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The photographer's survival guide

The Photographer's Survival Guide
Seminar Presenters: Amanda Sosa Stone & Suzanne Sease
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Inside the Industry

Seminar Presenter: Amanda Sosa Stone - Freelance Photo Editor, Creative Consultant & Photo Negotiator
Seminar Presenter: Presentation, Q&A, Raffle & Six 10 minute portfolio reviews at a round table
Total seminar time: 2.5 - 3 Hours

Benefits of the Seminar:

• Learn the inside scoop of what's going on inside the photography industry (in both your market and the advertising world)
• Learn about the ever changing trends in the industry
• Learn how an Advertising Agency Works
• Learn how to get the attention of the Art Buyer & Art Director…
• See Industry Standard Portfolios and Websites
• Discover new and old ways to promote yourself
• Get the opportunity to have your work reviewed
  

*Be sure to bring your portfolio or images to the workshop. Website review is also available.

Raffle Items:

• One copy of "Successful Self-Promotion for Photographers"
• Six 10 Minute portfolio reviews by Amanda Sosa Stone

Seminar Options:

1. Half Day Seminar: Student attendance unlimited
   Seminar Overview: 1.5 hour Lecture, 1/2 hour Q&A, Raffle, Six 10 minute portfolio reviews at a round table
2. Weekend Seminar: Student attendance 21 (max)

Day 1

• 1.5 hour Lecture
• 1/2 hour Q&A, Raffle
• Six10 minute portfolio reviews at a round table
• Lunch Break
• 3 hr - 20 minute rotating portfolio student reviews

Day 2

• 1 hour Lecture - Networking TIPS and Q&A
• 4 hr – Continue 20 minute rotating portfolio student reviews
• Lunch midway through the portfolio reviews
• 1/2 hour - Wrap up (motivational)

Benefits of the Seminar:

• Learn the inside scoop of what's going on inside the photography industry (in both your market and the advertising world)
• Learn about the ever changing trends in the industry
• See industry standard portfolios and websites
• Discover new and old ways to promote yourself
• Learn why design is important to help you stand out
• Learn basic design tips you can use to present your work
• Learn how an advertising agency works
• Learn how to get the attention of the Art Buyer & Art Director
• Learn how an ad is created from beginning to end
• Get the opportunity to have your work reviewed

Requirements for all Seminars:

• Presentation Room with Seating
• Podium
  
• LCD Projector & Screen
  
• Table for Portfolio Review
  
• Table for Examples (promotions and possible portfolios)
  
• Private room for follow up consultations

*Be sure to bring your portfolio or images to the workshop.
Website review is also available.

For Pricing please contact: amanda@sosastone.com or call 212.372.0961