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What's the deal with PSH Seminars?

Just why are Photography Schoolhouse seminars so different? Well it's all about learning, and to learn you have to do.

With most seminars you sit and watch as an instructor presents a slide show or live demonstration of their work. Often the only reason they're doing it at all is to try and give you a sales pitch for their books or DVD's.

At Photography Schoolhouse you get involved. You get up and shoot along with the instructor and get instant feedback on how to master the technique being taught.

I've always believed you can't learn to play the piano by watching a video. With Photography Schoolhouse Seminars you get the hands on education you crave.

Kerry Allan
Instructor

Kerry - How will I get great pictures with so many shooters?

This is what makes Photography Schoolhouse Seminars to unique.

We start by controlling each strobe with radio slaves. Only one photographer at a time can use a trigger so each of you will have a private one-on-one time with the model. As others are waiting, we ask that you move briskly and share the time. The instructor will make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

Are you struggling to get the most from your Digital Portrait and Wedding Photography and bring your business to it's true full potential?

Announcing The:

Photography Schoolhouse Austin Boot Camp

If you're dead serious about making more money in your Photography from Portraits, Seniors, and Weddings to Bridal Boudoir and Glamour then this may be the most important event you will ever attend!

Photography Schoolhouse's Austin Boot Camp Nov. 1-3, 2010

Three days of "Shoot 'till ya Drop" Photo Immersion

Photography Schoolhouse Austin Texas

What's in the Boot Camp?

Shoot 'till ya Drop Hands on Education! - No lengthy slide shows and sales pitches - but true - hands on photographic education! Shoot with our live models and learn with your own camera the techniques of both location and studio Photography.

Digital Post Production - Learn state of the art post production from the images captured that day. Learn shooting in the RAW camera format, facial retouching in Photoshop, making your images ready for showcasing and selling your images in print form.

Just look at how Kerry Allan's (lead instructor) previous students feel about his Seminars.

Kerry Allan
Lead Instructor

Having taught photography, computer science and software implementation to thousands of students in nine countries around the world, Kerry has developed a unique teaching style. His straight forward, and personable approach has won him the loyalty of his students from all parts of the globe.

But more than an instructor, Kerry is also known as a show and event producer. Having created and produced events of every description for twenty years attracting many thousands of attendees , nobody is better suited to create, manage and produce this Boot Camp.

Feel the passion - Join today!

"Kerry has either worked very hard on his presentation skills, or is naturally gifted" Major Schell, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa Canada

"Trainer was fully versed in the program and took considerable interest in ensuring methods were correctly understood. Welcomed questions".J.W. Shields

"It was the best course I have ever attended" D. Mac Donald

"The instructor's delivery of the material was excellent. It’s easy to learn from a confident professional speaker. Thank you Mr. Allan" O. Gillis

"A very interesting and logical individual. He uses concise language and helps people without regard for time or repetitiveness. He is a real good teacher". A. Lemire

"Kerry did his job and more. His simple approach was easy and made me comfortable. His knowledge and enthusiasm was much needed for this course." R. Despoteaux

"Very knowledgeable instructor - personable and approachable. He didn’t make anyone feel stupid for making a mistake or not understanding a procedure." S. Campbell

"Did an excellent job as a trainer - speech was clear and precise - very easy to hear clearly - definitely satisfactory to a high degree." Russ Silljer

"Very good speaker. excellent attitude, talked on same level as trainees but authoritative. A. Jones

"I particularly liked hand on exercises that helped me to overcome some of my fears. The instructor was excellent to say the least. A. F. Snow

Sunday Oct. 31, 2010 7PM - Meet and Great- Seminar Room

Meet and chat to your fellow PSH'ers

Join us Sunday night for an informal get together.

All are welcome to attend, but this is purely optional.

Location: Main Seminar Room

Monday Nov. 1, 2010 - Seminar Schedule - Seminar Room - 8AM

The Fun Begins

To insure everyone gets a good chance to shoot, we will break into two groups. Groups A and B will alternate between locations and subjects. We will further break down each group into two shooting areas. That means each group will have two separate shooting areas with different models and accessories to use. Attendees will be able to bounce back and forth between each shooting area, but should stay within their own group.

Track One - Seminar Room

Group A -Maternity Portraits - 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Group B -Maternity Portraits - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse - The Maternity Portrait How lucky we are as Portrait photographers. We get to work with people at the most important times of their lives.

We shot their engagement, their wedding, and more often than not, their back again for their maternity portrait.

Join this session as we see how easy it is to take a variety of strong, dramatic maternity poses in just about any location. In fact no studio is required for this.

Track Two - On Location

Group A -On Location Lighting - 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Group B -On Location Lighting - 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Photography Schoolhouse - On Location Lighting Learn to see the light. It's already there. This sample uses only available light. No flash fill or reflectors, but simply choosing a location where the lighting suits the photograph.

Learn about the quality of light, direction, softness, ratios, and color.

Having learned that, we will also look at on/off camera flash, and the use of reflectors and gobo's to control the light when it just won't co-operate.

For the Chronically Board at Lunch - Making the most of PSH Offerings

Photography Schoolhouse Distance Education

The PSH Community - Are you getting everything PSH has to give?

Community Interaction - give and take with your peers
PSH Webinars - Just how do we do it?
PSH Ditto Cam Seminars - now that's just cool
Competing - even the best need a meter of their skills

So grab a sandwich and soda and come back to the seminar room to chat about PSH and meet the Moderators

Track One - Seminar Room

Group A -Portraiture - 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Group B -Portraiture - 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Photography Schoolhouse Portraiture

An exploration on creating fine studio portrait. Lighting ratios, backgrounds, wardrobe selection, hair and accent lights, colored gels, posing full length and head and shoulders, placement of hands.

A demonstration of understanding your subjects strengths and weaknesses. Revealing a subjects personality on film, telling a story by asking the subject to bring musical instruments, hobby items, or professional tools with them that help us tell the story.

Track Two - Breakout Room

Group A -Bridal Boudoir - 3:00- 4:30 PM
Group B -Bridal Boudoir - 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Photography Schoolhouse Bridal Boudoir

Typically done before the wedding, but sometimes after, this new kind of photo session allows the bride to surprise her groom with a personal gift just for him.

Not blatant or tawdry, but tasteful and sensual.

Using our luxury suite, you'll get images you can't get in any other way. This session will use a lot of available light and reflectors, plus special color balances to achieve a unique look.

Tracks One and Two - Seminar Room - 7:00-9:00PM

Photography Schoolhouse Socail Network Marketing

Social Marketing your Photography Business

Twitter this, Facebook that. How in all of this electronic world, does a photo studio make use of this exciting and somewhat confusing media?

Social Network Marketing is not only the new deal, it may be the only deal that matters for the foreseeable future. What role does it play in our marketing plans? Is traditional marketing dead? Do I simply move my other advertising over and continue on? Where do I get the time to do this? Should I hire a professional kid to do this for me?

Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010 - Seminar Schedule - Seminar Room - 8AM

Day 2 Shooting

Family Portraits - On Location

Group A -Family Portraits - 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Group B -Family Portraits - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse Family Portratis

Shooting a family portrait presents it's own challenges. Selecting a background, getting the light, positioning people and children, and working for expression are just some of the issues for the photographer to deal with.

In this section, we'll review these problems as well as working with fill flash and reflectors, and creating poses for singles, doubles and more.

Pro Head Shots - Seminar Room

Group A -Pro head Shots - 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Group B -Pro Head Shots - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse - Pro Head Shots

One of the great challenges for professional photographers and models alike is to come up with truly "Great" head shots for models and performers.

Both parties build their career on these shots. Using our model, we'll explore the techniques used to create these powerful shots. Setting up a head shot booth, lighting for glamour, posing, working for expression, and makeup considerations will be covered.

For the Chronically Board at Lunch - Seminar Room

Studio Strategy - Gettin' Good or Gettin' Out
or - no, you're not a photographer, you just own a camera

A friend once told me, if you think the cost of education is high, you should just see the cost of ignorance. So how do we invest limited resources and get the greatest results?

Owning a studio is not just learning to become an awesome photographer, but learning to be a promoter, marketer, accountant, manager, babysitter, mentor, and about a dozen other things.

How can we learn to manage our time to run a successful business?

Outdoor Portraits with Fill Flash

Group A - Outdoor Portraits - 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Group B - Outdoor Portraits - 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Photography Schoolhouse - Fill Flash Portraiture with outdoor fill flash is a bit harder to do than most would like.

Often, for simplicity, photographers will simply use on camera flash. If fills in the shadows yes, but gives that "caught in the headlights" look.

Even with bounce cards and softeners, the look remains the same.

In this session we'll practice off camera fill flash.

Beauty and Glamour - Seminar Rm

Group A -Beauty and Glamour - 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Group B -Beauty and Glamour - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse - Beauty and Glamour

When we say beauty and glamour, we're talking about the kind of photography used in makeup and hair commercials. The idea is the model is the backdrop and the product is the makeup or hair.

In this session, we'll explore the ways we "Get the Look" and how we can use this in our studio photography, indoors or out.

Optional Sidecar Session - We Shoot Sexy Danny Rabalais - 5:00-9:00PM

Sidecar Session We Shoot Sexy - Danny Rabalais

A few weeks ago, Danny Rabalais (We Shoot Sexy) did a Webinar for PSH that was so successful, we were compelled to bring Danny to Austin. In addtion to presenting the BootCamp's Boudoir session, Danny is offering a Sidecar session to his fans in the Texas area.

While not part of the PSH Boot Camp, Danny has offered a special reduced price for Boot Camp members that may want to attend.

If you are interested, please contact Danny directly at: photos@weshootya.com

Remember, this is an optional sidecar session not included with the Boot Camp Registration

Photography Schoolhouse Boot Camp 2010

Wednesday Nov. 3, 2010 - Seminar Schedule - Seminar Room - 8AM

Photography Schoolhouse Digital Camera Modes

Creative use of Camera modes for fast shooting and great results

I'm always being asked what modes I use for wedding photography on location. I use a number of them and each has it's advantages.

In this session, we'll explore the various ways of shooting for speed with results that will make people drool. On and off camera flash at eTTL flash modes will also be reviewed.

Wedding Photography

Group A - Studio Weddings - 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Group B - Studio Weddings - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse On Location Weddings If you're into weddings, then this is the one for you. Join us on location for this in depth look at outdoor lighting for the bride and groom.

We'll start by using fill flash and reflectors to fill in the shadows that can so easily ruin a shot, then we'll wrap up the morning session by posing the brides with her groom and other family members.

Urban Grunge

Group A - Urban Grunge - 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Group B - Urban Grunge - 10:30 - 12:00 PM

Photography Schoolhouse Urban Grunge

We do portraits. All of us do. In the studio in the park, in the alleyway, we still have to apply the same principals of lighting and posing.

In this session, we'll be working for a new and trendy look called Urban Grunge.

On Location Wedding Photography

Group A - Location Weddings - 1:30 - 3:00PM
Group B - Location Weddings - 3:30 - 5:00PM

Photography Schoolhouse Wedding Workplace

Part Two of our wedding shoot.

Choosing the right location, learning to see the light, and contemporary posing will be the highlights of the afternoon session.

Creative Seniors

Group A -Creative Seniors - 8:30 -10:00AM
Group B -Creative Seniors - 10:30 - 12:00 AM

Photography Schoolhouse Creative Seniors

The high school senior is a huge and lucrative market. we'll look at some modern senior portraits for both classic and creative sessions.
It starts with a prior consultation with the client to select wardrobe and set design, and ends with one of the most demanding photographic sessions.

Join us for Three days of shootin' Texas Style

Nov. 1,2 and 3, 2010 - Austin Texas

Only 4 spots left to the Austin Bootcamp

Just how does this help me?

Learn Photography - grow your business - mingle with your peers - feel the passion.

Get empowered as some of the best instructors in the country lead you thru hands on photo training. Work with live models to truly understand the technique, and interact with a real subject. You bring your own camera and shoot. You don't just sit and watch.

In addition to working one-on-one with our live models, you'll actually get model releases as well so you can use the work as samples, or stock photography.

How can you let so many shoot at a convention?

We don't! Photography Schoolhouse Boot Camps are about learning, not about cramming people into a room.

Yes, we charge a bit more, but don't confuse what we do with other conventions. We severely limit the attendance to a level we can control and insure that everyone has a fair chance to take awesome pictures.

But I'm just a beginner, is this for me?

Maybe not ... but probably yes. Here's the pre-requisites for making the most of this Boot Camp:

A willingness to learn
A desire to succeed
A semi-pro or pro model DSLR camera
How to set, aperture, shutter speed, f-stops, and ISO on your camera

From beginner to advanced pro, you will walk away with a mountain of information you did not already have and the ability to grow your business and build your financial goals for the future.