Photographer Networking
Back in the day when I was still wet behind the ears and very new to photography, I was on my own a lot. I didn't have many or any friends in the industry and I actually believed as a sole business owner that's just the way it was going to be. After all - every other photographer out there, especially if local is my competition, right? Wrong!
Since making industry pals and networking, my biz has propelled massively and has opened up way more opportunities for me. It's how I have met people to second shoot with and we all need other photographers to recommend when we can't do specific wedding date.
I attended a teaching session many years ago and honestly, I didn't enjoy it at all. It wasn't well run, and the lead photographer made snide comments about the camera I was using (which was very basic and second hand because I was new and still learning). I still remember feeling like I was the only one who didn't know what I was doing, and no one was very welcoming. It wasn't the fault of the course, I just booked the wrong type of learning for me and more importantly with the wrong type of people.
Fast forward to now and because of this I want to create a friendly space for like-minded people to meet up, shoot and have a bloody good laugh. I'm all about creating a safe space for people to ask any questions to the group, without judgement. It is predominantly for content building but I'm as open as they come so you can ask me anything. It's for brand new photographers who have never taken couples portraits or for any photographer who wants to come and network and eat cake (yes there is usually cake at the end).
Once all group tickets are sold, I add you all to an Instagram private group chat so you can all chat and "meet" before the day. I think this helps dispel any nerves if you have any. It's an expectation that on the day everyone is welcoming and supports and encourages each other as much as possible.
I get lots of messages from new photographers, asking how I get relaxed pictures of couples. So I am running couples posing sessions.
In these sessions I will do a live shoot with a real couple to show how I shoot, interact and direct people with an opportunity to shoot alongside me and then on your own or in pairs (depending on how large a group attends). While shooting you can ask me or the group anything.
Always outdoors, whatever the weather and always in Norfolk.
Future dates pending but will be after June 2024 due to my travel plans.
To sign up for future posing session and workshop dates - click the link below. I will email out each time a new date is planned with all the info before it appears on my website and social media.
The main focus on the day being movement and keeping people relaxed in front of the camera. Offering couples an experience not just a photoshoot.
Please note this will NOT be a wedding shoot / styled shoot. This is couple's content.
Ideal for new photographers, wanting to build confidence and a portfolio. Or for any photographer wanting to brush up on their prompting skills and create new content.
Images taken by attendees can be used on their social media and websites if they so desire.
Shooting with no props and no fancy equipment - just bring your camera.
(Price will depend on if I am using props such as smoke bombs or a stylist and depending on the cost of the models).
