Take your photography to the next level and gain an in-depth view of how mastering lighting can bring a new level of depth and emotion to your imagery.

From in-studio to outdoor conditions, understanding the core foundations of lighting and how its impacts your captures is just a small part of what this amazing workshop will uncover. With an expansive career spanning almost four decades, John has dedicated a large portion of his time and investment in teaching, from large instruction classes for PPA to one-on-one instruction. This workshop will focus on providing photographers with a hands-on experience targeted toward learning more about the diverse array of studio lighting setups like mount types, triggers and the use of speedlights, continuous lighting, hybrid units, and monolight flashes. From nuanced gradiants of light and various lighting patterns, discover ways to dramatically elevate your portraiture, transforming visuals from flatness to multi-layered incorporations of depth. Learn how to effectively match lighting modifiers with specific lighting sources and explore the essential concepts involved in low, mid and high key lighting.

Tailored with a portion of demonstration instruction, followed by hands-on learning with models, all lighting equipment, backdrops and modifiers will be provided to ensure you gain the experience needed to feel comfortable with a diverse range of lighting equipment.

Pricing

$50/Per Ticket
Food & Refreshments Will Be Provided
Space is limited, so please be sure to grab your tickets early!

Vendor List

Presented By: John Chandler Studios
Model: Arianna Tysinger
Model: Dana Grady
Model: Shakia Taylor
Venue: Von Creative Co-Studio

About the Presentor, John Chandler of John Chandler Studios

As a proud resident and studio owner in the vibrant community of Richlands, NC, John Chandler has established himself as a highly respected Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), a Master Craftsman Photographer, and a Master Photographer. With an impressive background that spans over four decades of dedicated experience in professional photography, he has honed his craft to perfection. In addition to his studio work, John possesses a dynamic and active presence in the realm of underwater photography, bringing over 35 years of comprehensive experience not just in capturing stunning images, but also in teaching aspiring photographers and conducting engaging underwater portrait sessions that truly showcase the beauty beneath the waves.

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Invite a photography friend, client, or model to join us for our monthly studio content day!
Whether it’s content to advertise your business, personal branding photos, or just needing some inspiration, this day is for you!

June Studio Theme: Amour des Fleurs (Love of Flowers)

This studio content day will feature a total of four installations.

• Cyc Wall. Two small greenery covered arches will be positioned inside the cyclorama wall.

• Movable Arch. Set beside the cyc wall, the movable arch will have a wooden chair in front adorned with florals and fabric.

• Umbrellas & Parasol. We’ll have one umbrella recontructed with pastel live florals and one parasol adorned with live florals in vibrant colors.

• Wooden Doors. Placed at the front of the studio in front of our double wooden doors, this set will feature a gold frame, faux hydrangea garland, white chair and our tan cow hide hexagon pattern rug.

• Breaktrough Seamless Paper. Featuring a seamless paper backing and torn color seamless paper front to allow your models/clients to stand in between, this set will have a large faux floral installation suspended from the ceiling.

• Floral Wall. Set on our movable wall, this set will feature solo stemmed flowers attached directly to the movable wall.

This is a drop-in whenever you would like between 12 PM to 6 PM with no time restrictions.
Drinks & Refreshments will be provided.

Pricing

Tickets for creatives (this is anyone who will be capturing photo/video) are $25 + tax.
Tickets for guests (clients, models, friends) are free.
Space is limited, so please be sure to grab your tickets early!

When reserving tickets below each reservation must have at least one creative ticket purchased. Need to reserve more guest tickets after you have already purchased your creative ticket? You absolutely can! Just send us an email to let us know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*As a note, our studio is a large open space, so boudoir is restricted on studio content days. Please schedule a seperate rental for boudoir content.

Invite a photography friend, client, or model to join us for our monthly studio content day!
Whether it’s content to advertise your business, personal branding photos, or just needing some inspiration, this day is for you!

Content Day Theme: Christmas

This studio content day will feature:

• A full Christmas Tree Installation with Couch & Fireplace in the Cyclorama Wall

• Christmas Kitchen Setup with Sprinkles

• Bed Setup with Christmas Detailing

• Fabric Backdrop of a Christmas Tree Farm

Designed as a way to capture images to display on your portfolio for upcoming Christmas sessions, this studio content day will be divided into two blocks: one from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and another from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This is a drop-in session available whenever you would like during your reserved block, with no time restrictions.
Drinks & Refreshments will be provided.

Pricing

Tickets for creatives (this is anyone who will be capturing photo/video) are $35 + tax.
Tickets for guests (clients, models, friends) are free.
Space is limited, so please be sure to grab your tickets early!

When reserving tickets below each reservation must have at least one creative ticket purchased. Need to reserve more guest tickets after you have already purchased your creative ticket? You absolutely can! Just send us an email to let us know.

Reserve Your Ticket

Frequently Asked Questions

*As a note, our studio is a large open space, so boudoir is restricted on studio content days. Please schedule a seperate rental for boudoir content.

Perfect for all levels of wedding photographers, this engaging and immersive workshop summit is thoughtfully designed as a unique opportunity to gain valuable key insights into the nuanced perspective of wedding photography from today’s most accomplished leading leaders within the wedding industry. As wedding photographers, the primary goal is to not only ensure that clients are thoroughly cared for and supported throughout their special day, but also to actively engage with and foster solid relationships within the bustling vendor community. In this workshop, attendees will learn more about what various vendors specifically look for in the images they choose to share, what critical factors play a significant role in vendor recommendation lists, the essential traits that couples actively seek in photographers, and the most effective strategies to beautifully capture stunning dresses, exquisite bouquets, and delightful cakes from a vendor’s perspective.

Ticket Pricing

$125/Per Person
Full Catered Meal & Refreshments Provided

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM - Networking Social

Open to all wedding vendors of various specialties, this is an incredible opportunity to connect and network with fellow photographers and meet other talented wedding vendors in the industry. Refreshments will be provided.

10:30 AM - Wedding Planner Speaker

In this enlightening segment, you will gain valuable insights into what wedding planners carefully look for when posting on various social media platforms, the undeniable importance of fostering strong vendor relationships, and you’ll also have the opportunity to hear some intriguing stories about past pain points that they have experienced in their careers. This knowledge will help you navigate the challenges and ensure that you can effectively avoid similar situations in the future.

11:30 AM - Venue Speaker

In this informative segment, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the various aspects that venues typically consider when it comes to advertising. Additionally, we will delve into the specific qualities that venues prioritize when selecting photographers for their esteemed preferred vendor lists. Furthermore, you'll hear some insightful stories revealing the major don’ts that they’ve encountered in the past, which will help ensure that you avoid making similar mistakes in the future.

12:15 PM - DJ Speaker

This segment is all about having fun and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere! You can hear some awesome and captivating beats from one of our favorite deejays while simultaneously viewing a curated selection of some of our deejays' favorite images. These stunning visuals will help you learn more about the essential elements that contribute to what makes for an incredible and memorable reception photo.

1:00 PM - Lunch Break | Cake & Pastries Speaker

Catered lunch will be provided for all attendees. Take this opportunity to learn more about the essential images that caterers seek for their galleries and discover the most effective ways to present food visually for stunning photographs.

1:45 PM - Hair & Makeup Artisit Speaker

In this informative segment, you will gain deeper insights into what Hair and Makeup Artists (HMUAs) specifically look for when selecting images to showcase on their social media platforms. We will explore the types of photos they truly love to have captured during the getting ready timeframe, how to effectively plan for timely makeup touchups after emotional moments that may cause tears, and share a selection of helpful tips and techniques to effectively mitigate any unwanted face shine during those challenging and often humid summer months.

2:45 PM - Florist Speaker

In this informative segment, you'll delve deeper into the intricate process behind designing exquisite bouquets and beautiful florals. Discover how to effectively find the perfect center orientation of your bouquets and explore the various angles, as well as the key photos, that florists aspire to have beautifully captured on each unforgettable wedding day.

3:45 PM - Wedding Dress Boutique Speaker

In this informative segment, you will gain in-depth insights into the intricate dress buying process, along with essential care tips that will be particularly useful during bridal sessions. Discover practical steps on what to do if the dress happens to get dirty or stained. Additionally, they will share valuable tips for effectively positioning the dress during photo sessions to achieve stunning visuals. To enhance your learning experience, models will be available throughout this segment and in the following sections, providing real-time examples and an opportunity to capture images for your portfolio.

4:45 PM - Wedding Photographer Speaker

Lead by an exceptionally talented, multi-award winning wedding photographer, in this insightful segment, we will walk through some of the key elements of effective posing, explore various engaging ways to connect with your clients, and provide a detailed breakdown of how to gracefully handle more delicate and potentially challenging situations that may arise on the big day.

6:00 PM - Event Conclusion