SnapShop Michigan
I went into the teaching profession for a number of reasons...but close to the top of the list was really, quite honestly, a selfish purpose...I love the feeling you get when you have taught something to a young mind and the lightbulb goes off. I can't do justice with words to explain the pure exhiliration I get from watching my students get giddy because they have finally figured out something that, to them, a mere 5 minutes prior was confounding their understanding.
I was honored and humbled once again to instruct another SnapShop class in Michigan this past weekend. As is typical for me, I approached the class on Saturday morning with butterflies in my stomach. I always want people to come away from interactions with me feeling like it was utterly worth their while.
In my herat I know I can not guarantee this, but I do my darndest to put myself in their shoes and try to imagine ways to illustrate points, make people feel special, encourage and inspire!
I have come away from each of my classes feeling blessed to have met the ladies...AND, I also love that I come away learning too. I learn things not only that I can improve upon, but the fact is...I'm a MOM too--and there is just something about getting a bunch of moms together that when you do, you enter this bond of sorts and you come away feeling empowered!
The Snapshop is different than other photography classes--in one obvious way because your instructor (yours truly) is a bit on the eccentric side...it is NOT below me to jump off chairs in a dress or make up character voices for my camera (strictly teaching purposes of course, wink wink)
I just knew you would agree that this is a useable shot of you! Glad I caught the action, wonder if the white blast could have even avoided? I find myself talking to myself, usually as I'm going to sleep, about aperture and shutter speed. Ha ha, hoping, I guess, that it is sinking in for good this time! You're a great teacher!
Oops, should read 'could have BEEN' avoided...
This is great Colleen!! I had such a good time.