Oh my goodness, I am so, so excited!! For the second year in a row, I will be teaching at Click Away this October 7-9 in one of my favorite cities, Seattle! It is such an honor to be invited back to the Click Away Conference 2016, last year was absolutely incredible and such an unforgettable experience that I will be forever grateful for. (Videos from CLICK AWAY 2015 ARE AVAILABLE HERE, be sure to check out the Flow-Posing program I taught!) This year I’ve changed up my classes and couldn’t be more excited about what I have planned! Be sure to SNAG YOUR TICKET TO THE EVENT before it’s too late!
I will be teaching two different programs, both focused on high school senior photography, a total of four times (each program is available twice). I am thrilled to see so many senior photography focused programs and talks at Click Away this year! Michelle Moore, Leslie Kerrigan of Seniorologie, Lissa Chandler and myself will all be teaching, giving attendees a variety of class options and insight. If you’re a senior photographer, you can’t miss Click Away 2016! Below you will see my schedule and class descriptions.
BREATH LIFE INTO YOUR SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Friday, October 7th at 4:30pm & Saturday, October 8th at 2pm
Are you finding yourself in a creative rut? Wake up your photography and breathe life back into your senior sessions! Stop worrying about only capturing the perfectly posed shots and start looking for the raw and real moments happening in the in-between. Join High School Senior Photographer Holli True as she demonstrates how to capture a mix of beautifully composed candids and perfectly posed portraits. Build a connection with your clients that will unveil their true, uninhibited, authentic beauty. This program will be broken into two segments.
The first half of this program will be a mix of shooting demonstration by Holli and Q&A. You will see how she engages and connects with the models and watch as they morph from reserved and uncertain to uninhibited and free. Holli will show how she works through the ice-breaker stage of a session and earns their trust through praise, encouragement and engagement. She will also demonstrate how to get your subject moving and how to inspire candid expressions and laughter, followed by ways to mix in beautiful, posed portraits.
For the second half of the program, attendees will break into small groups to photograph the models individually. This is the perfect opportunity to capture gorgeous images for your portfolio and put into practice everything you have learned! Holli will be moving between each of the groups, providing feedback and coaching. Each attendee will walk away with beautiful images and a clear understanding of how to better connect with their client and capture a well-rounded portfolio, full of movement, a range of expressions and life.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to engage with your clients to get them to open up and come alive in front of your camera.
- See simple ways to get your clients moving and having fun during a shoot, creating candid and raw moments and not stiff posing.
- Learn how to mix beautifully composed candids with perfectly posed portraits.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY COORDINATE AND EXECUTE A SENIOR GROUP SHOOT
Saturday, October 8th at 10:30am & Sunday, October 9th at 9am
The idea of planning and preparing for a styled shoot can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Join High School Senior Photographer Holli True as she explains how to turn a simple idea into a successful portrait campaign that will get your photography business recognized. This program will be taking place on-location in natural light and will be broken into three segments.
During the first segment, Holli will walk you through her session workflow while photographing a group, capturing multiple breakdowns and working with senior models individually. You’ll learn how to build an editorial story through cohesive styling, choosing the right locations and shooting with purpose.
The second segment will consist of Holli posing the senior models as a group for the attendees to photograph. The goal is for every attendee to walk away with images for their portfolios. In order for this to happen, it is vital that everyone quickly get their shots and then switch places with other attendees to do the same.
For the third and final segment of this program, attendees will have the opportunity to photograph the models individually in small shooting groups. This is the perfect opportunity to capture gorgeous images for your portfolio and put into practice everything you have learned! Holli will be moving between each of the groups, providing feedback and coaching. This packed program will conclude with a short Q&A session.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to build a styled concept shoot from an idea to execution, create an editorial story, and style cohesively as a group while maintaining the individuality of the models.
- Learn to choose the right locations that fit the concept and will give you a variety of options when there are limitations (limited space, traffic, distractions).
- Create a session workflow.
- Photograph seniors as a large group, smaller group, and individuals while shooting with purpose for your brand, marketing and sales.
- Capture both editorial and sellable portraits.
Holli True is Oregon’s premier senior portrait photographer based in Eugene. Her work has been featured in print and online in national campaigns, magazines and blogs. As an industry-leader, Holli has traveled for speaking and educational events all across the US, sharing her knowledge and heart for senior photography. Her simplistic, natural approach and style has made her a sought-after senior photographer in the Pacific Northwest. Holli believes in fun, authentic and beautiful senior portraits that capture each senior’s true beauty.
