Please note
November 2nd, 2009We are taking pre booking interest at present, and have a large number already ( 10.30 am)
If you wish to express your desire to book, PLEASE do so via email wildspiritphotos@iprimus.com.au
This workshop will sell out fast!
Where to stay?
November 2nd, 2009You can either stay at the mansion with us 
OR
Try these close by hotels.
http://www.goldcoastinformation.com.au/accommodation/gold-coast/chevron-island-accommodation.html
http://www.chevronrenaissance.com.au/
Please note if you are Flying to the workshop from overseas or Interstate the
COOLANGATTA airport is the closest to the house and workshop.
How to book
November 2nd, 2009Who, what, where, and how do I book my place ?!!
November 2nd, 2009Inspire me 2010
Our workshops will begin on Saturday May 15th. SOLD OUT
Starts dates for other 3 workshops are as follows - SOLD OUT
May 18th - Tuesday - SOLD OUIT
May 21st – Friday SOLD OUT
May 24th – Monday SOLD OUT
The cost
$2200.00 per student per workshop GST inclucsive
The students
An absolute limit of 12 students per 4 day workshop. Small intimate classes so you won’t feel lost in the crowds.
May 18th workshop will be directed ONLY at people who are not in business, who are new to photography, and looking to develop further. You MUST be able to use your camera on manual settings, and have a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop.
The accommodation
We will be hosting this event in the spectacular Surfers paradise mansion. This amazing home boasts a 25 metre pool, your very own beach and amazing views of the surfers skyline.
This year accommodation is offered to you in the mansion for the duration of YOUR workshop. Many students found last year’s event to be quite tiring with travelling back and forth to hotels.
If you wish to book a room, the cost is $100.00 per room per night, max occupation 2 students per room. First in best dressed for rooms ( we have 6 to offer ) Please note Maximum 3 nights accommodation. You will need to leave the room at 9 am on the morning of the portfolio building day to ensure it is ready for the next workshop. Bags and gear can be stored at the house for the day.
Each workshop will provide 3 full days tuition with the nominated speakers, and 1 day portfolio building . You will receive a full Lunch and a sit down dinner each day ( excluding the 4th day, please bring your own lunch, the day will end at 6 pm ) . Red and White Wine, soft drink, juice and water will be supplied at dinner and lunch , as will coffee throughout the day.
The workshop
DAY ONE – With Ashley Skjaveland
Newborn class. How to successfully take newborn portraits. Sessions flow, baby handling, what gear to use, what are the best lens’s to use. What light works best for new babies , what images sell , Newborn marketing, processing etc
*** Evening guest speaker Greg Dries . Greg is recognised as one of the leading educators on business and marketing within the portrait industry – He will Be speaking with you on the business of child and family photography.
DAY TWO – With Brianna Graham
Child Photography . Take something from ordinary to spectacular ! How to successfully take original images of children. Marketing, processing, session flow, etc
DAY THREE – With Raye Law
Family photography. How to handle the family session, poses that work for groups of 4 or more, marketing shots that sell, dealing with daddies processing etc
*** optional evening class on this day starting at 8pm – 10 pm Off camera flash mini workshop , How to use your flash at night effectively, creating drama with lighting ***
DAY FOUR
This day is a later start, we begin at 9.30am. This is your portfolio building day. We will be shooting at the main house newborns at 9.30 am, then leaving on a bus to a location for a 12 pm shoot with children ages 2-12. Our last location of the day via bus will be a beach session with family groups at 4 pm – sunset. You will then be taken back to the main house for the workshops completion. You will need to arrange to be picked up or get transport to a hotel on this evening.
What is a portfolio building day?
Portfolio building days are days for you to update your portfolio with the skills learnt at the workshop. Lots of diverse models will be supplied for your use, They will be dressed appropriately for portraits and chosen for their look. The locations will be provided, and chosen carefully for their appeal . It will be up to you as photographers to chose the models and shots that you want to take . We do ask that you all respect each other’s shooting space and time. You will not be allowed to shoot over the shoulder of another photographer, or take the shot they set up . There will be enough models and ‘good spots” for you to make your own space and set up. Maximum 15 mins per model * with exception of the newborns and family groups which you will work with in groups of 3 *
We are hoping that by providing this day to you all, will help you feel less pressure during the 3 day workshop to “get the shot” rather taking in and learning what is being taught.
All images you take on the portfolio building day can be used for marketing your business and on the internet, we do ask that you do not sell them as stock. Images will be needed to be given to the models you shoot on disk, no less than 4 weeks after the workshop. If the images are not provided to the models, your permission to use them will be revoked. *
About the speakers
Brianne Graham – Brianna Graham is an award winning photographer She has a candid, elegant approach to photographing that has gained much praise both locally, and nationally. View her work here http://briannagraham.com/
Ashley Skjaveland - Creating art is my passion and has been since I was little. Back before my kids, before my husband, back when there was only myself – my joy was creating art. I adored drawing with charcoal, painting and taking photographs. Photography was something that came very naturally to me. I have always been very sensitive to the emotional connection you can have with an image. A photograph is a wonder. It can capture not only time, but a feeling… a whisper. I began working almost exclusively with newborns shortly after the birth of my second daughter. My love of creating art with photography was now being combined with an overpowering connection to these pure, extraordinary people.
During our day together I will be showing my approach to working with the most beautiful, pure and unpredictable subjects. We will have a very relaxed day where you will see how I interact, pose and photograph my newborns to create pure and simple images that all Mommy’s adore.”
View her work here - http://ashleyskjaveland.com/blog/
Raye Law – Raye’s work has been printed in numerous national publications such as Professional Photographer and Adoptive Families magazines, as well as a hard back coffee table book titled Little Red Heads Across America. She has been featured many times online as an expert in photographing toddlers. And she also provides commercial, editorial, and stock photography services for companies that are in need of natural photographs of children.
Her style is simple yet full of emotion. It has been described as “earthy, beautiful, and honest”. She loves photographing newborns and babies and so she has created a website dedicated to only them called RayeBaby (coming soon). She also loves working with families as well, capturing genuine smiles and laughter that come about when kids are just being kids.
She has a very relaxed nature, making it easy for her tiny subjects to be her friend right from the beginning which puts mom/dad at ease. Raye takes time getting to know the clients and often puts her camera down to play with the children on their level. They often want to stay longer after the session to continue the fun – never knowing they just had pictures taken.
Raye’s main goal during a session is variety. Whether it be silly or serious, lightly posed or candids, colour or black & white – she yearns to capture it all.
View her work here – http://www.rayelawphotography.com/
Guest Speaker
Greg Dries – Greg is recognised as one of the leading educators on business and marketing within the portrait industry. Know where you want to go, and what are the elements required to get there.
http://www.Gregdries.com
We are proud to announce INSPIRE ME 2010 !!
November 2nd, 2009
Following the sucess of Inspire me 2009
November 2nd, 2009In July 2009, we held a fantastic workshop on the gold coast.
3 Days of condensed learning and fun.
here is a snippet of that workshop
www.inspirem09.com
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