On October 14, 2009 (Wednesday), some of industry’s leading photographers came to host the first Portfolio Plus Workshop. It covered a variety of topics for operating a wedding photography business.
- Ray Santana – workflow and presentation
- Kenny Kim – business inspiration
- Kenny Nakai – Chicago helping hands
- Becker – passion, profit and community
- Lawrence (ME) – strategic online marketing
IF YOU ARE A BRIDE, I still encourage you to peruse and check out some of my wedding pictures taken at Biltmore Hotel despite this being a post on a workshop – contact me!
After covering topics on business and marketing, 3 real brides were invited to come to be models. We had the opportunity to photographs all throughout Biltmore Hotel and the chapel across the street.
Historic Biltmore Hotel and Resort Coral Gables (Miami)
http://www.biltmorehotel.com
1200 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 445-8066
This awesome image was taken at the penthouse suite at Bilmore Hotel where Al Capone used to reside. It was also used for the movie Bad Boys I in the opening scene. Isn’t she gorgeous?
What an infectious laugh! I love her positive energy!
There was a 3rd bride, but I did not get a chance to photograph her because I was trying to conserve energy for my presentation that followed the photo shoot. Plus, I just hosted my own workshop the day before!
Here’s me teaching (image courtesy of Kenny Nakai):
Here’s a group photo:
Contact me if you have any questions!
Lawrence Chan
P.S. After visiting the Al Capone suite at Biltmore Hotel, my Ritz Carlton suite looked plain.
P.P.S. Did I win, Ray? Hehe
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beautiful pictures!!!!!!!!! congratulations! was great to be there and prepare the bride’s makeup!
Nadia Lemos
Makeup Artist
Super cool… thanks for sharing. Hoping to catch the next workshop!
Hey Lawrence- It was great seeing you again at the workshop! looks like you had a good time in NYC as well! Thanks for sharing and see you around!
Sounds like you had a lot of fun Lawrence and company! Great photojournalistic skills as usual.
Do you have any other workshops in miami taking place this or next year?
Hello Lawrence! I missed this wedding photography workshop. Was it posted on your site? Hope you will be returning soon….
Curtis
OMG Deise and her hubby looked amazing!! great work!!