A select group of wedding photographers experienced a career-enhancing week working as news photographers under the guidance of several of the nation’s best photographers and photo editors.
Roots Workshop is an introduction to photojournalism for already-established wedding photographers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the roots of this chosen genre.
While living under the same roof at a rambling farmhouse on the water in Cape Cod, students will be divided into two teams, each with a leader and shooting mentors. Each day, students will work on an assigned picture story unique to Cape Cod. Each night back at the house, team leaders will conduct group editing sessions. The final night will include a sunset harbor cruise with live music and a clambake not to be missed! The workshop will culminate with a slideshow of student work and newspaper mock-ups of each picture story designed by a graphic designer.
The workshop structure combines elements from both the Foundation Workshop and the Missouri Photo Workshop (several of our staff are involved with those workshops as well). This is the only workshop for wedding photographers that begins with a photo assignment and ends with a finished layout suitable for publication.
While Roots is designed to provide an amazing experience on Cape Cod and the extreme fun that comes when a group of passionate, creative minds come together (imagine the 3a photography discussions around the kitchen table with coffee and pjs), it is most definitely not a fluff workshop. Students will work hard and be critiqued hard. The opportunity for personal growth is enormous given our small student-to-staff ratio (2-1). Participants who maximize these resources and engage in the experience to the fullest can immediately apply their newly learned photojournalism skills to their wedding photography.
Roots Consulting : Booked Up…sorry
Emilie and I have started Roots in order to pass on some of what we have learned about this industry. My experience has come from seeing Pictage take over the industry and consulting many of their top studios over the 4 years I spent there. Emilie is a true photojournalist with a degree from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. She then went on to Washington D.C. to work for USA Today as a photographer then onto the Post and The Washington Post Magazine as a photo editor.
Are you just getting into the industry?
Are you looking to take your business to the next level?
Are you getting passed by in pricing, by someone who just got into the industry?
Give us a call to find out how we may be able to help your photography business!
1- 877- 2EMILIE or J at 310- 529- 0513
I am really impressed with what I see here. Im glad that there is someone out there to help photographers out with what they need to be successful.
Thanks Lee
Looks like you and Sarah have come along well from your start in the industry. Great to hear that you had a photographer that inspired you to get into shooting. It really is an amazing industry that I have found to be so open with photographers willing to share their knowledge and skills.
Please feel free to call or email anytime to chat about the industry and possibly what Roots can do for your business.
J
As a photographer who recently underwent the Roots Consulting program, I just want to say that it is the best investment a wedding photographer can make in themselves, their business, and the future of both! Typically, I think new business owners shy away from consultants because no one wants to be told they aren’t on the right track, especially by someone who doesn’t really understand their business. But you (J & Emilie) managed to give me confidence and constructive criticism at the same time. You two have some serious street cred so I was getting advice about my business from the best! The changes you suggested were both meaningful and manageable. Many of them were simple enough that I was able to make them the day I received your review. Some of them I’d already been considering and your review gave me the kick in the butt that I needed to get moving on them! And, your review of my image portfolio had such great tips that I printed it out and carry it in my camera bag! I am so excited about the direction I am headed. A huge thank you!
I am interested in consulting services! I’m not sure I know a lot about them, but if it involves helping me figure out how to get to the next level– i’m interested! email me please! I’d email, but i can’t actually find a link on here….
Thanks for the interest Rachel…you should have received an email from us on how to get started. Looking forward to speaking with you.