How to Lead a Successful Photography Workshop: 11 Tips
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Loading... - Martha Adu
- 01 May 2023
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If you're running a photography workshop for the first time, follow these tips for success.
If you've been in the photography game for long, you know that putting your eggs in different baskets is crucial to advancing your career and supplementing your income. Teaching photography or conducting workshops can be a great way to share your skills and earn money. And along the way, you will also learn a thing or two from your participants.
You don't have to start big; start with your friends and family. Soon, you will gain the confidence to conduct bigger classes. When it comes to teaching classes, here's our game plan to help you get started.
1. Do Some Research
If you're having your workshop outdoors or in a park, ensure you have the necessary permit. First, choose an area you're familiar with. Knowing the area well lets you accommodate and work with people with different physical abilities. You don't want to go to a new location only to find that there are steep hills and make your participants uncomfortable.
Also, it's wise to know about popular cameras, lenses, and smartphones from major brands. Folks are going to ask for help with their gear. For example, some may not know whether theirs is a full frame or crop sensor camera. If you're familiar with famous brands, you can quickly guide them.
Find apps that can shoot in manual mode for people using mobile phones.
2. Start Early
Prepare to be at least 15 to 30 minutes early—you don't want the participants waiting for you. So consider the traffic and start well ahead of what your map says. Allow time for parking, buying tickets, and so on.
You will also have time to improvise if your favorite spot is crowded or taken for some reason. Read More…
