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This program was aptly named, built as a true learnfest for portrait photographers who are ready to take their business to the next creative and strategic level. Join Lena Hyde, Tamara Lackey, Laura Novak, and Audrey Woulard for an all-inclusive 3-day/2-night learnfest that runs from September 23rd to September 25th at picturesque, unspoiled Bald Head Island, located off the coast of North Carolina. Experience in-depth instruction on shooting, post-production, marketing, business strategy, revenue generation, and studio and daily workflow. Redefine what success can mean in the portrait photography business. Interact in small groups of 15, meeting with each instructor throughout the course of 3 days as part of an overall program that is tailored to deliver a comprehensive learning experience for the portrait photographer. Network with other photographers from around the world, in addition to the hosts, in an environment built to encourage sharing and connection. And offer yourself the opportunity to completely focus on improving your skills, your business, and your future in photography in an environment that fully encourages you to step away from the pace of every day work/life. Your $2600 participant fee for this all-inclusive learnfest includes meals, three nights luxury accommodations, a cocktail party, ferry transport and all classes, plus a fabulous bag of swag and lots of sweet giveaways from all of our sponsors (including WHCC, ShootSac, Simply Canvas, Flosites, Design Aglow, Strategy Avenue, Wild Sorbet Frames, Paravel ISP, FL PPA, Pro Select, PickPic, AsukaBook, Kimbra Studios Photo Jewelry, Album Crafters, Nashville Wraps and Triple Scoop Music).
course info
• standing out as the top in your market Audrey Woulard Tamara Lackey Laura Novak
about the instructors
Lena Hyde owns and operates a successful boutique studio in Palm Beach. Her portrait work was in high demand for celebrities and socialites in Palm Beach and beyond. Before shooting people, Lena was an art educator in San Francisco and wrote an art column for the SF Chronicle. Her experimental photography has been internationally exhibited in galleries and museums, including Southeast Museum of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Gallery, American Embassy, Harare Zimbabwe; and Casa Fotografia Fuji, Brazil.Lena is a founding member of DesignAglow.com, the premier online resource for photographers and designers. Visit Lena's website here.
Audrey Woulard is a children's photographer based out of Chicago, Illinois. Her interest in photography began with the birth of her young children. In a few short years, her determination allowed her to follow her dreams. She now owns and operates her own 2100sq natural light studio in Downtown Chicago. She was honored to grace the cover of Professional Photographer Magazine in November, 2007. Along with her portrait work, she is also commissioned for high profile kids commercial work for clients such as Pottery Barn Kids, Toys R Us, Advocate Hospitals, and The Disney Store. Visit Audrey's website here.
Tamara Lackey is a North Carolina-based photographer whose images have been described as expressive, authentic and moving. She and her unique studio model, an associate-based business bringing in equal revenues from weddings and portrait work, have been recently profiled in Rangefinder Magazine. She has won multiple WPPI awards, and her stock images are sold worldwide. Tamara's work has appeared in a variety of publications such as Vogue, O Magazine, Elle, Town & Country, Martha Stewart Living, Parenting Magazine, The Knot Weddings, Food & Wine and Inside Weddings. She regularly shoots the cover images for Adoptive Families Magazine, Premier Baby & Child, Endurance Magazine, and Carolina Parent. Her photography has also been showcased on The Martha Stewart Show. Tamara's new book about contemporary photography is being published by Amherst Media and will be available in bookstores nationwide in the Fall of 2008. Visit Tamara's website here.
Laura Novak is the owner of Laura Novak Photography in Wilmington, Delaware. In the past four years Laura has taken a small part time business that she ran out of her home into a a thriving studio storefront that employs three full time employees and four part time freelancers and assistants. Laura was named one of two photographers nation-wide as Kodak's Emerging Photographers to watch in 2007. Laura holds a degree in business administration from Northeastern University, where she graduated Valedictorian in her class. Visit Laura's website here.
FAQs What is the island like, weather, etc.? Bald Head Island, known for its picturesque beauty and unspoiled beaches, is located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in North Carolina and accessible only by boat. Boasting a striking variety of natural environments (ocean and river beaches, marshes, a maritime forest, and more), Bald Head Island exudes tranquility and peace. Average temperatures in late September are in the mid 60's to high 70's. Can I bring my family with me? We are working with a coordinator on the island who is setting up participants in a variety of beach houses. Some may choose to share housing with others; some may choose more private accomodations; some may choose to bring family with them. If you do want to bring family with you, we will put you directly in touch with our coordinator to make your arrangements that best fit your preferences. In addition, we are arranging for a kiddie camp with the local country club. More details on that soon! Please note that If you choose to bring your family and enroll your child/children in day camp, your significant other might be interested in other activities on the island, like cycling, world class golfing, boating or sailing, and some seriously needed catch-up lounging :) How do I get to learnfest? If you are driving in, you would park at the ferry station and head right over to the island. You will be provided with a packet of information at the station that will ensure you get to where you need to go. If you are flying in, please make arrangements to fly to the Wilmington airport. You can either take a taxi to the ferry station or arrange for shuttle transport. Where can I find the ferry schedule? We will be sending you detailed ferry information as we get closer to September, but you can see the ferry schedule here. How do I get around on the island? There are no cars allowed on the island, which significantly adds to the "getting away from it all" feel of the beach. When arriving by ferry, you will travel by tram (to transport your luggage) to your accommodations. After that, all commuting on the island is by golf cart or by bicycle (which you can rent there) or by your own sweet feet. I am interested in learning more about shooting. Will I have to compete with 60 people to be able to work with the models? No. We are arranging everything so that you will be rotating through long sessions with each of the four photographers in groups of 15, max, and we are conducting learnfest this way especially so that we can still offer a small group feel to the entire experience. What do I to do to reserve my space? Registration is now open, click here to reserve your space. What happens if I cannot attend (for whatever reason) after I have registered? All deposits are non-refundable but you are welcome to transfer registration to another photographer. Just please let us know that you are doing so at your earliest convenience! What should I bring with me? Casual, comfortable clothing, relaxed footwear should you even bother with shoes :) A camera, lens selection and laptop if you have one. What is Bald Head Island all about? We think it's paradise! Click here to visit the website. When can I register? Today! Given the level of interest we've received to date, we expect registration to move briskly (we have received several hundreds of emails for the 60 slots available), so if this does sound like a fit for you, we'd encourage you to register right away.
Learnfest's Sponsors: WHCC • ShootSac • Simply Canvas • Flosites • Design Aglow • Strategy Avenue • Wild Sorbet Frames • Paravel ISP FL PPA • Pro Select • PickPic • AsukaBook • Kimbra Studios Photo Jewelry • Album Crafters • Nashville Wraps Triple Scoop Music
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