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Do you love
photography and wish to make money from it?
Would you like
to make outdoor and nature photography a full time endeavor?
Well,
ask any full time professional outdoor photographer and they
will tell you that this is no easy task. It takes devotion and
hard work, yet there is no more fulfilling of a "career" than
being a full time Outdoor and Nature Photographer.
To help you jump start your passion, Charlie Borland has
developed an excellent 8-week online workshop that deals
specifically with the needs of aspiring outdoor and nature
photographers trying to break into the business. This course was
taught for several years at another online school with great
success and often had packed classes. It's now offered in a
1-on-1 online workshop environment.
Here is what some said following the courses:
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank you very much for the course and your feedback. I have
thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it quite a challenge,
especially trying to make a good showing. I will be mindful of
all I have learned and put it into practice.
James W. (Utah)
Thanks for your honest critiques during
the course. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we are doing
we don't see the trees for the forest.
John E. (Ohio)
Thanks for your comments, Charlie. I've
really enjoyed the course. It's given me an opportunity to look
more critically at the image files I have and ideas for new
images if I'm going to take my photography seriously!
Thanks again!
Cindy C. (Florida)
 The Workshop This 8-week online workshop is especially geared to beginning
through advanced photographers. In this
class, you'll receive a broad overview
of the outdoor and nature photo industry, gain a good idea of
how to shoot your favorite subjects in a marketable way, and
then learn how to go about submitting your photos and getting
them published. You will also learn how to organize your office
and photo files, website strategies, approaching outdoor clients
for assignment’s, promoting your business, pricing your work to
receive fair value, and representation by stock photo agencies.
What's covered:
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How the outdoor and nature photography markets work.
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Techniques and approaches for making marketable images of
nature, travel, and outdoor adventure.
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Equipment, concepts, resources, ideas, etc.
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Pricing, negotiating, legalities, releases, marketing, etc.
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Organization of your stock photos and your business.
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Representation by stock photo agencies.
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How to create a portfolio to market your services.
And one lesson will include a stock photo
pricing guide which will help you determine a fair and
accurate price for your photographs.
Each week you will get an informative lesson
on certain aspects of Outdoor and Nature Photography. It is
designed and in a format that is easy to print and place in a
binder. You then
have 12 days to complete an assignment and uploads your images
for review. Charlie will then review your photography and
provide in-depth and a thorough critique of your images. He will
offer advice on how to improve the photo in such areas as
composition, lighting, exposure, subject, and
marketability. In addition, you will receive random Photo
Tips each week that cover subjects like model releases, park
permits, finding models, and shooting strategies.
 Who
is the teacher?
Before you take a workshop anywhere,
you should be asking this question. Are they qualified to be
teaching this workshop? What you learn and where you go with
photography depends on an experienced and qualified instructor
guiding you.
This course is
taught by
Charlie Borland,
veteran professional photographer for over 25 years. He has
traveled the U.S. and parts of the world many times
photographing the beauty of nature, city skylines, adventures,
and historic sites. His people, outdoor, and nature photography
has been published in hundreds of calendars, advertisements,
brochures, and magazines including: National Geographic
Adventure, Adventure West, Men's Health, TV Guide, Newsweek,
Outside, Nationsbank, Farmers Insurance,
AAA, Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Outdoor Explorer, Eco
Traveler, American Photo, and many more.
His success in
outdoor and nature photography has led to assignments for
Columbia Sportswear, Of the Earth Clothing, America West
Airlines, Nike, Camelbak, Black Diamond, Early Winters Clothing,
Northwest Airlines, Metolius Mountain Products, and many
more.
 In
1990, with the success of his own photo marketing, he started
Borland Stock Photo in Portland, OR. This boutique stock photo
agency eventually represented the images of 50 photographers
before being sold to FPG (later Getty), a NY stock agent. In
2001, he co-founded
www.fogstock.com, an online agency where he currently
assists in image reviews and works with the agencies many
photographers to develop marketable imagery in today's
competitive environment.
This vast
experience in the profession, makes Charlie an excellent
instructor to assist YOU in
developing a marketable file of outdoor and nature imagery. He
knows what the clients want and what the stock agents want.
Charlie is an enthusiastic instructor who will leave you motivated
and inspired!
Next workshop starts January 7th 2009
Workshop Requirements
You should know how to use your camera and it is helpful to have
an understanding of f/stops and shutter speeds. If you are
shooting digital, you will need to know how to download files to
your computer and process them. Also, a passion for photography!
Equipment
The equipment you will need is a film or digital camera, tripod,
and the ability (computer) to upload your digital files for
review. You can shoot with film or digital and just need the
ability to scan film or process digital files.
Registration
The workshop is open to only a handful of students per
session and the cost is
$295.00. To
register for The Business of
Outdoor and Nature Photography you can use our
online registration (PayPal) or
you can download our registration form and pay by check or money order.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to the start date of the workshop and receive
a refund, minus a $30 processing fee. After the start date,
there is no refund due to limited enrollment.
Please note: Lessons average 1mb in size, so you need the
ability to receive emails this size. If you cannot get them that
large, we can mail you a cd with all lessons in advance. You
will still be able to participate in the online experience of
the workshop.
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You'll never
know.....if you never go!
