CLASS OFFERINGS: Winter 2008/2009

Jessica Kaminski is currently offering private one day workshops for individuals, couples, and small groups.

These workshops can be customized to meet your photographic skill and needs. 

Jessica recommends a minimum of 3 hours for a session.  Group rates and catering are available.

This is a great gift idea! Gift certificates can be provided. 

Please email or call for more info.

Beginner Digital Class - Fall Edition!

Hello Everyone -

I've been getting some inquiries regarding the next Beginner Digital Photography Class.

At this time, nothing is set in stone, but I would like to plan for something to start right before the holidays. This should get everyone up to par to take some great photographs of their friends and family!

If you'd like to get on a mailing list to find out when this class will be getting started, please email me at

Jessica@JKaminskiPhoto.com

Thanks!

Beginner Digital Photography- July 9-August 13th

This is the very popular beginner photography class which will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm at my studio (address listed at the side of this blog). Tuition is $195

Topics to be discussed: Mechanics of your Camera, Simple Lighting, Composition Techniques, Lenses, and fun photography discussions with your instuctor and classmates!

This is typically a 7-10 person class which allows for a lot of one on one training with me.

For registration, please email me at Jessica@JKaminskiPhoto.com

Getting Started in the Photography Business, What you need to know

This is a series of classes for the budding professional photographer. Learn from area professionals currently working in the industry.

Class time is from 6:00-7:00 with a talkback from 7:00-7:30

Tuition is $295

Please email me for more info and registration form.

June 2 - Getting Started with Jessica Kaminski

Jessica will discuss how to present your photography to potential clients. She will cover websites, albums, reprint companies, and marketing materials.

June 9th - Tax Know How with Mitch Marks, CPA

Mitch will have an interactive discussion regarding starting a business, Entity Choice, Financing, Taxes and Record Keeping. He looks forward to answering your questions.

June 16th - Digital Work Flow with Peggy Morsch

You've taken the photo, now what? DAM, or Digital Asset Management has become the lifeline for any photographer working in the digital age. Peggy will cover cards, flowinto computers and software and will end up talking about "Star Wars" things called RAIDS and Drobos. By the end of this class, you will be able to set up your own DAM system! (joke intended)

June 23- What's In Your Camera Bag? with Troy Freund

Local area technical and equipment expert Troy Freund will talk about camera bodies, lenses, lighting equipment and where to start with all of this. He will give advice about what to start out with, options for purchasing, and handy things to keep in your camera bag.

July 7th- Pricing for Commercial and Fine Art with Larry D'atillio

Your not a seasoned veteran, but you don't want to undermine the market. Larry will give you some pricing guidelines for bidding on commercial jobs, and for selling your personal photographs.

July 14th- Understanding Usage Rights with Deone Jahnke

When you do a commercial job, you are leasing the rights to use the image that you have created. Deone will talk about the different types of usage rights that you can offer to a client, how to include the wording in your contracts, and how to be clear with your clients about what they are and are not allowed to use your photographs for.

BENEFIT FOR THE WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY!

SPECIAL EVENT: MAY 31, 2008

What: Portraiture and Pets 

Get a portrait of, or a portrait with your pet at a special price. Proceeds to benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society!

Where: My Studio at the Arts Building

133 W Pittsburg Ave

Studio #401

Milwaukee, WI

When: Saturday, May 31 - Appointment Required!

How much: $125 - a special discounted price which includes the photography session and a 5x7 reprint. Additional reprints available a la carte.

Stay Tuned!!!

I am proud to announce that I have a new studio in the Third Ward of Milwaukee! 

There is still a lot of work to do before I start working there. However, with the new space will come a lot of new classes! 

Please stay tuned....

Quick Tip on Pricing

Marketing Mentor Ilise Benun points out yet another reason not to charge by the hour: As you get better at what you do, you do it more quickly and more efficiently. This makes your work more valuable to your clients. If you take less time, you will make less money, which makes no sense at all. That's why it can make much more sense to craft proposals on a per-project basis. If you do, continue to track your hours to aid in estimating fees for future projects.

New Beginner Photography Class!

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