Had an awesome workshop yesterday with Alexandra. Many of you will remember her shooting the Borland wedding last year. Its amazing to me how fast time flies at the workshops, you sit down to start and the next thing you know its over. The first part of the workshop we went over my new “Business Crash Course” workbook. I haven’t talked much about it as it is really for workshop attendees, but its all about giving photographers specific skill sets to be successful business people. I think what happens is many new photographers want to get into the business of photography, they have excellent photography skills and then are surprised to learn there is much more to it. The Business Crash Course will be part of the Wedding Photography Crash Course DVD, as well as a separate DVD in the future, but this is a ways off.
I think my favorite part of the workshops is when we go out and start shooting. Alexandra was struggling a little with her focusing and recomposing techniques- and just watching her I was able to see what was happening, show her a few tips and then let her try. She took the inset image- which I thought was really outstanding. Probably the most rewarding thing for me as an instructor is to see my students get better and better.
Thank you Alex for such an awesome day yesterday! You are going to do great with your new business! Yesterday just makes me more and more excited to see you progress as well as do the other workshops!
Dang my head is SO big!!! lol
Thank YOU Michael! So many photographers are so competitive and not willing to teach others. You have a special talent to teach in a way that people understand. For everyone who signed up for a workshop you will learn SO much and have a blast doing it and those who are on the fence, DO IT, DO , IT! It is worth every single penny! I can’t express that enough. This is one of the best investments I have made, I learned so much in one day. I know now what I have been doing wrong and learned many new things about my camera. I HIGHLY recommend these workshops to anyone who has been bitten by the photography bug. I can not express how much you will learn from Michael. The one on one is priceless! You will also learn about the business side of the business which was so important. I feel so much more confident in myself, my work product and in my business. Thank you Michael for helping me find the BEST in me :o) I am ready for another workshop, when are you coming back to Dallas? :o)
You don’t have a big head :o)
You’re so diplomatic, Michael. You would never say, "Wow, Alexandra is such a small head!" Maybe you can include "how perspective relates to perceived size" in a future DVD!
your head is a little big :)!! lol i am so kidding. alexandra thanks for sharing your experience with michael. i can’t wait to for august. now i just want a one on on session with him though :)!! great picture btw :)!!
Thank you. I really can not express how valuable this workshop is :o)
I met Michael at a wedding 2 years ago- was very impressed with his knowledge, but also that he was so open with it. He is the only pro I have met who shares so openly. Ive asked other photographers questions and they either didnt know or more likely, they wouldnt tell, even rude about it. Michael, you should be praised for what you do with your blog and school. Thank you very much!
Great photo Alexandra!