I would love Zach & Jody to discuss _____! (fill in the blank!)
As y'all know, YOUR questions fuel creativeLIVE workshops. THAT is the magic of our live global classroom. Let's get the ball rollin' on questions for Zach & Jody Gray's workshop - technique, lighting, posing, branding, marketing, coffee - whatever you'd like to know. Fill in the blank: I would love Zach & Jody to discuss __________!
I would LOVE for Zach and Jody to COME BACK to CL... And show and discuss their workflow, editing, album design and what they look for when they shoot to design an amazing album :)
wether or not they do blemish touch ups for clients??
Is there ever a time where you have lowered your price for a client depending on their situation because they cant afford your services?
I would love Zach and Jody discuss_____ Do they give their clients copyright of the pictures ? Can they print the pictures anywhere if they do the copyright ? ------Thank you !
What is Z&J's reception strategy? -From being asked (by bride and groom) to relax and have a bite (do they take that offer up?) to finally exiting the event. -Thanks.
I would love Zach & Jody to discuss how to get referrals and business marketing when you have very few people to refer you. This is especially tough for us beginners that are trying to get busy! Referrals are GREAT, but doesn't really help when you have very few brides that are spreading the word.
I would love Zach & Jody to discuss how they negotiate pricing with customers, do they offer say.... 3 packages and let them pick?
And how did they start charging more than $1500- They mentioned they started off with some package that offered everything for $1500 how do you grow from that, what do you offer, how do you start charging more. Thank you so much for the workshop!
what has been your best business decision and on the flip side one of your worst business decisions?
Hi, I would like to ask how many pictures you are actually showing to your clients for proofing, and how many you are giving them (if any ) on the CD
i see a lots of talk bout strobes. can the same results be obtained using speedlights?
I can't get the live feed on my ipad(
If you use the light too close, do you not have to deal with the light falling off the subject too quickly? Further away more even?
Explain ways to overcome the challenge of being a male shooting a bride who getting ready and keeping her comfortable during this part of the session.
I would really like to see Zach & Jody's take on a client meeting. What are the important points to hit on? What are some common questions we should expect? What information is critical to get from the client?
How to attract customers when you are first starting. Making contracts. Important aspects of branding that go beyond the visual appeal.
...establishing your brand and getting your name "out there".
Having to work between 11-14 hrs in my "day" job and being on night duty with my kids when needed (wife works hard watching them during day), my time is somewhat limited so I need to maximize every minute. What are some of more effective methods that you've come across in promoting and establishing brand identity? Please note that I do understand that whatever methods you may suggest would have to be tweaked to match the brand/style that I want to convey so that I'm not sending mixed messages to potential clients...just need some guidance :-)
On a slightly different topic...Zach, are you going to join the bald club for men??? We're waiting? We should discuss hair clipper gear or the hot debate of Schick vs Bic vs Gillette razors.
I'm in the same boat. Little time, and not really knowing how to maximize what little time we do have for branding and marketing.
I'd love to learn about dynamic lighting for an outdoor reception (no tent to bounce light off of) with very little light... like tiki torches around the perimeter.
The details they talked about regarding customer service on Photovision were great. I would love to hear even more regarding taking the customer service side of the business up a notch.
Everthing they know! So excited. Do we know how long each video will be? Thinking of purchasing so I don't miss anything :o)
I would like to hear some tips and tricks for the first wedding.
How important is an assistant? How unavoidable is off camera lighting during weddings? How to handle both?
Definitely the reception lighting thing. Wooden dark ceilings ruin my day!!
Also the OCF at the reception, I have never done this but would love to hear how you all do.
Dealing with bright sun!
Wedding packages...how to sell them the most expensive one and not bat an eye!
Zach and Jody- How do you find new and interesting locations to shoot at? How do you get permission to shoot there?
I would love for Zach and Jody to discuss...
1. How they attracted new clients at the start of their business when word of mouth might not have been a very strong tool for them yet
2. How they deal with clients who "just need one more week" to pay what they owe on the wedding package
Different ideas for wedding party poses, Time Management, Working lights without assistants
Outdoor Wedding Photography. Strobes and Natural Light. Daytime and Nighttime. When you don't have ceilings to bounce light off of.
Cant wait for this.....
Umm would love info on
* reception lighting, different set ups for dark rooms, with high ceilings that are wooden etc (really dark venues)
* How you talk to clients and stories you tell them to get them into poses so it doesnt look real posy!!
* How you got published the first time
During your first year (2007? before the rethink), what was your approach (target and pitch) to building your portfolio?
How and when do you two utilize additional assistants?
Ditto on the following:
-How much time do you spend running your business vs customer interaction vs actually shooting?
-The ups and downs of running a business as a couple.
I would love Zach & Jody to discuss...
-tips to keep focus and energy over a 12-17 hour day for a typical (at least my typical) wedding day.
-how to get focus absolutely perfect on eyes when it comes to portraits
-how to work with 1.4-3.5 fstops so that photos are crisp, my challenge has been that chest is in focus but face is a little soft
-tips on how to direct and pose formals so they don't look like cardboard cutouts
-When/How did you know you were ready to photograph a wedding? How about weddings on a regular basis?
-How much time do you spend running your business vs customer interaction vs actually shooting?
-do you shoot the "basic wedding" as well as your artistic take? If so how do you balance the art with basic shots? In your final customer presentation do the basic and art shoots look very different for you or do you match them in some way, color for example?
-what monitor calibration software do you use?
-the most difficult lesson learned early in your career?
Thank you for putting on the course! I can't wait!
-Vesna
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Reception lighting! How many storbes do they use and where do they position them to get the best dancing and or room shots?
This was basically my question as well! (and lighting not to interfere with the party.)
Hey J & Z! I think I heard you say albums are included in all your packages so what is included and how do you upsell from there? Thanks guys! -Tonya
and if I can add to this, what about those clients who just want the disk. I try to educate them on the importance of an album but I don't think i'm doing it right.
Off camera lighting! When do they use it most and what do they recommend for someone just starting out!
How to get out of the rut where the only brides that contact you are just looking for the best price and don't really care about the quality of the photos they get.
I would LOVE Zach & Jody Gray to discuss how to get to the point where clients contact you!
The ups and downs of running a business as a couple.
Suggestions on pricing and how to sell packages for both the wedding and engagement session. When meeting with potiential clients is it best to present separate packages for time and products or combine them. Thanks.
workflow and post processing! :) How do they edit and process their images so fast? :)
Timing and Timelines. How they handle getting everything in and what and how they discuss this ahead w/ their brides to ensure they get what they need in whatever time they have.
copyright considerations!