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Senior Photography: Break the Mold

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Overview

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Are you ready to add a new, lucrative dimension to your photography business? Join award-winning photographer Blair Phillips for an introduction to everything you need to know about taking portraits for high school seniors.

In this three-day course, you’ll learn about how to market yourself to the high school audience, no matter where you live or who you know. Blair will discuss his signature techniques for effortless, versatile posing. You’ll also learn everything you need to know about both off-camera and natural lighting, including how to create foolproof lighting setups, even if you’re working without an assistant. Blair will also cover strategies for creating a productive workflow and working confidently in a wide variety of settings.

By the end of this course, you’ll have be equipped with the core marketing techniques and one-of-a-kind photography skills needed to connect with high school seniors, give them results they’ll love, and grow your business.

Syllabus

  • Where I Came From
  • Work Ethics
  • Finding Your Brand
  • Finding Your Brand Part 2
  • Branding Q&A
  • Model Programs That Work
  • Video Marketing
  • Simplified Studio Lighting
  • One Light Demo and Q&A
  • Two Lights & Ring Light
  • Posing
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Fill Flash and Q&A
  • Adding More Lights
  • DIY Sets
  • Blair's Prop Shops
  • Set Design Q&A
  • Eclectic Locations
  • Locations Q&A
  • Unconventional Marketing
  • Marketing Images
  • Packaging
  • Your Website and Blog
  • Marketing Q&A
  • Maximizing Profit
  • Photoshop & Efficient File Structure
  • The Ordering Process
  • Custom Collections
  • Diversify Yourself
  • Volume Photography
  • Rethink Products
  • Rethink Products Part 2
  • Bonus Video with Purchase: "Photoshop Workflow: Actions"

Taught by

Blair Phillips

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