Join us this fall in Santa Fe and spend three full days learning how to turn your everyday snapshots into a lucrative income stream.
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for photography into a lifestyle... with the freedom to set your own hours... travel whenever you please... and make a good income while you’re at it, then this is, by far, the best way to start.

In Santa Fe, we’ll concentrate solely and completely on stock photography. You’ll hear from nearly a half-dozen successful stock photographers – all with different styles and different approaches to the industry. And you’ll participate in several studio shoots… including an outdoor shoot at the Bonanza Creek Ranch.

Over Three, Information-Packed Days, You’ll Learn:

• How to turn your photos of family, pets, even furniture and household items into a passive income stream... earning you money while you sleep
• The three elements in every saleable stock image
• Pro-level Photoshop and Lightroom post-processing techniques that’ll make any photographer look like an expert
• Simple tricks to photographing one of the best-selling stock photo subjects -- people
• The ins and outs of setting up a model shoot, from where to find models to arranging lights and backgrounds
• Hot stock trends... and which photo compositions, subjects, and styles sell best as stock
• The specifics on working with model releases
• How to erase logos, heal blemishes, and "fix" your photos in Lightroom
• The ins and outs of setting up a model shoot, from finding free models to arranging lights and backgrounds
• How to create saleable images from your old photos
• How to easily set up your stock business – and start collecting checks – in your spare time

When you’re not in general sessions or in the studio, you’ll be in the laptop lab where each instructor will share his or her secrets for processing your images. You’ll even get a few Lightroom Presets you can take home that’ll help you process your images with the click of a button. We’ve taken all the work out of it so you can be up and running in no time flat.

Activity Level
Low activity. Most of this workshop will take place in the hotel between the conference room, the studio suite, and the laptop lab. There is some walking outside at the Bonanza Creek Ranch (where movies like “Lonesome Dove,” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” were filmed). But there are plenty of places to stop and rest if you get tired. Wear some comfortable shoes.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites. This workshop is for people of all skill levels and experience and anyone can practice and learn the concepts discussed.

You do, however, need to bring a laptop computer and your own camera.

Dates
October 16-18, 2009

The Ultimate Stock Photography Workshop

October 16-18, 2009

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Where: We’ll be based at The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza (100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501). For reservations, contact the Hotel Reservations Department directly at (505) 988-2811 or (800) 336-3676, or General Reservations at (800) HILTONS and be sure to identify yourself as part of the AWAI Photography group.

Pre-registration special: Save $500 and pay just $1,197 when you register before Friday, September 18, 2009.

ITWPA Members: Save $700 and pay just $997 when you register Friday, September 18, 2009.

Loyalty Club Members can select this as their free workshop or come for 50% off and pay just $848.

Spouse or Guest Discount: Your spouse or guest is invited to attend for just $999.

Other discounts may apply.

Your Registration Fee Includes:

• Three full days of intensive workshop sessions
• Special presentations and demonstrations by highly-regarded photographers
• Tips on technique and composition from professional stock photography inspectors – the people who accept and reject photos for sale in the real world
• Hands-on experience photographing professional models both in the studio and at the Bonanza Creek Ranch… you’ll walk away with saleable photos in hand
• Transportation to and from all stock photo shoots is on us
• Stock-specific post-processing lab sessions… these sessions alone are worth the fee
• Cocktail parties every night to meet and mingle with your instructors and fellow attendees
• Recordings of all the main sessions that you can take home with you so you can practice what you learn in Santa Fe in the comfort of your own home
• Assistance throughout the program from our staff

 

Note: Schedule, speakers, and locations are subject to change.

Your Registration Does NOT Include:

• Airfare to and from Santa Fe
• Airport transfers to and from the hotel in Santa Fe
• Meals not listed on this flyer
• Overnight accommodation
• Equipment — you must bring your own camera and accessories (e.g., memory cards, tripod, laptop, etc.)

To register now please click below or call Lori Allen toll-free at (866) 415-1425 or (202) 370-6459, EST. Or, send us an email.

Equipment Needed:

This workshop is for digital cameras only. SLR cameras are encouraged but point-and-shoot digital cameras are welcome. However, point-and-shoot cameras might not be able to hook up the studio lights.  So you’ll either need to borrow a camera from us or sick to the outdoor photography shoots.

Attendees must also bring their own laptop.

Here’s a list of equipment we recommend you have:

• Digital SLR or point-and-shoot camera
• At least two large-capacity memory cards (2Gig cards or larger are recommended)
• A card reader, or other means to get your photos onto a computer
• Batteries with chargers
• A laptop for post-processing and photo review

Cancellation Policy: The Ultimate Stock Photography Workshop is nonrefundable. If, however, you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be happy to apply our payment toward a future workshop. 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.

“This is more than what you can get from any other workshop that I know about -- there were so many professional and knowledgeable people involved.” -- Rose Fuller

“Thank you so much to Lori and the staff for providing such a fabulous experience. I learned so much and feel so confident about the information -- I can do this!” -- Lyrae Perry

“It’s a total experience -- lots of learning, lots of socializing, extremely professionally done. You don’t let us down in any area.” -- Viki Hildreth