Fundamentals of Photography
John Greengo
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.
Maybe being from the UK i just didn't get him, but I found him to be totally false, shallow, self-obsessed. We would call him a 'chancer'.
This has been my favorite class on Creative Live. I loved how Blair explained exactly how he landed dance and sports contracts. This class was packed full of ideas for marketing and selling products. There was just so much great information. Thanks, Blair!
Blair Phillips is such a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable, down to earth, funny tell it like it is kinda guy. I have learned a lot from this course but it has been made an enjoyable course because of the Blair Phillips.
Loved watching Blair Phillips. He has so much energy and is very entertaining to watch. He was extremely well prepared and did a fantastic job.
I'm not a portrait photographer, but watching Blair's free preview videos is starting to make me wish I was!
Blair is a good instructor, and you can tell he is giving his all. Lot's of energy, I can see why he is successful.
This class is inspiring!! Love the canvas designs with bling!! That extra ump!! What a studio!!
I thought this class was amazing!! Blair has a captivating personality and is easy to listen to. I literally couldn't stop watching. Looking forward to putting all his great information into practice for my business!!
Blair is great. This class is packed full of great info and is a genuine good hearted person.. Really like his approach with high school seniors. I recommend it.
I really liked the energy that Blair brought to this class. He broke everything down very simple to understand. The sports banners that he showed were awesome. I shoot a lot of sports and I fell in love with the banners. I have two nephews that play football and I made each of them one for their rooms for Christmas. I liked Blair's class so much that I attended his workshop in October of 2015. Buy the class, Blair brings a lot to the table. David L
As an experienced photographer myself, this class was both helpful and inspirational…we're never too experienced to learn from someone. Blair is really a lot of fun to watch and listen to. He has a way of making things fun with his high energy and dry sense of humor. To be completely honest in my review of this class, the lighting and posing sections, while VERY good, have been done over and over again by lots of photographers and didn't offer much in the way of new ideas. The real value was in the customer service and marketing techniques presented here. Blair's use of video as a marketing and communication tool with his clients is very unique and sparked TONS of ideas I would like to implement in my studio. His simple pricing structure and the way he presents it to his clients is also unique and has helped me rethink some of my own methods. "That being said" (Blair should appreciate that phrase) this class is totally worth the price and will continue to be a good reference for me. Some photographers are excellent at their craft but are dry teachers; others are great teachers but their "real-life" work doesn't live up to their classroom presentations. Blair is the real deal and makes this class very exciting.
Don't let the title of this course fool you! This is a in depth and simple to follow primer on almost everything (especially lighting) you need for ALL aspects of your photography business. Blair spills the beans and pulls back the curtain on what you need to know! BUT... we were promised a gear list... c'mon cL!?!?
Great workshop! I expected this to cover just senior photos and things related to it but it actually covers a lot more than that! Blair gives a lot of information about posing, lighting, marketing, upselling and more and not just the normal go-to things but some of outside-the-box ideas that worked for him. I regret not buying it when it was on sale during the actual workshop for $99 but even at $149 its a steal. This is a must-have for anyone getting into photography who will be focusing their talent on people.
Wonderful program. Very excited to implement Blair's style and business savvy. One question, I understood we were supposed to get a gear list. Where can we find this?
The most complete tutorial for any photographer not just wanting to start or increase a business, but that also wants to know how to improve and impress clients. Very well put together, a great value!
I watched the first day live but missed the others. He jammed packed so much information I HAD to buy the course to catch everything! Thank you Blair and CreativeLive!
Blair is fantastic!! But I'm sure we get a work flow from him and a gear list? Where will I find that? Thanks!!
Fantastic class, Blair rules! So glad I bought the recordings!
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