Hallie Westcott Photography

Focus – Get Your Click On Is Here Again! │ CT Beginner’s Photography Workshop

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:24:57 +0000

If your fancy digital camera is still in full auto – just like it was when you first took it out of the box, then Focus is for you! Focus – Get Your Click On is a workshop for the new photographer. You will learn how to get more from your camera, so you can document those important moments in your life.

NEW WORKSHOP CONTENT HAS BEEN ADDED!!

This workshop has been expanded to include hands on practice!

Things We’ll Cover:

10 ways to take better pictures of your kids
Shooting creatively – framing, rule of thirds, creative angles and composing for the best shots
Introduction to Exposure: aperture, ISO, shutter speed and how they work together
Using the light to your advantage and avoiding flash
Using basic shooting modes
Lens Overview
Basic image critique with tips on improving those shots
Image editing overview, backing up and image management software
Take home assignments that can be added to our Flickr Get Your Click On group, so you can upload and show off your completed assignments for critique

Who Should Take This Class?

This is a beginners workshop that will teach you how to get your camera off the auto setting and on to taking better pictures. You will leave here with a new understanding of your camera’s functions and how to use them, take home assignments to practice what you have learned, a bag of goodies, a fully tummy and a few new friends!

A DSLR is required for this workshop. This workshop is not for people already familiar with their cameras, looking for advanced techniques or people entering into business. Before coming to class, you will need to read your manual and bring it along. This is very important because we will not be covering individual camera functions.

The Details:

The workshop is approximately five hours. The cost is $145 per person. Payment in full is due at registration. A light brunch and beverages will be provided.

The workshop will be held at The Lodge at Crandall Park, in Tolland, CT. The Lodge is a beautiful rustic cabin nestled on a wooded hilltop overlooking a quiet pond. A picturesque location ready to spark your creativity!

There is a minimum of 10 students. If minimum number of students isn’t met, class will be rescheduled to Saturday, October 6th. You can choose to have your class registration fee transferred to the October workshop, or have it refunded to you through PayPal.

To receive more information about this workshop or future workshops, you can sign up for the workshop newsletter here.

Cost: $145.00
Date: Saturday July 7, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: The Lodge at Crandall Park
124 Cider Mill Road
Tolland, CT

Precious Baby Isla │ Glastonbury, CT Newborn Photographer

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:07:00 +0000

We had a great time meeting Isla and since she’s smiling, I’ll assume she had a great time meeting us too. Isn’t she sweet!?

Thanks, Mikhael & Kerri! I enjoyed working with your beautiful family!

As The Weekend Arrives │ Stamford, CT Family Photographer

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:08:21 +0000

It’s been a good week. Definitely busy, but good. And most often, good is enough for me.

Some Ham & A Kazoo │ Tolland, CT Child Photographer

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:56:04 +0000

Let me just say, we’ve been loving this weather. I’ve heard of the ill effects of an early spring and all that jazz. But for those of us that lived through last year’s sucky winter, we say BRING IT ON! I for one will not be complaining about it being too warm, at least not yet.

With the nice warm temps, we took to the street, across the street, that is and watch Elijah ham it up for the camera with his Kazoo….right until the wipe out. And yes, I’m glad for quick recoveries.

It’s Time to Focus! CT Beginner Photography Workshop │ Tolland, CT Child Photographer

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:08:45 +0000

Things We’ll Cover:

10 ways to take better pictures of your kids
Shooting creatively – framing, rule of thirds, creative angles and composing for the best shots
Introduction to Exposure: aperture, ISO, shutter speed and how they work together
Using the light to your advantage and avoiding flash
Using basic shooting modes
Lens Overview
Basic image critique with tips on improving those shots
Image editing overview, backing up and image management software
Take home assignments that can be added to our Flickr Get Your Click On group, so you can upload and show off your completed assignments for critique

Who Should Take This Class?

The Details:

The workshop is approximately five hours. The cost is $135 per person. Payment in full is due at registration. A light brunch and beverages will be provided.

There is a minimum of 10 students. If minimum number of students isn’t met, class will be rescheduled.

Cost: $135.00
Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: The Lodge at Crandall Park
124 Cider Mill Road
Tolland, CT

Beautiful Mama-To-Be │Tolland, CT Maternity Photographer

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:25:15 +0000

I have been waiting until I was totally sick of the cold to post this maternity session. I loved everything about this shoot, other than it didn’t last long enough. We hit the sun just in time before it started to set and the rain came. The location was just perfect. I have to thank you, Emily for this one. Keep ‘em comin’.

This mama-to-be….sigh….so beautiful and funny as ever. She was a total hoot. Just picture five girls on a farm, trying to change clothes, at the top of a hill, without getting caught in the act. Lot’s of laughs for sure.

And thank you girls. Deanna, Megan and my best reflector holder, Sarah, for helping! You are all wonderful and make me love my job even more.

Catch Them While You Can….

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:43:06 +0000

Because genuine smiles aren’t as easy to catch once they figure out what you’re up to.

Sweet Faces │ Cheshire, CT Newborn Photographer

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:31:29 +0000

I feel like I haven’t blogged in ages, which would be entirely true. After a freak snow storm in October, the power was out for a week and my momentum just went to heck, along with pretty much everything else. It’s tough to stay on track when you get so far behind, but I’m hoping I’m on the upswing for good.

And what better way to start than by blogging these two beauties!

I had the best time photographing these girls…baby slept so soundly and little sister was such a little mother. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

Thanks, Mom & Dad, for sharing them with me for a few hours.

50mm Friday – 50′s Inspired │ Glastonbury, CT Glamour Photographer

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:13:17 +0000

In the midst of the fall rush, I was invited to a collaboration of creative minds at an incredibly awesome location and this is one of the many shots that resulted. This place was crazy fun and I wish I could tell you more, but it’s also a super secret spot. I would love to post all of them, but they will have to wait for now. Unfortunately, work doesn’t wait.

Thank you Hillary Hunt for your incredible talent with makeup for this shoot and thank you Craig, for bringing me along. And Liz, you rock! You are very talented and I can’t wait to work with you again.

The Fall Mini Event!! │ Tolland, CT Family Photographer

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:08:27 +0000

This year we will be hosting The Fall Mini Event at Northwest Park in Windsor, CT on Saturday, October 29th. This is an exclusive event for the next 24 hours only. There are only ~~five~~ two appointments left. This event will only be held one time this year, so don’t delay in reserving your spot.

This is the perfect mini for those that are interested in digital files for self printing Christmas cards and gift prints for the holidays.

You may choose from 1 of 4 mini collections Priced at $200 – session included:

A: 1 High Res. Digital File
2 – 5×7 Gift Prints

B: 2 – 8×10 Gift Prints
1 – 5×7 Gift Print
8 Wallets

C: 1 – 11×14 Wall Mounted Portrait
2 – 5×7 Gift Prints

Or you may choose 1 of 2 full collections – session included

A1: 5 High Resolution Digital Images on disk with photographer’s release and 20% off any
additional prints. $350

A2: All of the above, as well as, 25 custom holiday cards, 2 – 8×10′s, 5 – 5×7′s and 20% off any
additional prints. $500

Prices do not include tax or shipping. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and final payment is due two days prior to your mini session. Please call or email halliewestcott@gmail.com to reserve your appointment.