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THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC WORKSHOP!

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

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Photographers – are you feeling uninspired, lost, or just looking to find more success? Wedding Photography Bootcamp is for you. 

 

This 3-day photography workshop and retreat in Colorado that will leave you with the tools and inspiration to get more creative and grow your wedding & portrait photography business.

 

 

Flash equipment will be provided by:

 

 

The Highlights:

 

 

Master the process of using off-camera flash to create beautifully unique portraits. 

 

I break down my step-by-step process on how I received $150k in free referrals from one wedding venue. 

 

You’ll receive hands-on instruction for 3 days on everything you need to be a successful portrait photographer and build your portfolio.

 

I’ll teach you website and SEO strategies so your website will convert.

 

I’ll instruct you on how you can set up your business for success and turn a six-figure profit, even in this economic recession. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhsJ1hFPbg&t” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

 

THE CREATIVE

 

Off-Camera Flash Magic: Become a pro with light! You’ll learn to shoot in a variety of situations you’d regularly experience on a wedding day.

 

Hands-On Instruction: I firmly believe the best way to learn is by actually doing it! You’ll receive constant hands-on attention and instruction to become comfortable with your camera and lighting.

 

Creativity: I share my approach to capturing stunning, environmental portraits in any setting.

 

Lightroom Editing: Learn how I edit almost 100 sessions a year and ALL in-house. Efficient and consistent LR workflow techniques. 

 

 

THE BUSINESS 

 

Marketing 101: I share in detail my low-budget strategies to consistently make a six-figure income.

 

Finding Success: How to achieve your goals by developing a strong business both creatively and logistically.

 

Website and SEO Strategies: You’ll learn how to set up the perfect website that will generate leads.

 

Making the “Big Bucks”: How to find clients that will pay what you’re worth. 

 

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THE DEETS

THE NEED TO KNOW

 

WHERE:

Estes Park, CO – Private Mountain Retreat

 

WHO CAN ATTEND: 

Any photographer looking to build their business and become more creative. Class is first-come, first-served, and limited to 10 photographers. While we welcome all, this class is geared towards serious photographers who want to advance their career. 

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

3 meals a day provided by a professional chef, 3 days of education and growth, Exclusive access to education tools before & after the workshop, Sean’s LR presets, Free swag, a Private one-on-one mentoring session with Sean, and the Skills needed to be successful in a competitive industry!

 

COST:

$1750 (Payment plans available!) 

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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2023

 

•Creative group portraits and lighting

•Composites & Portraits

•More in-depth reception lighting techniques

•Creative sessions with models 

•Wedding-Day workflow strategies

•Creative portraits at sunset

•More TBA

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Day 1: Hands-on Intro to Off-Camera flash

Topics of Discussion:

•Equipment recommendations

•How to choose the appropriate camera and lighting settings

•Demonstrations and practicing a variety of lighting techniques 

•Learn to recognize situations when you need to use OCF, and how to properly balance exposures with your flash and ambient light

•Capturing creative sunset/twilight photos

 

DAY 2: Advanced Off-Camera Flash Techniques and the Creative Process

Topics of Discussion:

•The thought process behind capturing creative images – how to be creative

•Multiple lighting setups for different situations you’d experience at a wedding such as a reception

•The use of modifiers such as grids, soft boxes, gels and more

•How to tackle challenging lighting scenarios

 

DAY 3: The Business and Post-Production Day 

Topics of Discussion:

•Strategies on how to find more clients without investing huge amounts to make a six-figure income

•Tools to help streamline your business

•Website help – Learn the basics of SEO and how to properly optimize your site for conversions

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EXAMPLE IMAGES

 

SOME SAMPLES OF PHOTOS WE’LL BE TEACHING YOU HOW TO CREATE

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WHERE WE’RE STAYING

 

HERE’S OUR WORKSHOP VENUE AND SCENES FROM ESTES PARK

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

MEET SEAN  LARA

 

Sean is based in Colorado and has been a full-time wedding photographer since 2010. Specializing in environmental portraiture, he’s best known for incorporating a variety of unique off-camera flash techniques that have won him awards with WPPI, ISPWP, WPJA and Fearless. In both 2020 & 2021, he was listed as one of the top ten photographers in the world by the Wedding Photojournalist Association. As an ambassador for MagMod, Geekoto, Pro Prints and others, you can find him regularly on the web and at education events instructing other professionals on how to get more creative with off-camera flash and their business. 

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FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER MATT WILSON

Creative Group Portraits and Composites

 

 

Matt is a phenomenal wedding and portrait photographer who has won multiple awards with Fearless, ISPWP, WPJA and others. This past year, he joined me on the list of WPJA AG’s top ten wedding photographers in the world. Matt is joining our Wedding Photography Bootcamp going to be our guest speaker. Matt will be giving a presentation on group portraits, composites, and posing. If you’re looking to get more creative with your group portraits, then you’re in for a special opportunity! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”17616,17615,17614,17613,17612,17611,17610,17609,17608,17607″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

TESTIMONIALS

FROM PAST BOOTCAMP STUDENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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HOW DO I GET TO ESTES PARK?

If you’re traveling from out of state, you’ll want to fly into Denver International Airport. From there, you can rent a car and drive up to Estes Park. The drive is about an hour and a half from the airport.

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CAN I BRING A SPOUSE OR A FRIEND ON THE TRIP WITH ME?
Yes of course! They can even join us for Breakfast and Dinner if they’d like! They’re on their own for Lunch. If they do want to join us for these meals, please let us know at least 4 weeks before the event so we can prepare. There will also be an additional food cost added on if they choose to eat with us. (we can only accommodate one additional guest per person for meals)

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WHERE SHOULD I BOOK MY LODGING?
Our venue is in the middle of Estes Park. Estes Park is a very small town, so anywhere you book is typically no more than a 10min drive. AirBNB’s can be a bit more expensive than motels, so you may want to consider the latter. We will have a few bedrooms on-site that are available at a first-come first served basis. 

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HOW MUCH GEAR SHOULD I BRING?
Bring at a minimum one camera and one wide lens and one portrait/telephoto lens. Geekoto will be providing triggers and lights, but feel free to bring your own lighting if you have something you’re comfortable with. If you can fit it in your luggage, a light stand or two is also awesome!

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SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

Estes Park is at 7,500ft in elevation, and some people do experience shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, and dehydration. I recommend that a week before the workshop, you drink more water than you usually do. 3 days beforehand, limit alcohol consumption and during your stay, hydrate frequently, and be prepared with aspirin or CBD. On your first day at altitude, limit physical activity to allow your body to acclimate.

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WHAT KIND OF WEATHER CAN I EXPECT?

Even though technically April falls in the Spring, plan and expect for Winter weather as Estes Park is in the Mountains. Layering is key. We will mainly be indoors but there will also be an outdoor photography portion so dress accordingly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]CAN MY SPOUSE/FRIEND “TAG ALONG” WITH US DURING THE DAY, EVEN IF THEY’RE NOT ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP?

To be fair to the other attendees and to eliminate distractions, we respectfully ask that anyone that has not paid for a spot in our workshop remain absent from any of our education lectures and hands-on shooting. Thank you for understanding.

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WHAT TIME ARE WE GOING TO BE DONE ON EACH DAY?
This will be determined how quickly we get through the workshop material, but our goal will be to try and finish by 4/5pm with dinner around 6pm. On Saturday we will be starting late and ending late, as we’ll be going over reception lighting.

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CAN I BRING AN AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING DEVICE TO THE WORKSHOP?
I ask that you please do not audio or video record any of the lecture or workshop material. However, if you’re lost or stuck on something, please don’t hesitate to speak up and ask questions for more clarification. We encourage you to take detailed notes as well. Also, this doesn’t mean you can’t take photos! BTS (behind the scenes) shots are definitely encouraged.

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CAN I BRING ADULT BEVERAGES TO ENJOY?
Yes, however, we will be providing some as well. However just ask that you please be respectful with your level of consumption and also keep in mind that at elevation, you get inebriated much quicker.

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WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
TBD, our chef is working on the menu now. We’ll have a variety of simple, yet flavorful food. Upon registering, we’ll ask if you have any dietary restrictions we need to accommodate. 

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