Lessons
Day 1
1Class Introduction
13:34 2Meeting the Babies
15:40 3Leo Shoot: Charles
15:55 4Leo Shoot: Behil
20:35 5Leo Shoot: Corliss
18:36 6Leo Shoot: Major
17:43 7Leo Shoot: Phoenix
23:54Leo Shoot: Asher
07:54 9Photographing Additional Details
16:22 10Printing Process
27:15 11Previewing Aries
12:42 12Introduction of Aries
22:41 13Meeting the Newborns
22:19 14Aries Shoot: Naia Part 1
33:47 15Aries Shoot: Aiden
38:58 16Aries Shoot: Elia
34:07 17Aries Shoot: Jolene
19:45 18Aries Shoot: Naia Part 2
22:10 19Editing and Printing Aries
09:14 20Introduction of Aquarius
23:39 21Aquarius Shoot: Amelie and Sabine
10:43 22Aquarius Shoot: Annabelle
08:35 23Aquarius Shoot: Elle
11:55 24Aquarius Shoot: Declan
08:29 25Aquarius Shoot: Amelie and Sabine Part 2
39:15 26Aquarius Shoot: Oliver
12:51 27Editing and Printing Aquarius
24:58 28Behind the Scenes Part 1
28:37 29Behind the Scenes Part 2
28:08 30Behind the Scenes Part 3
22:14 31Behind the Scenes Part 4
22:14 32Behind the Scenes Part 5
25:47Day 2
Day 3
Lesson Info
Aquarius Shoot: Elle
Hello darling I think we'll just not give me much time to think about it so you can see the you hot in that freakish looking dole but just the right size wait so let's go over here mind just steer sorry your name is nance isn't yeah so this is the part you're bolted to the table and your padded inside and you name it I can shoot yeah yeah we're deciding up here so what's going to happen is we're just popped head on here and then john or just put her into the part and it's got a trap door and it's all you know okay you sit over here on the stool and you're about to see on the screen try not to attract her attentions nearly opie going back and forth to the camera that's got fast times a good way nice to come for a little bit doing the head you okay? I hope that's it damn fiddle uh let me oh give it to jonah eyes that way what let's give it too much time to think figure it out you how's she gonna pay for the right amount of padding I don't know what that looks like a half down wait for my...
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Ratings and Reviews
Jeff Petersen Studios
I just read the other reviews and think people may not have watched the preview video or listened to Kenna's explanation of what was going to happen. I felt the class was exactly what was advertised, and thought Kenna did an excellent job keeping things moving when there were obvious delays or unexpected events with "the talent" (the babies). I felt like I was at Anne's studio and experiencing what actually happens when she is working on a project. You can't script babies and pets, so you go with the flow and adapt. I think that's what they said and did. Kenna was always prepared to discuss Anne's books, or other topics and did a great job getting personal/and professional with Anne-just as they said they were going to. It is Creative "Live" so it could have been Much less organized, and much more chaotic, but I was actually Very impressed with the production and smoothness of the Creative Live team. I did feel like my view was blocked at times when I wanted to see how they were setting up some of the actual shots- but in general I think they did just about as well as you could in those conditions. I am not paid by Creative Live nor do they probably even know me, but I'm very happy to support and actually buy their content-because I don't know another place/format that teaches so many different, practical, and interesting topics as they do and I Love that they take chances like this and really do Deliver. Anne was very clear that she is not a technician. Creative Live has Tons of Great Technician classes in So many genres of photography (and of course other area)- with Anne's class there is Plenty to Learn from her, but the value does not come in the Wam Bam machine gun delivery of latest tech and tools, it is in the methodical, patient, But Driven pace that is anything but chaotic (as one reviewer said). As I said at the beginning, I think they delivered exactly what was advertised and I am very happy with my purchase. There is a wealth of information and frankly entertainment, for someone who is interested in really seeing behind the doors... AND, it is good for new people and experienced people, who are looking to get better in their craft, more successful, or maybe even famous-if they are honest...to see that not every day in a studio (or in any profession really)-Even for Anne Geddes- is Glamourous, Exciting and "Sexy": sometimes it is crying babies that need their diapers changed.
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I had the honor of supporting Anne in her launch of her beautiful line of baby clothing here in Washington ( as her fulfillment provider ) and her attention to every detail, their willingness to share their commitment to an unforgettable experience for every customer - it was such a pleasure to see the magic on the photography side of the business that I never had the opportunity to witness. Pure perfection, and thank you so much for sharing. Best to Anne and Kel! Michelle Harden
Nathan Ivie
Watched the first day of this event and it was very different than other creative live workshops. Different is sometimes good and sometimes bad, this session was just that good and bad. It really lacked the teaching aspect, they did not go over her equipment, basic camera and lighting settings used to create the look she wants in her images etc...The lady who was interviewing her was terrible Anne seemed really open to share but the questions were very poor and lacked follow up and really diving into what Anne was doing. It was really neat to get to watch her work, she has an amazing personality that really is soft and kind and it showed in the way she worked with the parents, babies, and her team. It was a great overview of how she approaches the studio and a project and the detail that goes into making a top notch image. It is however weak on giving you the info strait up on how to improve your own work. If you want to see what it's like to work with a big team on a major project this is a great workshop. If you want technical teaching it is not so great.
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