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

[mosey]

As a former animator, I tend to look at the world as if it's within a film frame. I'm still trying to translate that to still photography. Yes, please!

[Krista Thompson]

I love the word composition. Compose. Gain composure. For me, it means strength. I used the word composition and the Shutter Sister's book "Expressive Photography" for inspiration. This photo is my gift to the Shutter Sisters. Thanks for an awesome book and constant inspiration. I hope you like it. : )

[deirdre (soulnoir)]

Here is a shot done recently with my photo meet up group http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulnoir/6009976287/

[Lucent Imagery]

Oh wow, it would be amazing to win this prize. Thank you so much for offering the chance.

[Valeria Howell]

So ready for this class. PICK ME

[Stephanie]

I would LOVE to be able to take a photography class!! I've been wanting to take one for a while now!! :)

[Kristina]

I'd love to win a spot at this virtual class!

[kimBinAK]

Very exciting! Thanks for the opportunity to win this fabulous workshop :)

kimB from Alaska

[Annika]

I recently started with photography and would love to attend your class.

[Fishgirl]

I'll do all the homework if I get in. Do the names go in a big hat?

[NatsterNat]

This sounds like such an awesome class... I would love to win a spot! Here's one of my favourites from our recent summer vacation...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58861148@N02/6039442815/in/photostream

[Corinna]

I want to go to there. (PIck me! Pick me!!)

[Kelly]

Composition really is everything, It really helps tell the story. I'm pretty crazy about wanting to get it just right. Here's mine...and love the collage you've put together.
http://kelly-justaclickaway.blogspot.com/2011/08/look-of-love.html

[Lynne]

Would LOVE to win a spot in your course. Shutter Sisters is always a terrific and inspiring way to start my day!

Really happy with this one:
http://flic.kr/p/a7hsyQ

[Bonnie]

I am so, so honored to have a photo in your post and would be humbled and honored to be able to join your course. I so love the shutter sisters! All of you!

[Kat]

I would love to win! My fingers are crossed. :)

[Laura]

I would love, love, love to win a spot in your class! Thank you so much for this opportunity! :)
I recently took some photos out in my mom's garden that I love, as they show that I am in fact making some progress in relation to my photography. Those can be found here: http://laurasphotojournal.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/queenanneslace/ .

[Andrea]

I am currently taking Picture Inspiration and would love, love, LOVE to take this class!

[Chris]

I would love to learn from the best...

[Toni]

Needing the inspiration...the perspective. Would love this.

[Cathy H.]

What an awesome giveaway!! I would love to be able to take this class.!!! Thanks so much for the chance!!

One of my favorite photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18953962@N08/6005209795/in/photostream

[Lola]

Wow! I would love this as I get so caught up with trying to remember the technical details of photography that I often times forget the more artistic elements.

[veggiemom]

I'd love to win!!!

[Kelly]

hoping that I'm squeezing in right under the deadline!! I'd LOVE a chance at this. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Mi Ya]

I'd be thrilled if I was to win this one!

[Liz Ness]

What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity and all the best to everyone! =)

[spread your wings]

i would love to win a spot in this class.
p.s. thanks for including me in the group today - it made my day.

[Claudine]

Would love to win a spot in this class. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Terri Porter]

I'm already signed up for this class but I have a friend who would love to take it and just doesn't have the money right now. I would love to be able to give this class to her. She has so much potential as a photographer and I know she would benefit greatly from this class.

[Deirdre (superdewa)]

Oh, I'd SO like to take this class. I wouldn't be able to spring for it at this point, however, so I'm seriously hoping I win!

[mae]

i love to follow rules and the rules of composition are no exception! this one's got rule of thirds and leading lines going for it. plus some gorgeous curves, to boot.

tracey, you know i love your classes. i'm sure the art of composition will be no exception. thank you for the generous giveaway. see you in class!

[Liz]

How generous and how exciting it would be to win! Thank you for YOUR creativity and inspiration.

[DanaN]

I'm so glad you are going to teach a class on composition. I can't wait to sign up. Thanks for a chance (well, three chances) to win.

[Ingrid]

You've got to be in it to win it, they say! Would LOVE to win a place in your course, Tracey. It sounds so interesting... I am currently enjoying the square format of the Hipstamatic app and paying more attention to how I compose my image within the square without the luxury of being able to crop it on the computer afterwards.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigo2087/6041545398/in/photostream

[claudia]

thanks for the chance to win! Here's some of my latest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/6007743318/

[Arin S]

Lovely collection of shots in this post! I'd love to be a part of The Art of Composition :)

[susan]

Very exciting!!! Would love the chance to win a spot in this class.

[Tiffany]

The class sounds inspiring! I would love to attend!

[annie]

Oh, I just love this!

[MelissaL88]

How exciting! I'd love a chance to be in this class. It sounds so inspiring!

[angel]

pick me! pick me!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42946343@N06/4086998204/in/photostream/

[Liz]

Oh how I'd love to win!! :)

[Sharolyn]

Thanks for the chance!

[Joan Grey]

I would love a chance to win a spot in your composition class. Thanks! Joan

[joanne smith]

this is awesome... thanks for the chance to win!
(crossing my fingers! i need help in this department, ha!!)
have a great day!

[Rachal Edwards]

I love to learn!!

[Schtanzerl]

I'd love to win!

[Lisa Clarke]

Perfect timing! I finally splurged on my first DSLR and it should be in my hot little hands next week :-) I would love to celebrate my new camera with this class!

[bettie]

This would be a dream come true!

Here's a recent diptych that I really love. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bettienew/6027277030/in/photostream

[Cindy]

It seems like the more I learn about photography, the less I feel like I know! Trying to sort this all out! Your class sounds like it would definitely help things fall into place. Thanks for all your inspiration!