DJD Workshop
Ask us anything, Learn Everything! Only $649. Save $50 until 8/1/18 with the code DJD
Learn from David, Jessica and Dan
Are you looking for a truly unique learning environment? Where “Ask Anything, Learn Everything” is not just a slogan but the reality. At the DJD Workshop you will work intimately with three of the top senior portrait photographers in the country! Working in groups of only 12 people you will build your portfolio while gaining knowledge about posing, lighting, and working to create images that sell! Various Spokesmodel Programs will be covered along with how to use unique lighting tools that your competition isn’t using! Interested in learning more about fashion lighting? We have you covered! Preparing your clients...covered! In-Person Sales and the creation of Collections...covered! And much more! This workshop is unique because we have created a learning environment that is custom to each photographer’s needs and allows hands on learning from professionals that are actually earning money in the industry!
Friday
8:30 pm The Senior Model Dilemma
10 minutes each from David, Jessica, and Dan
Discussion/Question Answer - Ask Anything.
9:45pm Social Time
Saturday
8:30 Check In – Group Assignments and Swag Bag Pick Up
9:00 Live Model Education and Portfolio Building
Group A-David, Group B-Jessica, Group C-Dan
11:00 Lunch on your own
12:15 Jessica: “I want a big 8x10”-Products that Actually Sell!
2:00 Ask DJD Open forum based on questions submitted. Ask Anything
3:00 Round Table with Models and their Parents – Ask Them Anything
4:00 Old Folks Dinner (So we can enjoy the evening light.)
5:00 Live Model Education and Portfolio Building
Group A-Jessica, Group B-Dan, Group C-David
7:15 David - “Fashion Posing and Lighting”
9:15 After Hours Discussions. Editing, Workflow, Apps, Software, Websites, Packaging, Equipment, Photo Critique, Studio Lighting techniques, Ask Anything
Sunday
8:00 Live Model Education and Portfolio Building
Group A-Dan, Group B-David, Group C-Jessica
10:00 Dan “Funky Fashion” Shooting creative images with gels and other funky stuff
12:00 Lunch
1:00 David Marketing-Branding
2:00 Jessica “Preparing Clients to Allow for Creativity”
3:00 Dan “In-Person Sales using my Create A Collection method”
4:00 Hugs and Goodbyes
Ask Anything, Learn Everything!
Ask away!
Unlike large conventions, you have us around all weekend to pick our brains. We will hold nothing back to get you to the next level. Business, Model Programs, Lighting, Creative Shoots, In Person Sales, Social Media, Workflow, etc.
Hands-on Shooting
We believe shooting side by side with us will give you the best way to learn our techniques. You will have plenty of time to shoot alongside all of us in a small group setting with real Senior models. Learn each of our unique styles in one weekend!
Senior Roundtable
What do the Seniors really what? Let's ask them! We will have actual Seniors as models and also have them and their parents participate in a live roundtable discussion where we can ask them what they are looking for in a Senior Experience!
Stunning Location!
The location will be at the beautiful Indian Rocks Hotel in Florida. We will have a special room rate for your stay at the hotel. Ask for the DJD rate when booking. Come early or stay longer to enjoy this wonderful area!
Fly into Tampa International (TPA) Airport and take a shuttle or Uber over to the hotel.
About us....
Dan Frievalt, M. Photog. CR
Dan Frievalt M. Photog, CR. is a photographer that enjoys blending creative light with graphic design to create artistic images that evoke drama and tell a story. Dan's formal education includes an Associate degree in Marketing Communications and has worked as a Graphic Artist for 12 years before changing his career path to photography in 2005. “I always enjoyed photography but ever since digital capture I have found a new voice in creating images by combining my design background with my eye for photography.”
Dan has been named Wisconsin Professional Photographer of the Year four years in a row and Artist of the Year two straight years. His studio has also been named one of the Top 100 Studios in the Country by his photography peers. Dan has earned many awards including the Canon Par Excellence Award, Fuji Masterpiece Award, two ASP State Elite awards, PPA Platinum, Gold and Silver awards and three Kodak Gallery Awards.
Dan has also been honored to have his images published in several magazines including the cover of Professional Photographer.
Due to the high demand for Dan to share his photography knowledge, he began speaking around the country for several state and national photography conventions including Imaging USA, SYNC (Senior Youth National Conference), After Dark Education, SPI (Senior Portrait International) and Texas School for Professional Photographers.
Jessica Robertson M. Photog, CR, FP
Jessica Robertson created Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry over 15 years ago and is currently serving the Richmond area from her 3000 square foot retail space in Ashland. Jessica's reputation for quality and consistency stem from her commitment to a set of core values which are reflected in her imagery: Timeless, Creative, Memorable, Unique, and Storytelling.
Although her business is not limited to senior portraits, Jessica attributes her consistent yearly growth and her reputation as the premier senior portrait photographer in the area to two things, her commitment to her core values and her pragmatic business philosophy. Jessica holds a degree in Art with a concentration in photography from Guilford College. Through her professional affiliations and print competitions, Jessica strives to constantly improve her skills. Jessica has earned her Masters of Photography, Associate Fellow of Photography, and Fellow of Photography degrees. This year, Jessica has also received her Master Craftsman degree. Since Jessica started competing in national print competition in 2010, her work has been included in the esteemed Loan Collection eight times and she has won Professional Photographer of the Year multiple times. The second component of her success, is her business philosophy. Over the years, Jessica has honed her organized approach to the process of portrait photography which allows for the creative process while consistently producing profit.
Jessica creates imagery that stands the test of time and forges relationships with her clients that withstand the fluctuations in the economy. In an age of digital manipulation, filters and flash drives, Jessica hand crafts her images with light and detailed retouching. The high-quality printed portraits she delivers to her clients hang in their homes and are handed down from generation to generation.
David Beckham
David has been a fulltime portrait photographer, specializing in Seniors, Fashion and portfolio photography from his studio outside of Columbus, Ohio since 2008. He started his business in 2001. He shoots 120 seniors a year and loves working with young people. His goal is to help every client see themselves the same way the people that love them see them.
David has been a PPA Member since 2014 and has served on is local chapters board and is serving on the Ohio Board this year. David’s work has been published in dozens of magazines, and he will be featured in the PPA Magazine in August 2018. He has an image that won a Top Ten GIA in the senior category, and has been a Top 100 Senior Photographer three years in a row with Senior Style Guide. He speaks and teaches nationally and hold workshops from his studio. In 2019 he will be speaking a SYNC for the second time and at Shutterfest for the 4th time. He will be at the Carolina Expo and other state conferences as well. His photography education Facebook Group, AskDavid has nearly 1000 followers and he has many live interactions and projects going on that all the time.
Fashion Posing and Lighting. What David Brings to DJD is a fashion approach to posing and lighting. “The goal for every client I have is to help them feel beautiful and see themselves the way the people that love them see them.” We’ll explore the communications involved with the client to help them pose naturally and easily. We will look at the elements of posing for seniors in high school to bring out a fashion look and show off their style. We will also show some lighting techniques to help bring that out as well.
David Also has a very active Senior Model team – a unique approach to sales and pricing – and loves to share his branding and marketing techniques using, print, video, social media and networking with schools, boutiques and organizations.
Pricing Options
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ONE PAYMENT
$649
ONE PAYMENT
Price does not include travel, hotel or other expenses. Use the code: DJD to save $50 until 8/1/18. Payment in non-refundable.
PAYMENT PLAN
$350
TWO MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Price does not include travel, hotel or other expenses. Use the code: DJD to save $50 until 8/1/18. Payment in non-refundable.