Wedding Photographer Boot Camp with Shay Stephens

Ann McRae

Hey David, Nik (and Jen)

Yes, I know you are poking fun, and I was too! Seattle is also very appealing, I have family there too. I just cannot work out the time and money issue. So I am hoping for round 2!:D:D:D:D

DavidTO wrote:

Hey, Nik's a smart one. Yeah, wattabout Seattle?

Seriously, Ann, I hear you on time away from family. I have the same conflicts. I'm having fun, I hope you know, and no intention of making you feel badly.

dragon300zx

Ann McRae wrote:

Hey David, Nik (and Jen)

Yes, I know you are poking fun, and I was too! Seattle is also very appealing, I have family there too. I just cannot work out the time and money issue. So I am hoping for round 2!:D:D:D:D

[peer pressure]
Common Ann you know you wanna go. It will be so much fun. 4 days of nothing but learning about photography from shay stephens, the greateast wedding photographer alive. If I can go you can go. It's not an expense it's an investment in your future..... [/peer pressure]

I'm prolly gonna end up attending chicago anyways so wouldn't see you in seattle but still.......

Shay Stephens

LiquidAir wrote:

Do you plan to talk at all about releases and contracts for weddings shooters? Or at least, do you have any suggested resources for information?

Booking issues will be covered the first day, including contracts and releases.

Scott_Quier

I'm all over this like white on rice.

I'm so excited!!

You can count me in - the Boston location!!

This is going to be some hard work, but I've been wanting something like this for some time !!

urbanaries

This is so amazing!

I wish I had time to save the cash for the Chicago trip (only a three hour drive!)! But alas, San Fran is at the top of my must visit list....that would be so awesome can't wait......

(is there a dgrin scholarship fund Andy? )

Scott_Quier

urbanaries wrote:

This is so amazing!

I wish I had time to save the cash for the Chicago trip (three hour drive!)! But alas, San Fran is at the top of my must visit list.... can't wait......

(is there a dgrin scholarship fund Andy? )

Too bad, I think it would be well worth the time and investment, even going into debt that little bit.

I really like the way you think outside the box. That's just great.

Well, Andy, how about it?

Nikolai

urbanaries wrote:

This is so amazing!

That was my first reaction, too, and it simply meant that 1DIII should wait a few more months...

Lee Massey

Must.... resist... temptation...

Seriously, this is fantastic... I would love to go. If I can work out the logisitics, then I will be there.

Lee

Shay Stephens wrote:

It's big and exciting and it's just what the doctor ordered

Shay Stephens

Lee Massey wrote:

Must.... resist... temptation...

Seriously, this is fantastic... I would love to go. If I can work out the logisitics, then I will be there.

Lee

Resistance is of course futile

hahahaha

Ann McRae

I Loooooove that smilie!!!!!

Shay Stephens wrote:

Resistance is of course futile

hahahaha

Shay Stephens

Ann McRae wrote:

I Loooooove that smilie!!!!!

I do to, I can't remeber where I found, but I just love it and the red strobbing eye! I'm a trekkie at heart

gluwater

So does the all inclusive part include an open bar at a mock reception ? How much of each day will be spent on the boot camp, especially the last day? I'm trying to figure out if I could possibly sneak this into my non-existant vacation time.

dragon300zx

Nick its the bar won't be open but it is alot of boot camp.....

~9am to 5pm in class.

The good news is if you go to the one in chicago you get to see me tooo.

Oh Yeah Shay, I'm putting myself down for chicago. I was gonna wait till people actually signed up, but hopefully people will still come.

Nikolai

gluwater wrote:

So does the all inclusive part include an open bar at a mock reception ? How much of each day will be spent on the boot camp, especially the last day? I'm trying to figure out if I could possibly sneak this into my non-existant vacation time.

From what I understood once we got to the hotel the rest will be taken care of: rooms, food, transportation, models, etc. So it's essentially two days off one's day job and some $/time to get there and back (in my case it's mere 3-4 hours of driving, or even less).

gluwater

Nikolai wrote:

So it's essentially two days off one's day job

That's easier said than done. Plus now that I know Gary is going to Chicago I may rethink trying to attend :hide.

dragon300zx

gluwater wrote:

That's easier said than done. Plus now that I know Gary is going to Chicago I may rethink trying to attend :hide.

Don't worry, I am not allowed to drive during the boot camp.....

winger

dancinkate wrote:

Shay is screaming at me for not post-processing correctly....

Man so if I barely know how to post process I am in trouble.

I am so in this for Boston. This is exactly what I need (plus a photoshop class) Plus I know I learn better by doing (and the whole failing and succeeding) and with such a small group and the cost covers the whole thing!!! Really I dont think I will find a better opportunitity to get such a great ROI!!!

Shay Stephens

winger wrote:

Man so if I barely...know how to post process I am in trouble.

Naw, not at all. Work flow is more than just post processing. And doing it efficiently means deemphasizing the amount of time and effort spent in post processing.

Look forward to seeing you in Boston!

Shay Stephens

From an email question
Got this question from an email today wondering if the Wedding Photographers Boot Camp was limited to Dgrin members only or could others attend.

The answer is, it is open to anyone interested in attending. You don't have to be a Dgrin member to attend, but you may want to be one after the Boot Camp is over

So if you know of any groups or individuals who might be interested, go ahead and invite them visit this thread. Even if you wind up not being able to attend, someone you know might be able to.

Another of the benefits of a program like this is the friendships and people you meet that you can help each other with for years to come. Meeting people face to face has a huge impact as anyone who has attended the other dgrin workshops can attest to.

Shay Stephens

gluwater wrote:

So does the all inclusive part include an open bar at a mock reception ? How much of each day will be spent on the boot camp, especially the last day? I'm trying to figure out if I could possibly sneak this into my non-existant vacation time.

No reception, sorry but the boot camp is a full 4 days. Generally from 9 to 5ish. You might be able to sneak out a little early on Tuesday if needed.

ChatKat

I'm on the interested list

Shay Stephens wrote:

No reception, sorry but the boot camp is a full 4 days. Generally from 9 to 5ish. You might be able to sneak out a little early on Tuesday if needed.

Sounds just like what I am interested in. I think we could move this up to Thousand Oaks...Nik, Me, David in TO. Or maybe we should hire a stretch limo to take us all down to San Diego! Or the Amtrak! It's actually as easy to take a flight up to SFO from Burbank...ummm.

Nikolai

ChatKat wrote:

Sounds just like what I am interested in. I think we could move this up to Thousand Oaks...Nik, Me, David in TO. Or maybe we should hire a stretch limo to take us all down to San Diego! Or the Amtrak! It's actually as easy to take a flight up to SFO from Burbank...ummm.

Kathy,
Stretched limo to Amtrack, Amtrack to SD - this sounds like fun, we can start getting & right off the bat..

ChatKat

That could be a fun way to go down. We'd need to go the day before or leave REALLY early (not!)

Nikolai wrote:

Kathy,
Stretched limo to Amtrack, Amtrack to SD - this sounds like fun, we can start getting & right off the bat..

ChatKat

Registered!
Well, I am deposited..for San Diego
I am so excited. I am shooting my first wedding next Saturday so I will have some experience (ha ha) by then!

Nikolai

ChatKat wrote:

Well, I am deposited..for San Diego
I am so excited. I am shooting my first wedding next Saturday so I will have some experience (ha ha) by then!

Yay! WTG, Kathy!

Shay Stephens

ChatKat wrote:

Well, I am deposited..for San Diego
I am so excited. I am shooting my first wedding next Saturday so I will have some experience (ha ha) by then!

Your official see you in SD!

W00DY

Shay,

When are you coming to Sydney, Australia to do this

Man, how I would love to do this, maybe on online version (somehow?)

Everyone would benefit from this.

W00DY

Lee Massey

I was thinking something similiar... Either online or a DVD. Somthing to think about... There is obviously demand to learn from Shay...

Lee

W00DY wrote:

Man, how I would love to do this, maybe on online version (somehow?)

Scott_Quier

Lee Massey wrote:

I was thinking something similiar... Either online or a DVD. Somthing to think about... There is obviously demand to learn from Shay...

Lee

I'm thinking that a DVD or on-line sessions would miss the major benefits of "in-residence" - the model shoot at the church and a local outdoor setting. In addition, you have all the face time with Shay for Q&A and to attempt to suck his brain dry of all available information. There are two session within reasonable distance from Toranto (Chicago and NYC). Something to think about!

For scheduling reasons, I can't attend the NYC session, but will be at the Boston one! So, I'm flying in rather than driving. Oh well, it's worth it!

Shay Stephens

W00DY wrote:

Shay,

When are you coming to Sydney, Australia to do this

Man, how I would love to do this, maybe on online version (somehow?)

Everyone would benefit from this.

W00DY

We are talking to a man from Australia who is coming to NY to propose, so you never know...

As to the online version, I don't know how that could work with what I have planned. So for now I am going to say no to alternate versions.