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• Shoot a complete Wedding (Pride-Prep to First Dance)
• Setup a photography studio (Lighting, Posing etc)
• Shoot a wedding couple in the studio (Pre-Wedding Studio Shoot)
• Photograph a Bride & Groom (gorgeous models) at Hazlewood Castle
• Improve your own photography skills
• Business Know-How
• Earn a serious income
• Manage a wedding from start to end
• Max 6 Students
• Learn how to get letters after your name
• £595

COURSE DATES (see below)

	Mission Statement: In brief our aim is simple; we will teach you everything you need to know to help get you up and running as a Professional Wedding Photographer. We will teach you every aspect of shooting a wedding from start (Bride-Prep) to finish (First dance). This includes posing the Bride, Groom, Best Man, Bridesmaids and Groups etc. We will teach you how to get the best out of everyone on the day but most importantly how to take pictures that sells!

Monday – Wednesday

Take your skills to the next level or turn your hobby into an opportunity to earn a real income through wedding photography

This course is very hands on; theory is kept to a minimum so you get to spend optimum time with your camera.

March and May's course now confirmed at Hazlewood Castle

Our objectives for the course are:

• To turn your amateur skills into professional ones
• Boost your confidence levels and gain practical experience
• Shoot a mock wedding in real time at a prestigious venue (Full day on location)
• Shoot contemporary/traditional images that the discerning Bride and Groom
• Learn posing techniques for Bride and Groom and Group shots
• Start to create a stunning portfolio that you can submit to a professional body e.g. the MPA (Master Photographers Association) in order to apply for your licentiate.
This will allow you to use the prestigious letters "LMPA" after your name.
• Learn how to present your work
• Photoshop (practical and theory)
• Insight into the business side of a professional photographer

Theory Sessions of Wedding Photography to include:

• Studio/premises costs – Equipment – Insurance
• Suppliers
• Consultations with perspective clients
• Timeline & planning the day
• Photography presentation to include: Workflow – Presentation – Photoshop
• & Album choices.

During the 3 days you will shoot a mock wedding with gorgeous models in real time at one of Yorkshire's prestigious wedding venues like Hazlewood Castle or Ripley Castle. You will learn to pose the Bride the Groom and of course both together. Not only do we show you how to pose the B & G but we will show you how to use "Power Poses" that really hit the mark!

This workshop also covers...

• Business
• Workflow
• Post Production
• Photoshop
• Website
• Advertising
• Photographic Societies
• Letters after your name

Course dates will be during March April May & Jun 2012

Cost: £595

Enquiries or bookings – please call. Contact

12 MONTHS FREE SUPPORT AND MENTORING! Starting your own business won’t always be a smooth process, especially in the current climate. This is why we offer 12 months free business support and mentoring. What’s the catch? There isn’t one. The success of start-up businesses is crucial – we want you to succeed. It’s as simple as that.

"I thought the 3 day wedding course I've just attended was very informative and intensive in a fun and friendly environment. It was lovely to be with other like minded people and I found Gary's passion about his photography to be infectious. If you only ever do one photography course then make sure it's at Shootsmart, Paula and Gary put you at ease from the moment you enter the studio and the knowledge you leave with at the end of your time with them, is second to none. Thanks guys, it was a blast"

Suzanne (Northumberland)