The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop April 5-6 and September 13-14

I’m so proud to announce my upcoming Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshops with an awesome video by the wonderful Brandon Parigo of Parigo Studios Photography.  Brandon is a terrific photographer and filmmaker, and just a great guy to know!  I was fortunate to have him film my presentation at the Fearless Conference, he edited it together with an interview and my wedding photography, along with photographs I made during my Workshop last year.  Thank you, Brandon!

The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop  (limited to only 10 students) April 5-6 and September 13-14 is designed to recharge your photography.  If you’re shooting the same thing each week, the same way … I can help.

We’ll take an in-depth look at your images and help you step outside your comfort zone, try new things, and produce stronger images that your clients will absolutely love. This isn’t a workshop with hundreds of attendees, this is learning environment where you will get plenty of one on one time with me and we will shoot together each day. You can see the workshop schedule here!

Visiting Chicago?  We have amazing specials on rooms in the same building as our Workshop on Chicago’s Michigan Ave., with killer views of the city, for as low as $70 a night!

Workshop attendees ALSO receive a 2-hour Mentor Session after the workshop, to make sure you’re still on the right path.  We can edit your website portfolio, your latest wedding or blog post, anything you like!  I love following up with my students after the Workshop to continue to help you see things differently… plus I miss your faces!

Want to call me and talk about where you are with your photography and what you would like to work on?  Request a FREE strategy session to see if you’re a good fit for the Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop!

Are you a Fearless Photographer?  You’ll receive 10% off!

Thanks so much and I hope to see you in Chicago!

 

 

 

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Meet Zeno.

After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.

And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.

Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.

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