For those that want to have the WHOLE experience, we bring you two more days of optional education and fun! Gain more knowledge while joining these incredible speakers in their own special classes the day before ClickCon begins and the day after the 3 day conference ends! MORE TIME….MORE FUN!!!
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Limited to 30 people
One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of photography is walking into a location for the first time and everyone looks at you and says, “What do you want us to do?”. In this small group, hands-on session we will go through a process to look at a scene, visualize the composition, think about the lighting options and then build the image for maximum dramatic impact. When we have it… we will move to a new location and do it again. In this session, we will explore a location/scene together and then I will demonstrate how I approach the scene experimenting with your input. We will explore balancing ambient light with strobe, creating impact and drama with light and discussing the choices you can make to help you build confidence in your on-location process. Then, all of you will have the chance to create your own image in the same location before we move to another. Given the small group size, I will be able to work more closely with you as you break into smaller groups to work with our models.
Limited to 30 people
10 essential things that will not only make your photography better, but also improve your client experience! Daryl will share his personal experience as a professional photographer with you and help you grow your existing business as well as position you to go after your target clients.
Limited to 30 people
Are you a Glamour or Boudoir photographer with no studio? No problem! Let’s make a scene in the best possible way with sexy yet tasteful Urban Glam & Boudoir in Chicago’s Riverwalk. Glamour & Boudoir Portrait photographer Ashleigh Taylor will guide you through an Urban Glam/Boudoir photoshoot which includes posing, using natural light, and guiding your model through what can be a challenging situation— being photographed (in sometimes very skimpy clothes) in public! Will also talk about keeping your client safe in these situations. Use this opportunity to learn and build your portfolio.
Limited to 30 people
Take a deep dive with Tonya on building your business up to a 6 figure income no matter what genre you photograph! From marketing to branding, from creating the best client experience to perfecting your workflow, this class will be ALL about business! Four hours may not be enough to delve into everything there is to cover! Please note – this is a lecture only – we will not be doing any photography, so leave your cameras & gear in your rooms!
Limited to 30 people
A 2 hour city excursion! Rave Theme Nightlife is a 30 minute educational lecture on mixing artificial lighting with city lights to achieve nightlife images that do not eliminate the ambient look of the city.
After the lecture you will then take several models styled in fun rave fashions and unique colorful hair extensions out into the city on the Mag Mile. Approximately 90 minutes of shooting time where Kim Ackerman will be available to answer questions and give tips.
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Join Panasonic Lumix Ambassador and Stella Pro Champion of Light Matthew Sutherland as he takes you through some simple tips and techniques and shows you how to add video elements to your business that can add profit to your bottom line instantly. Matthew will teach some very simple to implement tricks for camera movement, lighting and audio that will show you how to start thinking and working like a cinematographer. You’re holding a State-of-the-art video camera in your hand, are you making money with video?? This course will cover: -Getting up to speed on the best Video Settings (Frame Rate, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Codecs to use) -What Equipment Do I need? -Incorporating motion into your video clips -Shooting in threes and Shooting to Edit -How to create dynamic marketing materials on social media -The Five Most Epic Drone Shots -How to capture audio with professional results -What should I charge for video? This course will begin at The Intercontinental in a classroom and continue on to the famous Chicago Riverwalk where we will create a film together from start to finish. All attendees will receive discount codes to Matthew’s favorite merchandise and online filmmaking tools to help you get started Making Money right away!!
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Intimidated by off-camera flash? You’re not alone, and that’s ok! In this extensive hands-on workshop, Sean Lara will walk through his award-winning formula on how to easily master lighting. Attendees will learn how to light portraits both indoors and outdoors and given the tools to tackle challenging lighting situations that anyone can understand. This is a 4 hour intermediate course – students should know how to navigate their camera and have a firm understanding of its functions. Flash users of all levels are welcome and will walk away with the skills needed to get comfortable and confident with the use of off-camera flash.
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Learn a systematic approach to posing to create stunning portraits. Posing can be difficult for many photographers and yet a poor pose will ruin a photograph and result in clients who dislike their photos. This class will unlock the mysteries of posing and break down the process into easy to understand steps that you can use in all your work. Create a simple workflow process to create stunning photos of any subject. Have clients tell you it’s the best portrait they’ve ever taken in their entire life, and create a signature portrait style that is repeatable with a wide variety of looks.
This course is for you if…
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In this 4 hour class we will go over how to set up, stylize and light a fashion editorial photoshoot with epic flowing dresses. As we run around Chicago, where we will pair flowing gowns with iconic architecture to build a story in true editorial style. We will start the day with an overview of lighting designs and techniques on how to toss gowns as well as tips on pose direction. This will lay the foundation for the rest of the day where it will be a hands-on shooting experience where I will be available to help answer questions and guide in the direction of your part of the shoot if needed. As the day progresses, conditions and the position of the sun will change. Part of creating epic images will be learning how to adapt to the change in lighting conditions. What we might have initially designed may not be what will be ultimately used to get the effect we want. Learning how to adapt on the fly is key to having a successful shoot and one of the key elements that can be learned in this session. We will be using lights from StellaPro and gowns by Sew Trendy Accessories. There will be a mix of natural light blended in with off camera flash techniques as well as constant light techniques. Feel free to bring your own Godox trigger to trigger the lights or bring your own lights as well.
Limited to 30 people
In this 4hr hands-on class, Amber will guide attendees through multiple locations in Chicago (some beautiful and some less-than-photogenic) to teach you how to find creative triggers wherever you are. Amber will show you how to look for light, spark ideas, and shoot in angles and ways that an untrained eye would never see. Her goal is for you to be able to go home and use these tricks for your own clients and in your own business to become successful.
She will also show you the basics of off-camera flash and how to use that in your environment to turn ordinary into extraordinary. You will never shoot the same way again! But brace yourself, because once you tap into your brain’s creative ability to see the photogenic potential in everyday locations, you’ll never be able to turn it off again!
Limited to 30 people
Limited to 10 people
Learn how to create ART in your camera with a slow shutter. Judy will provide dancers in an amazing location to demonstrate how too perfect this technique. Not everyone wants to spend time working in PhotoShop and this technique can produce wonderful and very different results. Come join in the fun for a unique look to your work. This is a natural light class, so very little equipment is needed just whatever your favorite lenses are and a lot of creativity. 2 hours.
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Join Panasonic Lumix Ambassador and Stella Pro “Champion of Light” Matthew Sutherland as he takes you step by step on how to start and run a successful wedding film business. He will show you everything he’s learned and how he’s made his wedding film business profitable for the past 20 years. Topics to be covered include: 1. How to film and edit for a Great Finished Product 2. Branding 3. The Perfect Equipment 4. How to hire the right Team Members 5. Advertising/Networking 6. Insurance, Agreements, Contracts 7. Business Plan 8. Pricing Strategy 9. Diversifying and creating secondary revenue streams Friday August 4th from 9:00am to 1:00pm This 4-hour course will begin in a Classroom at the Intercontinental Hotel and continue on to the famous Chicago Riverwalk where we will create a film together from start to finish. All attendees will receive discount codes to Matthew’s favorite merchandise and online filmmaking tools to help you get started Making Money right away!!
Limited to 30 people
Limited to 30 people
