SPEAKER:

 

  Laura Bautell

 7253 Lehring Rd

Bancroft, MI 48414

866-393-9353

 

 

 

TOPIC:

   “Backdrop Magic”

 

 

 

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA::

 -Owner, designer and marketer of Dynamic Designs ... soft custom muslin backdrops

- Masters degree from Michigan State in Marketing/Advertising

- Bachelors Degree from Ferris University in Business Management

- 35 years of experience in corporate management and business ownership

- A watercolorist and stained glass artist

- Teacher of marketing, business and cultural diversity at Lansing Community College and Ferris     University 

 

 

 

CLASS OUTLINE:

 

           

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 This class will provide you with new skills that will enable you to make your backdrops critical tools in the success of your ongoing business plans. You know that a photographer’s business success depends heavily on word of mouth. You also know that each of your clients want to have something different and exciting in their sets and when you can supply that, new business walks in the door. The purpose of this class is to help you get the most out of your existing backdrops.  In this class you will learn many new ways to use the backdrops you have now to create the perfect set for each of your clients. This class/workshop is geared to addressing the specific needs of the audience; who do you shoot– what are your challenges- how do you create the appropriate atmosphere.  Laura will show you some easy set-up tricks that allow you to quickly change “the set” to compliment your goal for that shot. She will discuss “creating the set”, easy draping techniques that quickly change the mood and creative lighting and gelling ideas that will reintroduce you to your old backdrops.  You will get a chance to share your ideas and learn from fellow photographers.  So bring your camera, your notebook and your ideas and be prepared to make those backdrops earn their keep.

 

 

 

           

“BACKGROUND MAGIC”   TESTIMONIALS:

 

 

“Your presentation was really excellent.”   Pat Dorgan Photography. Inc

 

“I love seeing the wide variety of backdrops that you bring along and the photo books you have to show samples of your backdrops in actual use.  Finally, the best feature of your program is that you are so open to audience participation and new ideas.    Jann Simmons   Fotogirl Studio

 

“This was great - very informative and helpful!  Really liked when you showed pictures of an effect after you showed us how to do the effect!  Susan Rueske    Signature Images

 

“Laura’s presentation creatively allows the participants to feel comfortable, to ask questions and to share ideas.  Fantastic and educational!   Jan Carr     Creative Concepts by Carr

 

“Great class. Lots of great ideas!”       Dennis Haenwald    K & D Photography

 

“A great way to learn how to use your backdrops in many different ways to get a variety of looks.  Very easy to follow instructions - great suggestions.”    Colleen Taylor TSS Photography

 

“Your program was very informational.  Lots of simple and inexpensive ways to add multiple looks to any background”   John Fenstemacher INVU Portraits

 

“ I found the information to be very valuable and I am looking forward to using them at my next session”.   Bob Hessiah Hessia Photographic

 

“Definitely incorporates lighting technique, gels, backlighting, etc. to emphasize the versatility of each backdrop.  Draping/knotting techniques are also very helpful.”          Mathias Haskell               Image Hound Photography

   

“Very helpful class.  I got a lot of ideas to use in the studio.   Patricia Larrow                        Larrow Photographics