I am teaching at TNNA in
June 13-15 in Cleveland:
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| from Berroco Medina pattern booklet -- see the BTS photo from this shot further down |
Two excellent social media photo and writing workshops along with Beverly Army Williams, and solo, Photo Shoot A-Z: Planning, Producing &
Picture Making. *
I put my PhotoShoot workshop together because the comment I hear most often from first time
clients goes something like this: “whew!
I had no idea what went into a photo
shoot! Thanks for holding my hand
through it”.
The
truth is, that day you hold a camera is just a tiny part of a
photo shoot. The preparation, the planning, the thinking through the elements-
that’s what makes a successful and productive photo shoot.
It’s partially
stepping back to see the big picture of what else beside your product needs to
be considered- theme, setting, styling, wardrobe, light sources, effective
colors, people? Who is arranging those things? What kind of help is needed? And
it’s partially knowing the language —what kinds of files
do I need? How do photographers charge if I decide to hire one? What do I ask
for? How long is expected to get the final images and how many do I get?
What are rights? Who chooses the model? EEEeeeek!! How do I even find a model
who represents my vision for my business?.
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| Here's a BTS view from the shot at top. shooting at noon on a sunny beach day in late September on Cape Cod |
And,
more such thoughts. It was fun for me to break down what I do and make a flow
chart. (I am very proud of my flow chart). It’s designed to lead students choice by choice from their very first thought
of needing a photo shoot, through to planning it, including choosing whether to
do it themselves or seek the skill of a photographer for the project.
This class is not necessarily for someone who
wants to work as photographer (though it
certainly could be helpful ). It is for anyone who needs to create
powerful images of their product, shop or business, to enhance their marketing.
Because as we all know, that old saw- A picture is worth a thousand words—is
truer more than ever on social media and online marketing.
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| I love this image-- its the Awestruck Shawl from Appletree Knits --in her gorgeous yarn |
This
is all about you learning to be the confident leader/creator of the photography
for your business, no matter who is holding the camera. The class will be small
enough to customize information for those who attend. We will have time for Q&A at the end, so
we can take it in any direction.
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- Leveling Up Your Business on Social Media | Wednesday, June 13 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Photo Shoot A-Z: Planning, Producing and Picture Making | Thursday, June 14 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- 10 Photo and Hashtag Tricks to Build Community | Friday, June 15 | 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
* If you can't attend, we are happy to teach elsewhere, and to tailor the content to your business--just send a message. We love doing in-service and in-house workshops!
**PhotoShoot class is Gale alone, the other two classes are co-taught.
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| Will I see you there? Let me know! |
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