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About Corey
Workshop Details
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Born in Asheville, NC, Corey has that certain approachability and charisma that is unique to the South. He's everyone's friend. In addition to his sweet, down-to-earth personality, Corey also has the added appeal of a man who lived the Hollywood life for over a decade. His time invested in the film and fashion industries has shaped him into a sophisticated and accomplished photographer with a unique style and acute attention to detail. He epitomizes the perfect blend of appeal, ability and artistry.

In addition to being wonderfully personable, Corey is a nationally esteemed, internationally recognized photographer. He was recently selected by WPPI as a platform speaker for the WPPI 2009 Convention. Photography is not merely Corey's profession, it is his heritage. He is a fourth generation photographer, and it is obvious that photographic skill is in his blood. His list of accomplishments is inspiring.

He was listed as one of the top photographers in the world by the WPJA, has spoken nationally on numerous occasions, and he’s been acknowledged as one of the best by several magazines including Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine and Weddings Unveiled. He's worked with photography greats such as Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, and Peggy Sirota, and has had clients including Neiman Marcus, Ford, Pepsi, Gucci, and many others.

Since he started shooting weddings only a few years ago, he's in high demand and getting SoCal rates in his cozy hometown of Asheville, NC... population: 75,000. He makes every bride (and everyone else around him) feel like a supermodel, and the result? Rockstar brides! And rockstar brides spend rockstar bucks.

Links to Corey:
blog | website | professional resource site | sample gallery

Tuition includes:

Four days of interactive training with Corey McNabb as he takes participants through hands-on workflow. From artfully closing a consultation to managing an editing backlog, McNabb will free you to learn more and earn more.

Workshop sessions with a think-on-your-feet approach to on-site shooting, natural lighting techniques, web-based client management and color correction software.

Breakout sessions with marketing and accounting consultants who specialize in strategic business planning for photographers.

Professional models

Most of your meals, and transportation to and from off-site session locations.

Who Should Attend:

All photographers ready for a valuable return-on-investment through the development and enhancement of competitive skills.

Local photographers interested in learning new shooting concepts, as well as workflow and production techniques.

Regional photographers ready to gain a competitive edge in their market by keeping fresh with the most current trends and techniques.

National photographers seeking to improve their skills and streamline their processes to become more productive.

Photographers who want to grow their businesses and better manage workflow.

Professionals ready to invest in real-world techniques designed to unleash artistry and improve income.

Photographers who want to build a professional network of resources.

Trendsetters ready for a chance to win more than $6,000 in industry-chic prizes and take advantage of exposure to national-level vendors.

Items Needed:

Digital SLR, Lenses, memory cards.

Attendees should have working knowledge of digital photography and Adobe Photoshop. In addition, attendees are encouraged to bring: a camera bag or backpack, laptop and editing software including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture.

Hotel Info:

We recommend booking your rooms ASAP at The Hotel at Old Town. We've arranged for a Group Rate of $119 a night (you must book by 09/28/08) including a full breakfast buffet and free internet. Click here to reserve your room. The hotel is located in the historic Old Town area of Wichita, KS about 7 minutes from the airport. Make sure to book your rooms early, as October is a busy month for conventions in Wichita. There are also some additional hotels located in nearby Park City.

Travel Info:

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is the closest airport for the workshop and located only a few miles from the hotel. Contact us if you need transportation from the airport to the hotel. Be sure to check Travelocity.com, Expedia.com or CheapTickets.com to find the best rates.

Terms of Workshop:

The full fee for these events will be automatically billed to your credit card upon completion of your registration. Note that there is a non-refundable retainer of $500.00 for reserving your seat. The remaining portion of the fee will be refundable up to 30 days before the start of the event. In addition to the reservation fee, there is a $95 processing fee for all cancellations. Please double check your schedule for any conflicts with this event before moving forward with these transactions.

All attendees are required to submit an edited disk of images for the models within 30 days of the end of the workshop.

Sunday Oct. 19th	Meet and Greet
6:30 pm	Meet and greet reception and social time to hang out and relax at the studio.
7:00 pm	Meat hits the grill for a steak dinner sponsored by T&J Studios, followed by social time to hang out and relax at the studio.

Monday Oct. 20th	Sales and Marketing
9:00 am	Ride will leave from the Hotel at Old Town
9:00 - 9:30 am	Studio opens up for Coffee and Muffins sponsored by Pictage
9:30 - 11:45 am	Session One: Introductions and "How to Relate to Your Clients"
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch at the studio sponsored by buildaRegistry.com
1:15 pm	Presentation by Laurie Dove covering "Importance of Your Brand and the Words You use to Describe Yourself"
3:00 pm	Live "One on One Selling Techniques" (live selling setup with bride and or groom & talk about how to talk over the phone).
4:15 pm	Break
4:30 pm	Importance of workflow management with ShootQ
5:45 pm	Break
6:30 - 7:30 pm	Dinner and Presentation by Patrick Raya "Inc's, LLC's and what it means to you"
7:30 pm -	Day 1 concludes. Optional time to relax and hang.

Tuesday Oct. 21st	Lighting and Traveling
9:00 am	Ride will leave from the Hotel at Old Town
9:00 - 9:30 am	Studio opens up for Coffee and Muffins sponsored by Pictage
9:30 am	Session Two: "Lighting"
12:00-1:00 pm	Lunch Sponsored by Frame Works will cover a brief presentation about their services
1:15 pm	Talk about engagement shoots, things to think about and camera settings.
1:45 pm	Head to Down Town area.
2:30 - 6:00 pm	Live Engagement Shoot into the evening.
7:30 pm -	Day 2 concludes with dinner at Old Chicago Sponsored by Asuka Books. *optional activities possible after dinner if anyone is game

Wednesday Oct. 22nd	Shootsville
9:00 am	Ride will leave from the Hotel at Old Town
9:00 - 9:30 am	Studio opens up for Coffee and Muffins sponsored by Pictage
9:30 - 10:30 am	Session Three: "Recap and answer questions" Talk about indoor shooting bridal prep and details shoots.
10:30 - 10:45 am	Break
10:50 - 12:00	Live details and dress shooting
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch at Main Street Grill sponsored by TBA
1:15 - 2:45 pm	Live Bridal Prep and shoot
3:30 - 6:00 pm	Live location shoot
7:00 pm	Dinner, Day 3 concludes after dinner

Thursday Oct. 23rd	Products, Delivery and Workflow
9:00 am	Ride will leave from the Hotel at Old Town
9:00 - 9:30 am	Studio opens up for Coffee and Muffins sponsored by Pictage
9:30 - 11:45 am	Session Four "Work Flow" Talk about Light room workflow.
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch Sponsored by Pixel2Canvas
1:15 - 3:15 pm	Production time and ask questions.
3:45 pm	Mentoring sessions. During this time attendees can continue working on images and pulling 3 images for group critiques.
5:45 pm	Group critiques, snacks and door pirzes
7:00 pm	Closing Party sponsored by Marathon Press

* Please note that workshop times lines are subject to change without notice.