Seminars: Courses

The Instructors are the Key to a Great Learning Experience

I have been fortunate to have taught with the finest instructors in the world. Many of these people I consider friends. When the idea of Texas Photographic Workshops materialized, I knew I wanted to bring in the finest instructors in the world to be a part of this great learning experience. You can be certain that if an instructor is here, they are one of the best in the business.

I realize that this is a big investment in time and money, I promise you will come away feeling you got much more than your money's worth! Your head will be spinning with knowledge. You will make lasting friendships with the other students. Your career will take giant steps down the path of your life. I believe you will return to experience it again. I hope you will help me spread the word to other photographers around the world.

Level One - Turning Professional
by Doug Box

2008 Dates: August 22-25, 2008

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This three-day seminar is for beginning to intermediate photographers. Learn how to set up your business to meet your personal needs. Whether you want to have a home studio or a commercial location, you will learn everything necessary to kick-start your business.

You will do lots of shooting; in the camera room, outdoors, and on location.

Course highlights:

  • Design and organize your shooting area for maximum efficiency
  • Give your photography a "kick in the pants" with easy-to-do poses
  • Classical posing and lighting for brides, families, children, couples, and seniors
  • Learn proven lighting techniques in the studio
  • Window light and natural light techniques - How to find the good light outdoors
  • Outdoor photography made easy - when to use flash and how to make it look natural
  • Digital work flow - how not to spend all your time behind the computer
  • A special section on "activity" photography - Santa, Sports, Prom
  • Lighting for weddings including - flash on-camera, off-camera, twin lighting, and available light
  • Master an array of marketing tips to drive business to you
  • Create a year-long business plan

 

Level Two - Take Your Business to the Next Level
by Doug Box

2007 Dates: Novembe 14 - 15, 2008

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This three day seminar is for the intermediate to advanced studio owner. Is your photography stuck in a rut? Is your business stagnant? Are you ready to really make your business soar? Do you just need a kick in the butt?

Course highlights:

  • Doug's "Continuous Posing" techniques
  • Advanced posing and lightning for brides, families, children, couples, and seniors
  • Advanced window light and natural light techniques - using off-camera flash outdoors and making it look "real and natural"
  • Sales and marketing for children, families, seniors, activity, and weddings
  • Lighting for weddings - including flash on-camera, off-camera, twin lighting, and available light
  • Creating images that sell - how to increase profits
  • Positioning your studio to attract the right kind of clients
  • Establishing policies so you are in control of your business
  • Advanced digital workflow techniques
  • Building a referral-based business
  • "Simply Selling" techniques - how to meet your financial goals

Should I take Level 1 or Level 2?

For Level 2, you should be very familiar with the controls of your camera. You should be very familiar with shooting in manual mode. You should own and use regularly a hand-held light meter. You should be able to do short lighting, broad lighting, feminine and masculine poses. Otherwise, take Level 1.