[Kara: Class of 2013 - Chicagoland Senior Portraits]

Kicking off my Senior Season with a bang! Meet the ever so lovely, Kara, who has such a bright personality  & a killer smile!:)I just adored getting to meet her and her family. After having to reschedule FOUR different times, due to weather, today was finally our day & boy we were excited! I’ve really been embracing natural beauty & natural locations. They just pair so well together. This location showcased Kara is the perfect light, literally! The light was tremendous and I have missed it all Winter!

If you’re interested in your very own Senior Session, I am currently booking for BOTH class of 2013/2014.

Here are my current promotions you should definitely take advantage of:

**2013 Seniors, I am currently offering $50.00 OFF ANY session before 6/1/13 (Promo Code: PANA2013)
**2014 Seniors, I am currently offering $50.00 OFF ANY session between 6/1-8/31 (Promo Code: PANA2014)

Monica Justesen Photography - Absolutely gorgeous!

AKP Photography - Such a stunning session :D Loove loove your work!!

Edie Layland - I love this set of photos. So beautiful! I’m sure you’ve made this teen very happy.

Olga - I love Your style!!!!

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[Mentor Session Giveaway - Rock The Shot]

Are you ready for this?? We are SO EXCITED to announce a truly amazing event – the Rock the Shot “ULTIMATE CELEBRITY MENTOR GIVEAWAY”!! A giveaway SO BIG you won’t be able to think about anything else for days!!

Because we LOVE our fans so much, one fortunate person will have an incredible jump-start on their photography career and receive a GRAND PRIZE which will include their choice of mentoring packages from one of our SEVEN Celebrity Mentors. In addition, they will also receive an AMAZING PRIZE PACKAGE worth over $2,200. There will also be SIX runner-up prizes who will receive a fantastic mentoring package from one of our AMAZING Celebrity Mentors!!

Here are the prizes you can WIN:

GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE: ONE Celebrity Mentor Package, PLUS the following:

A $1,000 Gift Card towards the Nikon or Canon camera package of your choice

Lifetime Membership to Rock The Shot Forum {$175 Value}

Whether you’re a newbie photographer just starting out, or a seasoned pro, we’ve got a community, workshops, business training, giveaways and so much more, all tailor-made for you. Share… grow… connect… learn… and take your photography and business to the next level!

The Complete Collection from Pretty Presets {$220 Value}

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Pretty Presets for Lightroom is excited to support thousands of photographers around the world. Their goal is simple: To make you work smarter, not harder. They have so much to offer photographers through their Lightroom Presets, Brushes, Workshops and Free Tutorials. They are known for their renowned customer service and support and look forward to working with you. You can visit them at their website Pretty Presets.

The “Entire Store” from Photographer Depot {$574 Value}

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Photographer Depot has everything you need to succeed in the business of photography. Our focus in on practical, affordable tools for the newer professional photographer that will boost your confidence in the office and behind the camera. Winner will receive ALL of our digital products in the store PLUS our exclusive “Camera Charm Necklace”.

$250 Gift Certificate to Photo Deal Cafe

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Photo Deal Cafe brings the power of group buying to photographers. Save up to 90% off the BEST Products and Services for Photographers. Your time is valuable. We have created a place that brings value to you. No more wading through massage specials or dinner deals to find savings that are directly related to your photography business. From our resources for new photographers to online workshops that perfect specialized skills, Photo Deal Cafe is one more way we give you the competitive edge when it comes to building a successful photography business.

CELEBRITY MENTORS

Julie Paisley Photography Mentoring Package {$750 Value}

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Julie is married to her best friend and is the mother to 2 of the best kiddos in the world. She lives in Jacksonville, FL but travels all over the country teaching workshops and shooting weddings. Julie is a lover of light and sunflare makes her happy! Her style can be described as dreamy, whimsical and real. She loves all things vintage, has a crazy obsession with cupcakes and Icee’s and her favorite color is lace.

Julie will be giving away a spot in her online workshop in May (your choice of wedding or children/family focus) as well as her family posing guides, wedding posing guides, and wedding guide {$750 value}.

Jen Carver Photography Mentoring Package {$500 Value}

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Jen specializes in children’s portrait, commercial and editorial fashion photography. She also teaches children’s photography workshops around the country and online. Her work has been published in numerous publications, from educational formats such as “Photographing Children”, to fashion magazines such as Babiekins Magazine, Model Life Magazine, Little Industry Magazine, Elite Child Magazine, Beauty Bliss and Beyond the Camera Magazine.

Jen will be giving away a spot in her group online workshop, and a one-hour private online-critique session {$500 Value}

Jean Smith Photography Mentoring Package {$300 Value}

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I am a photographer living in New Hudson, Michigan, with my husband and four little boys. I adore my family more than anything, and also love exercise, reading, travel, travel, travel, and delicious food.

Jean will be giving away a two hour online mentoring session {$300 Value}. Topics to include:

  • Shooting (your specific questions will be addressed)
  • Post processing in Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Business (your specific questions will be addressed)
  • Portfolio Review

Stephanie Pana Photography Mentoring Package {$250 Value}

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Stephanie is a Chicagoland Area Stylized Lifestyle & Portrait Photographer focusing solely on High School Seniors & Teens. Stephanie brings the utmost style and atmosphere to every photo she captures. It is a guarantee that you will experience life, confidence and vibrancy in a browse through her portfolio as a whole.

Stephanie will be giving away a two hour online mentoring session {$250 Value}. Includes the following:

  • Allows for up to 2 hours of 1:1 time with Stephanie Pana via Skype, watching as she goes through her entire post processing workflow.
  • We will cover everything from uploading/organizing, editing RAW images & finally, editing the final image within Photoshop by utilizing a few key tools!
  • Learn the secrets behind Stephanie’s rich tones & see how absolutely simple the process can be!

Renee Bowen Photography Mentoring Package {$350 Value}

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I’m a natural light photographer located in the ‘burbs of Los Angeles and I specialize in Senior Portraits…..although I also shoot weddings, bar mitzvahs, head shots, families and boudoir. My style is photojournalistic in nature, with a dash of fashion and emotion. I prefer natural poses and yearn for perfection (it’s a curse). I’m ridiculously happily married to an actor who I met in a bar (true story) and I’m also the Mom to an amazing 14 year old boy with autism and boy/girl 12 year old twins….life is crazy and chaotic and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Renee will be giving away a two-hour Skype mentoring session {$350 Value}. Topics will include:

  • portfolio reviews
  • specific branding questions
  • business advice
  • how-to’s using textures, etc.
  • any? & all? questions
  • PLUS: 30 minute ?phone call 2 weeks later to followup

Brenna Gentry Photography Workflow Workshop Online Photoshop Video Tutorial Series {$399 Value}

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Brenna spends her days trying to balance work, quality time with her husband and son (plus two dogs), laughing on the phone with her wonderful friends and “ME” time which consists of really good TV shows, music and books. She loves that she lives in her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee and that it’s not a place she is trying to escape. She is so thankful to be able to follow her dreams and share what she learns along the way with other photographers!

The winner will receive The Workflow Workshop, an online Photoshop video series (multiple videos totaling 6 hours of content). Throughout the Workflow Workshop I share with you my complete editing workflow, basics to get you started, tips and more advanced special tricks. You can view as many times as you need and work with them at your own pace. You will also receive digital bonus bag with helpful PDFs along with access to a private Facebook group so that you can continue learning and ask questions about videos, business, critiques, and more – I’ll be there! {$399 Value}.

AMR Photography Mentoring Package {$450 Value}

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Angela Richardson is the owner of AMR Photography and lives in Dallas, TX along with her husband of 15 years and their two daughters (9 yrs and 4 yrs). Although she shoots a variety of everything, she specializes in sessions for senior high school girls. Angela is also the author of “The Senior Photographer’s Guide to Styling” which is a tool to help you find your artistic voice in the world of senior photography.

Angela is giving away {3} one-hour Skype sessions where we will discuss everything from styling and shooting to pricing and in person sales. The winner will also receive digital download of 50 pdf styling guide (tailored for photographers working with seniors but the principles therein can be applied to all sessions). {$450 Value}.

Not a member of the Rock the Shot Forum? What are you waiting for?? Sign up today and get access to an AMAZING community where you can Connect… Share… Learn… and Grow!!

Now is the perfect time to become a Rock the Shot Forum Member! And if you JOIN TODAY, you can save 30% off any new Membership, OR upgrade to a Lifetime Membership, using code ULTIMATECMG. PLUS… all Rock the Shot Forum Member qualify for an additional TEN {10} ENTRIES for the “Ultimate Celebrity Mentor Giveaway!!

Hurry! Giveaway ends Thursday, April 25th at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 29, 2013.

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Nicole Parry - Oh my goodness! This would be wonderful!

audra - thanks for the chance! :-)

Becky Poynter - OH.. MY.. GOODNESS! :D

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[Summer Group Mentor Session - Lima, OH]

 

By POPULAR demand, I have decided to announce a Summer Group Mentor Session for you guys! I have been dying to get out there and travel a bit to see some other familiar faces across the country. First stop on the Stephanie Pana train is going to be good ol’ Lima Ohio! I was so lucky enough to have the lovely, Jessica Paxson Photography graciously offer to help me plan this event. Not only that, she is allowing us to shoot on her gorgeous property I think you will all LOVE! She also found us such a stunning model, Sam, who I know we are all going to have a BLAST working with! I am only going to be opening this event to TEN photographers total. Below are the official details & requirements:

Saturday, July 20th
Lima, OH (Hosted by Jessica Paxson Photography)
Introductions / Relaxed Q&A Session @ 5:00-6:00pm
On Location Shoot @ 6:30-8:30pm

$250.00 Attendance Fee
*Open to 10 photographers*

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must own a DLSR Camera with Manual settings.
  • Must preferably own a prime lens (85mm, 50mm, 35mm).
  • Must have basic knowledge of shooting in Manual Mode.
  • Must be creative, that’s just a given!
  • Must come with open eyes & ears for all the awesome things you’ll learn!

This mentor session is open to any and all interested! IF you would like to book your spot, there will be a required, non-refundable $50.00 retainer to be paid in order to lock in a spot. Your spot is not secured until your payment has been received! Being that these spots will go very quickly, be sure to email me directly to save a spot to this awesome event!

Please email me the following with your inquiries:

  • Name / City:
  • Business Name / Website:
  • What do you specialize in:
  • Current Camera Gear:
  • What would you like to get out of this experience:

Email me via stephaniepana@gmail.com

Monica Justesen Photography - Gah, one of these days you will be closer to where I live!

Lindsay Bosserman - Hello Stephanie!

Are there any remaining open seats for this workshop? I’d love to attend! Please let me know :)

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[The K. Family - Chicagoland Portrait Photographer]

This particular family is very special to me, as they were one of my very first clients when I first picked up my business back in 2010. It had been almost three years since I had last seen them & boy was I excited! I felt so lucky to know that this family still believed in my work, all these years later. Regardless of the changes I’ve made to my business over the last three years, they knew I was still the right fit as their photographer. I feel so lucky to know that there are people out there who trust me to capture their own memories. These photos will hold a special place in my heart, as they are a reminder of where started and how far I’ve come. It also shows me I have so much ahead of me & I simply cannot wait to see what life has in store.

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