$40 Workshop with Mike, Jessica & Dane
- April 3rd, 2008Two of my favorite friends and photographers … Mike & Jessica … have graciously made themselves available to help me teach a 4 Week Intensive through RHU at rockharbor church.
What’s cool about this workshop is that it’s for a bigger cause than just learning photography skills. It’s for the sake of equipping photo enthusiasts to tell better stories through their photography, especially in the context of missions and service projects.
All three of us have had chances to honor people’s dignity through telling their stories visually. Of course, many of us do this every day at events, weddings and portrait sessions. But, there’s something about doing it in a third world context that makes bringing their stories home something pretty special. I’ve gone on three trips myself (South Africa, Mexico and India) and, although heartbreaking at times, each picture has with it a remarkable story attached. Finding and telling those stories is worth getting better at. That’s why we’re doing this.
The content will focus both on how to best tell story while honoring your subject and how to best streamline the decision making process in capturing images through a methodical approach to photo capture.
The best part is that we’re all volunteering our time which is why we can offer this 4 week Intensive for just $40. Space is very limited so if you want in, go to rhuonline.org and lock your spot right away. Please remember though that this isn’t just another workshop. We’re learning for the sake of giving ourselves away. If that’s something you want to get better at, please do sign up. If not, please let us save your seat for someone else and instead come to one of our other workshops instead.
Class starts Tuesday, April 8th from 7-9pm and runs for four weeks. How fun is that?
Keep it true.
-Dane
PS … If you’d like the audio from yesterday’s askDane.com with David Jay, click here.
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Wow, this sounds like something that I simply *must* attend, based on my faith and my passion for making images that have a positive effect on the world… See you next week, Dane…
=Matt=
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
that’s what I like to see, people giving back. hats off to you guys (& gal). Wish I was in CA.
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Hey Dane, this is an awesome idea and I wish I were in Southern Cal. Mike Colon had a blog post a while back about tying in one of his intensives with a Thirst Relief mission. I thought long and hard about it but couldn’t swing it financially. I still think about it. Kudos to you, Mike, & Jess!
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Hi Dane-
You guys never cease to amaze me. Seriously. What an awesome example to the rest of us - and I can’t thank you guys enough for that! Using my photographic skills and talents in this way is really something I hope to do one day, whether here or abroad or wherever.
In any case, I just reserved my seat. I look forward to meeting you guys!
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Wow, this is great idea for a workshop. You guys rock for putting this on. I wish it wasn’t spread out over 4 weeks though, otherwise I would totally be out there…
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I just registered !!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited, See you Tuesday.
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
We’ve locked in our spot already. Look forward to meeting you in person!
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I wish I could be there. What a meaningful topic. And your photographs… they are so powerful! Inspiring…
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Wow–sounds incredible! I wish I were in S. CA. Any chance that you’ll stream video from it?
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Wow, this is one of those times I wish California weren’t so big! Awesome idea Dane!
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:29 pm
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April 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Hi Dane! My name is Daniel and Lisa Gisczinski sent me a link to this opportunity… I am EXTREMELY interested in going as I am going on a missions trip at the end of the month to Jamaica… The difficulty is that I will be gone on the trip - the same time as the last day of the 4 week course.. Would I still be welcomed to attend? Please email ASAP. Thank you so much
April 4th, 2008 at 3:19 am
How cool to see this. Unfortunately, I’m on the other side of this country and cannot attend. I’m going on my first mission trip in October and this is EXACTLY what I want to do! Any chance you will have a recording available? Or even better, PPWM (Professional Photographers of West Michigan), is looking for speakers in 2009! West Michigan is home to World Missions, the organization I will be working with. As a new photographer, I see many workshops directed towards improving our own business, but nothing about how to use our talents for the Kingdom. THANK YOU!
April 4th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Dane, how awesome is this? If I was out there in Cali, I would be there for sure. There is nothing more rewarding than giving of ourselves. When you mix that with our passion of photography - the rewards are off the hook. There is such a bigger cause, than what we do week in and week out. It is great that you are leading the way to address this.
God Bless Bro,
David
April 4th, 2008 at 5:49 am
This is right down my alley. My passion and my heart. I wish I lived closer to CA instead of smack dab in the middle of the US. This would be a perfect fit for me!
Thanks so much for all that you do. It truly inspires me each day.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life ;o) It’s so awesome and fulfilling to serve doing what you LOVE and are PASSIONED about professionally. I totally admire you guys! You’ll have beautiful crowns to give PAPA when the time comes.
Love, Ana Gabriela
April 4th, 2008 at 7:13 am
What a great opportunity! Thanks for doing this. Can’t wait!
April 4th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hey - I think I registered, but I’m not sure. Am I supposed to get an email or input cc info or something? Ack! I don’t want to miss out on this!
April 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Dane - thanks so much for the MP3 - cause I totally missed it yesterday. So killer.
April 4th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Wow Friend! It’s been awhile and I see you’ve been supper busy. Great idea for a workshop. I’m gonna check it out.
April 5th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Nice work Dane! Keep up the great work.
April 6th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I just registered and it read, “Request submitted”. It sounds like there’s a chance there won’t be room but I’m praying there still is. I am so excited about this course! Thank you all for doing it.
-Eddie
April 6th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Hi Dane! Wish I lived in Cali to take advantage of this! Sounds like a great opportunity as well as just a great new way to link two things I love. I know RH is huge but do you happen to know Nina and Dave Hamilton? They are sort of related to me (bro married their neice). I’m claiming them as releatives because they are the awesome.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Ds you Rock dude!!!!!!!!
April 8th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Uncle Ray left a comment on my blog! Woohoo!!
April 8th, 2008 at 10:30 am
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April 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Dane, thank you SOOOO much for working with Rockharbor to offer this opportunity to fellow photographers of all levels. I attended tonight and am really excited to see what is in store the next 3 weeks! This is such a blessing!
April 26th, 2008 at 9:51 am
o wow, this sounds like an awesome workshop! I wish I could go…..
April 30th, 2008 at 12:57 am
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May 11th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Hey Dane,
Thanks for the insightful sessions! It was a pleasure learning from you. I will get that video of us up soon ;D
Best wishes,
Doug
May 12th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Wow! This sounds awesome!
What would it take to make this happen up in Portland, Oregon?
how many people attended? What is an ideal number? Could it be done with just one person flying up?
May 12th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
WOW Dane,
These photos make me want to quite everything that I am doing to become financially successful and just go serve our amazing creator. God bless this and all of the photographers that will be going to document these mission fields. I think that will create so many more opportunities for people to donate money to these missions when they can see great photos of what is really happening with their money.
May 13th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Thanks you guys!
Hey Jason, I love Portland and would love to figure out a way to get up there. Let me know by email if you want to figure something out :).