Here is a list of what’s on the schedule at the moment. New events are added all the time.
Having product photography that displays what you have to sell is important. What is more important is having photography that demonstrates why your clients want it and what makes it attractive. Doing this easily and affordably is the trick. Some topics covered in the workshop are: • coming up with a profitable shot list • […]
Food photography is more than taking a photo of a delicious meal. It’s a way to stir emotions with beautiful imagery that tells a story and allows the viewer to taste with their eyes. In this hour-and-a-half presentation, I’ll be giving a grand overview of the industry and arming you with additional resources to learn […]
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Ethics is the "moral principles that govern a person's behavior." In this presentation, we'll be discussing the ethics of when and how to take or not take photos. There are various situations to consider, and we'll discuss some guiding principles and review some individual situations. Bring stories […]
Hold on to your hats. We’ll cover all the basics of photographing architectural interiors and exteriors primarily for real estate. This presentation will arm you with all the essentials for real estate photography and will be a great starting point if you are going for higher-end architectural work. Don’t blink, though! We’ll start with a […]
Join us on this photographic safari through one of the most photographed areas in the Great Smoky Mountains--Cades Cove. People come from around the world for its stunning beauty. It is not uncommon to see nationally known nature photographers leading workshops here. You can step back in time to enjoy its rich history with fully […]
It is commonly said that the best camera is the one that you have with you. Learn to get the most of the camera that is always there, your cell phone. Hardcore enthusiasts and professionals often turn their noses up at one of the most accessible tools on their belt...often literally. The image above was […]
Interested in expanding your photography services? Thinking about dipping your toe into the commercial side of things? This is the presentation for you! We’ll be talking about the business side of residential housing photography. We also have an all-day workshop the day following the presentation if you’d like to know how to shoot this genre […]
In this all-day workshop, we’re going to do it all. From the initial conversation all the way to the final delivery of the images. This all-day workshop will start with your initial client contact; what to say, how to say it, and how to close them; upsell opportunities; the preparation; and then the fun part…actually […]
Photographers often talk about everything possible except the images themselves. They have long and involved discussions on gear all the time. Can you imagine painters talking more about their brushes than their artwork? The conversation hopefully evolves to technique, which is very important as well. Unfortunately, you can have the best equipment and use the […]
Buckle up buttercup! This workshop will arm you with hands-on aptitude for getting the most out of this program. You’ll walk away with Lightroom optimized for your use and your computer, you’ll know a methodical workflow that doesn’t require thinking, you’ll be editing your images at the speed of light, as well as outputting your […]
When was the last time you looked something up in the Yellow Pages? When was the last time you Googled something? How can you do business without a website that no one can find? You know the answer. Search engine optimization (SEO) is all about getting you not only closer to the top but also […]
Show me the world in a way I have not yet explored will always get my attention. We spend most of our lives viewing the world from three to six feet off the ground while sitting or standing. Likewise, most beginning photographers shoot from these exact same heights because that is the easiest to shoot […]