I’ve found that bringing an assistant or someone who wants to shadow me at an engagement session has worked out well as far as teaching/sharing knowledge. It gives them a chance to ask me questions while driving to each location, shoot a bit on the side with no pressure, and just see how I go about working with the couple. In return, I ask that they help me change lenses and hold a light or two.

So today, I’d like to offer a new item to the line of educational programs. If you’re interested in shadowing/assisting me at an upcoming engagement session (normally 2-4 hours around Southern California), please get in touch with me. Most likely we’ll meet at my Long Beach studio and carpool from there to the various distinations of the e-session.

And of course there’s no fee for this, it’s just something I’d like to offer to anyone that’s interested in seeing how I work and hopefully learn a thing or two :). Tentative upcoming e-session dates are: 1/17, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 2/1, 2/17, and 2/21. I won’t always announce every date on my blog so be sure to follow my Twitter for the latest news and updates.

I’m also conducting my first 2010 wedding photography workshop on February 15th, 2010. It’ll be half-day from 9AM-1PM at my studio in Long Beach with lunch afterwards. This workshop will be specifically tailored to those that are just starting out or thinking of entering the (wedding) photography business. We’ll cover:

- The basics of taking a good and meaningful photo: lighting, composition, the subjects, etc.

- Overview of my workflow from preparing for the shoot all the way to blogging and printing.

- How to start looking for your own style and actually go about booking clients.

- Q/A session to ensure all topics of interest to the attendees are covered.

Seating is limited to 8. $250 per person. Please visit my services page for more info and to sign up. If you have any questions on the shadowing program or first 2010 wedding photography workshop, please contact me. Thanks for your time, I look forward to working with you!