Mike Colon 4-Day Intensive, Newport Beach, California, June 18-21 2007

 

 

Detailed Schedule of Events

 

Sunday, June 17 2007

  7:30pm                  Epson Sponsored Meet and Greet Dinner (location TBA)

 

Monday, June 18 2007

10:00am                  Introductions

10:30am                  Discussion:  Equipment and Settings

12:30pm                  Lunch Break

 1:30pm                   Discussion: Technique & Style

 3:30pm                   Engagement Shoot

 6:00pm                   Private 1/2 hour meeting with Group 1 for personal portfolio reviews

 6:30pm                   Monday session concludes

                                                                                                                                                                    

Tuesday, June 19 2007

10:00am                  Beach Day (Bring your sunscreen and surfboards)

  2:00pm                  Back to hotel, get ready for Night Session

  4:00pm                  Night Session - Discussion: The Colon Marketing Strategy

  6:00pm                  Break for BBQ

  7:00pm                  Return for Discussion:  Web/Editorial/Advertising

10:00pm                  Private 1/2 hour meeting with Group 2 for personal portfolio reviews

10:30pm                  Tuesday session concludes                   

 

Wednesday, June 20 2007

10:00am                  Digital Workflow

12:00pm                  Photo Field Trip (Bridal Shoot)

  1:00pm                  Lunch Out

  4:00pm                  Wrap up shoot and head back to Clubhouse    

  4:30pm                  Short Demo in church

  5:30pm                  Private 1/2 hour meeting with Group 3 for personal portfolio reviews

  7:00pm                  Wednesday session concludes

  7:30pm                  Pictage Sponsored Dinner at Maggianos

 

Thursday, June 21 2007

 10:30am                 Discussion: Pricing/Selling Strategy

12:30pm                  Lunch Break

  1:30pm                  Demo/Assignment:  Indoor/Outdoor lighting techniques

  3:30pm                  Mike Colon Studio Tour

  4:30pm                  Sales Presentation - The DOs and DONTs

  5:00pm                  Private 1/2 hour meeting with Group 4 for personal portfolio reviews

  5:30pm                  Thursday session concludes

  7:00pm                  Hang out/Poker Tournament at the Colon Residence (optional)

 

Things to bring to this 4-day Intensive:

 

Digital SLR Camera with Lenses, CF cards (enough for all shoots), card reader, blank DVDs

Any portfolios/DVDs/marketing materials you would like Mike to critique (limit 2 portfolio pieces per student)

Optional: MacBook Pro Laptop with Photoshop and Aperture

 

Workshop Rules:

 

1.  Come with a smile, sense of humor, and an open mind!

2.  Be on time to all class meetings and field trips

3.  Be courteous and respectful toward others at all times

4.  Participate in discussions and projects

5.  Notify Mike or an assistant if you will be absent for any activities or lectures

6.  Students will be asked to provide an edited CD of images for the models