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Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk – Local Walk Planned in Conroe

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk – Local Walk Planned in Conroe

Event Hailed as the Largest Global Social Event for Photographers

CONROE, TX – On Saturday, July 24, 2010, the whole world will be walking again with the Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™, the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography itself. It takes place on the same day around the world where photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather together, usually in downtown areas to socialize, learn new tips from each other, and explore their corner of the world through photography.

Local pro photographer and teacher Deb Evans will be leading the Conroe leg of the more than 1,000 walks planned for that day.

“I have led photo walks around Conroe and The Woodlands for years, but this is my first time to lead a worldwide walk,” Evans said. “I’m thrilled to be selected for this honor. Photo walks are always fun for the participants, and we have a lot of great ideas to make this one special, including giving our photographers the opportunity to submit their photographs for possible inclusion in an upcoming local museum exhibit celebrating Conroe.”

The walk will begin at the historic Crighton Theater at 4 pm. Participants will walk the downtown square, photographing anything and everything that appeals to them, sharing ideas and insights. Walkers will have inside access to the Conroe railroad junction – future site of a proposed railroad museum. Other activities/surprises are being planned for the participants. The walk will end at a downtown Conroe restaurant where photographers can share their photos and thoughts about the day. The walk is scheduled to be finished by 7 pm.

Anyone can participate in the photo walk: students, pros, amateurs, hobbyists, adults, teens, etc. Any camera will do! Walkers can use anything from camera phones to high-end SLRs.

There is no fee to participate but pre-registration is required. Just go to the Worldwide Photo Walk site [www.worldwidephotowalk.com, search for Conroe, Texas] and sign up.

“Photography is usually viewed as a solitary activity, but people love to shoot together, compare notes and just have fun with photography,” said Scott Kelby, founder of the Worldwide Photo Walk. “The Worldwide Photo Walk is a social phenomenon. It’s the joy of shooting with friends, new and old that makes this event so special.”

The social aspect of this event has also transcended into the online world of social networks as well. Participants in the Worldwide Photo Walk post updates to Twitter before, during and after the event under the #WWPW hash tag, they share their pictures on Flickr (view pictures from last year’s Flickr group), and get updates from NAPP via its Facebook page.

In addition to enjoying a day of photography with other like-minded individuals, participants may also be eligible to win prizes from the Worldwide Photo Walk’s sponsors if their photo is chosen as the best photo of the day by their walk leader. Each winning walk photo is then entered into a global competition where Scott Kelby picks the single “best photo” of the event along with 10 runners-up. Full details are available at: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/

Walk leader Deb Evans has been a professional photographer for eight years and is the owner of Deb Evans Photography. She also teaches photography and writing classes through her business Right Brain Classes.

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Summer Camp – One Week SALE!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by admin

My next camps are July 12-15 and July 27-3O – two 1/2 day camps per week.

Enroll THIS week in any one camp and receive your choice of a 2nd camp for half price! CAN be used for two different children in the same family.

Photography FunCamp
Bring your camera and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of photography. Learn the fundamentals of photography and how you can create great photographs from any camera. Go beyond snapshots and use professional techniques to capture dynamic images. Each day, we will learn how to create a different type of photograph – from landscape to portrait to abstract. Any camera will do, as long as you know how to use it. This camp will qualify you for our advanced class this fall. Session II [10-15 years]: July 12-15; 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Writing/Grammar Boot Camp
Expect to have fun as we dig into this fast-paced review and overview of writing fundamentals, including sentence structure, paragraph writing, and the classic 5-paragraph essay. Activities will include games and puzzles. Students will learn writing techniques by studying the varying writing styles of classic authors. You will be expected to WRITE during this week, so get ready! Session I [11+ years]: July 12-15; 1:30 – 4 p.m. Session II* [13+ years ]: July 27-30; 1:30 – 4 p.m. *Session II includes more advanced techniques, including timed essay writing for the SAT/ACT/compass tests.

Study Skills Workshop
Learn practical, hands-on activities that will give you the organizational and motivational skills you need for academic success.
Topics include: Time and task-management, Goal-setting, Homework/project planning, Organizing at home & school, Note-taking strategies, and Test-taking strategies Session I [13 years+]: July 27-30; 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.All camps are $125/session

We also have a new name – Deb’s Classes is also known as Right Brain Classes – either way, it’s Deb Evans!

www.rightbrainclasses.com Click for details on summer camps and fall classes.

Email me for details. debevansphotography@yahoo.com

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Learn Photography from a Pro Photographer

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

Learn Photography from a Pro Photographer…

I’m Deb Evans. I have been homeschooling my two girls for ten years. I’ve been a professional photographer about as long, owing my own photography business since ‘O3. I’ve been teaching photography to children, teens, and adults for most of that time as well. Photography is one of my favorite things and sharing that love with others is a great feeling. My students discover and/or nurture a great hobby that will last a lifetime. I’m proud to know that many of my students have been seriously bitten by the “shutterbug” – going on to win contests, seek careers in photography, or seriously sparking their own love of the art. My website at http://www.debevans.com/photoclass.htm has great comments from some of my former students and their parents.

There are several upcoming opportunities for your kids [and even you] to learn photography from me:

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER FUNCAMPS – Last call for our June 15-18th camp. I can still squeeze another student in; otherwise, plan for the July 12th-15th class. Visit www.debsclasses.com for registration details.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY ONE DAY WORSHOP – June 26th. Can’t commit to four days for a camp? Mature teens are welcome in our teen/adult workshops. This is a great opportunity for moms to learn! http://debsclasses.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-classes-photography-workshops.html

PhotoEditing/Photoshop Workshop – July 5th. 2 hour workshop covering the basics of editing your photos on the computer. http://debsclasses.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-classes-photography-workshops.html

FALL/SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS – 1O years +. www.debsclasses.com We will have a beginners class on Wednesdays and an advanced class for 12 years + on Mondays. To register for the advanced class, you must have previously taken one of my photography classes and/or pass an exam on the basics. If you take one of my summer camps, you will be allowed to enroll in the advanced class. The advanced class is for students who are serious about learning and improving their photography skills. The beginner class is for students who just want to cover the basics and have some fun with their cameras.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS GUILD – This is a brand new photography / writing guild for teens and young adults. Members will have numerous opportunities to practice and improve their photography skills while participating in service projects that make their art meaningful. Visit www.expressiveartsonline.com for details. Our next field trip is Friday, June 18th.

ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS – I am finally finishing up this great online course and will be publishing shortly. Good for preteen to adult.

PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS – I am available to teach individual and group private photography classes. You must have four friends to host your own class. Individual classes are taught in two-hour blocks. Ask for details!

Classes and workshops are held in The Woodlands – either at the Homeschool House [http://www.thehomeschoolhouse.org] or at the South County Community Center.

Hope to see you soon! Happy Shooting!

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Summer Specials!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by admin

Summer is here! What does that mean to you? To me, it means PLAYTIME! so, we’re offering some special playtime offers this summer. We will be offering several days of playtime mini-sessions. Each day will be at a different location. If you’re the first person to book for that day, you get to pick the location and type of shoot. I will have a list of choices, or you can offer your own!

Portrait Parties are back for the summer – too hot to go outside? Plan a Portrait Party. Invite your friends; offer up some cool refreshments; we’ll set up the backdrop in your nice, air-conditioned home; and I’ll provide mini-sessions for each of your friends. You’ll be the hero of your playgroup! Contact me for details.

That’s not all! Book your Deluxe Session this summer and receive a purse-sized accordian album as my gift to you. Deluxe sessions take place in your home – no rushing, no stressing.

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cute sisters

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

I photographed Big Sis during her first year, and this is my 2nd session with the family since Baby Sister arrived. They are super cute and fun!

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Class of 2010 – Senior Portraits

Posted on May 22, 2010 by admin

This is one of my favorite sessions – it was part 2. We did a session with her prom dress last month. I loved this session because Amanda is so sweet and fun. She’s also gorgeous! Because it was her 2nd session, I think she was more comfortable with me. She was more relaxed and seemed to have more fun. We shot in downtown Conroe, and I loved all of the background options that we had to play with. She’s graduating on June 5th. Congratulations!

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Sweet Mary

Posted on May 14, 2010 by admin

This little angel’s big brother was one of my photography students a few years ago. I was so excited to finally get to photograph her, even if it was just a mini-session. She is so adorable! Like many little ones, she started out a bit shy, so we let her wander around the garden a bit until she was feeling more comfortable. After a bit, she was quite the natural model! The blue dress was perfect, bringing out the blue in her eyes. I love the smocking; it reminds me of the dresses my grandmother made for me when I was a baby and which my daughters wore when they were tiny!

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Teen Portrait Parties! Hang with your Friends, Have Fun, and Be a Super Model!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by admin

Teen Portrait Parties are a great – unique, fun and affordable – way to get your Senior Portraits created, although we certainly don’t limit it to high school seniors. Any celebration is a great time to celebrate with portraits - New Teens [13 years old], Sweet Sixteen, Graduation, and everything in between.

So, what’s a Portrait Party? Set a date, choose a location, and invite your friends – guys or girls. Parties can take place at your home, at an area park, or any other location you like. On the day of your party, Deb Evans will photograph you and your friends – posed, candids, serious, goofy, formal, casual, together and individual shots – whatever you want. You will pose like a super model, encourage each other, act silly, feel beautiful, and have FUN! You will each receive your own session, plus plenty of time for photos of you and your friends together. Plan on about two hours for your party. Each party-goer will receive a CD with his or her individual portrait files [at least 20 images of each party guest], plus digital files from all the group portraits. The hostess receives an 8×10 of your favorite group pose. CDs are usually delivered within three weeks.

What’s it cost? Three guests [including hostess] – $225 each; Four or more guests [including hostess] – $175 each. Just one BFF? That’s ok too – you’ll pay our “Share-a-Session” price of $275 each. Fee INCLUDES a photo CD for each guest with reprint rights.

How to book – email Deb at debevansphotography@yahoo.com to let us know you’re interested. We’ll figure out a date and location for your party. Pre-pay your hostess session fee, then invite your guests and have them contact Deb to arrange for paying their session fee. That’s it! Parties are available for after school or on the week-ends – week-end dates are limited. Book now!