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This is where you will read up on the latest for our photography workshops! This will be continually updated so make sure to be checking back on what is new!
CLICK HERE to visit our workshop website for more information on our IN-CAMERA workshops.
NASHVILLE, TN IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (Sun, Sept 26th) – SOLD OUT IN-CAMERA: Light 1 (Mon, Sept 27th) – We have opened up 4 more seats. Register before the class sells out again! BUSINESS & MARKETING: Executing the Dream (Tues, Sept 28th)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Registration is now Live! IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (Sun, Dec 5th) IN-CAMERA: Light 1 (Mon, Dec 6th) BUSINESS & MARKETING: Executing the Dream (Tues, Dec 7th)
ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE:
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One year subscription discount to PhotoVision’s DVD teaching series
MULTIPLE DRAWINGS WILL BE HELD FOR:
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IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post Behind-the-Scenes Video
If this is inspiring you to attend the IN-CAMERA Light workshop, we have reopened the Sold Out Nashville class to one more group. Only four seats are left! There is still space in the San Francisco workshop class. For detailed class descriptions as well as dates and pricing, visit the IN-CAMERA workshop website.
EsteeIf you came to the tri state area I would LOVE to learn from you!! (I live in N.J. and have small children) You guys are really great! I'm wondering about Jody's tattoo on her wrist- is that too personal a question?
Tina HardenSo want to register for this... Waiting to see what the birthday fairies bring me next week.
shelley kWhen are you coming to Toronto Canada??? :) let me know if you ever do, I can wrangle up a bunch of interested photogs :)
EricHey Zach and Jody. Very proud of you guys. I remember when Zach took this photo gig as a job to make ends meet. Now look at you. Remember to keep Him involved in the biz. Take care guys. -Eric.
Darlene Humphreysyou guys need to come somewhere in the south east, we southerners like you guys too!!!
You have all seen our IN-CAMERA Shooting & Post workshop video done by the fab 2Duce2 Videography team, but now it is time to reveal to you the brand spankin’ new IN-CAMERA Light workshop video!
Get a little glimpse into our Light workshops…
If this is inspiring you to attend the IN-CAMERA Light workshop, the Nashville class is sold out, but if we get 3 more people on the waiting list, we will open it up to another group of 6. There is still space in the San Francisco workshop class. For detailed class descriptions as well as dates and pricing, visit the IN-CAMERA workshop website.
IN-CAMERA Workshop Testimonials:
“This is the best investment I could have made in my business. I’m so thrilled I did it early on in my business.”
“Loved it, Love it, Loved it! Learned so much it blows my mind!”
“This is the most beneficial class to learn how to improve my photography. It was broken down in a way we could easily understand and apply it.”
“This is truly one of the best workshops I have ever attended!”
“This workshop is going to change the way I shoot receptions”
“This weekend started with me knowing absolutely nothing, now I’m honestly full equipped to rock it!”
“Great learning experience. What I learned will save me a lot of time”
“I learned here more than anywhere else”
On a scale of 1-5, How would you rate this experience overall: “26,432.84 Think that says it all.”
“Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! This will give me so much more time with my husband and kids. Thank-you!!!”
“The information and hands-on shooting was amazing!”
“I learned exactly what I came here for.”
“I’d do it all over again.”
“All I can say is thank-you. You guys are awesome.”
“This class was amazing!”
“Great, personal instruction!”
“Thank you again for the awesome learning opportunity and experience!!”
“Not only did I walk away with invaluable information from you two, but I also gained some wonderful friendships”
We were having a normal day sitting in our office working on some details for weddings and getting things out to our clients, when we received an email from WPPI letting know that we had just been selected to teach a Master Class in Las Vegas in 2011!! We sat there stunned and ecstatic at the same time. We have worked so hard on everything that we have been doing for other photographers and we feel that this invite is like a little pat on the back (ok, more like a whomping wack ;), and a great affirmation to us of our goals and all that we have been striving for.
We have a huge passion to see other photographers succeed and feel like there are no limits to what they can do if they are driven. We are honored to be a part of WPPI 2011 and can’t wait to have a Master Class that will be unlike any other! There is a limit of 35 seats available for this Master Class, so if you want to get in on it be sure to sign up as soon as seats go live! We will be Twittering and blogging again to let you know when that happens.
For those of you that know me (Zach), I love to dream big dreams and come up with huge (sometimes crazy) ideas, and WPPI 2011 is no exception. Now that we are teaching this Master Class, we really want to do something that is so big you won’t believe it. Stay tuned for more details, but know that this will be the event that you do not want to miss in Vegas next year!
To check out the full speaker roster for WPPI 2011, click HERE!
Carlos BrunoMORE THAN EXPECTED!
Ouch for "them" if they didn't invite you guys! One day I'll be there to listen to you FOR SURE ... meantime, following the weblog lessons!
KristinaOMG Congratulations!!! How amazing is this! I'm absolutely signing up for it, do I get to sit up front and make silly faces at Jody? :)
KellieYeah!!! Congrats! You both are very deserving! I hope to be there!!! =]
We will be holding our 3 workshop classes – Shooting & Post, Light, and Business & Marketing. For detailed class descriptions, dates, and pricing, visit our IN-CAMERA Workshop Website.
Registration Opens Immediately so book your seat before the classes fill up!
For those of you whose state didn’t make it – no worries, we will do more in the Spring. In the meantime, continue to build up excitement amid your local photographers and we may just be coming to your state next time!
Well folks, you have waited and it is time! Registration is open for all to our Nashville Fall IN-CAMERA workshop series! Registration opened yesterday to our photography newsletter peeps, and our shooting workshops are almost 40% full!!
Visit the Workshop Website to sign up now and for more details – full class descriptions, dates, times, & pricing. We limit the amount of attendees for our shooting workshops to best optimize the learning experience.
Thanks to our awesome sponsors we have some fab giveaways for workshop attendees!
One free year’s subscription to Album Exposure (valued at $180)
Free Expo Disc by Expo Imaging (valued at $99)
A Free Mobile Website by iFolios (valued at $89)
One Free year subscription to ShowItSites (valued at $468)
Five Free years subscription to ShowIt Sites (valued at $2,340)
Free video from PhotoVision‘s video archives (valued at $149)
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**Anxious to know if we are bringing the workshops to your state? We are tallying votes to determine the top cities we will be coming to and announcing it soon on the blog so stay tuned for that info soon!
Kristal BentleyAbout 27 votes are cast for you to come to Bensalem, PA (near Philly)! You are admired GREATLY here at our church. :) WOOT!
DreaYour blog is fantastic. Ginny showed it to me over coffee the other day. So its now on my google reader :-) Love your use with a flash btw... I have so much to learn with the use of my flash... I think I dislike it so much personally because im so unsure of how to use it. I definitely need lessons in that :-)
The Velvet TrunkAlready telling people about it!!! =) =)
Hugs,
Mel
Voting has officially ended! We will be tallying votes and checking our schedules and looking into logistics to determine the top cities we will be coming to!
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This week is a big week for the IN-CAMERA Photography Workshops! Nashville dates will be announced, registration will open for Nashville, and YOU will decide the other states that we will be bringing our workshops to this Fall!!!!
VOTE FOR YOUR CITY
We are going to take our workshops to where they are wanted most and starting today YOU will vote and decide where we will go!
You vote by…
1. THE BLOG – Leave a comment on this blog post! Tell us the major city (including state) you live closest to and why you want us to come out to your area! Listing any fun things your major city has to offer won’t hurt either :) Only one vote per person counts.
2. TWITTER – Tweet making sure to include @GrayPhotography & #INCAMERA and don’t forget to mention the major city you live closest to (including state).
Example tweet: I would love @GrayPhotography to bring their #INCAMERA wrkshps to Honolulu, HI so I can take killer lighting shots!
THEN, get your friends to vote too!
Example tweet: Hey, [insert city] Photogs, vote for our city! ;) @GrayPhotography is planning an #INCAMERA workshop tour! Bring ‘em here! http://bit.ly/b309Xq
Remember, tweet all you want to spread the word, but the most one person’s vote can count is twice – once on the blog and once on Twitter.
OTHER IDEAS TO SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR LOCAL PHOTOGS:
- Blog
- Send Facebook Events to local photogs outlining voting instructions
- Insert your creative idea here :)
Sooooooo if you want us to come to your area, spread the word to your local peeps to get them to cast their vote as well and we will come out to the top states representing!
Voting starts immediately and ends 8am Central THIS Friday Aug 6th. You have four days to rally votes!
**The workshops we are taking on the road are Shooting & Post, Light & Business ** (For detailed class descriptions, visit our workshop website!)
PS For each location we will need a point person to help us nail out logistical details… If you are interested in helping us out for your stop, indicate so in your comment.
JamesChicago! This is the land where the deep dish pizza is free to all who believe.
ashleighLOS ANGLELES OR ORANGE COUNTY CA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Velma VroomaI would LOVE for @grayphotography workshops to come to TOLEDO, OH. My friend @nancymitchellphotgraphy is a HUGE fan!!!!
HeidiMINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL ---- PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!! We have a big cherry on a spoon, cathedrals, the Foshay tower, downtown nightlife, and a brand freaking new baseball stadium that you HAVE to see! Oh please oh please oh please oh please!
AmandaCome to Omaha! The friendly Midwest is sure to offer fantastic hospitality! (We love to bake!)
MattWe attended your workshop earlier this year, and we would love to see it a second time. Please come to Charlotte or Raleigh.
Jennifer LouiseI'm another person putting my vote in for Florida. I'm in Jacksonville so that would be my first vote, but Orlando works for me too.
I would love to come to a workshop in Nashville (I hope to move there eventually), but you guys coming to Florida is the next best thing. =)
Aimee HatcherSAN FRANCISCO, CA!!! PLEASEE!!!! WE WANT TO SEE YOU HERE!!! :)
Erica ViningPllllleaaaassse come to OMAHA, NE!! It would rock my world to attend one of your workshops! OMAHA, NE has it all- urban downtown, country, metropolitan city with a hometown feel, talented artists and photographers, great community- it's a hidden gem within the midwest! Come and check it out!
BethJacksonville, FLORIDA! I loved your shooting workshop...Now I want to take your lighting workshop!
brookeToledo, OH!! Pretty, pretty please with sugar on top! We will fill that workshop up so fast!!!
Rosaura SandovalOMG! Bay Area baby! You guys would rock our faces off. San Francisco!!!!!! :)
Jeff LonowskiCome to OMAHA. I know you'll be shocked at it's beauty and diversity. You may not want to leave.
AmySacramento or San Francisco! I saw you speak at the Pictage Conference in New Orleans last year, and would love to learn more from the two of your!
Xander SwansonI'd love for you to come to Arkansas, but it looks like my vote might be better utilized by saying Dallas. Kinda far, but closer than Nashville...
Ashley WilkinsFt. Worth/Dallas Texas! My photography partner and I are DYING to know more about artificial lighting... we feel STUCK! You guys have such an amazing gift when it comes to lighting creatively! Please come close to teach us how you do it! There are TOOONNNSSS of things to do in Fort Worth and/or Dallas. The Ft. Worth Stockyards, the HUGE new Cowboy Stadium... I could go on, but I'd rather show you! :) Plus, we would LOVE to have some awesome fellowship with you guys and just talk about how to run a Christian business and how God puts his provision over everything! Sounds fun, doesn't it??!!!!
LauraHouston!! I would love for my husband and I to both attend your workshop!!
JessicaI vote Mobile, AL or New Orleans. Both have great architecture, multi-culture experience and you can't forget southern food!!!
Vanessa Del PinoDALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! DALLAS, TX! Lots of historic sites, a beautiful skyline, arts districts....Please come here! :)
JasonAnywhere in Florida would be great, but Orlando would be my vote! (Though Tampa and Jacksonville work though). The beaches aren't far, the weather is typically warmer than elsewhere, and there's even a few theme parks here! :)
Diana PetersHere's another vote for Omaha, Ne! We'd love to attend a workshop, but they are usually so far away :( Hope to see you here!
DmitriPlease please please come to Honolulu. Who wouldn't want to visit Hawaii. Plus, everyone I know is a photog in Hawaii so I'm sure you would sell out!
Tom HolmesSW Chicago Area, saw you at the Showit stop there. Would like an intense workshop with you. There is plenty here to do, Blackhawks, White Sox even something called the Cubs.
C'mon back!
SuzannePhoenix baby!! Why come here? To show off how off camera lighting, outdoors, AND the blaring Phoenix sun can equal awesome images!! Hey-it's a dry heat!
Andrea HustedCome to Toronto Canada! We'd love to have you here :)
angiePUH-LEEZ come to St. Louis, MO...The Show-Me State needs you to show us what's up!!! *LOL*
Lani BreslerZach and Jody, Omaha is the place. I would love to help you guys plan this shindig and I could allow you the use of my studio space if you need it. Thanks!
CourtneyI vote for Sacramento, CA. All the workshops are either in the Bay Area or Southern Cal. No one (that I know of) ever does a workshop in Sac.
RyanSAN FRAN OR SACRAMENTO. Why? Because I just went through your entire website and became incredibly inspired. The composition, lighting, business act of it, everything! Just think about how you guys would leave me feeling if it was in person?? San Fran is beautiful...do I really need to give a reason? Sacramento because I live slightly closer..:)
Tammie GilchristI would love @GrayPhotography to bring their #INCAMERA wrkshps to San Francisco do I can FINALLY learn lighting!!!!!!
Darlene HumphreysJacksonville , florida. Great places in jacksonville as well as surrounding areas to photograph with a large photography community that would love your help
CourtneyKansas City (MO)! Having a workshop that would incorporate lighting and Lightroom would be the most awesome of awesome things that I could possibly think of. And not only that, we have the best barbecue known to man! You all HAVE to come! Pleeeeease? :)
Joe AnnaCome to Austin, Texas pretty please!!! There are a ton of fun outdoor activities, and great music. I don't care where you come in Texas but just come to Texas. I'll drive to where you're at :)
MarahAnywhere in Northern Indiana! Pretty Please! :)
Sandra OrtizI love your work and would love to take both of your clases on lighting. I'm flexible: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, or Madison, WI. Can't wait to meet you both.
NicoleI know I voted already, but I forgot to woo you! You want to come to Los Angeles/OC because we have the best sunlight and beautiful scenery. ;-) Tons to do, from hollywood to the hills to the beach. You'll love it!
Pey-Jing MehrinfarI know I already voted, but I forgot to entice you with all the fun stuff you can do in Houston, TEXAS. Let's start with how AWESOME and diverse the food is, from great Persian to cheap (but good) Asian food in Chinatown. And of course BBQ and Mexican food is a must. Discovery Green Park and the Waterwall near the Galleria (great shopping mall!) are awesome places to photograph, as well as the great architecture in downtown Houston. The museums are fun to visit, especially the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Menil with Rothko Chapel and there's also Houston Center for Photography with their awesome photographs and expansive photography library. Galveston Island is only an hour away if you want to have great seafood at Shrimp 'N Stuff or go to Moody Gardens. The hotels in Houston are sooooo nice and there are so many to choose from. Why wouldn't you come?? And you would have someone who knows her way around to help guide you wherever you want to go! Come to Houston, pleaaase!
Heather AutryWe were blessed enough to already attend your workshop when you were up in Grand Ledge, MI, so I'm voting for Toledo, Ohio for a friend. :) 1 more vote for TOLEDO!
JamilahPlease come to West Palm Beach, Florida! Let's see, minutes away from the ocean... this fall, not only will you be able to wear flip flops but you can take a break and swim in the ocean... then drink some umbrella'd drinks in between teaching us Floridians! Yea, that sounds enticing doesn't it?? FLORIDA!! Woohooo!!
Matt WarburtonOmaha Nebraska is the place to come to for sure.
Mike DowneyWhile the photography community in Omaha is quite diverse, we come combined with many talents and an eagerness to learn. We would be grateful for you to bring your knowledge to OMAHA.
RebeccaSeattle, WA! Or someplace in the Pacific NW. Please!!!!
ErinSalt Lake City! you can't beat the natural beauty of Utah.
Rachel Shomskyhi Grayphotography!! Gosh I'd LOVE to see you come to a workshop in Detroit! yeah Detroit!!!! Just look at this blog post for an engagement session I shot on the River: http://www.rachelshomsky.com/2010/07/anne-ralph-engaging.html
And you know what else Detroit has? a bridge to Canada!! And we have casinos, although I don't use them, I hear they are very popular!! Plus, did I mention Canada? Who wouldn't love a day-trip to Windsor?
Pleeeeeaaaaase come to Detroit, we could all use some lighting tips from the experts, after all, we have been having a very cloudy summer :(
Karen StottI SO want you guys to make it out to Portland Oregon! I mean it's the city of bridges. What could be cooler than that to rock out some fab lighting skills!!!
Ryan SzepanBoston Mass or better yet bring it up to New Hampshire in the Fall you will love the foliage colors!!
KimCome to Toledo, Ohio! Incredible Zoo, nationally renowned Art Museum, Botanical Gardens, and you could even catch a MudHens Baseball game :)
SayahAustin Texas!!! or houston, or dallas, im not too picky! please
Eddie MarroquinNew Orleans!!!
Food. Culture. Beautiful scenery.
Catherine CaughronChicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI I saw you 2 in New Orleans at PartnerCon last year and I would LOVE to see you speak again! Come show the midwest some love :)
Marcia StuhlerI can't belive we don't have more Texas votes!!! Texas is AWESOME...so my vote is Fort Wort. From Sundance Square. to the Stockyards or Deep Ellum to Downtown Dallas...you will love every minute you are in this town.
Paul DeveauxSan Francisco, Ca . Fall is fantastic here. It would be even more so if you came and did a workshop!
Hannah ThompsonBring the workshops to HOUSTON, TEXAS!!! I would LOVE to attend one!!
EmilyAustin TX, is my preference, But Dallas/Ft Worth would work too, or how about Houston? I am FLEXIBLE!
erin watsonChicago or Indianapolis!!! You guys are awesome and I would love to see you again, both cities have great photographer communities and plenty of unique places to shoot!
Mike DowneyI really hope you can come to Omaha.
We have really cool and diverse settings to shoot in, and a great cluster of photographers eager for education. So just forget about all those other cites that think they are better than each other. You need to come to Omaha! You won't regret it ... I didn't!
Jeff AlmquistHi guyz! I have been trying to e-mail you to the 'info'...& it keeps coming back 'unsent??' =) Anyways, I just wanted to let you know If you guys happen to come to Orange County, CA....we would love to host your workshop at our studio! http://www.PhotoStudioSix.com We just had JVS Pictures last month. Let me know if your interested. Thanks guyz! =) -Jeff@AlmquistPhotography.com 714.900.3442
Stacie1. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA!!!!
or
2. HOUSTON, TX!!
Brenda LandrumYou MUST come to DENVER, CO!! We have an amazing background … the Rocky Mountains!!
Lesley KnoxOMAHA, NE!!! Certainly the place you want to come!!! If you want urban city, we got it!! Want country, we got it!! Want the big city in a small city, We got it. As well as an amazing Zoo, Forest and The Huskers!!!
KevinOrlando, Florida! There's a lot more to this city than the fantastic airport you just had a layover at. Plus, come winter time, Orlando is so much warmer than Jacksonville!
Thomas LesterHow about jacksonville, fl again? I missed it last time.
shawnee pedrazaCalifornia!!! San Francisco would be amazing, the most amazing.
Noelle BellWe would love to have you here in Knoxville, TN. I'm sending all my photogs to vote for our town!! Would love to learn all kinds of lighting techniques from you.
Russ ClimieYou should come have your workshop sometime during Artprize, the world's largest art competition. Not sure what it is, check out http://www.artprize.org
Russ ClimieGrand Rapids, MI - there is a whole group that will love your teaching style!
Patrick BeardRaleigh NC is in mad need of you lightning love. From s great community of photogs to you good friend Ginny we would come out in numbers and make your time worthwhile. PS. We have the best bbq in the world.
ChristyI would love for y'all to come to Mobile or Gulf Shores Alabama.
Mobile has quaint old southern districts and is close to Dauphin Island.
Gulf Shores has beautiful WHITE sandy beaches and unique shops!
Deborah ZoeI'm with Amie, who commented, I say come to good old, Beantown, Boston, MA!!! There's so much that this city has to offer, including my favorite, great place to eat! But beyond that, so many amazing shooting locations, on the water, in historic Beacon Hill, open parks, the public library, Comm. Ave., this list goes on and on! Pretty please, with a cherry on top, come to Boston:)!
Nancy MitchellYOU GUYS ROCK and I want to learn from some of the BEST!
Nancy MitchellCome to TOLEDO, OHIO! Let's see...WESTCOTT is located here:) There is the TOLEDO ZOO, TOLEDO Mudhens, TOLEDO Art Museum, TOLEDO Botanical Gardens...the list could go on! I would LOVE to help you guys plan a stop here, I am so IN!
Jeremy EllsworthKansas City, MO needs you!!! Fountains, The Plaza, The most amazing art community at The Crossroads District. Plus you have friends here. Come visit the Cogans and teach the rest of how to take amazing pictures and run our businesses. :)
Stephen KnuthSandy Eggo wants some lighting love. (San Diego) ;)
Lois OlsonOmaha, NE. Love to have you. Love your style as fellow photogs, but most of all, I love your approach to life. Come enjoy our midwestern hospitality!
LaraI second Omaha! Come on out! I'll take you to the zoo! haha
Christine ElizabethOMAHA, NE!!!! :) We have a talented and growing photographer's group that would love to see you guys. Just say the word, and I'll have it planned for you. I started the Photogshootout group here, and I'm planning our first SMUG meeting for later this month:) I already have the perfect venue, place to stay, and fabulous area to shoot in;) I'm talking urban, loft-style building with a fabulous rooftop with hot tub and views of the downtown skyline, right in the middle of the creative hub of the city, and close to the upcoming Omaha Fashion Week. I could give you a million reasons, but won't overtake your comment area too much! ;)
AmieCome to Boston, MA! These workshops sound completely invaluable - bring 'em to the East Coast! :-)
ReneeIt's dark in Raleigh, NC. We need your lighting!
Pey-Jing MehrinfarHouston, TX - It's a big city with a great art community!
Lauren WakefieldCHICAGO, IL!! Well...besides the fact that it's the best city ever...we have Cubs games...the world's best hot dogs...and 04895023945034582-349058 amazing locations to shoot! Need I say more?!? :)
Jen MartodamMinneapolis, MN - It's close to your hearts!!! haha! We have the fabulous Mall of America plus the beautiful fall colors by our 10,000+ lakes :-) I'd love to learn the business aspects + a refresher on the shooting and lighting.
AlisonPortland Maine- I know it is a long shot, but a girl in desperate need of lighting education has to have a dream!!
allysonoops i hit enter too quicky, there is a never ending amount of things to do in Chicago, come here so that I can finally make it to your workshop. PlEASE? I'll even make you cookies :)
Welcome to Part II of Tuesday Photography Tips and Tricks | What’s in Our Camera Bag! Via the goodness of our HD flip video camera we continue on with the contents that we carry in our main camera bag to weddings.
If you missed the first half from last week CLICK HERE.
… it’s that time to start talking about workshops again!!!! We are releasing dates & locations soon for our fall IN-CAMERA workshops!! Make sure you are signed up for our photographer Newsletter to have the opportunity to be the first to register for our Nashville classes 24 hours before anyone!
… Not close to Tennessee? Well, we have something special coming up just for you peeps!… You might just have a say where we bring our out-of-state workshops to! Stay tuned to our blog for more details :)
If you have any questions or comments, we enjoy hearing from you!
Jody Gray@Joel - we use the neutral ExpoDisc. We like it best that way so if you WANT to go in and mess around with warmness or anything like that you can, but you at least start with an even playing field. We did a Tuesday Tips & Tricks post on the Expo Disc a little bit ago. At the top of our blog go under "Categories" and click on our Tips & Tricks archive.
JoelWhich Expodisc do you guys use? Neutral or portrait and which one do you recommend?
Cheri RootWould love to meet you guys and how awesome to attend a workshop. Here's a plug for you guys to come to Florida!
Lori QuarlesCan't wait for the dates!! I'll be there..AGAIN! Woohooo! "Go Lori, it's ya birfday! Gonna party like it's ya birfday!" It's not really my birthday, I just wanted to sing...join in.."Go Lori..." ooook nevermind.
Erin WatsonYou guys rock for posting this! Would love to see you again in a Chicago-Indiana-Michigan location!
John BeyerWhat is the name brand of your CF card holder? Been looking for a good one for a long time! Thanks!
will haasI love the fact that you guys don't use the most expensive equipment---its a nice blend of quality and cost. Do you have "any" suggestions for improving on-camera flash. I understand your signature look is off-camera, but I'm sure you've spent some time on-camera as well. Awesome info, keep it coming!
diana elizabeththanks for the tips! you guys are so great. i'm still requesting that you come to phoenix. :)
JennyThank you for another great post!! I was so excited sign up for the photovision DVD's. I LOVE my Expodisc too. The Flash Bender looks like a lot of fun! Can't wait to meet you guys in November!
ZachJamilah-
We do have an assistant that carries that main bag with us wherever we go. When Jody splits off to hang with the ladies, she takes the shoot sac with her with a few lenses and flashes. We never know what we might need, so that is why the big bag is with us all the time. Great question!!
Joe AnnaCan't wait to hear the locations. I'm in Austin, TX and I hope hope hope I'm near one because I want to go! :)
Jody Gray@Russ - The out of state workshop locations just might have yet to be determined... :) Stay tuned :) :)
Russ ClimieSo, the offer still stands - Grand Rapids, MI? Are the locations set and you're just working through details, or are you still considering other locations?
Jamilahlooking forward to the workshops (crossing fingers it's in S. FL)... question: when shooting a wedding, do you have assistants tote your bags? or do you park your equipment & throw things you need in a shootsac?
Christycan not wait for the workshop dates!! I so hope I can attend one this fall!
KevinOrdereing a Rogue Lightbender now.. Ordered the photovision subscription yesterday. Why does it cost me money every time I visit your blog? :)
…and then it was a chance encounter (ha ha, chance?…yeah right) a little over six months ago in New York when we ran into Ginny Corbett amid thousands of other photographers there…
…and thus the seed was planted.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you just need to get away to be refreshed and revived? Well, the time has come!
How does getting away in the mountains of Oregon sound? How about gathering not with just other believers but believers who are photographers who all know and understand where you are coming from? How about not only getting spiritually refreshed, but having your love for photography and your business reignited once again?
God laid this vision on Ginny Corbett’s heart, and now it’s time for the 2nd round of the For the Love!
Not only will there be amazing times of worship but we, as well as fellow believer, photographer, and speaker, Mike Larson will be leading shooting and business workshops throughout the course of the five days.
Do not miss this amazing opportunity the first week of November. Registration opens June 1st, and buckle your seat belts – it’s going to be an amazing ride!!
Jody GrayDaniel - You bet! Depending on everything, there might be two a year, like there was/is this year.
Daniel KregerThis looks amazing! I would love to come, but all my vacation time is used for a missions trip to Thailand. It'd take a miracle for me to make it. Is this going to be an annual event?
WOW! We had another awesome turn out for our Michigan photography workshops and had an absolute blast! We had shooters from all over MI and some who came from as far out as Texas for this run! We hosted our IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post photography workshop on Sunday, our IN-CAMERA: Light photography workshop on Monday, and our IN-CAMERA: Business workshop on Tuesday.
We had the workshops at Jason Aten’s studio in Grand Ledge. Jason was an awesome host and even made us a few of his tasty coffees! Yum!
Also, thanks to Kevin & Heather Autry of Life Moments Photography for doing a lot of the ground work and making these workshops in MI happen!
We also had the awesome Heather & Eugine Brown from 2Duce2 come out and do some filming at the Shooting & Post workshop!
Below are some images from the different workshops with behind the scenes shots as well. Check it out!
First up we did some demo shots to show just how easy it is to get killer shots right in the camera. We had a really heavy overcast day so most of the light was flat and boring. This set up we showed everyone how to amp it up and do some glamor style lighting with a simple reflector.
Next up we wanted to demo how to take a nicely lit shot even when you don’t have a reflector and it is overcast. Overcast days are cool because all the light is even, but the problem is that all the light is coming straight down onto the top of your head which gives people the raccoon eyes look. Not cool!! But ah, look at the beauty!
In this set up we found a cool blue wall with some nice green grass and then brought in a prop that we found nearby (which was an old red hood from a car). Sometimes bringing in a prop can really enhance a shot. The color also made for some cool contrast!
In this next set up Jody was demonstrating how to use a reflector to get good light in your subjects eyes and how to do it best.
Can you spot Jody’s mom who came out to help us that day?
In this set up we showed how you can make shots look warm by keeping the cold looking sky out of your shot and then everyone shot away and saw the magic in their camera!
Day two was light! We LOVE bringing out the strobes and creating light when we want it and where we want it. The first set up was shooting on the totally non-cliche train tracks. Oh yeah!
Kevin Autry grabbed this behind the scenes shot as we did a really fast set up while the train was whizzing by.
This location was super cool and there was these big silos that made for a really cool backdrop! Silos are your friend.
We were ahead of schedule, so we decided to head into a really low light area inside one of the old run down buildings. We showed everyone how adding one extra light to the big light can really make a difference indoors. We also had some light shooting through a window off to the side adding a cool hair light. Resulting image took about 3 seconds to edit.
One of our awesome models actually almost passed out, so as she took a break and got something to drink, the awesome Kevin Autry stepped in for a few! Nice bod!
Here is the crew from Light! We totally forgot to take a group shot from the Shooting & Post class which had 18 students. Bummer!!
The business workshop was an awesome success and we had sooo many awesome reviews and follow up emails as well. Thanks to everyone who came out, helped out and showed up to better themselves and their business! We pray blessings on all of you and we can’t wait to see what all of you are up to in the next year!!
If you attended one of these workshops in MI please leave a comment and let us know about your experience!
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Eric FoleyWOW! Sick shots here! Love the strobe images, of course. You guys nailed it as expected.
James FryThis is me letting you know that I LOVED meeting you both! I've already started applying some of the things you guys shared Tuesday night...makes a lot of sense! Good luck in future endeavors! I know our paths will cross again :) God bless!
-James
Michelle ChernockThank you so much! I had a blast with hanging out and learning with you guys and everyone there. It's really been a paradigm shift in my life. I feel so much more equipped to take my biz to the next level both in front of and behind the camera. Knowing you has truly blessed my life. Thank you.
Traci ShawZach & Jody, I am so impressed at the gifting God has put on the both of you. You understand life is about serving others and you're doing an awesome job at that!!! Thanks for sharing your talent and time with all of us.
Ashley O’DellZach and Jody...I felt like such a rockstar hanging out with you guys for the weekend. What an unbelievable experience! You poured into our lives and our businesses...and for that I thank you. I don't think I have had that much fun in a long time. You both were so approachable and open to all of us. For sure a WORTHY investment. Just as long as you don't photograph any gnomes, your photos rock! haha.
Paul TomaselloVery cool! Can't wait to see the post from the CT workshops.
Stephen KnuthYou guys are SO rad. I love those shots. Well done!!
Alicia CandeloraAwesome shots! Love the train whizzing by :)
Did not get to email you after you left CT but it was really great to meet both of you and share my heart a bit and hears yours! I look forward to meeting up with you guys in the future! :)
Heather AutryThis past week was crazy fun!!! Thanks for coming "home" (Jody) and sharing your passion with us Michigan photogs - we learned a great deal and are excited to implement all that we learned into our current business! However, our "must-have" equipment list has grown considerably after the classes so now we're really going to have to pick up business so we can buy it all with cash! Hahaha. Thanks for a great experience.
Jen WHad an AWESOME time!! Met a lot of great people & learned a ton!
Melissa BrandmanLove Love LOVE the images near the train tracks and the silos - you two ROCK!!
Paul KorsonI love the behind the scenes pics. These workshops were a blast and some of the best investments i've made lately. Great fun and packed full of rockin info cant wait for more workshops to roll out
Magan BlasigZach and Jody, I can't thank you enough for opening your hearts to photographers who want to learn. I adore your work and I am so thankful you are sharing the information you've gathered to perfect your business. I am ordering some fun new equipment to start implementing to increase my work-flow and help make my photos spot on. I had an absolute blast learning from you and getting to know you. You're incredible. XOXO.
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SPRING 2010
NASHVILLE - IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (March 28th) – SOLD OUT IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (April 10th) Class added! IN-CAMERA: Light 1 (April 11th) –SOLD OUT IN-CAMERA: Light II (April 12th) SOLD OUT
CONNECTICUT- IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (April 18th) IN-CAMERA: Light 1 (April 19th) SOLD OUT
MICHIGAN- IN-CAMERA: Shooting & Post (May 2nd) IN-CAMERA: Light 1 (May 3rd) BUSINESS & MARKETING: Executing the Dream (Tuesday, May 4th)
AndreaLooks like such an incredible learning experience. Looking forward to being at one of your workshops within the coming year! Any chance you'll be making it out to Canada :)
Chrissy Kso bummed I missed your workshop in Nashville- When is your next one?? :)
Robin WortmanGreat pictures. You guys look so great together. Here's wishing you the very best. One of your smile helpers:)
Feuzaglad you all will be here close, wish I could attend, perhaps next time
love yous
Scott BarkerHey guys, keep up the great work. I am going to send my wife to the next Nashville workshops you guys have!
teresa halleri obviously just missed this most recent workshop in nashville. will you be hosting any others in nashville soon?
Chris ChittendenPlease, please, please come to North Carolina with In-Camera...we know y'all have family here! No excuses!! LOL! Would love to see you both again and learn like mad from you... :D
AbbeyI just signed up for your Hartford session. I'm soo excited. Can't wait to meet the both of you!
Ryan ArmstrongWishing I could attend! Are you guys ever planning to bring this to Hawai'i? ;)
LydiaJust watched your promo...you guys are amazing!
Paul RogersExcited about following your blog. Great video by the way!
Lisa Gilbertdang, I was so hoping to come to CT, but I have a conflict on the date....any chance you'll be coming back up north again this year? It was so great meeting you guys (albeit briefly) in Las Vegas. I would LOVE to learn from you!
YGuerreroBest to you on your tour! Southwest some day?
Anna KimAnd you should add Maui to the list too! A little aloha, sunshine and surf is always a good thing too.
Jody GrayAmanda, we normally schedule them a few months out (2-3) and it's likely we will be doing them in the fall as well!
AmandaI really hope to make it to one of your workshops some day! Unfortunatley, the dates for the one closest to me won't work this go round... How far in advance do you normally schedule these? Will you have more in the fall?
Jody GrayJimmy - for an actual website, we recommend Show It Sites (showitfast.com). It's amazing and will change your life :). In regards to print sales we use Pictage (Pictage.com). The photos go up on there and clients pay and order and you get a check every month. It's a beautiful thing. Pictage does alot more too so you'll have to check them out as well!
Jimmy YergJust found your website and blog trough twitter. Some good reading about photography in your blog. And your website is really enjoyable and unique.
May I as what website company would you recommend going through for a website. To setup photos in a presentation and for print sales.
thank you a bunch.
have safe travels &
take care
ajiraWhen are you coming to NorCal? I know there a ton of folks here who'd love to meet up with you! Including me of course!
Jody GrayYou know, we have actually been asked to come out there before by a few others... Most definitely a possibility! If you're interested in making it happen over there, shoot us an email!
Julie GI hope I can attend a work shop of yours someday! You guys are awesome! and i will never be able to afford Photoshop, thank's for being so giving in your blog and teaching!
Crystal MolinaOh how I would love to go to Light 1 & 2 but I don't know if I'll have the money for it until closer to the time. I'm thinking it will be a miracle if they don't fill up before then. So I'm praying for a miracle! :)
Tiffany DemingWould love to attend, but the April dates don't work for us...any chance there will be additional dates scheduled? =)
Naqib/QippyReally love these sets of pics and the cool blog layout...nice!
Michele DysonLOVE that I found you two-seriously.....you ROCK at what you do!!! I shoot weddings, this will be my second year, have NO clue as to flash photography and am THRILLED you have workshops as your images are truly stunning. Can you drag yourselves up here if I got enough photogs booked in BC????? We'd be lining up for you!
kayla ;)ohemgeee!!!! you must make it to south florida!!! you two ROCK!!
Feuzadrooling over images, wishing to attend, when you all coming up to NY baby?
MistyWhat will be the main focus of In-Camera? I know how to use manually adjust my camera, etc. Will this be basic information or more advanced? Thanks!
MapuanaYes come back to SoCal!!! You know that class is gonna sell out FAST!!
jenny mummm.. will you come back to socal and do the new one? i need it! or we can just do it in vegas baby!
Jody Gray@Cmac The workshop times will begin around 9/10am and end around 6:30/7:30 depending on the class and light. Hope that helps some :)
Mike JohnsonYou guys rock it! Best workshops ever. Here's to hopin you come back to sunny Southern Cali in 2010!
cmacI didn't see the times posted on the workshop site, just the dates. Can you provide the times please? Thanks!
