education
Film education is a HUGE part of what we do at theFINDlab. Whether that means learning a new medium, mastering a medium you already know or gaining some unexpected tips and tricks along the way, theFINDlab is the industry’s go-to resource for all things film. We wanted to help put together a resource of our favorite film workshops and a guide of who they are best recommended for.
Film knowledge is a living, breathing thing that needs constant nourishment and we’re here to share what we know with you.
Adirondak Wedding Workshop - $$
Mary Dougherty
Join Mary Dougherty as she pulls together a wedding weekend with an amazing team of creatives. We want to give an intimate group of photographers the chance to photograph a dream wedding that will elevate their portfolio and not just look like a styled shoot. We will be working with a couple that has chemistry and is comfortable together. We will tell a complete story by documenting more than just a portrait session or ceremony scene. Mary will share how she uses medium format film + digital, works with a small number of couples and books an average of $7k per wedding. Get the tools to do what she does or become equipped to go in your own direction. A diverse group of creatives will be on site to share and learn from. The people I'm looking to bring together are interested not only in their own success, but the success of others.
fine art, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid, business, wedding
Aug 12-14, 2019 in Saranac Lake, NY - grab your seat now
The Rad Workshop - $$
Annie Groves - KC Lostetter - Kelsey Schwenk - Halee Betzner
A three-day, hands-on experience with four teachers who are passionate about you feeling empowered in every way. We’ll dive into how your voice makes photography work for you and we’ll capture real families and couples indoors as well as on the beaches of Hawaii. You’ll leave feeling confident in what & how you shoot as well as your working knowledge of film and integrating it into your life. In a nutshell, think of this workshop as real moments, analog photography, & dynamic community. Think of it as rad because that’s what’ll be and that’s who you are.
family, film beginner, film advanced
sept 15th-18th, 2019 Indianapolis IN - Grab Your Seat Now
Hello HAPPY Film Retreat - $$
Ashley Crawford & Jennifer Lawrence
Hello Happy is a film workshop for all photographers who want to add a bit of color to their life! Ashley + Jennifer will be sharing how they shoot film to get bold and beautiful colors. Everything about film will be covered; shooting in midday sun, in-home, shooting to take full advantage of the color around you, and shooting at dusk to capture amazing double exposures. Not only will we be doing AMAZING outdoor and lifestyle shoots, we will be going over EVERYTHING film, business, Q+A round table, and so much more. It is more than a workshop, it is a place to get creative, make new friends, rejuvenate your soul, and HAVE FUN!
family, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid photographer
Sept 26th-29th, 2019 in brighton, uk - Grab Your Seat Now
Wedding Photographers Wellness Retreat - $$
Heather Anderson
We will be gathering in the vineyard-lined hills of Southern California to escape the hustle and shed the layers of stress in our everyday lives. We will bolster our business acumen and restore our creative spirits through intentional breakout sessions and three fully-directed styled shoots. Together, we will set our “out of office” messages and learn how to work wholeheartedly from a place of rest. This retreat will help you get out of that hamster wheel and restore that creative passion inside of you. IN JUST THREE DAYS, YOU WILL LEARN ALL THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO PUT YOUR LIFE BACK INTO ALIGNMENT, GET THOSE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING AGAIN, AND REFINE YOUR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS. You will leave this retreat with a feeling of complete renewal and will be able to work through your planning and editing processes much faster. Better yet, your couples will pick up on your revived energy and this will translate into more intimate poses and (likely) better product sales.
fine art, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid, business, wedding
fine art, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid, business, wedding
fine art, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid, business, wedding
fine art, film beginner, film advanced, hybrid, business, wedding
October 1-3rd, 2019 in Temecula, CA - Grab Your Seat Now
One on One Mentorship - $
Kristin Garcia of Kristin La Voie Photography
Whether you are a brand new photographer shooting your first wedding, or you've been around the block for several years, we can all use a little help. Sometimes roadblocks come in the form of financial concerns, creative ruts, or lack of business organization. Managing all the aspects of owning your own business, or learning your photography craft, can certainly be overwhelming! Kristin absolutely loves to help others through their journey and inspire you with the confidence to flourish beyond your greatest dreams. Having made hundreds of mistakes myself, I have learned lessons, big and small, throughout my career. So let's help you avoid making those same mistakes, and get you where you want to be!
wedding, business, single instructor
online or in-person in Chicago or Austin - grab your seat now
One on One Coaching - $
Rachel Solomon
One on One coaching via Skype or FaceTime tailored to focus on your personal business needs and can include branding, marketing, portfolio review, pricing, shooting film/hybrid, workflow, etc.
hybrid photographer, wedding, business
Email to schedule rachel@rachel-solomon.com
FIND in a BOX - $$
Jonathan Canlas
The FILM IS NOT DEAD workshop in online format covering everything Jonathan knows about photography. You get 400+ pages over 8 PDF lessons covering Film 101-401, Film Stocks, Camera Gear, Storytelling Through Details, Posing and Family Formals, Personal Work and Finding Your Voice, plus Cheat Sheet exposure guides. You also get membership to a private Facebook group for Q&A, monthly assignments and critiques. Join a community of like minded photographers ranging from hobbyists to some of the top photographers in the world. Follow along while Jonathan shoots a wedding from beginning to end, then watch a family formal shoot happen in real time so you can see exactly how he shoots on the event day. You also have behind the scenes of two family shoots; walk you through every item in Jonathan's camera bag; show you how to load common cameras; cull and edit said family shoots, live; and show you metering levels 1 through 9000.
self motivated (because it's go at your own pace), film beginner, film advanced, posing
Ongoing, from the comfort of your home - Grab Your Seat Now
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