BY RAY SANTANA + KENNY KIM + GUEST SPEAKER: JIM GARNER & DAVE CROSS

THE HISTORICAL BILTMORE HOTEL OF CORAL GABLES IN MIAMI, FL

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP +

You realize one day that photography is the passion of your life and you want to pursue your calling of becoming a wedding photographer. You start off buying some decent camera gear, join an online forum, subscribe to other photographers’ blogs for inspiration, and even agree to do some weddings for friends. But all of sudden, you find yourself saying: “Now what?!”

If you have Q’s, we have the A’s. The first half of our one day workshop will guide you through the right steps of becoming a better wedding photographer and help you understand how to run your business. Some of the topics that we will cover includes:

1. +Equipment & Settings (White balance? Kelvin Temperature?)
   

2. +Nail the important shots from the start not back in Photoshop
   

3. +Shadow Shooting with Instructors
   

4. +Workflow (Raw? JPEG? Canon? Nikon?)
   

5. +The little things that we overlook about shooting
   

6. +Album Design
   

7. +Shooting in Manual
   

8. +Pricing
   

9. +Business
   

10. +Branding & Marketing
    

11. +Work Critique
    

12. +Flash/Lighting Tips
    

13. +Networking
    

14. +Photoshop Techniques & Tips
    

15. +Plus much, much, more!
    
    

The second half of the day will be focused on shooting models & couples for killer portfolio images. We have an all-access pass to shoot anywhere at one of The Leading Hotels of the World + one hour shooting inside a gorgeous spanish-style church. Models will be used to simulate wedding and engagement style shoots. Learn tips and tricks as you shoot along with us for few hours at various locations throughout the hotel. Instructors will be along with you to help you guide, compose & create those killer portfolio shots.

Date: 01/26: Optional evening social mixer > 01/27: All day workshop at the hotel > 01/28: Optional morning coffee talk (Q&A)

Cost: $975 Light Breakfast & Lunch provided. All other events are optional at your cost.

Who: Photographers from novice to intermediate level who want to immediately reshape their business and learn. Photographers of all levels who want to sharpen their skills and create a killer portfolio at one of the most premiere luxury hotels in the world.

Location: The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables - 1200 Anastasia Avenue - Coral Gables, FL 33134 (http://www.biltmorehotel.com)

Travel & Lodging: Miami International Airport (MIA) is 5 miles away from the hotel. A block of rooms have been reserved at The Biltmore Hotel at an incredible special rate of $239/night! (Average cost $400-600/ night) Contact us for the special code. You can also share with others.

What To Bring: Camera gear, laptop, good attitude & smile. If you bring all these,  we will promise you some major good times!

Special Alumni Offer: Past Portfolio+ members can attend this for the original cost of $750. Only 2 spots available at this rate - first come first serve.

Sign Up: Full non-refundable amount due upon registration.  Contact portfolioplus@kennykim.com or 800.539.1294 for questions. Follow us on Twitter: PP_Workshop

Workshop Sold Out!

THE LINE UP +

RAY SANTANA – MIAMI, FL (raysantanaphotography.com) - Ray got his start shooting sports and news for the Associated Press before translating his unique vision to the global wedding market. One of Miami’s premier wedding specialists, Ray also handles upscale destination events around the world. He has been featured in numerous wedding publications and is the contributing photographer to Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine, University of Miami Athletics Department. He has been commissioned for numerous events Formula One, Nascar, MLB, NFL, & New York Runway Fashion Shows and just won Bludomain’s Man of the Year.

“I never let my brand feel the impact of an economic slowdown. Cutting back on marketing would be disadvantageous in the long run. The saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ is all too true. Keeping my brand visible regardless of the economy keeps my business thriving. I also keep myself educated about new equipment and technology. It translates into higher quality photography. It’s easier to be creative when I am not concerned with the technical functions of my equipment. That way, I can focus on the moment.”

KENNY KIM – CHICAGO, IL (kennykim.com) - Kenny Kim has always been fascinated by the visual arts - and especially the connection between art & photography. His passion first led to the study of graphic design at the University of Illinois, where he also became a skilled web designer and eventually opened up his own design studio in 2003.  During this period, he began to realize that the greatest outlet for his artistic expression and technical skills would be through his passion for photography.  In just 3 short years, Kenny's vision for a photographer's work instantly resonated with his audience and has now grown into a nationally recognized studio. Kenny has been commissioned for over 100 weddings, professional & celebrity events in locations throughout the United States, Europe the Caribbean. His work has been published in numerous publications such as the Knot, TV Guide, Destination Weddings & Honeymoon, RangeFinder, KoreAm Journal & more.

THE DETAILS +

THE SPONSORS + MORE COMING SOON...

THE HISTORICAL BILTMORE HOTEL OF CORAL GABLES +

The Biltmore Hotel is one of the top premiere hotels not just in Miami but around the world (See: The Leading Hotels of the World). A place of elegance, beauty and old world charm, the Biltmore Hotel is a luxury golf and spa resort located in the elegant Coral Gables area of Miami, Florida. This historic resort features grand hotel rooms and suites, highly acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center and spacious state-of-the-art conference facilities. Surrounding the Miami Biltmore Hotel are 150 acres of lush and tropical landscapes, which include an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts and the world-famous Biltmore pool with private cabana suites. An oasis of privacy and tranquility in the vibrant city of Miami, our upscale Florida hotel is just minutes from the electricity of South Beach and downtown Miami as well as the flourishing business districts of Coral Gables. (Map & Driving Directions)

JIM GARNER – SEATTLE, WA (jgarnerphoto.com & goboda.com) - Recognized by American Photo Magazine as “One of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World,” Jim Garner has a unique style that consistently wins accolades and awards Nationally and Internationally. Most recently, in 2009 J. Garner Photography was recognized as a National Photographer of the Year.  He consistently wins awards at competitions such as WPPI & PPA.  Jim will be a Speaker at Imaging USA in Nashville, TN, DWF Convention in Nashville, as well as WPPI in Las Vegas 2010.  To see Jim’s work, visit www.jgarnerphoto.com. Jim has been published in numerous magazines, including Rangefinder, Professional Photographer and American Photo Magazine to name a few. Jim is also the founder of BODA, a company dedicated to creating tools and products for the photography industry. For information on products, workshops and seminars, visit www.goboda.com.

Jim will merge best tips & advice from his various topics from his seminar with focus on Story Shooting/Photoshop & Design to improve our photography business.

GENERAL SCHEDULE +

January 26

Evening around 7pm - Casual social mixer/meet & greet time.

January 27

Detailed workshop schedule will be up shortly. In the mean time here is a general outline:

7:30am - 12:15pm Class room teaching by Ray Santana, Kenny KIm & Jim Garner. Light breakfast provided.

12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch

1:30pm - 2:30pm More class time

2:30pm - 6:00pm More photoshoot at The Biltmore Hotel

6:00pm - 6:30pm Wrap-Up/Dinner

January 28

9:00am Optional morning coffee Q&A talk

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DAVE CROSS – TAMPA, FL (davecross.blogspot.com) - Dave Cross is Senior Developer, Education and Curriculum for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and is involved in all aspects of the training that is provided to NAPP members, including the content of seminars, conferences and workbooks.  Dave is the author of the Photoshop CS2 Help Desk Book and Photoshop Finishing Touches, writes for Photoshop User magazine, teaches at the Photoshop World Conference & Expo and is the Lead Instructor for the Photoshop Seminar Tour. He is an instructor on Kelby Online Training, is featured on a series of DVDs and is one of the “Photoshop Guys” on Photoshop User TV, the number one weekly Photoshop podcast. Dave is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CS4, is a Certified Technical Trainer and has taught Photoshop since version 1.

In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.  His induction announcement  included the following:  "He has taught Photoshop to hundreds of thousands of people over the years in a way that inspires creativity and individual exploration; and it is for his passion for education, inspiration, and improvement for all Photoshop users that we honor him today with an induction into the Photoshop Hall of Fame."

Working efficiently and with flexibility in Photoshop is extremely important. Dave will demonstrated how to take advantage of Smart Objects, Layer Comps and more to create re-useable templates that will save you time and inspire your creativity as well as some basic helpful tips & techniques about Photoshop.