Photographer's Kick Start: Training

Our 2.0 Version of the Photographer's Kick Start: Training module are now available. This module is designed to provide you materials to start offering a Beginner's Photography class to your clients.  These class materials are designed to be used for in-person classes and are not licensed for use in an online class.    Included in the 2.0 release:

• Editable Powerpoint presentation.  Also includes the Powerpoint Viewer (read only) version of the presentation for those that do not have Powerpoint. Powerpoint can be opened/edited by Keynote on a Mac.  OVER 50 SLIDES OF INFORMATION.
• PDF document showing slides with speaker notes and suggestions for edits.
• PDF handout showing slides ready for printing to hand out to students
• Layered PSD files for the background of the presentation and the diagrams used in the presentation to edit to match your branding.  You will need either Powerpoint or Keynote to edit the presentation materials.
• A marketing and pricing guide to give you guidance in setting up your own training program.
• A guide with details and an outline for speaking to mother's share groups.
• A virtual swag bag with money saving coupons and freebies worth more than the price of the program including great vendors such as BigFolio, ClickinMoms, MCPActions, Paperie Boutique, Savvy Photographer, and more.

The full retail for the Photographer's Kick Start: Training module is $299.

Please note that due to the electronic nature of this product all sales are final. Not liscensed for offering online classes.

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What is it?

There has been a trend in photography studios to start offering beginner's photography classes to the moms that are also their clients.  This is a great way to generate revenue and build a better relationship with your clients. Some of my best clients have also taken my class.  I know it can be overwhelming to know where to begin when it comes to setting up a training program and that's where the Photographer's Kick Start: Training comes in.  This digital product provides you with a solid foundation to start your own training program to offer beginner's photography classes to moms in your market.  The materials can be customized to meet the needs of your clients and to coordinate with your branding.  If you've ever stared at a blank computer screen trying to write something from scratch, you'll know that it is easier to edit something that already exists.  And the materials have been updated based on the feedback we received from the group that purchased during our April pre-release sale.  This second update includes even more material based on feedback from other photographers and customers.

What's included?

• Powerpoint Presentation.  The editable Powerpoint presentation provides you with slides that you can use when you are teaching the class to moms.  Also includes the Powerpoint Viewer (read only) version of the presentation for those that do not have Powerpoint. Keynote can open Powerpoint if you are on a Mac.
  
• Speaker's Notes.  PDF document showing slides with speaker notes and suggestions for edits.  This will help you know what to talk about during each slide.  I've also included examples of stories that I share during the class so you can consider how to add in your own stories to personalize the class.  This is designed to be helpful to you as the speaker and is not a handout for the students. 
• Student Handout. PDF document showing slides ready for printing to hand out to students.  Students enjoy having something to refer to and write on.
• PSD Files.  Layered PSD files for the background of the presentation and the diagrams used in the presentation to edit to match your branding.  You will need either Powerpoint or Keynote to edit the presentation materials.
• Marketing and Pricing Guide.  A marketing and pricing guide to give you guidance in setting up your own training program.  Provides different scenarios with suggested marketing and pricing.
• MOPS Guide.  A guide with details and an outline for speaking to mother's share groups.
• A virtual swag bag with money saving coupons and freebies worth more than the price of the program.  Over a $300 value.

  

Class Materials

The materials in the Photographer's Kick Start: Training module are designed to teach a 3 hours beginner's photography class to moms.  When you are teaching the class you will draw on you own experiences photographing your family as well as the confidence of being a professional photographer to be able to tackle the materials.   I encourage you to personalize the training materials with photos of your own family and your own stories on how you captured the photos to help engage the moms taking the class.  Because moms are so busy and it is so hard for them to get away, I have found that the 3 hour class is ideal for today's moms busy schedules but you can also extend the length of the class by having some hands on time with the moms.  As the trainer, you should have a comfortable understanding with camera functionality to be able to answer off-topic questions as they come up during the class.   

Class Outline:

10 Tips for Better Pictures
Finding the Light
Elements of Exposure
ISO
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Basic Camera Modes
Lens Overview 

Why Buy?

Before I was a photographer, I trained in other subjects such as computer programming and end-user training for new software.  So I understood what went into creating class materials.  I used that knowledge to create my beginner's photography class over 3 years ago and have been teaching it to moms in the Houston area ever since.  The materials have been updated over the years as I've gotten feedback from the moms taking the class.  I've also spent a lot of time trying different techniques for marketing and pricing.  I had a lot of other photographers asking me if I would share my materials so I went back and wrote all the stuff down that was in my head to create this package.  If you have considered teaching photography classes to moms (and most pros are asked all the time by their customers about where to take a beginner's class), then these materials will give you a KICK START in getting your training program set up.  In a survey sent to the purchasers of these materials during the pre-release, the overwhelming response was that these materials were a great time saver.

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