FOCUS ON THE PHOTOGRAPHY FAMILY

Do you have a Family Photograph on Your Wall?
ASWPP will focus on the photographers family in 2012. We will give spouses, partners and kids an opportunity to get an insight into the photography industry, and also give you the opportunity of having some family photographs taken. We will do this by having a photographers family barbecue.

Photographer Sara Prior is hosting this great event. Sara has a great studio set up, with a natural light studio area, and a great park next door so that we can all photograph each others family. Feel free to bring a change of clothes. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, and a barbecue. Just bring along your choice of drinks. Let us acknowledge the family behind the business.

Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  to confirm that you are attending as we will have limited numbers.

Melbourne   Sunday 11 March   10am-2pm.     
Location:  Sara Prior Photography   90 Canterbury Road Canterbury Vic

ASWPP   Your Success…..Is Our Success

 

HOME STUDIO OR SHOPFRONT?

The decision to operate your photography business from home, should be made only after a lot of discussion and planning with those that also livein the household. If this is not done then there may be conflicts with your family either earlier in the business or later down the track.You must find a way to have a balance of work and family life. Owning your own photography business and operating it from home, can be the ideal situation for yourself and your family. What hurdles are you experiencing right now? Money? Time management? Kids? Husband or wife? Holding onto a current job? Fear of failure? If it’s something you really want, don’t let anything stand in your way. Think hard to find ways to maintain balance, and make it work. If you are still facing obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your dream, keep reading. We may have some direction for you.

I don’t have enough money.
Don’t worry, many successful photographers started with very little money, yet despite this, they still managed to turn their photography business into a very lucrative and profitable concern, with thousands of dollars turnover. There aren’t many businesses that thrive immediately without having at least some form of investment.You must remember that while it may take some money to get things going, if you are smart and use your money wisely, you can stretch what little money you have available to put into your business, much farther than you ever thought possible.

My spouse doesn’t think I will have enough time for the kids and run a business.
If you have a spouse or partner and kids, you have to get everyone on the same page with you, if your business is to succeed. Having constant disagreements is going to cause nothing but stress, and that is not something you need to be dealing with when starting a new business. The best approach is to hold a family meeting, and let everyone tell their concerns, and then you can address them with your solution. Be understanding and listen to their concerns. Assure them that with the right plan in place, nobody will be left out, neglected or forgotten about. Organising your time, so that you can share it around and balance your lifestyle, is something that may take a little time to get right. Set a schedule of when you are working in the business, and when it is family time. Your family is your number one priority, and you should always keep that fact in the back of your head. Never put business before your family. It just will not be worth it, no matter how much money you earn.”

This is an extract from the book “How to Turn Your Portrait Photography into A Money Making Machine”. To order phone 98247090.

 

ASWPP “LIGHT MY FIRE”  INSPIRATIONAL SEMINAR SERIES 2012.

“Nothing will change in your life if you don’t do something different from what you have been doing”. E. Perry Good, In Pursuit of Happiness.

Do you ever feel that you spend all of your time working?
Do you struggle trying to get everything done in your business?
Never have time to do what you really want to do in life, like travel, have more family time, get fitter, etc. because you’re always working, and simply cannot find the time to do anything else?
Would you like to grow your business, and make more money? Do you feel that something is holding you back?

If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should attend one of our “Light My Fire” Inspirational Seminar Series.

The seminars that we are presenting are a “New Breed of Photographers”, that have not only created financially successful businesses in a very short time, but they also have time for their family, and time to do the things that they want to do. Come and see the future leaders in the wedding/portrait photography industry.

It’s the spark that starts the fire! That one touch of Inspiration that drives you to that next level of your photography business. A thought that can turn to action, and onto the success that you dream of.

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATIONS Only $148 ( Save$47 ). All events have limited numbers.
FREE admission to spouses or partners to all of our seminars.

Sara Taylor
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The great success of her business has enabled her husband Chris to be a “house-husband”, so he looks after the children, while Sara focuses on her business. Sara, has worked professionally with children for over 12 years.
Shining brightly out of her home studio in Geelong, in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, Sara is a star photographer who in an amazing two short years, has re-invented the meaning of success in “working from home”. Married with two children, 3 and 5 years old, she photographs with passion, and her efforts are generously rewarded by her customers. Sara has a unique approach to her children’s photography.
This will be a hands on workshop photographing children, and Sara will demonsrate how she creates her unique style.

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Photography has been a passion since way back in the day when she placed second in a local primary school based photography competition. She trained at Melbourne’s Photography Studies College, and is continually challenging herself finding magic and beauty in everyday life, and holding onto these moments through the lens. Sara’s studio specialises in Children’s Portraiture. What are the key ingredients to making her studio so successful? How does she balance her family life?
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Sara’s customers love her!
“Thank you Sara for creating what was a wonderful afternoon for our little family - you literally arrived with your ‘bag of tricks” and had Amelia’s attention from the very start. You made her feel completely comfortable in her own surroundings and she adored being a princess for the day. It was an afternoon full of stories, dress-ups, dancing, and cupcakes - everything a girl could ask for! Above all else, you provided us with precious moments of our little princess - something we will always be grateful for - we think you are an amazing person and a truly talented photographer”.
Talei, Mark and Amelia.

www.sarataylorphotography.com.au

Workshop 9.30am-4.30pm.
MelbourneTuesday 1 May
SydneyTuesday 8 May
BrisbaneWednesday 9 May
NewcastleTuesday 22 May

Genelle Bevan
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The ASWPP “Shoot Till You Drop” bus is back!! After our successful seminar bus, taking photographers around Melbourne and Sydney last year, we are doing it again in 2012. Our guest photographer will be the sensationally successful Genelle Bevan of Immerse Photography.

Single mom Genelle, set the photography industry on fire last year, by booking 119 weddings in her first year of business. She began by working from home, but realized after her accelerated growth, that she needed to move. Now Genelle has a a shopfront facility in Berwick, 25 kilometres out of Melbourne, and employs two staff.

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While a lot of wedding photographers are watching their businesses slowly decline, Genelle has a business that is exploding with success.
She will be conducting this amazing traveling workshop, showing the secrets of her stylish photography technique, around the streets of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Be inspired by Genelle and her fantastic success story. Learn the photography techniques that have made her one of Australia’s most sought after wedding photographers.
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Genelle won many Awards last year, including entering the Australian Photography Awards for the first time, and coming away with 3 Silver awards. and is now well on her way to becoming to gaining her Masters in Photography. She also entered the International Loupe Awards winning first place in the Open Wedding Category. Add to that her fourth cover for Melbourne Wedding and Bride Magazine, her cover for Bridal Showcase Magazine, and also being invited as guest speak at several interstate photography seminars. Check out her website www.immersephotography.com.au You should not miss this bus!


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Workshop 9.30am-4.30pm.
MelbourneTuesday12 June
BrisbaneWednesday27 June
SydneyWednesday4 July

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ART WOLFE LECTURES & WORKSHOPS IN AUSTRALIA
Over the course of his 30-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed on every continent and in numerous locations. His stunning images interpret and record the world’s fast-disappearing wildlife, landscapes and native cultures, and are a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve them all. His photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition and perspective. His unique approach to nature photography is based on his training in the arts and his love of the environment. I recently photographed with Art in China and my observations on this amazing photographic experience are on Art’s blog.
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The article ‘Photographing China with Art Wolfe’ was published in Better Digital Camera, Australia. Photographing China with Art Wolfe. Iconic Images International has arranged for this world-renowned photographer to visit Australia in March 2012. Following Australia he will present a series of seminars and workshops in South Africa in conjunction with Iconic Images International and C4 Images & Safaris.

In Australia, Art Wolfe will present a series of public lectures and one-day workshops in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth.

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