Why can’t her husband be alive like mine? Why can’t they have kids and raise them like Jake and I? I was hurting because I didn’t get to say goodbye. I didn’t get to tell him how much I loved him and that he will always have a special place in my heart. I was hurting for my husband and all of my friends who loved him as much as I did. But in all the hurt, I somehow felt peace. Peace that Jennifer doesn’t have to watch her husband fight for life anymore and that he’s walking again in heaven. Peace knowing that even though I didn’t verbally get to tell him goodbye, he knows how I feel about him. Finally, after a few days I started feeling joy. Joy knowing that he’s in heaven, that he has no cancer, that he can walk again, that he’s seeing everyone he loved up there and knowing I’m sure my dad has already had him over for Sunday spaghetti (hee hee).

Watching someone you love die so young can really put things into perspective. Now I look at life like this… is this something that can be fixed? Will this situation (perhaps with time) get better? Is it really as bad as I think? I think more times than most – it IS fixable, it WILL get better and no – it’s NOT as bad as I think. Because truth be told it can easily (as I have witnessed) go the other way when it can’t be fixed, no matter how much time passes the situation won’t get better and yes – it is as bad as I think. Hopefully for everyone those “other times” will be far and few in between. I hope hearing about Seth helps open your eyes to understand life is too short. Each day – tell your loved ones how much you love them. If you are in a fight with a friend or a family member step back and think, is it worth it? Don’t think for one second anyone of us can’t easily be taken like Seth was and wouldn’t be awful if you had missed time with him/her because of something so trivial. Don’t sweat the small stuff people. It’s not worth it. Love every day. Love until you can’t love anymore.:)

Here’s a little something I made for Seth’s services. I hope you enjoy.:)

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Karie McLain - Love this Heather – what an awesome slideshow. A fantastic memory for Seth – and his family! Love ya girl!

Rachel Estes - What an amazing tribute to Seth! Impossible to keep dry eyes while reading this. Thank you for your words of wisdom and reminding us what’s important in life.

Jaclyn Marie - Thanks for sharing this with everyone Heather! I’m so sorry for what you’ve been though. I know it’s hard! My little sister died a few years ago. I really appreciate your positive attitude and outlook on life. It helps me remember all the lessons I learned through my sister’s death, and how easy it is to forget those when life’s crazy sometimes.

Nicole Mc - Oh Heather, I’m completely in tears. Looking at Seth reminds me of my father. He died when i was 10 at the age of 34 after battling a cancerous brain tumor for 5 years. At the time I felt like he was old…but now I realize how young he was. I watched my mother experience this loss and my heart breaks for Jennifer but it is true what you say…there is nothing worse than watching your loved one suffer. I will continue to pray for her and all of you to help you through this difficult time.

Kelly Darby - Heather, as I watched this in your office today with you and could’nt say anything because I was crying so hard I walked away thinking of how Seth touched everyone of our lives. He was like my second brother and the strongest man I know! A true survivor!! No matter how sad this makes me, I know everytime I watch this I will cry, but it will be tears of joy knowing he is no longer suffering. He is looking down on all of us right now with that signature smile letting us know he is alright! We love you Seth and thank you for everything you tought all of us!!

oneshotbeyond - Sorry for all the hurting each of you and his family and friends are going through. It’s not easy losing anybody, but a partner, spouse & dad are some of the hardest loses to endure. Be there for his wife and kids as much as you can, but not just now…forever. They will need the support.

I couldn’t watch the slideshow…but will come back when I can.

it’s Betsy! - I’m so so sorry. Wishing peace to you and everyone who loved him.

Sarah Briese - Heather,
Reading your post brought back so many memories of my families life last year. My sister was 37 and passed away from infection too. She was as wonderful has Seth sounded. She has spina bifida and accomplished more in her 37 years of life then many people that I know that live into their 80’s or older. I take peace in knowing that all the people that were there to support us were there because they loved Krista. I can tell from your post that Seth’s family had the same support. I love the thought that our loved ones are healthy and are dancing in front of God. We played the song I can only Imagine by Mercy Me at Krista’s service. If you have not heard it, look it up on Youtube. I think it will touch you as it did us. You and Seth’s family are in my prayer and I hope the wonderful memories help you all through this difficult time.

Heather - WOW – thanks everyone for the awesome comments. Sarah – I absolutely LOVE that song by Mercy Me, we played it at my father’s funeral and to this day, when I hear it I think of him. :) So glad I was able to share Seth’s story and hopefully touch a few people along the way. :) xoxoxo

bobbi - man oh man… I’m full of tears and I didn’t even know Seth.

Here’s what I do know:
1. you cared about him, a LOT A LOT.
2. his wife is gorgeous.
3. that the world is emptier without him.
4. there are few people in this world who are as wonderful as he was (I know that from your stories combined with the incredible slideshow).
5. to remind myself daily… “can this be fixed?… yes. my life is wonderful even when it seems all else is in sucktown.” thank you for the perspective.
6. to tell the people I love that I love them… daily.
7. that you, Miss Heather, are in a league of your own. Thank you for caring and loving people so much. you make me want to be a better person.

I’m so deeply saddened for Seth’s wife Jennifer. Sending big hugs your way. HUGE hugs. So sorry friend. :(

I love you Heather, Jake, Olivia & Jillian… big time.

Heather - Bobbi –

I love you. That’s all I can say. Love you. :)

Olivia’s project with Daddy

As we are nearing the end of Olivia’s first grade year I find myself bewildered how much she has grown in ONE YEAR. Everything has changed, she’s grown so tall, her big girl teeth are in (as well as a big girl attitude at times), her handwriting, her reading…it’s just all so overwhelming and exciting. Kinda like the school project that came home a few weeks ago. Olivia was in charge of making a dolphin from nothing but items that we had in the house and then she had to write 5-7 sentences on what she learned about dolphins as she made it. How on earth are we going to make a dolphin with items we have here??? Have no fear, JAKE IS HERE!!!! My crafty husband did a bit of research and a paper towel holder, bits and pieces of a diet coke box, tape and some tissue paper later, we had the skeleton of what was going to become…FLIPPER.:)Next step, paper mache, little water, little flour, some newspapers……

Even Jillian was excited about the project….

We have a DOLPHIN!!!:)

I think it turned out pretty good…how about you?:)

*I can only imagine the projects second grade will bring*

Special thanks to my husband, Jake. You seriously are THE BEST Dad in the whole world. I love your enthusiasm for all that life has to offer. Olivia, Jillian and I are lucky girls to have such an amazing man in our life. Thank you. I love you.

Heather

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Nana - Now I have to say that is the best Dolphin I have ever seen…I can see Flipper jumping in the water! You are right Heather, Jake is the best Dad EVER!

Heather - I have to agree mom…it IS the BEST dolphin ever…and YES – I do think Jake is the BEST DAD EVER!!!!!

Kelley WC - gahhhhh!!! cuteness overload!!!! omg…

Lroah - Umm. WOW!!!!!!!!! Jake rocks. And tell Olivia that is a mighty fine dolphin.

Jenna & Josh

It’s rare in Kansas City that you get to photograph anyone on a perfect day. You know what I’m talking about -the kind of day where it’s not too windy, not too cold, not to hot, not too cloudy, not to wet, not too humid…yeah you get the idea. Well – I was lucky and happened to have Jenna and Josh’s engagement session on that particular day. It was a perfect day – with two perfect people. You add that all up and it looks something like this…. Perfect day+Jenna and Josh (amazing clients/new family members) = ONE HAPPY PHOTOGAPHER!!

As my friend BBMK says….WACKI Heather strikes again!!

Check out his shoulder in this picture…this butterfly was literally OBSESSED with Josh’s shirt. YEAH…PERFECT DAY!! You feelin me now??!!

I’m sorry Jenna you are so freakin beautiful! I think she looks like Kelly McGillis from Top Gun. Do you?

FAV!!!!

I love this next series….

AYKM????

Jenna and Josh – if I had this much fun at your engagement session, I can’t even IMAGINE how much fun your wedding is going to be. Thank you for asking me to be a part of your big day. I can’t wait for it to be here!!!

Love ya,

Heather

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bobbi - OH EM GEEEEE TO THOSE EYES!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, this session rock rock ROCKS!!!! Loving the location, the light, the processing… oh, and her eyes, too… just in case I forgot to mention it. :D Why do you get only beautiful clients? Whatsagirlgottado?! SIGN ME UP FOR THAT PROGRAM!!!! ;)

Kassia - She is absolutely stunning. I really adore the photographs with the blossoms! Gorgeous as usual Heather!

Alison - These are gorgeous! You say Kelly Gillis, I say the grown up actress from my girl (whose name escapes me right now)- she is gorgeous! Beautiful job look forward to seeing their wedding shots.

Kim - Love love love the shots with the blossoms and sun. Great work.

Amanda & Davie (and baby Julia)

Okay, let me first start off this post and say…I WISH I LOOKED THIS CUTE PREGNANT. When Amanda asked me to photograph her at 33 weeks pregnant I was like – BRING THAT CUTE BELLY TO MAMA COLE (I know I’m OTT ).

Amanda and Davie -

I love you both very much and couldn’t be happier that Julia is about to come into your lives. I can’t wait to meet her and photograph her!!!!!!

Love ya,

Heather

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Amanda Davis - Thank you so much for these BEAUTIFUL photographs! They are PERFECT! We are so lucky to have you in our lives. We CANNOT WAIT for Julia to meet you! We love you!!

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