BREAKOUT SESSIONS
These are the Days: Creatively Capturing the Magic of Childhood
with Jamie Eilts
$35
AVAILABLE IN THE CLICK & COMPANY STORE
all materials are downloadable & yours to keep
Create photographs that tell the magical stories of childhood!
Go behind the scenes with Jamie Eilts as she teaches you to use light, color, and composition to tell the stories of your everyday in a beautiful, creative way! Manipulate your camera settings, point of view, and post-processing to help tell the magical stories of childhood and imagination. Follow along with Jamie as she edits 10+ images and describes her process for achieving beautiful tones and mood.
what you’ll get
EXCLUSIVE EBOOK
A 120+ page PDF detailing how Jamie captures and creates beautiful and magical childhood images
SHOOTING VIDEO
2 shooting videos including one indoor and one outdoor session
EDITING VIDEOS AND TOOLS
8 editing videos including indoor and outdoor images and a black and white conversion
Advanced techniques: sky overlays, cloning/healing in Photoshop, utilizing texture and creative overlays, and expanding the canvas in Photoshop
One color preset and one black and white preset
BONUS CONTENT
PDF full of ideas for adding creativity and interest to your everyday photography as well as avoiding a creative “rut”
A bonus creative editing video of one of Jamie’s magical “shadow imagination” images
Watch Jamie edit your images! Jamie will edit 2-4 images from students participating in the live run
what you’ll learn
// ALL THINGS COMPOSITION
Learn how to best compose your images based on location and how to use composition to tell your story
// USING LIGHT IN STORYTELLING
Learn to use different types of light to enhance the story you are trying to tell in your images
// BASICS OF COLOR THEORY
How color theory helps set the mood and tone in your photographs
// ADDING MAGIC, MOOD & IMAGINATION
Learn how to manipulate camera settings, change your point of view, and add/remove items in post-processing to add magic to your story
// EDITING TO ACHIEVE BEAUTIFUL TONES AND MOOD
Straight-forward editing tips and for hand-editing and using the included presets to achieve rich tones and mood
// FINDING INSPIRATION
Sources of inspiration to keep you motivated to capture stories and avoid a creative rut
about your presenter
Jamie Eilts is a photographer and filmmaker who lives in central Illinois with her husband, three children, and another little one due to arrive in August 2019. Her passion is using photographs and films to tell the magical stories of childhood with beauty and creativity. When not taking pictures or shooting video, she enjoys traveling, reading, exercising, and Diet Coke.:)
Jamie is the editing section relevant for me if I use Lightroom only?
Sorry, I’m just seeing this! I’d say absolutely yes! I do use photoshop a fair amount as well, but the bulk of my editing is done in Lightroom!
this has been one of the best breakouts i have taken. jamie is an excellent teacher and shares so much. her photos and videos are amazing. i am learning so much . she includes shooting and editing and videos with pullbacks. thank you for this great breakout Jamie
Thanks so much, Bobbie!!
Oh my gosh I don’t even know where to start when talking about this breakout!! These PDF’s are beautifully put together with stunning, inspiring, photographs on each page.
I did not expect to feel more focused about photographing whilst taking this course but I do!! The bonus PDF is incredible, encouraging intentional shooting and giving you guidance on how to do so, this alone for me, was worth joining in the course for however there is so much more too.
The exercises within the PDF are wonderful, covering color, composition, editing, emotion etc. etc. then the editing … oh wow! I have learned so much (and I am still not finished).
I honestly believe that everyone can gain something from this breakout, whether you are just starting out or pro, she really welcomes you into her process of workflow making it seem manageable.
The live group is really active and so this is a great time to join, it is fun and inspiring to see how everyone is working with the suggested exercises after seeing Jamie’s examples. Jamie’s manner is calm, kind and encouraging – as is all the participants! Thank you Jamie for pouring your heart into this Breakout – it really is fantastic.
Amy, thank you so much for this kind review! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you during the live run!
This breakout has been amazing! If you are looking to improve your photography game, look no further. Jamie does a great job of including so many elements in her PDF to study…color, composition, light, editing, style…the list goes on. I have kids around the same age, and it has been really wonderful seeing how Jamie shoots, edits, and adds just an extra touch of whimsy or magic to the images she takes of her children. You can tell she put a lot of thought and effort into this breakout. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you, Jill! Appreciate it!!
Simply great!!! Jamie is a great artist always ready to share all his knowledge. This BO is a great opportunity to continue learning and loving photography.
Es increible que cada BO que realizo con ClickPhotoSchool, complemente al anterior y me motive a seguir superándome como fotógrafo.
Muchas gracias Jamie por la dedicación, cariño y esfuerzo que pones en tu trabajo.
Thank you so much!!!
This is by far my favorite breakout so far! I have purchased quite a bit of breakouts through ClickinMoms and this is my favorite. I could go back and watch over and over the videos! Thank you Jamie! I will continue to follow your work and keep capturing the childhood of my two boys!
Oh Rachel, thank you so much for your kind words!
… this has been such a great course to take. So informative and helpful in finding your voice and a great perspective on editing. So glad i took this :)
Thank you so much, Nicole!
I’m loving this breakout. Jamie is sharing so many things with us that is incredible. The way the PDF is written is so understandable and easy to read, that is hard to stop before you reach the end. The images included are gorgeous and inspiring. Love the presets included in the breakout, they are a perfect starting point when processing. What can I say, it’s a perfect breakout to grow in your photography. Thank you Jamie for pouring your knowledge on this!!!
So glad you’re enjoying the breakout!! Thank you for joining in!
This breakout has so much information packed into it! I wanted something to stretch and give me more tools both as I photography my own child and in my business of photographing families and this has been perfect. Jamie gives so many things to think about to make unnoticeable things come to be noticed. And I love how she includes so much info both in the pdf and learning videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words!!
Wow! What a great Breakout! A worthwhile investment in myself. I feel like Jamie gave me a gift… permission to love my “imperfect” photos, motivation to improve, inspiration to continue progressing, encouragement and the tools to do it! Thank you!
Thanks so much, Rebecca!
Jamie’s breakout is inspiring and insightful. She is so open and transparent. Every photo includes the settings she used to take the photo. She walks you candidly through how she shoots and edits. Fun challenge exercises are included “add some magic” to your photos. I especially liked the sections on color and perspective. And of course, the pictures and quotes that she includes are amazing. I also immensely am enjoying the bonus PDF that walks you through a bit of the creative process. Such a great buy!!
Thank you, Alicia!!
How much editing instruction is included in this? I love your editing style! Do you show a lot of how you achieve your beautiful tones and mood in post processing? Thanks!
I include 8 start-to-finish editing videos (both indoor outdoor images) using two presets that are included in the breakout! I have also included a creative editing video of a shadow image including a behind the scenes shooting video of how I set up the environment for shooting. Lastly, I will be creating a handful of other editing videos from breakout participants during the live run. So, in total, there will be 12-13 editing videos!
I just devoured Jamie’s breakout and I loved it! She explained her process so clearly and completely that it left me feeling inspired to go create right NOW using some of Jamie’s strategies to capture our stories! I would recommend this class whole-heartedly to anyone who has learned to shoot manual and is now looking to take the next step towards improving her craft. Light, shooting, editing, creativity, storytelling…his class covers it all and is so comprehensive that I don’t think there’s anyone who wouldn’t learn something very valuable from this breakout from Jamie. My personal favorite was the shooting video and edit of one of her shadow stories, which she explains from start to finish with well thought out videos that make the process feel doable. I can’t wait to try one!
Thanks for the kind words, Tracy!
This breakout is exactly what I needed to bring my photography to the next level. Jamie’s PDF is beautifully formatted, easy to read and filled with gorgeous and inspiring photos. Her videos are extremely informative and helpful for breaking information down. She explains everything in ways that make sense even to those like me who are still learning how to master the basics but yet still evoking new learning with the more experienced. The exercises she provides are practical yet limitless in possibility. After taking this breakout you will have a thorough understanding of different kids of light, color, and composition and how to use effectively and intentionally to tell your story. I had yet to dive into editing my photos but after this breakout now feel like I have the skills to start working in this area. I am so grateful for the ways that this breakout has helped me capture my most important stories of my family.
HIGHLY recommend this breakout!
Oh Melissa, this just makes me smile!! Thank you so much! Appreciate it!
This breakout has been exactly what I needed to help get me out of my photography rut! Jaime shares her whole photographic process from planning your photo to the edit. This course is filled with valuable tips and advice and videos to help you capture the story you want to capture, and then make it magical!! She has great ideas that have made me want to take my camera everywhere!! You won’t regret buying this breakout!
Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying the breakout!
So blown away by this breakout! Jamie, you are amazing and I have HONESTLY loved following your journey as a photographer the last few years. Watching you grow as a photographer and a mommy is a wonderful thing and seriously makes my heart happy. This breakout has far exceeded my expectations. I’m enjoying it so much already. Thank you so much for inspiriting me regularly and for being such a sweet soul!!! Much love!!!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Allison!
Squeeeee!! My girl Jamie peeled back the curtain and really let you in on her processes here! I have been following this lady on her journey from the early days and I am BLOWN away by this breakout already! I LOVE the images in the PDF and am freshly inspired to pick up my camera and shoot some images with her suggestions. I loved her section on color and am just so super excited to learn from one of my favorite storytellers. This is going to be extremely helpful to beginners and seasoned pros. Go. Buy. It.
Thanks so much, Meredith!
Just wondering if the shooting videos are comprehensive or very brief?
The indoor shooting video is brief. Only about 3 minutes in length. It’s basically a behind the scenes for how I set up to take one of my shadow images. The outdoor one is me shouting my three children, and it is around 15 minutes in length. I talk over the video describing what is going on and what my thought process is during the shoot.
Another exceptional Breakout!! The PDF is beautifully written – breaking down concepts so clearly and effectively. Jamie’s photographs are stunning and I always appreciate it when the camera settings are added for further information. I can’t wait to dive into the videos next! Thanks, Jamie and best of luck with your newest addition!
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you are enjoying the breakout!
Would this still be worthwhile for a photographer primarily shooting young adults, weddings and families??
Hi Laurie! The course is definitely geared more toward shooting children, but certainly the technical elements discussed (using light, color, composition, etc) and editing techniques could be applied to any photography genre. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Your photos are amazing! Beautiful and so natural! Congratulations on this new and fun work.
Good luck and will sure pass the word Jamie
Best wishes on that new Little one also coming in August
Thank you so much, Karen! Appreciate it!!