surprises in your mailbox!

have you checked your inbox yet? we emailed lots of readers to test our online classes -free. i have a few more spots available so if you're interested, please leave a comment here with your email (i absolutely will not click a bazillion links to find it).

by leaving a comment, you agree (if picked) to be available to take these classes during the month of february with your comments, concerns and questions to us by Feb 15.

yay for online classes! we are so excited. don't forget to log on to nicolesclasses.net (nothing there yet) for registration this coming MONDAY, 6PM PST for March and April classes. $125 for the 4 week class.

we've structured the class to be just like our live classes, but online -including videos and tutorials, scheduled chats with the instructors, student galleries, homework and valuable feedback on all assignments.

want to do something online? we still have some spots at our ART WEEKEND -LA!! click here for details.

396 comments:

  1. I'd love to test your online class for free! Please pick me!

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  2. Pick me. paigeliljenquist@hotmail.com

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  3. i'd love to test it out! pick me.

    Meagancw@gmail.com

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  4. My email is royallts@hotmail.com

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  5. I would love to test the online classes!

    laurenaustinschwitters@gmail.com

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  6. annskidmore{at}mac{dot}com.

    It would be so great to test out the classes. Can't wait to start learning from you & your team!

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  7. sounds fun!
    scribemegan@gmail.com

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  8. I would like to test your class! Pick me, pretty please!

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  9. I'm really good at testing things out:)

    sheenajibson@gmail.com

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  11. I would be overjoyed if I was picked!

    fosterjanel@yahoo.com

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  12. i'd love love love to help out.
    nataliew88@gmail.com

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  13. i'd love to participate! fingers are crossed!

    ladyroselane@gmail.com

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  14. I would love to take your online class!

    beckywwren@yahoo.com

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  15. I would love to help test out your online classes! miltaylo1@yahoo.com

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  16. sound like exactly what i've been looking for!! sign me up...i hope.

    karajaynekelly@gmail.com

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  17. oh please!!! You are my photo hero...this would be amazing!!

    celeste

    celestegrover@gmail.com

    www.theimperfectmom.blogspot.com

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  18. Oh, I would love to do this Nicole!

    Thanks!

    dandeedesigns@gmail.com

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  19. I would love love love an opportunity to take the online Photo 101 class! Thanks! nic.flores@yahoo.com

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  20. adding my name to your huge list! :)

    info@emilysymonds.com

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  21. opps, got a little too excited there. my email is: sashaiteno@gmail.com

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  22. add me too if there is still room!

    meandmymisteratgmaildotcom

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  23. I've taken your Photo 101 class in person and would love to test Illustrator or Photoshop 101 online. Thanks for the opportunity!
    thenearestfuture@gmail.com

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  24. this is so exciting- i would love to take this class! :)

    thevintageholicfrog (at)gmail (dot) com

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  25. um yes please, if there's still room:
    annabergevin at gmail

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  26. I'd love to help out!
    -Kristin
    klradmall@gmail.com

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  27. I would love this so much!

    bonbonbassoon@gmail.com

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  28. yes please! I would be an active member of any of your classes! yay!

    lynninlove@gmail.com

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  29. Please e-mail Kace520@cox.net

    Karen

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  30. I just got a DSLR for Christmas and still have no idea how to use it-- except on automatic--so I would love to test drive your class.

    alouiseyoung@hotmail.com

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  31. Would love the opportunity.
    suymey@gmail.com

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  32. I would LOVE to do this! I have been dying to here about when you're coming to Denver and hope maybe I can participate in this!

    Thanks! :)
    Stephanie

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  33. Interested.

    My email is kimashton25@gmail.com

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  34. I would LOVE to do your online class! pick me! mylyn.wood@gmail.com

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  35. i like these type of tests! brooke1280@gmail.com

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  36. i would love to participate! love your style.

    melissa.leighe@gmail.com

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  37. oh yes, please. itsjutsjackie@gmail.com

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  38. Oh please oh please!

    kimdubois@gmail.com

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  39. I'll do it! I'll do it!

    I have had a DSLR camera for a few years now and am terrified to take it off of auto. I have tried online tutorials and other books but it just never seems to click and I get so overwhelmed. I'd love to try your class out.

    Tara - tbmax03@gmail.com

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  40. pick me please!!!

    jacmorant@gmail.com

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  41. i received my book and the email today. i would love to be a beta tester for your class!

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  42. I would love to!

    Thanks!

    Beka - beka.lowe@gmail.com

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  43. Please please please pick me!

    monica.boerckel AT gmail.com

    yeah!!

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  44. Yes! Especially for your Photo 101 class (I don't have Illustrator, but do have Photoshop Elements...)

    mary_eliz72@yahoo.com

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  45. I would also LOVE to take the online class!

    Thanks!
    MeganSalsbury@gmail.com

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  46. I would love to test out any of the classes!

    hanpalmer@gmail.com

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  47. One of my 2010 goals is to take a photography class-I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you choose me!

    Thanks!
    Campbell

    cbrownkorbel@gmail.com

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  48. Crossing my fingers.

    ahlbamy@hotmail.com

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  49. Ohh - I would love the opportunity to do this! Pick me! Pick me! :)

    nora@johnston.net

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  51. staceyannturner@gmail.com

    Shoot me an email and I'll shoot some awesome pics (as soon as I learn!!!) Thanks and best of luck with your classes!

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  52. oh this would be WONDERFUL! I've been anxiously awaiting for this to become available.

    sherryellsworth@gmail.com

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  54. I would love to be picked... I have always wanted to take one of your classes and an online format would be perfect for my schedule!

    amandajones85@gmail.com

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  55. I would love to try your online class!!!

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  56. I would love to have the chance to learn from you!

    My email is: sethnsarah[at]gmail[dot]com

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  57. I quite possibly might DIE if I was picked. Would l-l-l-looove to take it!

    ashleyharrison.2@hotmail.com

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  58. I would love too. ashsko@hotmail.com

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  59. me pleeeeease! here's to good news in my inbox (paulareneeperalta@gmail.com)!

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  60. I would love to be a tester! prettywittyfey@gmail.com

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  61. sign me up!! i just got a job in this rough economy AND i might take online classes with nicole?! this year is out of control already!! love it!!

    leekathy@gmail.com

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  62. this would be perfect for me. i'm trying to find what i love to do, but after two preemies and a husband still in school, funds are extremely limited. i promise i would be a great student. :) please pick me.

    amberkimber@gmail.com

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  63. WHEW! Lots of competition, but I'd love to be considered!
    With baby #5 on the way, I don't have any extra funds to take the class, but I'd LOVE to be a guinea pig!! ;)

    junk4ashley@yahoo.com

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  64. 4 words: yes, please & thank you!

    kari.lynn.song@gmail.com

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  65. Ooh! Pick me pick me pick meeee!!!

    npbradshaw@hotmail.com

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  66. In case you're still looking!! I'd love to!

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  67. Whoops!! PS- my email is lmbriley@gmail.com

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  68. I totally need to be a tester for this. For one thing because you have to have a redhead - we bring a unique perspective. Also I am not to proud to beg - the nerd in me is dying to take notes and leave detailed feedback.

    I'm at adenns@telus.net!

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  69. I'd love to take a class!
    bekbecker@gmail.com

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  70. i'd love to test :)

    samweinhausen@gmail.com

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  71. i'd love to throw my hat in the ring too! but would it suit international?

    kellie{at}74limelane{dot}com{dot}au

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  72. I would LOVE to be a tester.... and I am available!

    my email is lucymurch@gmail.com

    thanks, nicole!!!!

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  73. if there's still a chance, i'm interested!

    abbygracesharp@gmail.com

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  74. oooh, me please :)

    karaliann@gmail.com

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  75. Oooooooooooo baby! My poor little Nikon is just begging to be used properly! I'm so excited at the thought of this!

    benandcarrie@gmail.com

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  76. I would love too!
    karasimmons20@gmail.com

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  77. please pick me please pick me please pick me please pick me. Fingers crossed-legs crossed- arms crossed please pick me please pick me.

    compdummy78@gmail.com

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  78. I'd really love to test your online classes. I've been looking for a similar option and found nothing!

    meaganmari@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  79. I'd be so, so, so excited to try your classes. I'm a great student, I promise!!

    hollylberg@gmail.com (note the "l" in the middle)

    thanks!

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  80. I'd love to help test your classes. Megan at auburnmeg@gmail.com.

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  81. I've got a great camera but don't know how to use it.
    kcreid75@yahoo.com

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  82. I would love to take your online class! I have a Canon 40D (and a new 50mm 1.4 lens) but I still don't know how to use it all that well.

    wendyiwamoto@gmail.com

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  83. I'd love to try your class! Please pick me!!

    ronnipaxton@gmail.com

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  84. wow. you are popular.

    pick me! Shavs.lewis@gmail.com

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  85. Sounds cool!
    ediblealli@yahoo.com

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  86. So many people are interested! I am too, so I thought I'd take a chance throwing in my hat at the last minute. Thanks for considering me!

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  87. Hi Nicole! I'd love to test the classes. I'm very interested in improving my skills in order to help things some things look better on my blog! :)

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  88. ohhh... Please pick me!
    raynasavage@gmail.com

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  89. i would love to try it out! i am just a newbie at this stuff so if you want someone with no prior knowledge, i'm your gal:)
    rebeccachalls@gmail.com

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  90. I'd love to test the courses. I can be reached here- instantlysmitten@gmail.com

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  91. Please please pick me!! Jillarlinghaus@gmail.com.

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  92. I would absolutely love to! darcilynn80(at)gmail(dot)com

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  93. Please pick me!! I am pretty sure you won't make it to Ohio for any in person classes but I would love to learn from you!

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  94. Hi Nicole! I would love to try your online class. I just purchased a Canon Rebel T1i and am eager to begin using it! I'd love to have some structure to what I start taking pictures of and a class would be a great way to do that. I've taken photography classes in the past but it's been at least 10 years!

    My email is b_krystek79@sbcglobal.net

    Thanks!

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  95. Have been waiting for this and am so excited!! Would love to help with feedback and testing.
    Thanks! sarahrmathis@yahoo.com

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  96. this would be so ideal!

    robynmichelleleethompson@gmail.com

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  97. I'm always drooling over your work! I would love this!!

    stephpedersen@gmail.com

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  98. a tester? are you kidding me? sign me up, lady!
    love, lindsay
    stoyan45@aol.com

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  99. Oh my goodness, I would love to! What a dream it would be to take a class from you (since you aren't going to make it to vegas- boo!)

    cjroskelley(at)mac (dot) com

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  100. I adore your work! I would love to test your free online class!

    jlhamilton85@gmail.com

    :)

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  101. I would be happy to test your class! Melissa.jensen@cox.net

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  102. I am looking forward to your online classes - I want to take them all! Please pick me to take one for free - how exciting!!!!!!!

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  103. I can't think of anything more perfect to do in my free time!

    4starmom@gmail.com

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  104. A free class for real! Sign me up!
    brynnstar4@yahoo.com

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  105. Oh pick me! Pick me!

    melisdavis@gmail.com

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  106. would love to participate in one of your lovely classes! :)

    xo. danni
    ohhellofriend@gmail.com

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  107. So many comments already! But just in case, here's mine... I'd love to be signed up!

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  108. i don't start classes until april. i'd really, really love to be a part of this.

    kate.jill.lines@gmail.com

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  109. Yes, please! I've referred two of my sisters-in-law to your online classes, so hopefully they sign up too!

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  110. llevick83@yahoo.com
    would love to learn!

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  111. I'd love that! soccerchica2@hotmail.com

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  112. I'd love to take an online class!
    anniepackman@gmail.com

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  113. I would love to picked for the online course...from a South Texas Gal!!! jpblanton@sbcglobal.net

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  114. I'm sure I am too late but I would LOVE to do a test run, I have wanted to take a photo class for a while as I just got a dslr..hope you pick me!!!
    dianaholt@gmail.com

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  115. That would be so awesome! Hope it's me! Mistyb19@sbcglobal.net

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  116. I just got my photo 101 textbook in the mail and oh how I would love to test your online class for free! That would be very helpful for our budget right now. But if not, I will sign up to pay for it anyway because I want to learn so bad!
    torrimahoney at gmail dot com

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  117. pick me. pick me.
    onjali84@yahoo.com

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  118. Because I'm more of visual/interactive learner, reading photography books from the library hasn't been much help! I'd love the opportunity to take your class.

    pj@somewhereinmiddleamerica.com

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  119. i would love to try your class out...

    jenespanet@gmail.com

    remember me? the girl with the great new years resolution? and guess what? me and my little boy beat bowser sunday morning before church, it was AWESOME!

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  120. oh dang! i don't know how you'll pick only a few out of all these people! but i would love to test out your classes! i'll give great honest comments and feedbacks. i promise!

    tiffany{at}simplymodernmom.com

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  121. pick me, please!
    nikkimatter at gmail dot com

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  122. I'll do it! I'm in SF too, if that helps.

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  123. Nicole,
    I would love your sussie to be my sussie by learning from your on-line class and giving you honest, straight forward feedback.
    (I took your Photo 101 in NY!)
    Thank you!
    Mari
    waygoodday@aol.com

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  124. I would love to be a tester. Whatever you need.

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  125. Oh please pick me!!!
    loblee{at}gmail{dot}com

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  126. I'd love to take the illustrator class. I have taken the other two. Amazing.

    carolinesimmons@gmail.com

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  127. Oh wow. So many comments! If there is still a spot:
    kendall.potter(at)gmail.com.

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  128. guineveret {at} gmail {dot}com

    Winning would thrill me. I'm saving to fly out and take a class from you, but this would mean I could be learning from you in the meantime!

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  129. I would love to be a guinea pig!
    thepowell@gmail.com

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  130. seriously. me.

    ericapatten@gmail

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  131. If by chance you haven't given away the last test slot(s), I would be honored. cjconverse@gmail.com Hoping to be able to sign up either way, but would be incredibly appreciative to try it out free.

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  132. i would LOVE to take your online class for free :) that would be a dream come true! hopefeathers(at)me(dot)com

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  133. I would love to test the class!

    ChelseaCfields@gmail.com

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  134. oh please pick me! I just got a new SLR, and I adore your photography. I would love to do even a 16th of what you do with your photos.

    katherinepease@gmail.com

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  135. I LOVED your class and I wish you could do a 102 class online, but I understand your reasons. I was wondering if the photoshop online class will be tested for free, or if it is just photo 101. Thanks!
    Amy Wright
    wright.amy.m@gmail.com

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  136. I would love to try it out. I have been desperately needing a kick in the pants.

    esingleton@gmail.com

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  137. I would love to take your online class for free!

    juliebarton26@hotmail.com

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  138. i'd LOVE to test your online class. signed up a while a go and got your email but it was just about registration.
    email address is jowrites365@yahoo.com
    THANKS!

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  140. I took your photo 101 and adored it, I would love try these online classes out! Seriously. Love love love.. loooooooooooove.
    missyeyre@gmail.com

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  141. I would LOVE to be a tester. I have a nikon d90 and have taken a few little photo classes before so I should be able to give you some good impute. I've been so excited for your class to come online :)

    gorb9@mac.com

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  142. Would love to test a class.

    accordingtoalice@gmail.com

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  143. PLEASE- I would LOVE to test your classes...I promise to leave helpful feedback! :)

    cleggfam@hotmail.com

    -Cotrney

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  144. I got an email from you about the classes, but not sure if that means I'm already in or need to sign up. I'd love to be a part of this since I've been following you from the beginning!! I'm out of the country right now and this online class would be the perfect thing for me :) Thanks Nicole!

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  145. I would love to test it!

    beritpreston@gmail.com

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  146. I have had a Rebel for over six months now and have done nothing but "auto" for fear of screwing up. I'm so interested and would love to take a class!

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  147. i'd love to test out any and all of your classes!

    katie[dot]stapleton[at]gmail[dot]com

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  148. I would SO love to test your online class, and blog about how fantastic they are and sing your praises! I will make you famous! :)

    jackie.wins@gmail.com

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  149. it would be a dream come true! summer.harms@gmail.com

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  150. Wow, I see that you have a lot of comments already but pick me, pick me, pick me. mirmandy27@yahoo.com

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  151. me please!!!!

    ellice.s.kim@gmail.com

    i just started a design blog as well

    elliceinspired.blogspot.com

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  152. I'd like to take part on the beta program that you have going on here. My e-mail is lmurillo @ codebeta.net (spaces were inserted because of bots)

    My site: http://www.codebeta.net

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  153. I would really appreciate the opportunity to take your class. My skills are progressing, but I would greatly benefit from structured instruction rather than trial and error or surfing the internet. Thanks for sharing your talents.

    jpetersen{at}cableone{dot}net

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  154. ohhhh pick me, mama!!!!

    LAMTEXAS at yahoo dot com

    p.s. i always turn my homework in on time!

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  155. I would LOVE to do this! please!

    danishields@gmail.com

    :)

    thanks!

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  156. I'd love to test it out!

    brittany@brittanyandersenphotography.com

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  157. yes. I would love to test this out & will be very available to get back to you by Feb. 15 :)
    whitneybjohnson@gmail.com

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  158. I have been waiting since I first heard you were going to offer online classes. Please pick me!

    ashlim15 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  159. I would love love love to do this!
    I'm a photography major, but I'm off this semester and this would be great.
    famousamos07@hotmail.com

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  160. I've read your book from cover to cover and I have to say it's the first one that has actually made sense to me-thank you! I will be reading it many times over I'm sure! I would love-Love-LOVE to take your class. It would be an honor!

    kristinpounds@gmail.com

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  161. ILLUSTRATOR OR PHOTOSHOP please! I already took photo 101 from you in Newport...

    Por favor!!!

    katiehoffmansalon@gmail.com

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  162. I would love love love to do this. Especially since I can't make it to the LA Art Weekend (and the Las Vegas one is apparently a no go). I've taken Candice Stringham's online class before so if it helps that I have something to compare it to, then there's that information. :)

    emilycake84@gmail.com

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  163. Oh pretty please, pick me! I would really love to learn from you ( I wanted to at Art Weekend in SLC but couldn't come up ( from STG ) the day you were doing that class)

    justablonde60@hotmail.com

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  164. I love your work and wish you could come to Columbus to teach a class! I would love to test out your online class... so I can see if I want the book as well!!

    kristinhevel@gmail.com

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  165. that would be awesome.

    gtkellams@hotmail.com

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  166. PLEASE PICK ME!!!
    PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.
    brooklynskanchy@gmail.com
    apalepinkpeony.blogspot.com

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  167. I sooooo want to. I know you have a bazillion people offering though. Either way I really hope to learn from you this year!

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  168. I have had my Canon for a couple years, but I still don't know how to use it other than on auto! I just got your book in the mail the other day and would love to try out one of your classes! It is my goal this year to get better with my camera so I can take beautiful pictures of my kids!
    kathrynbills@gmail.com

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  169. sounds like a great opportunity. thanks for the consideration!
    mac
    formyboy08@yahoo.com

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  170. I'd LOVE to take this class!! please pick me?
    bryanandsuzanneadopt[at]gmail[dot]com

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  171. I would love to be involved! I promise to give lots of feedback!

    janefwilson@yahoo.com

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  172. hi nicole! i JUST came across your blog today! it's absolutely lovely! would love to try out your online classes if you still have a spot!

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  173. I would love this chance to learn from you and improve my photo skills! Your work is stunning.
    dchcboots@msn.com

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  174. SOUNDS GREAT!! jleesklein@gmail.com

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  175. I would absolutely LOVE to! kimplank@gmail.com
    Miss you!

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  176. would love to!

    b.altrogge@gmail.com

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  177. It would be so fun to help: ammunk@gmail.com

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  178. For free? Pick me!
    Thanks Nicole. juliajov@yahoo.com

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  179. Oh I so want it. Please choose me!!
    carrie.merrill@gmail.com

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  180. I promise to do a great job testing and reporting back to you if you pick me!

    Thanks!

    steph.davis.jd@gmail.com

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  181. I'm not working right now and would love a chance to go through your classes with you.
    Thanks,
    My email is hezafisherman@gmail.com

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  182. pick me! i'm an excellent student and critic!

    nicoleledford at gmail dot com

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  183. I would LOVE to test it out! You have no idea how much!

    thackattack@cox.net

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  184. Um, a million times yes. And please. Pretty, pretty please!

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  185. I would LOVE to test and report! Pick me!

    racheledd@gmail.com

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