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Featured Webinars...
Relationship Marketing at Its Best...Creating Newsletters
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with
Bruce Hudson
June 26th @
7PM Central
Registration: $47
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Maintaining an ongoing relationship with your clients is essential
for any business, especially photography. Bruce has been producing
newsletters for his clients the last 20 years. He has it down to a
science and will be sharing the dos and don'ts of creating newsletters.
- Why are Newsletters so effective?
- How to get started
- When & How do I send newsletters?
- What do I write about?
- Personalize, don't commercialize!
- Putting it all together
This one Webinar will change the long term direction of your
photography business forever! If you've always wanted to create a
newsletter and don't know where to start, join Bruce for this Webinar!
Baby Plan Marketing
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with
Sam Puc
June 30th @
12Noon Central
Registration: $47
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Take an in-depth look into the marketing campaign that catapulted Sam's
business from a small in-home studio to a high-volume boutique
business. Sam will walk you step-by-step through the entire process
from the time the first mailing drops to the moment the client walks
through the door. She'll share tips and tricks and show you how to
learn from her mistakes to turn profit from this niche market.
Upcoming Webinars...
For a complete list of webinars and descriptions, click here.
June:
July:
- Eco Chic Organic Marketing-It's All Natural
with Carol Andrews
Monday, July 7 - 12Noon CST
- Glamour: Creating Couture Wedding
Photography
with Yervant and Anie Zanazanian
Monday, July 7 - 6PM CST
- Creating and Selling Large Wall Decor
with Bruce Hudson
Thursday, July 10 - 7PM CST
- Little Angels: Charitable Marketing and
Displays
with Lori Nordstrom
Monday, July 14 - 12Noon CST
- A Sales Plan=Bigger Sales
with Mary Fisk-Taylor
Wednesday, July 16 - 7PM CST
- Supersize Your Sales
with Greg Stangl
Friday, July 18 - 12Noon CST
- Troubleshooting Files in CS3
with Eddie Tapp
Monday, July 21 - 10AM CST
- Win-Win Marketing: Become a ROCK STAR in Your Community
with Bruce Hudson
Thursday, July 24 - 7PM CST
- Getting the Most from Your Printing
Budget
with Sarah Petty
Monday, July 28 - 12Noon CST
Registration: FULL
- The Family Portrait
with Bert Behnke
Tuesday, July 29 - 7PM CST
- Making it Easy for Your Clients to Spend More
with John Hartman
Thursday, July 31 - 7PM CST
Registration is $47 per event unless otherwise stated. Webinars take place
during Central Time and last one hour.
Only 100 reservations are accepted for each webinar so register early to
be sure you are admitted. The schedule is constantly updated, so be sure to check back often for upcoming Events.
with JB and DeEtte Sallee
One Full Evening - Just $79
Reignite your passion for photography and elevate your business during this amazing 5-hour seminar!
The Sallee Secrets
- Take your business from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY!
- Learn how the Sallees achieve averages of $15,000 for weddings and $4,000
averages from portrait sessions.
- Increase your productivity so you can get back to what you love -
shooting!
- Give 'em what they want! Integrate amazing albums and other exciting items into
your product line that clients can't live without.
- Take home the marketing secrets that have made the Sallees
successful.
- Elevate your studio and become the "must-have" photographer in your
city.
Tour Schedule
June 27...Phoenix, AZ
June 30...San Diego, CA
July 1...Los Angeles, CA
July 3...San Francisco, CA
July 11...Salt Lake City, UT
July 14...Denver, CO
July 16...Topeka, KS
July 18...St. Louis, MO
July 21...Chicago, IL
July 23...Detroit, MI
July 25...Toronto, ON
July 28...Montreal, QC
July 30...Boston, MA
August 1...New York, NY
August 4...Washington, DC
August 6...Columbus, OH
August 8...Nashville, TN
August 10...Little Rock, AR
August 22...Atlanta, GA
August 25...Jacksonville, FL
August 27...Miami, FL
September 3...Oklahoma City, OK
Receive $20 off instantly when you register online using the discount code
of Sallee/Marathon
Discount codes cannot be used toward prior
registrations. Regular price $99.
Don't wait- register now!
A Business Building Seminar for Photographers!
The Photographic Art Studio is a Whole New World! When using a combination of
backgrounds, clothing, set design and artistic techniques the result is storytelling imagery that cannot be duplicated by an amateur with a digital
camera. Rick and Deborah will show you how to create, present, and sell photographic portrait art and sell it BIG!
Program Highlights:
- Make more money...save time
- Increase your sales average
- Bring your photography to a higher level
- Learn new art digital secrets & creative album design
- Create an efficient workflow with Lightroom
- Learn new techniques for Photoshop, Corel Painter and NIK
- Projection, why it works, how to do it
- The importance of backgrounds, clothing and set designs
- New management techniques for your business
- Develop an effective marketing approach
- Learn how to brand your business
- and much more!
Seminar hours: 6-10 p.m.
Trade Show: 5 p.m.
LIMITED SEATING, REGISTER NOW!
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
Advanced Registration: $59
On-Site Registration: $79
$1 from each registration will be donated to Now I Lay Me Down To
Sleep.
June 30............ Hartford
July 1................Boston
July 21..............Philadelphia
July 22............. Newark
July 23............. New York
August 4.......... Seattle
August 5.......... Portland
August 6.......... San Francisco
August 18........ Atlanta
August 19.........Baltimore/
D.C.
August 20........ Richmond, VA
September 8.... Raleigh, NC
About the Speakers:
Rick
and Deborah Lynn Ferro are international award winning photographers,
teachers and published authors. Rick & Deborah were presented with
the Leadership award for 2006 from the Council of International
Photographers at the United Nations.
2008 Sam's World
Bellies and Babies
Tour
One Full Evening Just $69
The 2008 Sam's World Bellies & Babies Tour covers all aspects of creating a
successful pregnancy and baby's first year portrait series. Be one of the lucky photographers to hear firsthand how
to start down the path to success.
Visit http://www.bellies-babies.com/MAR08 to purchase tickets today!
Receive $20 off instantly when you register online using the discount code
of MAR08
Discount codes cannot be used toward prior
registrations.
July 23...Nashville, TN
July 24...Little Rock, AR
July 25...Tulsa, OK
July 26...Oklahoma City, OK
August 20...Milwaukee, WI
August 21...Chicago, IL
August 22...Indianapolis, IN
August 23...Grand Rapid, MI
August 24...Detroit South, MI
August 25...Detroit North, MI
September 2...Columbus, OH
September 3...Cincinnati, OH
September 4...Louisville, KY
September 6...Richmond, VA
September 7...Raleigh, NC
September 8...Columbia, SC
One Evening with
Jack "WOW!" Davis
Turbo charge your time in CS3, and see how the new
Lightroom2 can fit into your flow - without
missing a day of work!
Jack Davis, Photoshop Hall-of-Famer and author of the award-winning and wildly
successful "Wow" and "How to Wow" books, is back with a brand new 2008 tour full of mind-boggling useful workflow time-savers and
insanely powerful and practical techniques.
If you are tired of searching desperately through technical books, hoping to find practical insights and techniques that
will actually improve your workflow, your
imagery and your creativity, then this
one-evening seminar designed by Jack is exactly what you're looking for. His depth of knowledge and insight is a refreshing oasis in a desert of
outdated
information and outmoded methods.
Reserve your seat now for this Adventure in Photoshop and
Lightroom!
Just $29
Space is limited, and it's
going to fill up fast. And, besides
walking away with incredible tips and techniques, you'll also receive more than $29 worth of super-cool goodies!
August 3...Boston, MA
August 5...East Elmhurst, NY
August 7...Saddle Brook, NJ
August 8...Philadelphia, PA
August 10...Washington, DC
August 12...Columbus, OH
August 13...Detroit, MI
One:
Business+Marriage
2008 Conference
September 15-17th, 2008
Hosted by Jeffrey and Julia Woods
at The Venue Art Gallery
Washington, IL
Working and living together can take its toll on wedded bliss. If your marriage
needs to be refreshed, refocused or just encouraged, then you won't want to miss "One." You will spend some quality time together, hear from some of
the industries leading married role models, have some heart-to-heart discussions with each other, relate with other couples in same life situations
and enjoy a date night together. You will never forget your time spent together at "One."
Guest Speakers:
Zack Arias
Stephen and Jen Bebb
Dane and Tami Sanders
Jeffrey and Julia Woods
Cost: $899 per couple (if registered by August 1)
Once you arrive at the hotel, everything else is taken care of. Your registration includes all of your transportation to and from the workshop and
for the date night of your choice.
Keep'N it FreshTM Workshop Volume 2
with featured photographer:
October 20th - 23rd, 2008
Valley Center, KS
Tuition includes:
4 days of hands-on training with Corey McNabb, modeling fees and most meals.
Who should attend:
Photographers looking to take their businesses to the next level.
Attendees should have working knowledge of both digital photography and Adobe Photoshop.
About Corey:
Born in Asheville, NC, Corey has that certain approachability and charisma that is unique to the South. 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.
Corey is a nationally esteemed, internationally recognized photographer. 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 feel like a supermodel, and the result? Rockstar brides! And rockstar brides spend rockstar bucks.
Investment: $1,750 for single, $2,950 per couple
What can you expect?
Take a look at our video here!
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Marathon's
Events Newsletter
Welcome to Marathon's monthly Events Newsletter. Each month we'll
deliver the hottest events and seminars taking place around the country
all in
one email.
Marathon's NEW
Strategic Marketing Plan Workshops
These intensive two-day interactive workshops, held around the country,
are designed for photographers who wish to clearly define the marketing
direction of their businesses as the first step toward implementing a
comprehensive marketing plan.
Led by industry experts Ann Monteith and Mark Weber, a team of
experienced workshop facilitators will guide you through a series of
hands-on work sessions that will help clarify your business concept,
reach your desired target market, create a meaningful brand, market
your business, and build ongoing client relationships.
To learn more, click here. To register online, click on the link next to your selected date.
$1000 An Hour
Doing School Photography
2008 School Photography Boot Camps!
July 14-18 in Columbus, Ohio
August 4-8 in Dallas, Texas
Did
you know that underclass school photographers (Grades K-11) earn some
of the
best money in the photo industry? This comprehensive 5-day program
presents everything you need to know to operate a successful
undergraduate school
portrait & yearbook business.
Led by Chris Wunder, Cr. Photog. the nation's leading educator on School &
Event Photography. Chris offers this program only twice per year, and this is your chance!
Monday focuses on how to book schools, what they expect, what they avoid, the
products and services you'll need to offer, and what it takes to beat the national competitors. The "fast track" tactics and strategies taught in this course have helped thousands of photographers enter
and profit from this market.
Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday focuses on School Portrait Techniques. Learn
how to photograph 500 students in less than 3 hours while maintaining
good quality, excellent customer service with highly-accurate student
data and
linked image management. This part of the program is a hands-on
training experience.
Friday
focuses on an important and integral part of any successful School
Photography program - Yearbooks & Memory Books. Learn how to handle
yearbook staff & adviser relations, sales and marketing for
yearbooks and layout
techniques. Get tips on how to price, sell and service school yearbook
accounts.
This program has SOLD OUT every year for the past 5 years. Register early to
reserve your spot and save money!
All Five Days - $499 per person
With Pre-registration & payment by June 13, 2008. $599 per person after June 13.
Four Day Pass - Your choice of Dates
$449 per person
With Pre-Registration and Payment by June 13, 2008. $499 per person after June 13.
To register, call
800/228.0629
Final
deadline for registration is two weeks prior to the event for any seats
remaining. Sorry, no registrations will be accepted at the door.
David Ziser
David's
Digital Master Class
July 7-11,
2008
If you want to improve your flash technique, your photography
expertise, your Photoshop and Lightroom skills, and build a more
profitable business then David's Master Class is for you. Nobody puts
more down to earth, practical, usable ideas into a week long course - he's been doing it
for over 20 years. By incorporating David's class information; you will
quickly see improved results in your lighting, imagery, and bottom line.
Your cost only $795. Call 800/292.2994 today to register - class size limited to only 25 participants. All info at www.davidziser.com.
Jed and Vicki
Taufer
Workshops
at HAVEN - Morton, IL
July 20-22
"The V Union"
The
Second Annual V Union workshop/
party/extravaganza
is scheduled for July 20-22 for those who have attended a Haven
workshop in the past. Price includes all your food as well as some
goodies and
giveaways. Bring your cameras, laptops, and marketing materials.
Jeffrey and Julia
Woods
Workshops
Washington, IL
LAST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR!
You're invited to take a look inside the world of Jeff and Julia Woods. Enjoy three
days seeing the reality of what life at PortraitLife Studio is really like. Jeff and Julia will pour their hearts into sharing with you the life
experiences that have taken them from a failing in-home studio to a successful store-front with four employees in a very short time. Throughout their
journey, they have kept their young family of four children as a top priority. Join Jeff and Julia to share "real life" information and strategies to
succeed.
You'll learn how they've changed their business and developed a distinctive style. Explore the importance of planning sessions in achieving high
averages while you experience a live planning session. A live shoot follows and you'll have the opportunity to view the editing and stylizing of that
session on day two. Learn Jeff and Julia's workflow which makes for a streamlined system. Learn how to profitably price your products and understand
the real numbers of your business. Experience a live session session as Jeff and Julia share with you all of the elements of turning photographs into
high sales. You'll also learn more about marketing, branding, developing a supportive staff and creating an experience for your clients. Finally each
student will receive a private consultation with Jeff and Julia.
PortraitLife Exposed will equip, motivate and inspire you to create a business that will provide you with fulfillment and the balanced life you
desire.
For information or to register, visit TheNeedToChange.com.
Lori
Nordstrom
Workshops
Winterset, IA
3 Studio Workshops for Summer and Fall
Aug 25-26
Sept 22-23
Oct 6-7
Each workshop will include two packed-full, intense days of learning and
sharing. These will be small, intimate groups and the information will be tailored to YOU.
Explore:
- Finding your niche
and defining your passion
- Planning each part of your business to fit
within your passion
- Defining your marketing personality
- Marketing
for low, low cost or FREE
- Product
development and presentation
- The client experience
- Successful sales strategies
You'll also develop marketing plans, work on pricing, setting
goals, and sharing sources of inspiration.
Full two days $695
Call the studio to register: 515.462.9211
($300 deposit required to hold your spot)
Joseph and Louise Simone
Simone's 5-Day Workshop at Vineyard Cote De
Vaudreuil in Quebec, Canada
June 23-27, 2008
During this information filled workshop with Joseph and Louise Simone, you'll learn
more about composition, lighting, outdoor portraiture, RAW files and Corel Painter.
Under the Sky of Tuscany
October 11-18, 2008
Join Joseph and Louise Simone for The Power of Creativity in the most
beautiful, enchanted and romantic country in the world-Italy.
During
his amazing five day journey, you'll have the opportunity to visit
Galleriea
Degli Uffici, shoot on location with models and tour the vicinity. On
the final day, you will learn more about Corel Painter with Louise
Simone.
For more information, visit SimonePortrait.com.
Sun, Surf and Sand Photo Workshop 2
Rivieria Maya, Mexico
September 8-15
Learn
from two top Instructors-Bert Behnke and Bill Sawalich. 8
days and 7 nights in a fabulous all-inclusive resort. Click here to learn more!
Upcoming Tradeshows
Visit with Marathon representatives at the following events:
August 24-25, FPPA, Orlando, FL
September 14-15, PPANE,
Nashua, NA
October 3-5, SWPPA, Arlington, TX
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