Beginner Memorabilia Photography Webinar Scheduled

SCGS Jamboree 2018 Webinar Series

Your home is filled with personal and family treasures in the attic, garage, shelves, and walls. Preserve the priceless treasures in photographs. You do not need to be an expert photographer to spotlight your keepsakes and their stories. Come and learn simple tips to take magazine quality photos.

Devon Noel Lee will share her tips during the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree Extension Series on Wednesday, July 18. You can watch the webinar FREE but only if you:

  • Register in Advance
  • Watch it Live
Replays are available to SCGS members. 

Things to know:
  1. You can register at any time using this link: Beginner's Guide to Photographing Family Treasures Sign-up
  2. This link takes you to the GoToWebinar.com website where you'll need to enter your name, email, and answer a few questions.
  3. You'll receive a confirmation email and reminders before the webinar goes live. Any handouts will be distributed through these emails as well.
  4. On 19 July you'll click the link to the GoToWebinar meeting room to join the online webinar. You may have to download a program to access GoToWebinar, so plan on downloading the program the morning of the conference. 
Devon looks forward to teaching you how to take better photos of your keepsakes and treasures without the need to be an expert photographer. 



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