2 programs!
Morning Session- Lisa Francescon
Creating Pet Photography Content for Social Media
Why should owners have their pets professionally photographed? Why should people hire you instead of the photographer down the street. What benefits will your clients receive by hiring you?
These answers are key to your marketing and offer creative techniques instead of the constant, “book me” and “hire me” that you see throughout social media. These are the concepts that intermingle into your scheduled marketing events.
Lisa will share with you how to answer these questions and create social media marketing content with your answers. She will also offer a variety of events and fundraisers that you can offer through your studio.
This class is for pet photographers, those who want to add pet photography to their offerings, and for those of you who want to use the ideas to implement in your preferred genre.
Lisa's Bio
Based out of Coal Valley, Illinois, Lisa has been capturing the relationships and personalities of families, children, and high school seniors with her camera since 2004. In 2015, Lisa began to focus on pet portraiture and her primary client now has fur and whiskers. Lisa did her first fundraiser for an animal shelter in 2017 and continues to raise money and photograph shelter and rescue animals to increase their chances of finding a forever home.
Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Education and taught in the public school system for many years.
Lisa has been awarded the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees. She is also certified through the Professional Photographers of America and has won numerous awards both at the state and international level.
https://www.momentsbylisa.com/
Afternoon Session- Travis Patenaude
Lighting the Way: Techniques for Captivating Dog Studio Portraits
Join us for an immersive class designed to elevate your skills in dog studio photography. Led by seasoned photographer Travis Patenaude, this workshop covers essential topics from dog safety and body language to advanced studio lighting techniques.
Participants will gain crucial insights into dog safety and body language, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free environment for both the photographer and the canine subjects.
Next, dive into the intricacies of using studio lights for dog photography. From understanding modifiers to mastering one, two, and three light setups, participants will learn how to harness the power of light to capture stunning portraits of dogs. Through live demonstrations, Travis will showcase each lighting setup, providing valuable tips and techniques along the way.
During the class, attendees will have the opportunity to observe and participate in live shots for each lighting setup. This hands-on experience allows participants to refine their skills under the guidance of the instructor, capturing memorable images of our furry models.
After the shooting session, Travis will walk through his editing process, revealing secrets to post-processing techniques that enhance the beauty of dog portraits. From color correction to retouching, participants will learn how to transform their raw images into polished works of art.
Travis's Bio
Travis Patenaude, a highly acclaimed dog photographer from Stink-Eye Photography creates unique portraits that foster an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer. He believes emotions and feelings are a vital part of telling stories and has to be put in a form that touches the hearts of people to evoke empathy and to make the viewer want to learn more about these dogs. Travis is an advocate for animal rescue and animal rights, in particular raising awareness for the plight of the hunting dogs of Spain. He has won international awards and has been published across international print, online media, and magazines.
https://www.stinkeyephotography.com/
