Okay, so I lied :). The wedding photography workshop I did back in March of this year won’t be the only one for 2011 afterall. For several months now, a good wedding photographer friend of mine has been asking me to come out to London and do a workshop. And since the first week of August is the soonest I can head out to that part of the world, I’m beyond stoked to announce my very first international wedding photography workshop in early August!
What: Wedding Photography Workshop for beginner/intermediate photographers.
Where: Hoxton Hotel in London, England. 81 Great Eastern St., London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom.
When: Tuesday-Wednesday October 18th-19th with a meet-up/get-together/guest speaking event on Monday October 17th. Further details on this will also be sent in the coming few weeks. The workshop will definitely be two days from roughly 8AM-10PM with breaks for lunch and dinner.
Cost: 500pounds ~ 560Euros ~ $800US for both days. Does NOT include meals, any form of lodging, transportation, etc.
To officially sign up for the workshop, please click on this link.
Below are the details of the workshop, taken from the one I did in March 2011:
From shooting style and lighting to branding and maintaining a studio, join me in a two-day intensive wedding photography workshop in London, England at the Hoxton Hotel (81 Great Eastern St., London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom). The dates are set for 10/18-10/19 (Tuesday-Wednesday) from roughly 8AM until the late, late hours of the night. There will also most likely be a meet-up/get-together/guest speaking event on Monday October 17th. Further details on this will also be sent in the coming few weeks.
This workshop is specifically for wedding photographers who are in the “beginner to intermediate” level, i.e. just got into the industry to being part-time or full-time for 1-2 years, and looking to take their business to the next level. We’ll go over every single aspect of wedding photography but more importantly tailor each part of the presentation to what you’re looking to learn. The following are only some of the things that I’ll be covering:
- How I approach a wedding and how/why I shoot what I shoot (settings, composition, posing, lighting, etc.).
- The importance of a consistent and high-end brand across your entire business and how to make the most of it.
- Entire workflow from start to finish (down to the nitty gritty details that will help you save time without sacrificing quality).
- How to get inquiries, respond to them, seal the booking, and getting referrals (exactly what/how/why I do this).
- And much, much more! You ask, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge :).
For photographers that are just starting out and want to learn the mechanics of using their equipment (what mode to shoot, what settings to use, etc.), I’ll have a special, 2-hour pre-workshop class from 8-10AM on the first day. That way, when the workshop officially starts at 10AM, the newer folks will be a bit more up to speed with the ones that have already been shooting for quite some time.
In addition, I plan on having a mock wedding/portrait session shoot during the afternoon of the first day with a couple (that are not models). The goal of this shoot is not just so we can all walk away with beautiful photos, but to actually see, learn, and experiment what it would be like to shoot an actual wedding; it’s the “how” and “why” as much as the “what”.
I’ll show you how to get those more creative/artistic/abstract shots that you might’ve seen on my website/blog. And in doing so, I’ll demonstrate how I interact with the couple (how to make them comfortable, what I actually say to them, how I pose them, etc.). I’ll not only show you exactly what I do at a wedding or portrait session, but I’m also going to ask all the workshop attendees to participate and interact with the couple (no more standing in the background shooting as the instructor poses).
I’ll also share with you real-life scenarios that can play out at a wedding (harsh lighting, lack of time, shy couple, distractions from guests, etc.) and how to go about handling them. In a nut shell, you’re going to get a hands-on, behind-the-scene look at what goes on at a Henry Chen Photography wedding or portrait session. I also plan on doing a low-light/night shoot during the evening of the first workshop day. Ever have questions about using off-camera lighting (be it strobes or video)? How to go about getting compelling getting ready/reception shots when available light is limited? Have no fear, I’ll will go over all these details as well.
In addition to the presentation lectures and shoots, I’ll spend at least an hour, if not more, with each workshop attendee individually and provide mentoring/coaching to them on their own business. This will take place during the evening of both workshop days. Whether you’re local to the London area or traveling from afar, I highly encourage you to make arrangements so you can participate with everyone else into the long hours of the night.
Out of the possible 48-hours, we’ll most likely be talking about wedding photography for a good 28-36 of that duration. In other words, don’t plan on getting much sleep :).
Cost of the workshop is 500pounds ~ 560Euros ~ $800US for both days. A 50% deposit is required to reserve a spot. The remaining 50% is due no later than two weeks before the workshop. Note: a reminder that this workshop is designed for TWO days so please make the necessary arrangements to attend both, as info covered on one day will most likely not be covered on the other. In addition, food is NOT included in the workshop fee, but I’m sure we’ll all find some local restaurants to eat at and continue our discussions/chats.
I’m not a very good salesperson, nor do I want to hype up this workshop, but rest assure I’ll be doing everything in my powers to make sure you walk away with so much knowledge and motivation that you will want to breathe, eat, and just live wedding photography for many years to come. Plus, the investment you’d make in this workshop will pale in comparison to the amount of monetary profit you’ll gain from being a professional wedding photographer.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Space is limited to 10 attendees. Thanks!
- Henry
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