Workshop vs. Wedding Imagery – Blog Post by Scott Robert Lim
Some people think it is cheating to use workshop imagery as part of their portfolio. I strongly disagree because both events exercise different muscles. In my humble opinion (IMHO), I’ve seen my work grow tremendously over the past year in regards to wedding imagery and I directly attribute that to attending workshops.
Workshops allow the photographer to stretch their vision and to create images that are out of the box, different and new. The photographer gets to apply new ideas and perfect their craft. Many times a workshop will inspire the soul. Weddings on the other hand, force the photographer to be creative in a set environment. If you were a chef, a workshop would be like being asked to cook anything their heart desires, whatever they always wanted to cook. A wedding is like asking a chef to only cook chicken but to cook it any way he wants to.
Wedding photography can look all the same after awhile if the photographer never gets inspired or pursues new directions- just like a mother cooking the same chicken dish, year after year. I’ve done over 200 weddings and it is hard to keep it fresh and innovative at times but that is the challenge and joy of it. The great photographers seem to keep pushing themselves into new directions – they have to or else the work becomes non-creative like a regular job- punch in and punch out.
If I was a bride to be, and shopping for a photographer, I’d be thrilled to see my wedding photographer taking some time to expand, learn and invigorate their soul. The last thing I would want my photographer to feel is like my wedding is just another job! I’ve been coming up with new ideas on how to approach my wedding photography a little differently so I’m feeling good about where I am going with my wedding work and I hope my clients do too! Are you ready to take your wedding photography to the next level?
As part of our Mentoring Program, we are announcing the detail of our Lesson #3:
Scott Robert Photography Workshop Lesson #3, I Do, Cherish You – Contemporary Posing Techniques for Glamor, Wedding & Portraits
Here’s our tentative itinerary -
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lesson #3 lecture by Scott Robert Lim, Posing 101 (Part two) – Contemporary Posing Techniques. Location- Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, Livermore, CA.
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch*
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Portfolio building with stylized models in wedding gowns, personal coaching from Scott Robert Lim.
- Dinner*- discuss, recap and professional critique for those interested over a great meal.
Requirements: All skill levels accepted. Gear: Any DSLR, your favorite lens and flash strobes. Highly RECOMMEND: bring any portable lighting equipment and accessories: flash units, wireless triggers & receivers.
An entire day of passion, learning and fun. Also door prizes sponsored by WPPI!! Space is limited so do not hesitate or else you may not get a spot.
Investment is $399. All payments are non-refunable and can only be exchanged for similar JeZa workshops if space is available.
*Lunch & Dinner at your own expense.
Use below drop down menu to register for the workshop.
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