Spend three fun, power-packed days
in the Lone Star State learning everything
you need to know about taking better pictures… and selling them for easy cash.

The Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop
January 31-February 2, 2008 Austin, TX

Dear Photographer,

To most folks, a gold fish is a gold fish. It swims around. But to Shelly Perry, a pet goldfish is the ticket to some easy cash…

One morning she spent fifteen minutes with her camera to the fishbowl on her windowsill. And now she's sold those snapshots she took 153 times…

It's the same thing with her vacations. Take Paris. She enjoyed the cafes… the lavish meals… the leisurely strolls along the Seine. And she snapped pictures as she went — just like we all do when we're on vacation.

Only Shelly didn't just slide hers into an album when she got home. She sold them. In fact, she's still selling them. And she's spending zero time doing it.

They sell themselves. Even while she's sleeping. And she just collects the checks.

Shelly's photos have shown up all over the world — in glossy magazines like Oprah, Good Housekeeping, and Redbook. On a poster-size ad in a bank window in Chicago. In a coffee-table travel guide to Paris…

All because she put them in an online stock photo agency… which is something you can easily do, too.

It doesn't take any special equipment. Or years of experience. In fact, if you can snap a simple photograph, you can do it.

It's just a matter of learning a few easy secrets about what sells best. And let me assure you: It's not rocket science.

This January 31-February 2, I hope you'll meet me in Austin, TX (with Shelly and a whole bunch of other savvy photographers I'll tell you about in a minute) to learn exactly how you can quickly, easily, and enjoyably turn an interest in photography — even if all you've ever done is take family shots at holiday time or on vacation — into fast, fun, easy cash.

In your spare time. No experience necessary.

And you don't have to make this photography thing a full-time deal if you don’t want to.

A Part-Time Gig That Could Earn You an Extra Few Hundred…
Maybe Even a Few Thousand Dollars A MONTH

Really, this is just as easily something you can do in your spare time — when you want to, when the urge strikes… and still make money with it.

It's perfectly reasonable to think you could go out and snap photos a handful of hours a week — maybe just Saturday mornings, if that's what you wanted — and earn a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars a month for your efforts.

Not a bad deal when you think about it.

And stock photography is only one little part of what we'll be showing you how to do in Austin. You'll also…

• Learn the secrets to successfully marketing photos and getting checks from newspapers, magazines, and online…
• Participate in photo shoots with professional models and come away with photos you can sell the very next day…
• Be introduced to real publications looking for your photos and discover exactly how to successfully pitch them your shots…
• Learn how to turn your average vacation shots into photos you can sell — and even turn that vacation into a write-off on your taxes…
• Plus, like I was telling you, discover how stock photography can keep the money rolling into your account while you sit back and watch… just like Shelly does…

This Is Our ONLY Photo Workshop of 2008!

Now, I want to make something clear up front here: We're only going to run one photo workshop like this in 2008. This is it: Austin, TX, January 31 to February 2.

That's because we decided that if we really wanted to make this event bigger and better than ever… have lots more speakers… and focus not just on the secrets behind taking photos that sell… but also expand well beyond that to all sorts of new markets…

… PLUS still provide all the amazing hands-on experience our workshops are known for… well, then, it was only going to be feasible if we did one really big, really amazing event. So that's what we're going to do.

We’ve rented five different conference rooms in Austin and there will be something different going on in each one.

The people who come are going to learn how to sell to travel magazines and newspapers, to stock agencies and for fine art…

And then we’re also introducing other lucrative — some sort of quirky — markets like selling your photos to health newsletters and getting your foot in the door at your local schools. Plus then there's a whole other market in shooting pictures for church directories.

We're going to have experts who've done it speak about all of those things. Share their secrets. Tell you what really works in the real world — and what doesn't. I mean, that alone will guarantee you're ramped up for success before you even get started.

And that's not all…

More Models and a Bigger Studio — Get Pro-Level Instruction in an Amazing, Professional Environment

We’re bringing in the models and the studio lights again for this event — just like we have in the past — but this time on a much grander scale. Shelly has helped us define trends that are selling right now in the stock photo business (which in and of itself is insider info worth thousands of dollars!).

But instead of just telling you what's working, we're going to make those images come to life for everyone who's at this workshop.

You'll get a chance to work with live models and use your own creativity to come up with images that are perfectly targeted to sell for stock. I mean, we're literally taking all the guess-work out of it. And we'll have on hand these amazing, working photographers who are going to guide you every step of the way.

What’s more, once you finish the studio shoot, you can step into any of the Photoshop lab sessions we’ll have set up and edit your photos on the spot. No experience necessary. And I mean that. We're going to have a pro in each room. And they're going to walk you through every step of the way.

No reading a manual. No staring at the screen trying to figure out what to do next. We'll have somebody on hand to show you exactly how the technology works. That way you'll know exactly how to take an ok shot and turn it into one you can sell for easy cash.

Our experts are going to show you what you need to know — and what you can just ignore. They'll do it in plain English. And they'll shave hours — arguably weeks or months — off your learning curve.

That's what this whole thing is about, really. The idea is that you can come with no experience at all. Just a simple digital camera. And in three days, we'll show you exactly what you need to know to turn photos of your next vacation… your own hometown… and even your pets… into fast, fun, easy cash. In your spare time. No experience necessary.

It's Going to Be Everything Our Workshops
Have Always Offered… PLUS 100% More

If you've been to one of our photo workshops before, this is going to feel like an entirely new program to you. We have so many new, money-making ideas to share — you'll go away positively inspired.

Of course, we're going to have all the great eye-opening material our attendees always rave about, too. It'll be all of that — plus 100% more.

If you've never been to one of our workshops before, then by all means: Put this one on your calendar. You're going to get to Austin, and you're going to discover that we have so much good stuff on the schedule that you'll have a hard time choosing which sessions to attend.

In fact, that's the "rich man's problem" we're aiming to produce.

Not only will you get to schmooze with the pros… you’ll also come away with professional-quality photos you can sell… and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to know to get your photos published in all kinds of publications — from local newspapers to the world’s most prestigious travel magazines.

You know, we’ve taken our photography workshop all over the world… Paris… the Greek Isles… San Francisco… The Bahamas… Washington… Bermuda… Santa Fe…

…and we’ve had a great time. But more importantly, our program participants are profiting from their face-to-face experiences with our panel of experts. They really are starting to live the extraordinarily fun lifestyle professional photographers enjoy… and they're getting paid for the photos they take…

Whether you have little experience and modest equipment or you're already a talented photographer, you'll benefit from this workshop.

You'll learn what makes a great composition, and how to get the perfect exposure with every shot. You'll have a chance to practice those fundamentals. By the end of the program, I promise you: You'll be taking photos you can't believe are yours.

But most importantly, you'll find out exactly what you need to do to make your photographs saleable.

You won’t find another workshop like this… ANYWHERE. I can assure you. I've looked.

This program really, really works. And I'm not just saying that…

Our Past Workshop Attendees Have
Enjoyed Incredible Successes… Fast

Take Lynnia Allison from Miami, FL, for instance. Before she joined us at our Bahamas workshop, she'd never sold a photo. But a handful of weeks after she got home, she took the advice she'd learned about taking advantage of local opportunities.

She attended and photographed a "Miss Florida 2005 for Transsexuals" contest and was subsequently invited to do a gallery exhibit. Of those she included in the exhibit, four sold for $500 each — and one was auctioned at a benefit for tax credit.

Shannon Twiss is another example. After attending our workshop in Paris, she sent me this note…

Five hundred dollars from a single trip. Now that's a great way to defray your travel costs. And it's easily something you can do, too.

Mary Ann Hamilton attended our Paris photography workshop too, and when she returned home, she promptly got three photos shown at the Annual Holiday Members show at the Arts Center of St. Petersburg.

Brenda McGill, one of our workshop graduates from Washington, DC, put what she learned there into action. And soon after, she'd earned her first published photo credit and by-line at SensibleLife.com.

And the success stories go on… and on…

For Some, This Has Become a New Way of Life
And It Can Be Yours, Too

This time around, in Austin, we've made sure this will be the best Money-Making Photography Workshop ever. You'll…

• Learn under the guidance of real-life, working photographers the techniques they use to shoot pictures that sell for $150, $400, $600 — and even higher…
• Make the critical industry contacts you need to sell your pictures to photo buyers across the globe…
• Get hands-on practice applying your new skills working with professional light set-ups, models, and more…
• Discover how travel photographers create a need for their photos in magazines and newspapers — and double or even triple your photography income…
• Get hands-on practice working in Adobe Photoshop and/or Lightroom so that you always look like a pro…
• Learn how to turn your own hometown into a veritable goldmine — learn how to take $400 - $700 photographs right in your own back yard…
• Come away with professional looking photographs that you created and the know-how to reproduce what you do in Austin, at home in your spare time…

Plus, as I've said, we’ve added lots of new “advanced” sessions with a special focus on new markets you can break into…

You’re really going to love this program — even if you’re only an amateur, who's only taken snapshots at birthday parties. You are qualified! Anyone can learn to do this!

With more speakers than ever, you will learn even more of the trade secrets professional photographers use to land paying gigs and sell their photos for cash.

The information you'll gain at this workshop could, quite literally, change your life — it has already for so many of our members who, today, are seeing their photos in print and are enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with the photographer’s life.

So many of our workshop attendees have earned back the price of admission within a few short months of attending one of our programs… Sue Wright… Lynnia Allison… Sandra Kennedy… Roy Stevenson…

But timing is critical. Like I mentioned, our workshop in Austin will be the only Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop event of the year. Join us now so you can start enjoying the world on your terms… get your name in print… and earn a paycheck to boot!

The Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop is NOT your standard-fare photo workshop. It’s true you'll spend some time listening to our seasoned pros divulge their secrets…but we've also arranged for you to put what you've learned into practice.

You'll be shooting in the studio, getting the "in the trenches" experience you need. And your Photoshop lessons will all be hands-on. That's unlike anything else you'll find on offer…

The Most Efficient, Enjoyable Way We Know
to Revolutionize the Way You Experience the World

Now, I've said it before, but I'm going to say it again: The information you'll gain at this workshop could, quite literally, change your life — change the way you experience the world. Bring a whole new dimension of fun and enjoyment to your life. And provide easy cash, too.

You might reasonably expect this program to cost thousands of dollars. After all, you're getting extraordinary access to industry experts and guidance from professional photographers and writers who will share with you the insights and secrets they've learned on-the-job. It'll shave years off your learning curve and set you up for success from the start.

But it won't cost anywhere near that. I'll give you the numbers in a minute…

First, though, I want to tell you a little story about how we launched these workshops from the get-go. Because I think you'll see what I mean about our being dedicated to delivering really practical, works-in-the-real-world know-how. And, too, what I mean about you not needing any experience.

You'll be Mightily Impressed With the Experts Leading this One-of-a-Kind Workshop — Smart, Generous, and Accessible

Here's the story. It's about how I met Rich Wagner. He's the professional photographer who's going to be leading our Austin program. And, well, I think the story speaks for itself…

On the last day of our Charleston, SC workshop, a year or so ago, several attendees came up to me to reinforce what I already knew — that Rich is a real gem… an incredible find… the perfect instructor to lead our workshops.

Most were impressed with the way he explains even the most technical concepts to people who have never looked through the menus on their camera before (much less used any of the settings they find there).

A lot of folks appreciated his humor and his willingness to help — even though a few admitted to asking the same question more than once because they'd forgotten the answer the first time around.

All this reminded me of how I felt when I met Rich for the first time…

I was working on an assignment in South Florida, attending a photography workshop with a well-known New York Times and People Magazine photographer.

My intent was to show up with a tiny point-and-shoot camera (the same type of camera most of our readers had at the time) and figure out what I could learn from a pro that a writer on assignment could practice with a little pocket-sized digital camera.

My objective was to write about my experience and give my readers (travel writers mostly) a few tips on how they could master or improve their photos — regardless of their camera's size.

Let me just say though that — at the time — I was no photographer.

I had this tiny camera I didn't really know how to use. And when I got to the workshop, I realized that not only was my camera "lacking" — everyone else had SLRs with large removable lenses — but I was sorely lacking in experience.

Several members of the group were already well-established, professional photographers.

I was, in a word: intimidated.

But when it came time to critique our photos at the end of the first day, I was surprised to see that mine were just as good — in fact, better — than many of my classmates'.

And I wasn't the only one who thought so. One of the professional photographers in the group came up to me at the end of that session and said he was really surprised at what I was able to do with my little camera.

He pointed out that while the other amateur snappers struggled to learn the ins and outs of their behemoth equipment, they lost lots of shots to miscalculated exposure settings and bad focusing. Since they hadn't mastered their equipment, their equipment became their master. All their energy went into figuring out the mechanics.

But with my little digital, he said, the biggest problems were much less dramatic. I just needed a little coaching on what to look for when taking a picture.

And then he did a very nice thing: He spent the next two days coaching me — giving me the pointers and techniques I needed to take the same sorts of photos with my little digital that he was taking with his $3,000-plus equipment.

That guy was professional photographer, Rich Wagner. Years ago as a young student earning money for college, he sold photos to newspapers in Pittsburgh. Today, nearly 30 years later, his photographs hang in private and public collections all over the world.

He really knows his stuff. But beyond that — he knows how to teach. He has a knack for explaining things in just the right way, for making potentially complicated ideas accessible. And it was because of those qualities that I knew he had to lead our workshops.

The rest is history, as they say.

You'll meet Rich in Austin. And I feel confident you'll be as impressed as I am. He will be your guide to shooting digital photos, teaching you everything from how to choose the camera that's right for you to where to find lucrative local opportunities that can easily fund your travels or create a second income stream for you and your family.

And It's Not Just Rich You'll Meet… You'll Also Hear from…

Now, Rich isn't the only expert we'll have on hand, of course! Let me also introduce you to the rest of the experts who have taken our past participants — often folks with little or no previous photography experience — and turned them into income-earning photographers…

These experts have decades of photo-marketing experience — every one of them. And there’s nothing like getting the insider secrets straight from the pros… the off-the-cuff remarks… the encouragement…

Shelly Perry specializes in “people” photography. She is especially known for her photos of children. Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Her work has also appeared in several local exhibits and gallery shows.

In Austin, Shelly will provide you with the know-how you need to break into online stock agencies and establish an ongoing source of passive income.

Lise Gagne, the number one, top-selling photographer at Istockphoto.com. With over 600,000 downloads, Lise blows most photographers out of the water in terms of sales. In a recent interview she said: “I love it [stock photography] so much that I haven’t even felt the need to take a vacation for quite a while. All my trips are for stock-related events and visits.”

In Austin, you’ll hear how she got to the top. (You might be surprised to know that she started with very little experience and a camera she couldn’t afford to upgrade. You’ll hear all about it in Austin.)

Ward Thurman is another photographer good at finding opportunities in his own hometown. He takes photographs for businesses, schools and churches and charges anywhere from $200 to $1,000 and even up to $5,000 for photographs depending on his client’s needs.

In Austin, Ward will provide you with an insight into your local (and lucrative) church and school market.

Plus we've invited more guest speakers, too — editors who will tell you what they look for in a photo… and you'll hear from other folks just like you, too — novice, could-barely-use-my-camera folks who, today, are taking — and selling — amazing photos. And having a great time, too!

We're Meeting at the Austin Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center… Where you will create your own saleable photographs under the direction of the industry’s preeminent experts…

I’d be running amiss if I didn’t tell you about where we’re going to be…

We've reserved five conference rooms at the Austin Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center. It's a classic Marriott property right in the heart of downtown Austin.

The guest rooms are well-appointed, spacious, and have all the amenities you could need — including high-speed Internet. The hotel also boasts a modern health club, which is complimentary with your stay.

The Marriott’s in a great location. Tucked between the downtown business district and 6th Street, you’ll be within walking distance of…

… the University of Texas,

… the State Capitol

… and other downtown attractions.

In short, you’ll be well located to go out and explore Austin at your leisure. And to find great places to eat and shop and enjoy yourself. And, of course, snap photos while you're out-and-about.

Your Best Opportunity Yet to Jump into The Photographer’s Lifestyle…

Whether you're interested in adding photos to your travel articles… or you're looking for a way to turn a "hobby" into an income-producing pastime… or you're interested in, quite simply, learning and perfecting a skill that can provide you endless enjoyment, prestige, and fun…

…then I encourage you to join me and my colleagues January 31- February 2, 2008 in Austin.

The registration fee for the workshop, which covers admission to three days of intensive (but downright enjoyable, too!) class sessions geared to produce saleable photographs… access to the studio shoots… signed model releases from all our models… help from the staff… is just $1,697 per person.

What's more, no matter when you sign on, if your spouse or a guest would like to join you, he or she can do so for just $999.

Space is limited, so I encourage you to sign on now. And because it’s the biggest photography event of the year — we expect this event to fill up

So please, register now or call my colleague, Terry Frank at (202) 370-6459 or toll-free at (866) 415-1425 email: terry@thephotographerslife.com

Oh, and I nearly forgot…

A special cocktail party
(a reunion for past participants, too)

We love to mix work with pleasure. We believe firmly that whatever work you do should be fun. (That's what photography is all about, after all — you're sort of stretching the definition when you call it "work.")

That’s why I hope you'll join me at a very special cocktail party Friday night, February 1. (Of course, this is included in the price of the workshop.) If you've been to one of our programs before, this is your chance to swap stories and catch up with friends from a previous workshop.

Or, if you’re new to this, you will never have felt so much at home, meeting new people with many of the same interests and tastes that you have — especially when it comes to our two favorite things: traveling and photography.

Not to mention that it will be another chance to talk with our panel of experts as well as other professional photographers, to ask any questions you may have — and get them answered.

You'd be surprised at how many gems get passed along in casual conversation… how rubbing elbows with the experts really can help elevate your own status from amateur to pro.

Register NOW for the Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop
in Austin, January 31- February 2, 2008

Time is of the essence! Our workshop is but a few short weeks away So please, get your calendar out, circle January 31- February 2, 2008, and click below to register today.

There's no more efficient way to channel your passion for photography into a lucrative sideline — fast. Why wait – when you can make it happen now… and you’re getting a free (or almost) flight?

We’ll show you how this January in Austin. So join us! I am really looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Lori Allen
Director, AWAI's Travel Division

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AWAI’s Photography Workshops Are Worth Every Penny,
but Don’t Take Our Word for It…

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 (WORKSHOP SESSIONS ALL DAY)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (WORKSHOP SESSIONS ALL DAY)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (WORKSHOP SESSIONS ALL DAY)

There will also be more opportunities to work with models and the studio lights.

* Schedule and speakers are subject to change.

PRICE: $1,697

THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

• Three full days of intensive class sessions
• Marketing advice from professional photographers Rich Wagner, Shelly Perry, Ward Thurman, Lise Gagne and more
• A special photographer’s cocktail and past-attendee reunion Friday evening
• Assistance throughout the program from our staff
• Access to the studio shoots
• Signed model releases from all our models

* This price includes the workshop only. The cost of your transportation to and from Austin, your in-town transportation, meals not listed above, and your overnight accommodations, is extra.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: We strongly suggest you protect your investment by purchasing trip-cancellation insurance, and we would be happy to recommend a policy to you. Please ask us about it when you sign up.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop is non-refundable. If you cancel due to medical reasons that are covered by your purchased travel-insurance policy, we will advise the insurance company that your travel and conference fees are non-refundable.

Travel Details

HOTEL DISCOUNT: We have arranged a special discounted group rate at the Austin Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center. The rate is $139 per room, per night. To take advantage of this rate, call them directly at 512-236-8008and tell them you are with Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop. Please call soon as this rate is only good through January 7, 2008.

Or call today to reserve your place!

Phone: (202) 370-6459 or toll-free at (866) 415-1425

Email:terry@thephotographerslife.com

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