Providing you with hands-on training to help build your confidence, reduce overwhelm and master your photography skills.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE
I see you. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel like a tiny pebble at the base of a mountain that is your dream career. To spend hours spinning your wheels trying desperately to perfect that shot, that lighting, that editing style. But the color is always off. Your shots are out of focus. Your images don’t look like those on Instagram. And after all your hard work, you’re still struggling to find your own unique creative style.
In a market over-saturated with “professional photographers” competition is high and no one is willing to share their secrets to help you improve. You need a mentor— and that’s where I come in. Over the years, I have built a career for myself that has allowed me the freedom to be my own boss, to set my own schedule that revolves around my family, and to travel the world documenting special memories for celebrities, politicians, pro athletes and everyday people just like myself (view notable clientele below).
I have designed this hands-on workshop, “In Focus”, to teach fellow photographers how to improve their technical skills and business practices so they too can charge what they’re worth and create a profitable business that they love!
““Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.””
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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business 101
+ Protecting your business’ interest with attorney-approved contracts.
+ How to incorporate your business in order to minimize your tax burden and protect your personal assets.
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hands-on
Get hands-on training as I teach you how to shoot objects and muses. Learn the camera settings needed to master light and nail your focus in every single shot.
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post processing
Learn basic & advanced Lightroom functionality, as well as my favorite Photoshop tips & tricks to achieve sharp clean images.
Creative Partner
DETAILS. DETAILS. DETAILS.
Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to photograph beautiful details designed by our creative partner Akeshi Akenseye of Kesh Events. We’ve partnered with this talented designer to give attendees the opportunity to photograph luxurious tablescapes with plush floral centerpieces so that they can put their newly-learned skills to good use. Attendees are free to use all the images that they capture at the workshop for their online portfolio, provided that proper credit is given to the designer.
Session Overview
>> Attorney-Approved Contracts <<
Attorney and guest speaker, Marci Walker of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, will be joining us to teach about protecting your business with legal contracts. She’ll cover why contracts are important for a photography business & what elements need to be included in a standard client contract.
Lawyers for the Creative Arts is the only pro bono legal service organization in Illinois that provides assistance to clients in all areas of art, culture, media, and entertainment, including the visual, literary, and performing arts. They offer direct counseling and maintain a referral program to hundreds of attorneys in the Chicago area. They also serve as an educational resource for the arts and legal communities. You can learn more about Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the legal services they offer artist at www.law-arts.org.
>> INCORPORATING YOUR BUSINESS <<
Should you be a sole proprietor or form an LLC, C Corp, or S Corp for your business? If a client were to sue you for damages related to a shoot, would your personal assets be protected? These are the questions that accountant & financial planner, Michael Kimmey of Michael Kimmey & Associates, will be addressing at In Focus. Michael will be speaking about the different forms of business incorporation and the tax consequences related to each type of business structure. You can learn more about Michael Kimmey & Associates and the extensive services that they offer small business owners at www.mkimmey.com.
>> DSLR Basics <<
Learn the ins & outs of your DSLR camera so that you can get off of Auto. We’ll discuss the necessary Manual Mode settings for shooting in different environments and nailing your focus every single time. We’ll also cover metering, white balance, ISO, aperture and shutter speed and how they all work together to capture images. Plus you’ll get a peek inside my own camera bag to see the gear I use when I shoot on-location.
>> Post Processing <<
Here’s where the magic happens! Watch as I walk you through my own post production process.
How to create sharp, clean images and editing tips to streamline your post process.
Lastly, learn my favorite Photoshop and Lightroom tips & tricks.
What to Bring
In order to get the most out of this experience, attendees need to come to the workshop with the following equipment:
DSLR / professional grade camera
A speedlight for your camera
Laptop w/ Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop (helpful, but not necessary)
If you do not have a professional grade camera, please consider renting one prior to the workshop. Helix Camera in Itasca, IL is our trusted camera rental shop.
REGISTRATION
>> registration fee is $499 <<
The registration fee includes all day access, lunch and educational materials. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, parking and accommodations for the duration of the workshop.
A $250 deposit is required to reserve your seat; the remaining balance isn’t due until December 2, 2019. All forms of payment are accepted, including: credit cards, cash, checks and online bank transfers. After you’ve submitted the registration form, you will receive access to your own personal online portal where you will find details on how to submit your registration fee and subsequent payments if applicable. You will always receive a receipt after all transactions for your records.
Workshop seats are non-refundable, but are transferable. Once your online registration form has been submitted, your seat will be held as a courtesy for 48 hours. If payment is not received within that timeframe, your seat will be released. Should you desire to re-register, pricing and availability will need to be reassessed.
After you’ve completely registered, by submitting the registration form and paying the registration fee, you will receive details regarding the workshop location, schedule and other pertinent information. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the organizer.
LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE
“I can’t wait to meet you soon. I’m so excited to see how your business will grow as a result of implementing the resources and tools that I will share with you at the IN FOCUS workshop! Get ready to take your business to the next level and to build a career that you love. Great things are in store—I feel it!!
xo, Nicee”
