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Lubbock
Senior Photography Breaking In and Breaking Out
Course #TX01
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Dominique Harmon
Barry Nelson
The art of taking pictures is just one part of running a successful photography studio. Knowing how to bring clients to your door and keep them coming back is just as critical.
In this class, Dominique and Barry teach you everything you need to know about tapping into the high school senior market – and doing it well! You'll learn how to market to seniors and keep them coming to you, how to price your services so that it's a profitable business segment and how to make your clients happy so your reputation enhances and drives your business.
Breaking in and breaking out – you won't want to miss this!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials
Location:
Captivated Images Photography & Design
5615 Woodrow Road
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-863-4140
Instructor Contact:
domi@captivatedimages.com
captivatedimages@gmail.com
806-863-4140
Instructor Website:
http://www.captivatedimages.com
Frisco
Making Money with Pro Event Photography & Photo Booths
Course #TX02
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With David J. Stana, CPP
Bill Vahrenkamp
Want to add a new revenue stream to your business while standing out from your competition? Then join David and Bill as they show you new services you can use to increase your income and leverage your skills!
Professional event photography – including photo booths – is one of the fasting growing segments in photography. David and Bill's class will help you make the leap to event photography and add a whole new dimension to your business! In this Super Monday class you will:
- Examine what markets you may have been missing – weddings, portraits or something in between.
- Discuss how more markets can bring in more income.
- Discover how easy it is to increase your studio offerings (like a photo booth as your "additional photographer").
- Learn the basic tools including automation & easy on-site processes to create new opportunities.
- Watch & learn an advanced theme setup & green screen use.
- See how to use social media & different printing options for even more revenue on-location & post-event.
Don't be boring when you can be multi-faceted! Learn how to build a diverse business with the tools and knowledge of a professional event photographer. Whether you want to get started or have already been doing it, David and Bill take it to the next level!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Items to Bring: desire to learn something new
Location:
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 N. Dallas Parkway
Frisco, TX 75034
972-467-7212
Instructor Contact:
djstana@tx.rr.com
bill@albertexphoto.com
972-467-7212 (David)
817-453-1498 (Bill)
Instructor Website:
www.silverstarpictures.com
www.albertexphoto.com
Austin
Course #TX03
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Ernie Welch, M.Photog.
Time is money, and as a business owner, your time is YOUR money. Yet, so many photographers spend too many hours behind the computer. If this sounds like you, then join Ernie and learn how to streamline your workflow so that you spend less time on the computer and more time behind the camera – or even better, away from work!
You'll discuss tips and techniques you can use to make your Adobe® Photoshop® process work better and more efficiently. Ernie will give special attention to using Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw).
Eight hours in this Super Monday class will teach you how to save countless hours at work!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: computer with Photoshop® CS5 or CS6, Wacom tablet, camera, description of the type of work you do and 1-2 current projects
Location:
Capitol Photography
1215 Quailfield Circle
Austin, TX 78758
512-833-8127
Instructor Contact:
erniewelch@sbcglobal.net
512-833-8127
Grand Prairie
Off-Camera Flash & Studio Strobe On Location
Course #TX04
Sold Out!
Do you really, really know how to use the lighting equipment you have? Brad will help you answer this question with a resounding "YES!" Learn as he walks you through different techniques for using off-camera flash and studio strobe lights on outdoor locations. He'll show you how to use what you have (and what's in his studio) rather than just sending you out to buy more.
When it comes to lighting, you can't get more bang for your buck than this workshop!
You'll just need to have a basic grasp of camera function in manual mode and to understand basic exposure.
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, any battery-operated flash you already own, laptops (optional – can be secured in studio while class is out on location)
Location:
Brad Barton Photography @ 360 Studios
2100 N. St. Hwy 360, #1904
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
214-356-2389
Instructor Contact:
brad@bradbartonphotography.com
214-356-2389
Instructor Website:
www.bradbartonphotography.com
Victoria
"What Do I Do Now?" – Coping with the Unexpected
Course #TX05
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Randy Pollard, Cr.Photog., CPP
Laura Ann Pollard, CPP
Every seasoned photographer has that story of the shoot when everything went wrong; if you're just starting out, one day, you'll have one too! But what matters is how you handle your professional life handing you lemons.
In this class, you'll learn how to make them into lemonade! Randy and Laura Ann cover it all – equipment failure, distractions, nightmarish shooting locations, those hard-to-shoot clients – and how to handle each situation with poise and ease. You'll learn about emergency backups and everyday items to have that can save the situation. If it's a dire strait, Randy and Laura Ann will discuss it!
This class is fast, fun and hands-on – and if you use only ONE of these tips to save the day, it'll be well worth your time and money!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, camera
Location:
L-Ann Imaging Studio
108 N. Main Loft A
Victoria, TX 77901
361-570-8326
Instructor Contact:
randy@L-Annimaging.com
lauraann@L-Annimaging.com
361-570-8326
Instructor Website:
www.L-Annimaging.com
Houston
Boost Your Business in 8 Hours: A Lighting and Marketing Workshop
Course #TX06
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Marsha Anderson
Curley Marshall, CPP
This workshop isn't just a class; it's an investment in your business! In a mere 8 hours, you will cover how to take your business to a new level of professionalism. Examine the artistic side of your studio - how to capture happiness and deliver that "wow" factor - while also focusing on the business side of your art.
Learn keys to a successful studio including branding, pricing practices, client satisfaction and retention and the importance of social media in your marketing. You'll also focus on fundamentals as you cover lighting and composition.
In one day, this Super Monday class does it all!
Course Date: May 20, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera and camera manual, external flash
Location:
Marsha Anderson Photography Boutique Studio
888 West Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77042
832-860-3080
Instructor Contact:
Goodday2day@aol.com
cmfolio@yahoo.com
832-860-3080 (Marsha)
832-216-8738 (Curley)
Instructor Website:
www.marshaandersonphotography.com
www.marshallsphotography.com
Victoria
From Birth to Graduation: Photographing Children
Course #TX07
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Laura Ann Pollard, CPP
Randy Pollard, Cr.Photog., CPP
Photographing children can be like herding cats, but not if you do it right!
Laura Ann and Randy show you how to photograph children of all ages, from tiny newborns to high school seniors. You'll discover the props, lighting and backgrounds that work best for each age group. Discuss on-location lighting, as well as natural and strobe lights. You'll also cover pricing strategies, marketing concepts and tips as well as how to manage workflow and post production.
Laura Ann and Randy will get you ready, artistically and professionally, to stop herding cats and capitalize on this very large and profitable segment!
Course Date: May 20, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, camera
Location:
L-Ann Imaging Studio
108 N. Main Loft A
Victoria, TX 77901
361-570-8326
Instructor Contact:
randy@L-Annimaging.com
lauraann@L-Annimaging.com
361-570-8326
Instructor Website:
www.L-Annimaging.com
Houston
On Location Off Camera Lighting
Course #TX08
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Francie Baltazar, CPP
This class is Speedlights 101! Learn how to use speedlights on location, in any lighting situation to create amazing images. You'll discuss when to use manual or TTL and why, how to position the light to achieve the best look, and what modifiers work best.
Bring your speedlights and trigger systems for hands-on learning, but if you don't have them yet, don't worry! You'll still be able to watch and learn and even demo the class set (on Canon equipment)!
Sign up today and become the master of your speedlights!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, speedlights and trigger system, modifiers, portrait lens, bottled water and a willingness to learn! Note: if you do not have speedlights and trigger system, you can still come and learn! A class set of Canon speedlights and trigger system will be available.
Location:
Market Square – Downtown Houston
301 Miliam
Houston, TX 77002
281-460-7030
Instructor Contact:
francie@fireheartphotography.com
281-460-7030
Instructor Website:
www.fireheartphotography.com
Houston
The Business & Art of Pet Photography
Course #TX09
Sold Out!
Looking to get into pet portraits? Find out what you need to know to be successful in this fun and furry market!
Kim tells you everything you need to know about the shoot – lighting, setups, tips and tricks for photographing pets. But it doesn't stop there! Learn how to create a sustainable brand and marketing campaign, how to price so that your business is profitable and the sales techniques that will sell our work. Your technical skills, along with a great business model and your own personal style are what will launch you into and keep you profitable in this market – learn it all here!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, marketing materials and pricing (optional)
Location:
Kim Hartz Photography
3019 Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
713-521-7272
Instructor Contact:
kim@kimhartz.com
713-521-7272
Instructor Website:
www.kimhartz.com
League City
The Secrets to Earning Your CPP
Course #TX10
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Francie Baltazar Stonestreet, CPP
Earning your Certified Professional Photographers can elevate your business to a whole new level. It means you are part of an exclusive group of photographers who have mastered the technical skills of photography. This mastery translates to higher levels of confidence and ultimately higher sales as your clients will value your skills and artistry.
In this course, you will learn exam taking strategies for lighting ratios, color wheel, and how to choose the best answer. A super review will help prepare you for the exam. Francie also walks you through the new requirements on the image submission. You'll have the opportunity to actually review images and discuss why they pass or fail.
This info-packed course covers everything you need to know including:
- Exam taking strategies and tools for the day of the exam
- How to effectively prepare for the exam
- Identifying your weaknesses in the technical exam areas and how to study for them
- The CPP Image Review and what it takes to pass it
- Complete detail of compulsory images including: short light, broad light, selective focus
- Complete detail on elective images including: high key, low key, rule of thirds, use of shape form and texture, balance, "S" curve, assertive or masculine line, architectural
- What to look for in ALL your image submissions
It's one day of comprehensive education that will help you complete your path to the CPP!
Course Date: May 19, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: willingness to learn, note-taking materials, 10 images for review and feedback
Location:
Lakewood Photography
1010 East Main Street
League City, TX 77573
281-460-7030
Instructor Contact:
francie@fireheartphotography.com
281-460-7030
Instructor Website:
www.fireheartphotography.com
Lubbock
Adobe Lightroom ® 4 - From Basic Edits to Making Art
Course #TX11
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Dominique Harmon
Barry Nelson
From importing and organizing, to powerful retouching, printing and web gallery creation, Captivated Images will take you through the tools available in Lightroom ® to process and enhance your photographs. Lightroom ® can appear daunting upon first inspection, but Barry and Dominique will quickly guide you through the learning curve so that you can not only keep all your photographs organized, but will also teach you how to retouch images in an artistic way and finally have images ready for printing or the web. This full day seminar will include everything you need to know in order to get comfortable with Lightroom's powerful feature set and get you on the road to creating your masterpiece.
Course Date: May 21, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: laptop with Lightroom ® 4, note-taking materials
Location:
Captivated Images Photography & Design
5615 Woodrow Road
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-863-4140
Instructor Contact:
domi@captivatedimages.com
captivatedimages@gmail.com
806-863-4140
Instructor Website:
www.captivatedimages.com
