Wedding Class 6 - The Business of Wedding Photography
Instructor: Kevin Focht Duration: 2
Weeks Cost: US$99
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Ok, you know how to shoot a wedding, but do you know how to price a wedding to make money?
How are you promoting your wedding business?
Are you selling your packages with an album in them? Are you sure you should?
These are the type of questions I get asked all the time. The business end of wedding photography is always the last thing a photographer thinks of when they get into it. In reality, it should be one of the first.
In this two week course we will go through the whole business of wedding photography. Don't worry, IT WILL NOT BE BORING!
The last thing you want is some boring class on business. Just the word itself sound boring doesn't it.
We will cover how to market yourself, and help define your client and your business.
Who to market to and how to reach them.
How to shoot for the album so you will have larger up sell dollars at the end.
How to price yourself according to standard business practices, and using real world examples to show you how.
There is no reason that a business class has to be boring, and I promise you we will go through the information in a light hearted way. Easy to understand, and follow too!
Let's all start making more money, and giving your clients exactly what they want!
Course Requirement:
A thorough knowledge of aperture, shutter speed and exposure. You will need at least oneflash and a way to fire it from the camera. It is wonderful if you have weddings to photograph but not necessary - all assignments can be completed using family and friends!
Instructor: Kevin Focht
Kevin Focht has been shooting fashion and beauty for over 20 years, currently specializing in the wedding market. He has lived and worked in Milan, Greece, London, Miami and New York. His client list includes Brides, Elegant Bride, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Nordstrom, Jantzen, Bank of America, Seventeen, YM, Arizona Weddings, Long Island Bride and Groom, and Oregon Bride.
Kevin recently relocated to his hometown of Portland Oregon and has opened up a luxury wedding and portrait studio called Left Turn Studio ( Kevin’s decision to leave his successful career in the New York fashion industry was the direct result of his personal experience at ground zero on the morning of September 11, 2001) He brings his varied background of working for some of the most discerning art directors and clients to the wedding and portrait industry.
His talent for lighting and being able to shoot on the fly, has made him a perfect match for wedding photography. Giving back to the industry that has given him so much, is his latest passion.
Ok, you know how to shoot a wedding, but do you know how to price a wedding to make money?
Kevin Focht has been shooting fashion and beauty for over 20 years, currently specializing in the wedding market. He has lived and worked in Milan, Greece, London, Miami and New York. His client list includes Brides, Elegant Bride, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Nordstrom, Jantzen, Bank of America, Seventeen, YM, Arizona Weddings, Long Island Bride and Groom, and Oregon Bride.