Workshops are limited to 10 students each, which fills up fast.
Join Shay Stephens in this 4 day intensive wedding photography workshop for photographers new to wedding photography or who just want to get to the next level. The workshop covers:
Photojournalistic style wedding photography
Attracting and booking the right clients and avoiding "bridezillas"
Lighting techniques, including off camera and available light
Shoot a ceremony in a real church with models or actors dressed in stunning bridal attire
A photojournalistically inspired portrait session with the bride and groom in a beautiful park setting
The church and park photos you take can be used on your website and portfolio
Efficient post wedding workflow and batching
Managing deliverables like books, images on disk, and video DVD slideshows
It's a learning experience that will keep your wedding photography business on track.
As a special "thank you" for attending the Boot Camp, Shay will be shooting portrait photos of each student, that they can use for their own promotional needs.
If you know anyone (Dgrin member or not) who might benefit from attending, please invite them to visit the link above.
There is a good chance I will be attending the workshop in D.C. (just emailed Jennifer, and am waiting to hear if you still have openings). I just secured my first wedding shoot for this August, so I am in serious need of help!
There is a good chance I will be attending the workshop in D.C. (just emailed Jennifer, and am waiting to hear if you still have openings). I just secured my first wedding shoot for this August, so I am in serious need of help!
Can't wait for this!
- Brian
Hey Brian!
Jen is sending some info and you are all set! See you in D.C.
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1) I'll be at my parents home on Long Island during the time of the NYC boot camp for my anniversary (June 24th)... but alas home for anniversary = not home for boot camp
and 2)
I live in northwest indiana... so I won't be far from the chicago one...
but alas, I just dropped a big chunk o change on some new lenses, so affording 2 grand for a super amazing 4 day boot camp = not in my budget
but if it was I'd so be there! I just need to go and win the lotto now, lol
Insider News! When designing this boot camp we wanted to make the wedding day a real boost to the portfolios of the attendees. We wanted something that would not only appeal to the photographer, but their potential brides and clients as well. Pushing the classic wedding look with a pinch of fashion flair, it's the reason so many brides and fashion magazines are sold.
Your brides dream big, and to that end the 2007 WPBC wedding day theme is “1940's Hollywood Glamor”. This look will capture the attention of your potential clients with its dramatic & romantic style with a contemporary twist.
The professional makeup artist will give your bride a modern take on the 1940's glamor girl, with fresh skin, liquid eyeliner, dramatic lips. :tuesday
The professional hairdresser with adapt the hair to flatter your bride while going for a sexy mostly down coiffure with a European inspired pearl/feather accent on the side.
Your bride will have a stunning couture gown. Trend setting fresh flowers, with an emphasis on soft colors and freshwater pearl accents.
Your bride will be receiving a 14K white gold Edwardian style ring with a 3 ct diamond center stone, and delicate side accent stones. (only your jeweler knows for sure!) And your groom will be be receiving a sleek titanium band. :andy
Each student will be giving the opportunity to shoot their own ceremony as the main shooter, and as the assistant shooter. The photo's in the park will be the same way, with each student as main shooter and lighting assistant. Very nice portfolio building opportunity!!!
The 4 day long curriculum will be very informative, but refreshing also. In addition to the standard break times, each day the classroom will be served a refreshing lunch, (not a heavy hotel buffet) so that more time can be spent discussing the curriculum. Breakfast is provided to the students, and dinner will be a fun, tasty, social time to talk shop. :lol
Thanks, Nik for passing the word on to me - this is just what I was looking for in the way of a class - something realistic that I could snap my shutter at.
In 12 hours from now, I will shoot my first wedding as first shooter. I am so pumped. My cards are formatted, batteries charged, case packed and lenses cleaned. I am sure the workshop will take me to the next level sooner rather than later.
Question: Should we plan on being in San Diego a day before? What time will you start the first morning - we're about 3 hours away...
Thanks, Nik for passing the word on to me - this is just what I was looking for in the way of a class - something realistic that I could snap my shutter at.
In 12 hours from now, I will shoot my first wedding as first shooter. I am so pumped. My cards are formatted, batteries charged, case packed and lenses cleaned. I am sure the workshop will take me to the next level sooner rather than later.
Question: Should we plan on being in San Diego a day before? What time will you start the first morning - we're about 3 hours away...
You're welcome!
Well, we might as well start really early, say 3am, and maybe catch up with the sunrise on the way..
Wished I could do this so bad... But right now, the tickets from UK to USA are so darn expensive... Enjoy youselves all and think a little thought for us who would like to do this but can't...
This is something that I have been needing for sometime. I've got a slot in the Boston session and I'm soooooo looking forward to it. Especially after the more indepth description posted by Jennifer.
This is something that I have been needing for sometime. I've got a slot in the Boston session and I'm soooooo looking forward to it. Especially after the more indepth description posted by Jennifer.
I had a glance at a couple of your wedding galleries. Nice work!
Thanks!
The vast majority of those galleries I was only a guest. I have only really shot one wedding as the photograhper (after numberous friends begging and then being disapointed by who they hired I caved)
I find the sport background comes in handy because I am use to shooting peak action as it happens. You cant make a touch down pass happen again and you can kind of look at wedding activites that way.
But I know I have alot to learn before I start marketing myself to the masses.
I just stuck my top wedding photos in one featured gallery. http://www.winger.smugmug.com/gallery/2815631#150478457
I am trying to find some work as a 2nd photograhper this summer for experience so I have been meaing to do this anyways.
Wished I could do this so bad... But right now, the tickets from UK to USA are so darn expensive... Enjoy youselves all and think a little thought for us who would like to do this but can't...
It's OK Shay's coming to the UK next year, aren't you Shay?
This season, bridal couture has seen a slimmer, more sultry silhouette, and this strapless gown is at the forefront of fashion with its long corset-back bodice of Ritz Dupion Silk asymmetrically ruched to accentuate the feminine figure. The fitted hip is accented with a silk bouquet, and the skirt of fluted tulle cascades gently to the floor, and the chapel length train.
Our brides have raved about their Maggie Sottero gowns for years, and with good reason. The Sydney based Maggie Sottero design team are recognized as the winner of numerous bridal industry awards, including five prestigious DEBI Awards, eight Desert Rose Awards, two Diva Awards, and two Dallas Rose Awards.
On the WPBC tour we will have two of these gowns for your 1940's Hollywood Glamor Bride model. One gown in Silk White, and the other in Cameo Pink, and each attendee will have the chance to vote on the color used on their city's wedding day.
Hard choice. They are both so beautiful. I think, for the purposes of the educational experience, the pink one will provide more challenge and that would be my vote.
What is teh basic schedule and when is the hotel taken care of? I'm doing the Denver one and was wondering if the hotel on Friday was taken care of and also what time it started on Saturday.
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There is a good chance I will be attending the workshop in D.C. (just emailed Jennifer, and am waiting to hear if you still have openings). I just secured my first wedding shoot for this August, so I am in serious need of help!
Can't wait for this!
- Brian
Hey Brian!
Jen is sending some info and you are all set! See you in D.C.
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
Well you know you will have at least one student if you turn up on our doorstep...
1) I'll be at my parents home on Long Island during the time of the NYC boot camp for my anniversary (June 24th)... but alas home for anniversary = not home for boot camp
and 2)
I live in northwest indiana... so I won't be far from the chicago one...
but alas, I just dropped a big chunk o change on some new lenses, so affording 2 grand for a super amazing 4 day boot camp = not in my budget
but if it was I'd so be there! I just need to go and win the lotto now, lol
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When designing this boot camp we wanted to make the wedding day a real boost to the portfolios of the attendees. We wanted something that would not only appeal to the photographer, but their potential brides and clients as well. Pushing the classic wedding look with a pinch of fashion flair, it's the reason so many brides and fashion magazines are sold.
Your brides dream big, and to that end the 2007 WPBC wedding day theme is “1940's Hollywood Glamor”. This look will capture the attention of your potential clients with its dramatic & romantic style with a contemporary twist.
The professional makeup artist will give your bride a modern take on the 1940's glamor girl, with fresh skin, liquid eyeliner, dramatic lips. :tuesday
The professional hairdresser with adapt the hair to flatter your bride while going for a sexy mostly down coiffure with a European inspired pearl/feather accent on the side.
Your bride will have a stunning couture gown. Trend setting fresh flowers, with an emphasis on soft colors and freshwater pearl accents.
Your bride will be receiving a 14K white gold Edwardian style ring with a 3 ct diamond center stone, and delicate side accent stones. (only your jeweler knows for sure!) And your groom will be be receiving a sleek titanium band. :andy
Each student will be giving the opportunity to shoot their own ceremony as the main shooter, and as the assistant shooter. The photo's in the park will be the same way, with each student as main shooter and lighting assistant. Very nice portfolio building opportunity!!!
The 4 day long curriculum will be very informative, but refreshing also.
We hope to see YOU there!
Thanks, Nik for passing the word on to me - this is just what I was looking for in the way of a class - something realistic that I could snap my shutter at.
In 12 hours from now, I will shoot my first wedding as first shooter. I am so pumped. My cards are formatted, batteries charged, case packed and lenses cleaned. I am sure the workshop will take me to the next level sooner rather than later.
Question: Should we plan on being in San Diego a day before? What time will you start the first morning - we're about 3 hours away...
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You're welcome!
Well, we might as well start really early, say 3am, and maybe catch up with the sunrise on the way..
Good luck on that wedding!
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Do It Matt. I'm sure there is still prolly one or two spots open for ya.
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Im going to be in Boston too.
I had a glance at a couple of your wedding galleries. Nice work!
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Thanks!
The vast majority of those galleries I was only a guest. I have only really shot one wedding as the photograhper (after numberous friends begging and then being disapointed by who they hired I caved)
I find the sport background comes in handy because I am use to shooting peak action as it happens. You cant make a touch down pass happen again and you can kind of look at wedding activites that way.
But I know I have alot to learn before I start marketing myself to the masses.
I just stuck my top wedding photos in one featured gallery.
http://www.winger.smugmug.com/gallery/2815631#150478457
I am trying to find some work as a 2nd photograhper this summer for experience so I have been meaing to do this anyways.
It's OK Shay's coming to the UK next year, aren't you Shay?
...pics..
The WPBC couture wedding gown by Maggie Sottero!
This season, bridal couture has seen a slimmer, more sultry silhouette, and this strapless gown is at the forefront of fashion with its long corset-back bodice of Ritz Dupion Silk asymmetrically ruched to accentuate the feminine figure. The fitted hip is accented with a silk bouquet, and the skirt of fluted tulle cascades gently to the floor, and the chapel length train.
Our brides have raved about their Maggie Sottero gowns for years, and with good reason. The Sydney based Maggie Sottero design team are recognized as the winner of numerous bridal industry awards, including five prestigious DEBI Awards, eight Desert Rose Awards, two Diva Awards, and two Dallas Rose Awards.
On the WPBC tour we will have two of these gowns for your 1940's Hollywood Glamor Bride model. One gown in Silk White, and the other in Cameo Pink, and each attendee will have the chance to vote on the color used on their city's wedding day.
What is your favorite color?
I am so looking forward to the WPBC!!
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Denver has had a slow start, but there has been 1 signup and 3 inquiries in the just the last two days :-)
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
We have made arrangements for this! Someone in your “I live close” situation can save some money. I sent you a PM..
Not a problem. There are still many to choose from
As a side note, we received the dresses from Maggie Sottero today
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
Thanks to Nikolai for working up this cool graphic
Denver
Hotel: Embassy Suites Denver Southeast
Church: Our Lady of Loretto Chapel – Teikyo Loretto Heights University
Park: Washington Park, Denver
San Diego
Hotel: The Bay Club Hotel on Shelter Island, San Diego
Church: Saint Francis Chapel, Balboa Park
Park: Balboa Park, San Diego
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
Thanks so much! Really looking forward to it!!!
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Yep, me too. But maybe we ought to move it from San Diego to the Westlake Village Inn!
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