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Why did we create the
Focus Workshop?
Two years ago in San Diego, we realized just how awesome of a workshop we had created and the impact that it had on photographers and their educational paths. We started Focus Workshop because we truly love helping photographers and being able to teach them all that we know. With the Focus Workshop, we wanted to create something that we as photographers would have wanted in the earlier stages of our business. We see a need in the industry for a place where there is the perfect balance of business and the art side of photography and we believe that Focus Workshop is there to help fix that!
The Focus Workshop was created as a way for us to be able to help out photographers that were frustrated that their business wasn't in the right place, feel like they needed to do something to stay relevant and be able to teach fundamentals for sustaining a profitable business while loving every second of it. We saw that Focus Workshop is a way for revive how their business is perceived in a new generation of seniors, refresh how you approach photography and your business so that you stay relevant in your market, and revamp how you're approaching senior photography to make sure it's with purpose and intention.
We loved seeing the impact that this had on photographers last year and can't wait to share our purpose with our new friends again this year!
who should attend the
focus workshop?
The Focus Workshop is geared towards photographers that have already begun their journey as a senior photographer and are looking to grow and streamline their business while becoming more profitable.
This workshop will give you the tools that you'll need to be the leading photographer in your city and build the clientele base that you've always wanted.
In this workshop, we'll be covering the perfect blend of business and shooting so that you walk away feeling like you know what your next steps need to be.
What are we
covering?
Get ready! The Focus Workshop is a full 2+ days of education and networking with other fellow photographers. This will be a workshop where we'll be putting in work! This is for individuals who want to get down to business and put in the work it takes to kill it in their business.
During the course of this workshop, we'll be covering the following topics like editorial posing and shooting, creating your idea client, marketing and branding, pricing & psychological selling techniques, senior model teams, senior destinations and lastly senior year films.
While it seems like a lot, we wanted to make sure that you got the most out of your time at Focus and couldn't leave anything out!
Ever wonder what it takes to get great clients? And why cheap clients aren't necessarily cheap - they just might not be educated and not know what they want. Well it's our jobs as photographers to help turn them into great clients. In this course, Stephanie dives into what it takes to create a wonderful client experience and in turn, great clients. This will focus on how to best serve your clients while building fantastic client relationships and giving them the experience they didn't know they needed.
Creating Wonderful Clients
Traveling, doing amazing fashion inspired shoots AND making money while you're doing it - sounds awesome right? Sean and Thomas will be covering what they do during their senior destinations.
They'll be covering everything from start to finish including prepping for the shoots, handling logistics, marketing the experience, the actual shoot, pricing so you're not in the red, and our philosophy on achieving images that make our seniors feel like they're in a fashion magazine.
Senior Destinations
Throughout the last couple of years, Thomas has capitalized on the fact that his seniors want something new and different with their senior photographer. Thomas will be talking about how he keeps it fresh for his seniors and gives them images that no other photographer delivers through his editorial styling and posing. He will go into depth on how he then uses this to cultivate an engaged Instagram following and how this translates to booked, paid clients.
A whole new perspective
Pricing is different for everyone, but what isn't different is knowing what you need to make in order to have a successful business. Stephanie will cover the ins and outs of pricing yourself for profit and how you may be doing things that are causing you to leave money on the table without having to upsell to your clients. Come ready to revamp your pricing and start making more while working less!
MAKE MORE MONEY NOT MORE WORK
Have no idea where to begin when you switch the camera into the video mode? Sean's going to be breaking down the fundamentals to get you up and running with creating Senior Films! Whether you're looking to introduce a little bit of video into your social media game or cinematic films, Sean is going to be going over what you need to do to learn your camera, settings, basic editing tips and walking you through everything on-location during our shoots.
Switching it to video mode
Ever heard the phrase "there's more than one way to do something"? That is SO true for senior rep teams. In this segment, Stephanie, Thomas and Sean are going to be tag teaming this and giving you three ways that we have made model teams work for our businesses. This way you can go back and apply which parts work for you and create a program that works for you and your business.
MODEL CREW MASHUP
The most important asset that you have in your business is your brand. Sean will be covering how to brand yourself effectively in your market to become the photographer that every senior needs to have for their senior photos and how you can market to this new generation of seniors effectively and speak in terms they understand. We'll be going into what types of branding and marketing works today - especially if booking has been slow - and how to make sure that what you're putting out there is resonating with this new generation of seniors.
What's working today: Marketing and branding
After Thomas talks about what he does to create engaging content through editorial posing and styling, we'll be going out on-location with Thomas to see how he directs his clients and captures those one-of-a-kind images. You'll definitely be looking through a new lens for this and walk away with inspiration for how to add this to your next senior shoot.
It's all about the angles
Schedule
The
This workshop is for you if you're looking to get the most out of your two full days of education. Each day we'll be going from the morning into the night. We want to make sure you get as much information as possible!
June 4
Whole Day - People Arrive
7:00PM - Welcome Dinner
June 5
9:00-10:15AM - Presentation
10:30-11:45AM - Presentation
12:00-1PM - Lunch
1:15-2:30PM - Presentation
2:45-4PM - Presentation
5:00-7:30PM - Shoots
8:00PM - Dinner
9:30PM - Editing Session w/ Thomas
June 6
9:00-10:15AM - Presentation
10:30-11:45AM - Presentation
12:00-1PM - Lunch
1:15-2:30PM - Presentation
2:45-4PM - Presentation
5:00-7:30PM - Shoots
8:00PM - Dinner
9:30PM - Ask Us Anything Q&A - VIP ONLY
June 7
Whole Day - Depart
*Please note that this is a tentative schedule and subject to change!
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm in! How do I register?
We can't wait to have you as part of this! To register, click here to be taken to the registration link!
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How do I get VIP Access?
VIP Access is reserved for anyone who registers in full before December 1st. This gives you access to an after hours Ask Us Anything Q&A with bonus access to all of the instructors, $100 off your registration. Please note that VIP Access is not available when using a payment plan.
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Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! You may break your payment into two payments of $799 with one being due at time of registration and the other due 45 days before the workshop.
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How many attendees will there be?
There will only be a maximum of 15 attendees at the Focus Workshop with small shooting groups to ensure you have enough time with the models.
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Where should I stay?
Make sure to head over to the When + Where page to check out our amazing venue that we'll be staying at!
Do I need a car?
You do not need a car, but having a car may be easier for transportation to the shoots. Rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are perfect and we will be close enough to shooting locations to make these a feasible option!
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How can I use the images I take at Focus?
You are free to use the images in your portfolio, marketing and social media feeds! We ask that you do not submit images from Focus Workshop to blogs, magazines or image competitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm in! how do I register?
We can't wait to have you as part of this! To register, click here!
How do I get VIP Access?
VIP Access is reserved for anyone who registers in full before December 1st. This gives you access to an after hours Ask Us Anything Q&A with bonus access to all of the instructors, $100 off your registration. Please note that VIP Access is not available when using a payment plan.
How Many attendees will there be?
There will be a maximum of 15 attendees at the Focus Workshop with small shooting groups to ensure you have enough time with the models.
Where should I stay?
Make sure to head over to the When + Where page to check out our amazing venue that we'll be staying at!
Do I need a car?
You do not need a car, but having a car may be easier for transportation to the shoots. Rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are perfect and we will be close enough to shooting locations to make these a feasible option!
How can I use the images I take at Focus?
You are free to use your portfolio, marketing and social media feeds! We ask that you do not submit images from Focus Workshop to blogs, magazines or image competitions.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! You may break your payment into two payments of $799 with one being due at time of registration and the other due 45 days before the workshop.
Investment
The
The workshop is $1495 before December 1st and includes your VIP Access when paid in full. This gives you access to an after hours Q&A with bonus access to all of the instructors as well as a 30-minute follow-up Skype mentorship from Sean to make sure your questions you have after Focus are being answered!
After December 1st, the registration price is $1595.
Registration does not include travel, lodging or meals during the workshop. If you have questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to help answer your questions!
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