Photo Coaching

**Portfolio Reviews * Shoot Tech Tips * Business Advise**

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DREAM OF SHOOTING LIKE A PRO AND HAVING YOUR OWN PHOTO OR CREATIVE BUSINESS?

Let award winning photographer, author, mentor Elizabeth Etienne show you how.

TELEPHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE. COACHING NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, (not just photographers).

In a shame-free, fun-loving atmosphere Elizabeth will help you define what makes your work unique and how to apply creative skills & effective business practices to lead you out there in the world to start making money at what you love to do RIGHT NOW!

FIRST SESSION: 2 hours: $285 (Inquire about member participants discount)
FOLLOW-UP SESSION: 60 min. $125
DISCOUNT PREPAID PACKAGE: 6- 60 min. sessions for the price of 5! Only $625
GROUP RATES: 2hr sessions: 2-5 people: $500. 6-10 people: $995. 10-15 people: $1275

These sessions can be done one-on-one or in small groups. Sessions can cover a number of topics such as:

CREATIVE COACHING:
* Portfolio Reviews
* Website Reviews
* Marketing Materials Reviews
* Branding Materials Reviews
* Shoot Assignments
* Motivation, inspiration and positive energy boosters: Shooting from your heart (not your head) and creating your trademark style

PHOTO EQUIPMENT DEMOS & COACHING:
* Camera, lenses f/stops, shutter speeds and shoot modes and settings
* Lighting: Flashes, reflectors, natural & artificial lighting* Prepping For The Shoot: creating ideas, location, hair, make-up, wardrobe, props and directing. * Image Processing: editing, retouching and special affects manipulation using Photoshop.

BUSINESS COACHING:
* Funding your business: start-up materials & costs.
* Creating expense budgets, establish credit w/lenders and money management during challenging times.
* Self Promotion: Make yourself remembered! Company name, logo, business cards, website, letterhead, voice mail, promo materials.
* Business documents: Contracts, estimates, invoices, deposits, model releases.
* Dress for Success! Fake it ’til You Make it!! Overcome “Struggling Artist” syndrome
* Appearance, attitude, sales, deposits, The 11 Rules of client negotiations!
* Guerrilla Marketing: low-cost, effective advertising methods.
* Turn a $200 head shot into a $2000 job and repeat client!
* Working from home vs. office space: pros and cons.

DEFINE YOUR LEVEL AND YOUR MARKET:
Level 1: Your first paid photo shoot: Head-shots, model portfolios, pregnancy, babies, pets, family portraits and other low stress, quick cash-making jobs.
Level 2: Low-budget weddings & events, product catalogues, interiors, small products.
Level 3: Big budget weddings & events, ad campaigns, fine art & décor art.

PREPARING FOR YOUR COACHING SESSIONS: It’s imperative to gain a general blueprint of the level of your current work and your photo business (if you have one or would like to have one) and then discuss the potential direction you may consider pursuing. You may want to make a list of topics you would like to cover ion your sessions. These might include anything from technical issues with your lenses, flashes, image quality, etc.. to image portfolio reviews or business and client relations advice. Most often we begin by reviewing your images via an existing online gallery or your current image library. You may also want to submit a current resume or brief description of your photographic background so Elizabeth may better assess your level and experience. This can be e-mailed and reviewed during your session. To gain the most out of your session Elizabeth will be very comprehensive and speak quickly. Be prepared to take notes during your session to have a notebook handy. If follow-up sessions are desired she will give you homework to prepare for the next session.

FOR IMAGE REVIEWS: If you would like to have your existing image collection reviewed we can either review your website or any online gallery viewing site, or you may present a collection of low resolution images via email or in person.

If you do not have access to viewing your images online someplace you may do the following:

Please organize all your existing digital images into CATEGORY FOLDERS. Include a variety of images both close-ups and long shots to give a comprehensive blueprint of your style. NOTE: Please don’t forget to save a COPY of this main folder to safe guard your original high-resolution images.
Save all images as LOW-RESOLUTION FILES (approx 500 pixels height) and use the SAVE FOR WEB setting. This will make the files considerably smaller for faster viewing.
Rename the image files with easy to note numbers for quick image reference when reviewing.

SCHEDULING AND PREPAYING FOR YOUR SESSION:

You may schedule a session appointment through email at: info@destinationphotoworkshops.com or info@eephoto.com. Please elect your preferred appointment dates and times (PST) and we will confirm if these are available. Many sessions are no done via telephone, but if you prefer not to meet in person you will be given the office address and location at this time. All “live” appointments are done at the Elizabeth Etienne’s office in Marina del Rey. For telephone sessions: You are responsible to call Elizabeth. She will be waiting for your call at the scheduled session time (Pacific Standard Time). Please call directly to Elizabeth Etienne Photography: 310-578-6440 or skype: etiennephoto, but alert us as to which method of contact you prefer so we may be prepared.

Once your session date(s) have been confirmed between you and Elizabeth, you will be asked to prepay by clicking on the BUY NOW button at the top of this page (or any of the other payment links). You will be directed to the secure shopping cart at Elizabeth Etienne’s main website at www.eephoto.com. You may choose a single session or a package of sessions for a discount. After check out you will receive an email with the receipt of your payment.

I look forward to working together and to enable you to become the photographer you have always dreamed you could be!

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Glenn Weissel

Elizabeth, You Rock!

I just completed the initial 2 hour coaching session and I have so many great ideas to brand myself and my website!

Elizabeth helped me gain clarity around creating a consistent look & feel in my art and on my website. She explained to me what looks good and what does not look good…and that’s all good!

Plus, Elizabeth offered excellent tips and reminders for a wedding gig I am shooting this weekend. She wanted to insure my success as a wedding photographer since I just launched my business.

I really appreciate you, your coaching, and your brand!
Thank you very much Elizabeth!

Glenn Weissel
Washington

Wendy Donell

My private one on one coaching session was awesome. I told Elizabeth that I do not want to be a professional photographer, I just want to take great pictures of my kid. After my two hour session, I knew more about photography than I ever thought I could learn in two hours. I am excited to take my new skills and put them to work! I hope to do more sessions!

Madeleine Temme

After my first session with Elizabeth, I knew I was on my way to being a successful photographer. People say, “Wow” now! Elizabeth took the time and interest in me and gave me the advise I needed to adjust my business and be able to succeed. I’m looking forward to continuing education with her as my business grows!
Thanks Elizabeth! You are the best!
Madeleine Temme,
So. California

Rajilakshmi Noel Shivshanker

Within months of working with Elizabeth, I have not only gained valuable hands on experience which would take months at school, but also a friend and a mentor. Instead of dreading work, I look forward to it because her work environment and personality are always welcoming and supportive. She knows how to get the job done and have fun while doing it!

Diana Muhlvill

Elizabeth is friendly, frank, and open. She’s also a great example of how one has to be very self-motivated to do well as a freelance photographer – on days when she didn’t have jobs, she was still up early and in the studio; scouting locations, looking at magazines to keep up-to-date on current visual styles, shooting for her portfolio or thinking of other ways to improve her skills and her business. She knows the tricks to “WOW” her clients. It’s GREAT!

Kizzy O'Neil

Elizabeth, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to be myself and to have this opportunity to work with you. I must also tell you that every session when I leave your office I feel inspired, excited, and ready to really commit to my new business and life as a photographer!! When I got home I purchased my new website, per your advice with the help of my sisters credit card! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! “

Elizabeth Bassel

I had an extraordinary learning experience with Elizabeth. She sincerely cared about my growth, was a patient teacher and included me in every aspect of her business. My photography improved immeasurably. I would recommend Elizabeth’s guidance to anyone.”

Karen Foster

The portfolio and image review of my work was career altering, and all via telecommuting. Who knew! I can’t believe what a difference it made just changing just a few things! Everyone says my work is starting to really look pro! I’m ready to take the next big step. Thank you!

Karen Foster, Hawaii