Dear Lovely Friends,
Things are coming together and my first-ever-big-workshop is quickly approaching! I could honestly not be more excited about this opportunity and I am beyond thrilled with all of the wonderful attendees who have signed up thus far!
As I'm writing this, I'm working from a Noodles & Co, putting together some presentation notes before I head off to a shoot and I felt compelled to write a little something to you all!
For the past few weeks, I've LIVED Elevate! I've been promoting it, writing endless e-mails, facebook messages and tweets about all of the exciting things to come! However, I also feel like I'm bombarding people with information that they can't comprehend - or are currently overloaded by the vast amount of workshops that are being offered right now, all by fabulous photographers! So, hopefully, this little letter will be a more honest approach to get my message across, because I'm sounding like a walking advertisement - even to myself!
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Elevate is a workshop for advanced wedding photographers, that is taking place Jan 10-13th at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs! I've been dreaming up this workshop for quite a long time and I am THRILLED that it's finally going to happen!
The point of the workshop is all about how to elevate ourselves to the next level! There are many workshops out there for beginners, but once you get the basics, where do you go from there? We will be talking in depth about many topics including:
Conceptual Shooting Wedding Photographer vs Photographer Inspiration Collaboration Marketing Having a Staff - or not, which is better for you!
We will also be having a business panel full of amazing people, including Richard Photo Lab, Isabella Sikaffy, who is a premier wedding planner/designer, Matt Brue, who is the amazing mind behind Capture Studios, and Jen from Jens Blossoms, who is a fabulous florist! This panel is composed of people from all different realms of the wedding world and we are going to dive into various conversation and really think about how we can all work together to make our work even more amazing!
Our shooting challenges will also be amazing! We will be doing an underwater shoot, one location shoot and also a night time shoot! Think of these as 'Project Runway' challenges, with the winners receiving some AMAZING prizes! Our prizes include 1 year of FREE service from Shoot Q, a Complete Red Cart ($999) Value, H20 Creative album design templates & SEO tutorials and more! We will also be giving away one-on-one mentor sessions with each of our guest speakers!!
WHOA - that's a lot, right? RIGHT! I've been to so many amazing workshops, seminars, etc, that my one goal, overall, is to give one unforgettable experience! Everything from the content to the shooting opportunities, to our AMAZING guest speakers and location is OFF THE HOOK!
I know that one concern that many of you have concerns money, it always does! From my personal experience, every time I have wanted to attend a workshop and didn't know if I could swing it, I've proven to myself that that is just about the time when I need it the most! To those of you out there who are concerned with money, I get it! However, I encourage you to really think about the value that Elevate could bring to your business, the inspiration to grow bigger - and the knowledge to do so!! I've heard a lot of 'I Wish' comments out there, so this is my call to action for you! It's the holidays, and 2011 - a new year and a new season - will be here before we know it! Take the plunge, take the risk, get uncomfortable and allow yourself the freedom to explore and grow...it's a beautiful thing!
We are running a special, so the next 7 people who sign up will receive $200 off, which brings the total workshop tuition to $1175! This INCLUDES your workshop fee, your 3 night stay at the Ace Hotel AND your breakfast and lunch! It's one AMAZING deal of a workshop! The deadline to sign up is January 1st!
For more information, visit the Elevate website: http://www.photogen-inc.com/workshop
If you are ready to join us, Sign Up Here!
We would love to see you there! Please let me know if you have any other questions!
LOVEe
Despite the weather, this trip was absolutely perfect! in fact, the weather simply added to the fun! We definitely have some new stories to tell..."Remember that time we went to Cannon Beach..."
Here's to great friends and fantastic adventures!
LOVEe
LOVEe
Our holiday parties always consist of food, drink, and a little Secret Santa exchange...not to mention the all-mighty-holiday-card-signing-assembly-line!
Here are some images off of the Instax from last night!
LOVEe
Congratulations to Alisha and Dan on their engagement!
LOVEe
Congratulations to Maleah and Erin on expecting your new little addition and thank you so much for welcoming me into your lives and getting to know you! You are one stunningly beautiful couple!
LOVEe
Again, the official dates of the workshop are January 10-13th and we will be at the OH-so-Fabulous Ace Hotel!
We also have 7 seats available from our special promotion we are running! The next 7 people to sign up for Elevate will receive $200 off their tuition price! That is one AMAZING deal!
As always - make sure to visit the Elevate Website for more fancy details!
You've talked and we've listened!
I am SUPER excited to offer one FABULOUS promotion for the whole Cyber-Monday Craze!
The Next 7 People who sign up for Elevate will receive $200 off their tuition!! ALSO...
Many of you have expressed interest in traveling and experiencing Elevate with a friend! The Bring-A-Friend promotion offers a little incentive for you to make this dream a reality!
For every friend that you get to register for Elevate, you receive $100 off per friend!
So, lets say you have 4 friends who want to come...you can potentially get an additional $400 off!!
AH-MAZING!!!
The BIG promotion for $200 off is only offered to the next 10 attendees who sign up, so GO GO GO GO GO and sign up NOW!!!
It doesn't get any better than this!
For more information about Elevate, check out the workshop website!!
Ready to sign up! Welcome to Elevate!
And of course, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions to workshop@photogen-inc.com
Happy Shopping!!!
LOVEe
I hope you love these as much as I do!
Congratulations to Sarah and Anthony on your AMAZING wedding day! I am SO happy for the both of you!
LOVEe
Collin posted a preview of our shoot on his blog - check it out!
Collin - thank you for being SO amazing at what you do and an even more awesome friend! Much love!
LOVEeElevate is all about taking you business, your art, your personal style, your relationships and your bookings to the next level. This is a workshop that is all about taking the amazing business you have already created and learning how you can make it stronger and rise to it's potential!
I am thrilled to finally announce the official website of ELEVATE!
January 10-13, 2011
The Ace Hotel, Palm Springs, CA
Elevate is an advanced wedding photography workshop that is going way beyond the basics! My goal for this workshop is to create an environment that is incredibly inspiring! I am just swooning over our location, which is at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, CA! .
The official site has all of the in-depth info you will need to learn about this workshop!
I hope to see you in Palm Springs!
LOVEe
January 10-13, 2011
The Ace Hotel, Palm Springs, CA
I have been talking about hosting a big workshop for about 2 years now and I am beyond exciting that we are actually doing this - and I am even more excited about how many incredible people are going to be a part of this workshop!
I have been to many, many amazing workshops over the years - all of which I have learned SO much valuable information from! However, in the past year, I've been frustrated, because I have felt that there is a lack of education for those of us who have been in the industry for a while and run successful businesses.Hence, Elevate was born!
Elevate is an advanced wedding photography workshop that is going way beyond the basics! My goal for this workshop is to create an environment that is incredibly inspiring! I am just swooning over our location, which is at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, CA!
We are going to have pool parties. We are going to open up our minds. We are going to eat really good food! We are going to go on a bike ride. We are going to critique. We are going to meet new friends. We are going to see old friends. We are going to sweat the small stuff. We are going to take pictures. We are going to have amazing conversation. We are going to collaborate. We are going to have SO much fun. We are going to grow.
Elevate is all about taking you business, your art, your personal style, your relationships and your bookings to the next level. This is a workshop that is all about taking the amazing business you have already created and learning how you can make it stronger and rise to it's potential!
Pre-registration is open for the next 5 days - November 17th!!
To pre-register or request more information, please visit the ELEVATE site!
(You will also see that the official website will launch in 5 days - we just thought we would tease you a little bit first!)
Enjoy!
LOVEe
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Malakoff! I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this couple!
LOVEe
LOVEe
Congratulations to Kelsey and James on their engagement!
LOVEe
A HUUUGE congratulations goes out to Kristi and Ande on their amazingly-over-the-top-fun wedding! You are a couple that I admire very, very much! Thank you SO much for letting me be a part of your big day!
LOVEe
Have a great weekend!
LOVEe
