composing ourselves

1. Hooray for Summer ! Bright Red Umbrellas and a Very Blue Sky, 2. {223:365} - Soar, 3. Why she wakes early, 4. Summer Love, 5. Pencils, 6. Fifty two on Friday -Feet edition, 7. iphone friday, 8. chloe's big day., 9. Better Days, 10. Nap, August 11th, 2:38pm, 11. Gerbera Fairy..., 12. In My Eyes, 13. nothing in life is ritual, 14. i'm kinda falling in love again, 15. 100/365, 16. this is where im from., 17. Wormsloe Marshes, 18. Cute As A Button, 19. Ferry trip, 20. Untitled, 21. drops, 22. from where I stand, 23. C A K E, 24. Globe Thistle

I was so inspired by the  thoughtful and insightful comments shared on my post the other day posing the question, "what is photography to YOU." Awesome stuff sisters! You, as always totally inspire me!

And so, in honor of  the creative spark of conversation and the art of composition we are doing a giveaway today for one complimentary registration for my e-class of the same name. The super-fun twist is that there's actually 3 ways to win! 3 is the magic number afterall (at least compositionally speaking).

Beyond our giveaway, I'm hosting a giveaway on my own blog this weekend too and the lovely and talented Ali Edwards is giving a spot away next weekend as an added bonus. That is 3 spots up for grabs in the next week! Woohoo! Be sure to leave a comment on all the posts to better your odds of winning.

I'm more excited than ever about the class and all the wonderful things we're going to cover in The Art of Composition.

Today, all you need to do is leave your comment here between now and 8pm PST on Sunday for a chance to win a seat in the front roll of class (virtually that is).  And while you're here, we'd love to see some of your compositional handiwork. Got a shot to share? You know we'd love to see it.

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And the winner is...

Arin S. YAY! Congrats! And thanks to everyone for your comments.

Comments

[Jessie]

So exciting! I've just endured one of the most emotionally challenging months that I can remember and could definitely use some inspiration!!

[Brenda]

I would love to win this. I am learning and have so far to go. But I am enjoying the journey.

[pthurmond1]

I've never participated in a photography class. How exciting that would be!!! Here is one of my recent favorites.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50901045@N02/6013526824/in/photostream

[Marcie]

Ooooh...what fun!!!
Here's my today's composition:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/8/12/beacon-of-white.html

[kamana]

oh pick me, pick me, pick me... pretty please?

[Rebecca]

I so want to take you class! Thank you very much for the chance!!

[Carol E]

I'm learning more about composition every day! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in your class!

[Kathryn Dyche Dechairo]

What a neat giveaway, I would definitely benefit from learning more about composition.

[Cindy]

I have never done a photography class and would love to take yours!
I would add a picture but don't know how to do it. :(

[Janice]

I would love to win a spot in your composition class!

[rakusribut]

hi tracey
already left a message on your blog
would love to win the giveaway spot
you have inspired me again with todays post
have made a composition for you on my iPhone with the diptic app

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/6038246680/in/set-72157627422258752

and here are the 4 elements of my composition

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/sets/72157627422258752/detail/

btw i simply love the name of this plant: butterbur....keep repeating it, it sounds soooo..... ehm....full.... big.... round...i don' t know...
here in the netherlands it is called Groot Hoefblad which sounds a lot less attractive

[Becky Sue]

Would love to win a spot in this class!

Recently, while at the beach, I caught this fly over.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/6038271024/

[busymomma66]

I would love to win and take my photography to the next level.

[amanda]

I'd love to win this spot!

[Niki]

I would love a chance to take this class and see what I can learn. What an amazing opportunity!

[Jenn Thatcher]

So excited about this class! Composition is still something I really seem to struggle with.

[Jill F]

i would dearly love to win a spot in the class. I think I would learn so much

[kathy]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64989410@N06/6037856283/in/photostream

Sure would like a reason to get dressed up and take my camera out!

[Amy B]

I'm so inspired by the Shutter Sisters community. Would love to have the opportunity to win a spot in your class! It will help keep me motivated for the next few months.

[patricia]

What a generous offer. Composition is to important to all aspects of our life-----photography, how we dress, how we decorate our homes, how we plant our flower gardens and setting the table for dinner. I would love to learn more.

[Lelainia Lloyd]

I started taking online photography courses at the beginning of the year. I've been a mixed media artist for 10 years and had never considered persuing photography as an art. I've surprised myself in the last 7 months and learned so much about this medium and myself. I am hungry to learn more! Here's some of what I've created so far:

Self-portrait, focussing on contrast and texture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5923718205/in/set-72157627095704280

One of my all time fav photos I took for a class last month:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5968673459/in/set-72157627095704280

Another fav, shot with insight I gained from reading Expressive Photography:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19674523@N00/5950583812/in/set-72157627095704280

*fingers crossed*

[Jessie]

I would love to win a spot in this class. I believe I center my shots too much but with mostly taking photos inside with my 50 I find it hard to not center. Would love to bring this part of my photography up some so everything doesn't look the same. My example actually isn't centered but it is a selfie from last month. I was holding the camera but I like the comp. Not sure if it actually works though. See I need help :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11842226@N06/5968987248/
Thanks again for such a wonderful opportunity!

[Tiffany in Topeka]

I would love to be entered! Thank you for doing this!

[Molly Wilson]

I'd so love to win a spot in your class! What a great giveaway! :)

Here's one of mine. I really like this one compositionally, because even though the subject is centered, all the lines in the photo draw you in.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rialynn/3284979785/

[Angela]

I have learned so much through the picture series classes, and have been dying to take this composition class!!!!

There is definitely much room room for growth in my compositional abilities, but I was happy with this shot - I worked on it for awhile.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/angelaslp/6018138785/in/set-72157627362694814

[Holly]

I would love a chance to participate in the composition class! It would be so informative and creatively challenging I'm sure.

[slmnontec]

I love learning and I love photography. Hope I win.

[cheris]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/liffords/6005960941/in/set-72157627225496299/
Yay! Another class! I'd love it.

[Lisa]

Composition is something my photography can definitely use help with! I've been trying to find more creative ways to compose images and would love to take your class.
http://flic.kr/p/aayMpp

[Rosie Grey]

Oh, what a great opportunity to win a seat! I'd love to win one ;-)

[Trevellion]

I guess that most of us know the "rules of composition" but it's the images that break the rules which are often the most exciting. Of course it takes courage to do that, I'd love the chance to be a little braver.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9970083@N02/6032339378/in/photostream

[Misty]

I would love to do this class! Here is a picture where all of the rules of composition were broken, but I love it anyway!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mistyp11/6027542713/

[Stacy M]

Your class looks informative and inspiring. I could really use a little of both. :)

[megan L]

I'd love to win a spot. composition is something i try to read more about but its so hard to find information on!

[Kathy]

Very generous. Your classes are wonderful and I'm sure this one will be just the same.

[Kandy]

This would be a dream come true! I will take all the knowledge from the experts I can get!

[Cheri]

Having taken all of the PICTURE series (including Holidays and Color), I am SO EXCITED for this class to start! Would love to win a spot!

[georgia]

oooh!
i'm taking this class, whether i win it or not!
but i'd love to win, of course!

here is a shot where i tried to be intentional about my composition...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/6033530855/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Marina D-K]

I love Tracey's beautiful use of composition in her photos. Would LOVE to learn the theory and thought process behind those beautiful pictures!

[Lori M]

I'm always ready to learn more about photography!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57762883@N06/

this is a picture of my nephew - i like the candidness of it and the smile on his face. I like that the composition is not what I would typically do.

[Rebecca Everett]

I would love to be able to win this class. I take care of my grandma who has late stage dementia 24 hours a day so subsequently my photography goals and dreams have been put on hold. I think this would be perfect to ease back into it and finally do something for me again.

[Juli I]

This class is exactly what I need. I'm so ready to explore composition! Fingers crossed. Here's a recent photo where I really liked the composition. http://julimusing.blogspot.com/2011/08/198-beachie-keen.html I know I have a lot to learn but sometimes I get it right.

[jamiesolorio]

How I would love to win this fabulous class! Gotta say, any class created by Tracey Clark is automatically one of my favorites! I don't even do any others!!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE, well, you might see how much I would love to win a virtual spot in this AWESOME class! I would try to be a prized pupil with open ears and creative eyes! Thanks for the chance Tracey!

[katrina s]

would love to win - needing to spend some quality time with my new 7D!

[Nancy B]

This has been an emotionally challenging year in so many respects and I really NEED a reason to pick up my camera and capture the good things in life.

[brigid]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ridethewavesoflife/6029885483/in/photostream

Wow! What a great opportunity! I would love to learn more.

[colette]

so exited for a chance to win!!! This would be a huge chance to learn more!!! thanks

[yvonne]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29289907@N02/6038291059/" title="Pasty Making by yvnn50, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6038291059_dcf3296fe6.jpg" width="500" height="377" alt="Pasty Making"></a>

Thank you for throwing my name in the hat!

[Brigindo]

What an amazing give-away! I'm excited at the thought.

[traceyclark]

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