Hi Faye and Trevor
Just to say a big thank you for your seminar yesterday. Its got to be the most inspiring and helpful day I have ever attended !
My kindest regards to you both, hope to see you again sometime,
Gary Skerratt

Dear Trevor & Faye
I arrived home safe and sound late last night so I thought I would send you an e-mail this morning to say thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful day with you both on Sunday, without question it is the best course I have ever been on, I learnt so much.  You gave us all time to shoot, and gave great advice and assistance where and when needed.
The business side was informative too with some really great ideas (and I look forward to receiving the information via e-mail from that section of the day) as was the  Photoshop session at the end of the day.
You have a very beautiful home so I want to say a big thank you for letting us use your personal space and for the lovely lunch provided.

Kind regards
Kim

A massive thank you Trevor and Faye, great talks and information…now need time to digest and implement Did I say you guys rock and are awesome?! lol

As I mentioned in an earlier post we are about to publish a book that is devoted entirely to the Business, the Marketing and the Branding of Wedding Photography. It will obviously be illustrated with some of our favourite images but the core of the book is about the Business side of the industry. A quote I made several years ago and recently re-discovered and sent on to me by a photographer;

“The photography element of any wedding, is the end result of the process which starts with the marketing & branding of your business.”

With over 100 pages packed full of priceless information this a must have book and will be available in August, date to be confirmed.

Faye and I had a wonderful day yesterday as we were joined by a sell out audience of 40 delegate’s from all over the UK, Ireland and Spain. We were assisted by our PA, Jilly and our 2 wonderful models, Rebecca and Jenny. Remember these were created within the confines of the Loxley lecture theatre, some shot with simple daylight and some using the BOWENS beauty dish in front of a Bowens 500Gemini  head, and some with just our favourite BOWENS Fresnel lens.  This is first of several images that we will post over the next couple of days.

We are offering a one day, 10.00am – 4.00pm Business workshop here at Claremont (EH47 0JY) to 5 delegates on Monday the 23rd of May 2011. The day will be very intense and cover all aspects of a modern social studio/business, wedding and/or portrait. Marketing, Branding, Sales, Promotions and Product range will all be covered.  This unique day is aimed at any photographer who wishes to expand their business and marketing knowledge in today’s economic climate and get an edge for their business. Refreshments and lunch are included in the inclusive fee of £275.00.

Regretably we will not have the platinum/palladium images ready in time for the convention so instead we will have larger images printed onto the beautiful Fotospeed Fine Art Platinum gloss 300gsm paper stock. We will have 12 images on display from the NAKED RUINS portfolio and  more images will be on exhibition, alongside images by John Swanell at the Fotospeed stand at the convention in the Chablis Suite  – 230-231.

Portraiture – The Business & The Art

Returning to the Loxley Colour lecture theatre on Monday 24th January 2011 are Trevor and Faye Yerbury, to host a 3rd inspirational workshop concentrating on The Business and The Art of Portraiture.

Starting at 10-00am. The morning will cover The business aspects of portraiture and will teach you how to successfully brand your business, with tips on marketing and promotions and how to make the most of the clients you already have.  Some of the area’s which will be covered are Maternity, Baby, Children, Teenagers, Family, Boudoir and you will have the opportunity to discover which range of products can add additional sales opportunities to all these disciplines.

At 12-30pm there will be a break for lunch until 2-00pm.  This gives you time to enjoy a superb buffet lunch and have a tour of the Loxley Colour lab where you can see our craftsmen at work and get all the latest information on workflow and our state of the art processes.

In the afternoon, Trevor and Faye will divulge The Art of Portraiture, revealing the secret to their studio lighting and its simplicity (all lighting supplied by Bowens).  Delegates are welcome to take shots from Trevor and Faye’s setup with their striking models and as always questions will be welcomed throughout the day.

The workshop closes at 4pm and costs £85 per delegate.  This includes a £35 Loxley Colour which can be used against any product. A £30 discount towards the next Yerbury workshop at Loxley Colour and of course, the delicious buffet lunch.  In addition 4 lucky delegates will receive a $100 discount voucher from KUBOTA.

For further details click here or to book your place now please email trevor@yerburystudio.com or telephone 01501 744 909.

Loxley Colour is easily accessible from all main motorway networks and is situated close to Glasgow City. Return flights from London with Easyjet, Flybe, BMI and BA start from as little as £45.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday 24th January 2011.

Another wonderful Boudoir workshop at Hollin Hall near Macclesfield. 6 wonderful delegates one coming all the way over from Germany. We hope that left they all  inspired both with new business knowledge to implement together with some excellent images of Rebecca our model for the day. Faye did much more shooting than I managed but this is the first of my images with more of Faye’s to follow tomorrow.

Just a passing thought but how many of you social photographers follow up each sale with a personal hand written note of thanks? (and remember to hand write the envelope as well and make sure its beautiful and luxurious that begs to be opened)