Three days of networking, discussing photography, learning and just having a blast is what myself and Michael experienced this weekend. We had some seriously fun and creative fellow photographers on the course which led to some funny moments. My favourite “funny” part was when Michael was being chased by an ostrich on the creative shoot. I reckon that there secretly was a bonding session taking place. Who know’s and the saddest part was that none of this was captured, reckon we were rolling about to much laughing at the scene.

One of the the most amazing attributes that I have realized that photographers who attend these workshops is their willingness to share amongst each other, and this workshop was no exception.

The Wedding Workshop team would like to thank Neil, George, Jeannine, Linda, Glen, Cynthia, Lydia, Rob, Stefan for coming along and sharing your experiences with us. To Prolab for their support and material that they put together to include in the goodies bag, to David Pearce for sending the BOOK “ Wedding Photography – A Guide to Posing “ so quickly and then also to Christiaan David for assisting on the first day.

Best wishes,
“The Wedding Workshop Team”

Some behind the scenes images from the workshop which were taken by the delegates.

The images below are just some that the group of friends captured and created.

BELOW: Neil Cuninghame

BELOW: Stefan Jansen van Vuuren

BELOW: Rob Milne

BELOW: Cynthia Bezuidenhout

BELOW: Lida De Beer

BELOW: Linda Twiggs

BELOW: Glen Twiggs

BELOW: George Dippenaar

BELOW: Jeannine Dippenaar

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So you want to be creative, learn, network, have a blast, meet new friends, talk shop, maybe break a plate or two, do some serious belly dancing or just talk shop, well this is what myself and Michael experienced this week.
The wedding workshop was fully sold out within 2 weeks of the announcement. Seeing the list grow there was some amazing talent attending, which made for some sleepless nights.
The following thoughts as I write this sipping a Merlot and thinking back on the workshop comes to mind. These are purely observations and thoughts only.
Questioning the photographers who attended, the current theme throughout was that you can always learn and should keep an open mind when it comes to photography. Be it subjective or objective. I am now going to dispel certain myths.

Read all about it. DOWNLOAD THE WEDDING WORKSHOP PDF ( File size is about 16MB )

To see some documentary images created of behind the scenes, have a look at this slide show. These are working workshop images to give you a taste of what you can expect when you attend one of the Wedding Workshops.

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Then there is a slide show of images that the delegates captured on the second day of the workshop.Enjoy.
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the Wedding Team would like to thank the following
To all the photographers who attended, you folks were amazing, enthusiastic and we had an absolute blast. A huge thank you.
Gaylen for all the admin and behind the scenes arranging from the goodie bags to the lunches and dinners.
Natasha and Deon, a huge thanks for arranging the models and styling of the shoots for the models and Deon for advise and his videoing skills.
To the models who were willing to do all sorts of crazy things and willing to give up your time, without you it would not have been the success that it was.
To Anke de Bruin for the makeup, a huge thanks.
To P Bier Busdienste for the transport, thank you for getting us to and from our shoots safely. Website
Then a mighty huge thanks to PROLAB for their generous support and sponsorship, Vouchers to a R1000 were given to all 20 delegates from PROLAB. The Wedding Workshop Team would like to thank Mr Geyser and his amazing support staff for going out of their way to ensure that the Wedding Workshop will be a success.

The images below were taken by the photographers.

Best wishes
Mario & Michael

Fully Booked

We have been inundated with requests to host another workshop, yes we listened and what better time than a mid autumn workshop.

Be prepared to have an experience that will be talked about, make new friends, meet new people and share your passion – The Mid Autumn Workshop Date has been released.

Date: 21-23 May 2010

Venue: ALPINE Attitude a Boutique Hotel with a difference.

Additional themed shoots will also be held off location with models as well as past clients to demonstrate certain skills in direction and how to communicate with your couple on their day. Please note the workshop fee does not include accommodation. You are more than welcome to contact Alpine Attitude directly for rates regarding accommodation as they also have self catering units available for photographers willing to room up with other photographers. Alternatively a Google search will locate numerous B&B ‘s in the area.

After receiving your retainer an detailed itinerary  will be mailed to you regarding times , directions as well as additional information.

NB : Please use your name as a reference when making your payment and fax through your completed Booking Form which can be found on the last page of the Workshop PDF.

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Presenters : Mario Sales & Michael Tree