Austin: Wedding Photography Workshop Day-$99 Basics, Proofs & Live Wedding: June 27

[HotHolly]

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DAY!
DATE: JUNE 27th - Austin, Texas

ONE DAY only, wedding workshop event. Come for one class or stay for the whole day!

These are the different sections being offered. Read below for more info on each one.

-Weddings 101: Basics of Wedding Photography

-Proofing for Profit: The Basics of Proofing (w/ focus on projected proofing)

-Weddings 102: The Wedding (You get to shoot a mock wedding in full wedding day attire)



The day has been split into three different classes to offer some affordable options for those who just want to come out and shoot. This is a flippin' awesome location (one of my favs) and I know lots of you like to come out for practice, so feel free!

Below is a description of each section. Class size in each section is LIMITED.

SECTION I. Weddings 101 Basics of Wedding Photography

This workshop covers the basics of wedding photography in an affordable way. This is a workshop that Belle's offered a few years ago. And for a limited time, it is only $99. Despite rising prices on models, the $$ location, and gas (OMG - gas), I love this workshop! $99 workshops make it possible to learn a lot in a short amount of time without financial burden. In other words, if you aren't 100% committed to this pro photog idea yet - you can attend with minimal investment. And if you booked a wedding and have no idea what the heck you are doing - you can come out and get a clue before its too late. ;o)

This workshop is aimed at photographers considering wedding photography, however we have had lots of photographers attend these for fun, to sharpen their skills, and get killer portfolio pieces.

This workshop is 1/3 lecture and 2/3 workshop aka shooting. We'll cover the basics about weddings - what is expected by the bride and groom, their parents, the church, etc. We will also talk about minimums needed for shooting weddings; examples - insurance, equipment, assistants.

We will be covering the following content:

* Basic Lighting Techniques
* Formal & Contemporary Bridal Poses
* Using Natural Light Effectively
* Basic Technical Techniques - aka figuring out how to use your camera (ISO, DOF, flash, etc)
* Adding Drama with light, color, texture
* Flattering Posing for Different Figures
* Basics of Composition
* Negative Space & How to Utilize It
* Basics of Shadows and Light
* Basics of What to Expect at Weddings
* Alter Shot Basics
* Bride Model(s) Provided
* Key Shots & When to Take Them
* Getting Started in Wedding Photography
* Model Release provided

Weddings 101 was created to allow photographers to establish a sense of what skills are needed to shoot weddings. It is a BASIC level class. The only recommendation is that you have a DSLR camera, although students have attended in the past with SLRs and point and shoots. This is a good workshop to see if wedding photography is for you.

This workshop will be held at a real wedding location in Austin, Texas. Dunvegan Keep is a STUNNING location in Austin. This private residence has a medieval flare, with lots of stone and stained glass. ITS AWESOME!

During the workshop you will have the opportunity to shoot a bride in a designer wedding gown. You'll learn quickly the challenges of shooting a white gown in sunlight, shade, dappled lighting, outdoors, and indoors.

You will learn the basics of alter shots so you can get them more efficiently during a real wedding. A major newB wedding day mess up is feeling pressure to hurry and get the shots, so the newB photographer either messes up the shots or skips them. We'll show you some fast, traditional poses that your bride expects. During the day there will be on-going speaking and opportunity for Q&A.

*****YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER TO BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS!*****

This workshop will talk about lighting, posing, basics of photography and issues that apply to photography in general - the model will just be decked out in a wedding gown.

This workshop is a BEGINNER level class which means newBs are welcome. We will have 1 model per 8 photographers max. If more than 8 people sign up - there will be 2 models, which lowers the ratio. This class can accommodate a larger group of photographers than our other workshops. Teacher student ration will not exceed 1:10. This workshop may be set up rotation style. You'll have time allocated to each model and instructor.

This is the BASIC entry level wedding photography class offered by Belle's. The model:shooter ratio is higher b/c it's cheaper.

ENROLL IN INTRO TO WEDDINGS & BRIDALS SECTION ONLY:
Date: June 27th
Location: Dunvegan Keep, Austin TX
Instructor: Mike and/or Holly
Time: 11am-2pm
Investment:$99
To sign up: Click here



SECTION II. Proofing for Profits! Effective ways to proof weddings to increase your total sales.

This section is a short but valuable lecture on proofing with a specific focus on projected proofing.

Find out about Belle's proofing parties and easy ways to make your proofing more profitable. Belle's proofing parties have been a huge success since we started offering them. The 1st proofing party paid for an expensive projector with profit left over.

As some of you know, Holly is a selling wiz. She'll also clue you in how to do paper proofing with exceptional results.

******This section is perfect for wedding & portrait photographers!****

Whether you shoot brides, babies, or boudoir - proofing is a place where you can easily increase sales - when you know how to do it right. And about the price of this class...its peanuts compared to what the information is worth. A monkey could make back their $99 after applying the principles we'll discuss. Normally I'm not so brazen, but when ever we have discusses this topic with any photogs in the past, Ive had to pry them off my hand before they thank me to death via handshake.

Proofing is where over 50% of sales are made. And it doesn't matter if you are front loading your packages, back loading, or if you have no clue what front/ back loading means...this will HELP YOUR BUSINESS immediately.

And there are no stupid questions. And Holly is nice. :o)

ENROLL IN PROOFING FOR PROFITS SECTION ONLY:
Date: June 27th
Location: Dunvegan Keep, Austin TX
Instructor: Mike and/or Holly
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Investment: $99 per person
To sign up: Click Here


SECTION III. Wedding Photography 102! This limited edition class/ workshop focuses solely on wedding day photography.

Weddings 102 Workshop is 1/3 lecture and 2/3 workshop aka shooting. We will discuss and practice shooting a wedding. You will quickly learn what it's like to shoot a wedding in poor lighting. You'll find out what to do when your movements are limited so you still get great images. Belle's Photography always goes for stealth mode for weddings - so you'll learn how to be an unobtrusive photographer as well.

We will be covering the following content:
* Shoot a Mock Wedding
* The Flow of the Wedding Day
* Key Shots & When to Take Them
* How to Nail Difficult Shots (even in poor lighting)
* Low Lighting Challenges
* Quick Posing for Alter Shots
* Fun & Contemporary Bridal Party Poses
* What to Expect on the Wedding Day
* Working Effectively with a Wedding Coordinator
* The Rules About the Rules
* Limitations and How to Work with Them
* 2nd Shooter Tips that lead to More Gigs
* Major Mess-ups and how to Avoid Them
* Getting Started in Wedding Photography
* How to Nail Difficult Shots
* Low Lighting Challenges
* Quick Posing for Alter Shots
* What to Expect on the Wedding Day
* 2nd Shooter Tips

Weddings 102 was designed to allow photographers to get their feet wet in wedding photography, by shooting a mock wedding. So there is no risk of messing up someone's once in a lifetime event. This workshop will be a staged event. Photographers will have the opportunity to shoot the bride, groom, ceremony, alter shots, and bridal party as a wedding photographer would normally progress through the day. If you haven't shot weddings before, it may surprise you to see how flexible the day is with getting the shots you need.

This workshop will be held at a real wedding location in Austin, Texas. Its may FAVORITE place to shoot in Austin!

During the workshop you will have the opportunity to shoot a mock wedding in full wedding attire. There will be the bride in a designer wedding gown, groom decked out in a tux, and attendants in matching attire. You'll learn quickly how a wedding day typically progresses. After the shooting in the chapel, we will do posing and move through a typically wedding day requests including alter shots. During this time there will be on-going speaking and opportunity for Q&A.

How does this class help you? There are lots of practical ways this class will help your business. Not only will you walk away with portfolio pieces from a wedding, but you'll grasp some crucial information that can make or break you in the wedding photography industry.

This workshop is a 100 level class which means newBs are welcome. The only requirement for the class is that you have a DSLR camera. You do not need to have taken Weddings 101 prior to this class. They can be taken interchangeably. Weddings 102 builds on Weddings 101, but branches off into a different, yet practical direction.



What's the difference between Weddings 101 & 102? Well, 101 focuses largely on discussion of key shots, and wedding portrait basics with an emphasis on bridal portraits. Bridal portraits are a key component in booking weddings. In weddings 102 you'll actually be shooting a mock wedding. The class fixates on the wedding day itself and you will have the opportunity to shoot a full wedding party.

The class size for this event is extremely limited, so if you want to sign up, do it early. The smaller class size means more attention, more help, and more opportunity to participate. This isn't a little lecture where you sit back and listen. This is a jump in and get your feet wet workshop!

Last time we offered this workshop it sold out. There aren't many workshops that offer shooting a full wedding party decked out in tuxes and gowns at a real wedding venue for under $500. And this class size is limited. So 1st come 1st gets the slot!


ENROLL IN PROOFING WEDDINGS 102 SECTION ONLY:
Date: June 27th
Location: Dunvegan Keep, Austin TX
Instructor: Mike or Holly
Time: 4pm-7pm
Investment: $299 per person
To sign up: Click Here

ENROLL IN ALL THREE SECTIONS:
Date: June 27th
Location: Dunvegan Keep, Austin TX
Instructor: Mike or Holly
Time: 11am-7pm
Investment: $497 per person
To sign up: Click here

CLASS LIST:

SECTION I:
1. Margaret W
2. Isela C
3. Jodi S
4. Jennifer C
5.

SECTION II:
1. Margaret W
2. Isela C
3. Juan E
4.Jennifer C
5.

SECTION II:
1. Jo Ann S.
2. Margaret W
3. Isela C
4. Jennifer C
5.

Here are some photos of the venue...

[HotHolly]

Will post pics of models ASAP. The 1st section will have a couple female models in designer wedding gowns. The mock wedding will have 6 couples decked out in full wedding attire. :o)

[*Mike*]

Hey Everybody! I haven't been around here much, but I'm working on it... At the very least, I've got to keep an eye on Holly. :o)

We have someone in Abilene that would love to carpool if you're going to pass through on the way to Austin for the workshop. If you'd like to help out, save yourself from hours of boredom on the Texas highways, or just save a few bucks by splitting gas money, let me know and we'll get you together.

See you soon!

[petrolera]

why why why on the 6th... I will be in Seattle :-( oh well, there's next year.

[cajun angel]

Geez, I'd love to get in on that! Anyone wanna buy a lens? That would give me the necessary funds! I'll have to chat with da hubby and see what I can figure out. Naturally, I want to do it all!

[HotHolly]

Here's a special treat - I'll give $50 off to the first TPF to sign up for the full day workshop. :o)

[HotHolly]

Here are the models for the day. They are two of my favorite people to shoot, plus some arm candy. There is one more girl and one more guy I need to post. I dont have their pics on this computer.

Models are subject to change/ arent guaranteed, b/c if they're puking or have something nasty going on, I'll grab a sub. But some of you have shot these girls before. They are really great to work with. And they have different figures/ looks. So good practice!

[K.D.didit]

I just joined this forum and I'm SO EXCITED to find this workshop! Hope it doesn't fill up before I can sign up!

[HotHolly]

We'll be glad to have you Kellie!!!

I expect the mock wedding (section III) to fill up 1st. It has the smallest class size and the highest demand.

We already have some folks signed up. I'll post the class list some time this week.

Make sure you check out some of the free tutorials on our site about composition, creativity, lighting, and all that good stuff.

[K.D.didit]

Holly,
Wow! Just read all the free tutorials... wish I wasn't at work right now LOL so I could play with my camera! I took a lighting class yesterday at a local camera shop and your lighting tutorials were really great in "re-emphasizing" what I learned. Plus, I love having the side by sides for a visual.

[HotHolly]

Originally Posted by K.D.didit

Holly,
Wow! Just read all the free tutorials...

Glad you liked them! The lighting one is really basic, but it gets the point across. We have a bunch of info on our blog too. I started to compile the free tutorials into that other link I gave you because they were getting hard to find on the blog. The blog is kinda big.

[HotHolly]

Class list updated.

I know some of you are waiting for money to sign up. I'm allowing those who wanted to do the full day class to make a deposit payment to make sure they get their seat. Just PM me for details.

[HotHolly]

We're about filled up. :o)

[HotHolly]

UPDATE: We've had to reschedule this event for another day later in the summer. If you signed up for the class, you were refunded in full this morning.

If you would like to attend the rescheduled workshop, you will be given 1st dibs on a seat. I will email you before it is announced, to ensure you can still get a seat in the class you were in. I apologize for the inconvenience.

When I have the new date (looking like June 27th or July 11th), this thread will be updated. Thank you!!!

[K.D.didit]

Yeah! I couldn't come to Austin due to family stuff... another date sounds great!