Jim and Lara Davis-Hicks

Thirst for More Workshop

Thirsting for more in our lives is a continual process, a journey. Through this workshop you will gain a greater sense of who you are, your purpose, passions, confidence, knowledge, efficiency, profit and joy!

"Don't miss this chance to learn from somebody who is changing the world through photography." David Jay

"Jim Davis-Hicks is not only a talented photographer, but a man with a big heart and a powerful vision to save millions of lives through Thirst Relief International. His passion is contagious and something I admire greatly!" Mike Colon

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you REALLY know? Or do you just know what you . . . do? We are not what we do or what we are passionate about. We are far more than that!

Truly knowing the answer to this question while combining it with technical skills, creativity and business sense can lead to a life of freedom, confidence, purpose, passion, profit and joy!

TOPICS COVERED

- Who Am I? How does the answer to that question impact my creativity and business?
- Does my business and what I'm doing really matter in the bigger picture of life?
- How do I find the balance between my passions and duties when they don't overlap?
- How can I make my images look amazing even when the surroundings don't?
- How do I get my images off of a dvd and onto the wall where they belong?

SHOOTING

- we will have a real couple modeling for us on the day of the workshop, creating amazing portfolio work

- lighting how to use both available ambient light and remote flash techniques, lens flare, sunburst

- posing, how to capture passion, emotion and feeling while still controlling the light and environment

- shooting for your actions, how to create even exposures with consistent color to speed your workflow.

WORKFLOW

- workflow editing techniques, how to radically reduce your editing time and gain freedom in life

- working with your artist choice images, hand touch artistic techniques in photo shop using textures to create custom works of art

ALBUM DESIGN

- Lara will give a live demonstration on how to create custom albums that will awe and inspire showing you just how simple it is to make your own designs!

SALES

- selling you and the experience, not someone else

- selling more products, at better prices, with fewer choices and greater profits, all with a purpose

MARKETING

- in the last few years we've helped several photography businesses launch with great success. We'll share the sure marketing tips that helped them take off and what we have done to maintain a high end brand in a shifting and ever competitive market.

- what to do, what not to do and how to do it cost effectively

HD FUSION VIDEO PIECES

- learn how to make amazing HD video fusion pieces that take your business to a new level.

LOCATION

Westerville, Ohio (recently voted one of the top places to live in the U.S.A. by CNN.Money.com) Our home based studio is located in the historical Upton District and was built in 1875. We are within walking distance of great food, great textures and colors and Graeters Ice Cream!

DATE and TIME

Oct. 19th 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Oct. 20th 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

AIRPORTS

Port Columbus International Airport, CMH

Accommodations

Many Hotels are located on Polaris Parkway, a short drive from our studio.

Please email us at info@davisphotographer.com if you would like to receive more information for this workshop.