There are lots of ways to learn with The Shoot Space! We offer individual mentoring year-round, we have photography classes and workshops here at TSS in Wilmington NC, and we travel to conferences to speak! Pick your poison below.
One-on-One Mentoring
Events at The Shoot Space
Jeff and Lori on the Road
Always Available: Individual Mentoring
Intensive individualized photography mentoring, instruction, and classes from award-winning photographers in Wilmington NC. Click to see our One-on-One Photography Mentoring & Instruction rates and information.
Upcoming Events at The Shoot Space
The Shoot Space hosts photography classes and workshops for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced photographer. TSS Members receive a discount on course registration where noted!
These will often be one-time-only events, so bookmark this page so you can be the first to register! Check back here often for an updated course list!
No workshops currently scheduled
Have a topic idea you’d love to learn about? Send us a request!
I have the best idea ever.The Shoot Space on the Road!
Where will we be next? Come see Jeff and Lori at:
- February 23-28 Las Vegas, NV
WPPI -2020Wedding Album Sales Made Easy
If you’re interested in offering wedding albums to your business but don’t know where to start or if you’re looking to revamp your wedding process, this class is for you! We’ll show you how focusing on the story, not the shot, has taken our average wedding album to over 80 page at a price of $3,000 or more!Sign up here:
https://www.wppiexpo.com - April 14-16 St Louis MO
ShutterfestCome join us for three amazing classes:
- The Story is Greater Than the Shot
- Adding Boudoir to Your Brand
- Building a Membership Based Studio
Register at:
https://shutterfest.com
Bummer! Events you’ve missed
APRIL 2-5, 2018 – St. Louis, MO
Shutterfest – Shoot, Learn, Party
- Shoot. Edit. Print. From Shoot to Product Design in 90 Minutes
- $6000 Weddings in a $2000 Market
- Should I Jump? Knowing When to Quit Your Day Job
MARCH 3-5, 2018 – Eden, NC
Professional Photographers of North Carolina – Winter Seminar
Creative shoot-out with off-camera flash
FEBRUARY 27-28, 2018 – Las Vegas, NV
Project Obscura with Sal Cincotta
Our Topics
- Visualize and Triumph: The Secret to Better Sales
DECEMBER 2-3, 2017 – Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Photographers’ Network
Our Topics
- Day 1: Fundamentals of Lighting and Posing (hands on)
- Day 2: Lightroom to Run Your Studio (Full Day)
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
Shoot to Print Tour with Sal Cincotta
Our Topics
- Stop Reinventing the Wheel: A Systematic Approach to Workflow and Post Production
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 – Denver, CO
Shoot to Print Tour with Sal Cincotta
Our Topics
- Shadows: The Key to an Interesting Portrait
SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2017 – Columbia, MD
MDPPA – Fall Seminar
- Understanding Portrait Lighting for Maximum Impact
- Lighroom to run your studio
May 7, 2017 – Wilmington, NC
PPA Super One Day
Lightroom – Workflow Beyond Processing
APRIL 17-20, 2017 – St. Louis, MO
Shutterfest – Shoot, Learn, Party
- Understanding Image Competition
- Shooting for Image Competition
- Wedding Details that WOW and Earn Referrals
JUNE 11-13, 2017 – Newton, KS
Kansas Professional Photographers School
Our Topics
- Foundations in File Management and Processing
- Integrated Workflow Solutions
- Shooting on location with off-camera flash
TSS Workshops – Online Webinar
MARCH 20, 2017 – The Focus Tour Online Wedding Summit
$6000 Weddings in a $2000 Market
Our topics:
- Overcoming a low-priced commodity market
- Using multiple touchpoints to educate your clients and demonstrate value
TSS on the Road – Durham, NC
FEBRUARY 24-27, 2017 – Professional Photographers of North Carolina – Winter Seminar
Our topics:
- Lightroom to run your Studio
- Take Charge of your Income
- The Business of Photography
TSS Workshops – Online Webinar
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 – The Focus Tour Online Business Summit
The Value of Time – Pricing for Success in a Creative Market
Our topics:
- Calculating your true cost of sale using your time as a variable
- Successful business models for varying price points
TSS on the Road – San Antonio, TX
JANUARY 8-10, 2017 – Professional Photographers of America – ImagingUSA
The Business of Portrait & Wedding Photography
Our topics:
- Pricing for Profit
- Making an annual marketing plan
- Setting financial budgets for your business
TSS Workshops – Online Webinar
JANUARY 2, 2017 – The Focus Tour Online Senior Summit
Take Charge of Your Income
Our topics:
- Understanding and implementing PPA financial benchmarks
- Being proactive rather than reactive in your marketing efforts
TSS Workshops – Free Online Webinar
OCTOBER 13, 2016 – Professional Photographers of America – PPAedu Live Webinar
Time in Your Day / Money in Your Wallet
Our topics:
- How to work less and make more
- The value of time in a creative industry
TSS on the Road – Topeka, KS
SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2016 – “ShutterExpo” Kansas State PPA Convention
Our topics:
- Lightroom to Run Your Studio
- Safari Shoot – Using OCF Outdoors
TSS on the Road – Columbia, SC
SEPTEMBER 17-22, 2016 – Lamarr Williams PPA Affiliate School of Photography
The Complete Wedding Workshop
Our topics:
- Wedding Workflow from start to finish
- Business Pricing Strategies
- Profitable and easy Album Design
For more information and to register, visit http://lamarrschool.com/
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
August 18, 2016
Guest Workshop: “Successful Senior Model Programs” with Curtiss Bryant
Create a successful senior model program to increase referrals in your market.
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
May 22, 2016
Guest Workshop: “The Dan Davis Experience” with Dan Davis
Master off-camera flash for images that wow your clients — in every location and situation.
TSS on the Road – Richmond, VA
MAY 1, 2016
Capital District PPA
Our topics:
- Lighting indoors & on-location
- Shooting to Sell
- Choosing the Right Location – Portraits with a Punch
TSS on the Road – Minneapolis, MN
APRIL 17-19, 2016
Elevate the Standard Convention for Photographers
Our topics:
- Lightroom to run your studio
- Fundamentals of studio lighting
- Take charge of your income – Forecasting and planning
Learn more about the Elevate the Standard Convention below
http://photographers.mnppa2.com/events/details/2016-elevate-the-standard-convention-photographic-print-competition-33
TSS on the Road – St Louis, MO
MARCH 29-31, 2016
ShutterFest 16: Shoot… Learn… Party
Our Topics
- Perfect Albums – Album workflow from concept to completion.
- Take Charge of Your Income – Know your numbers and forecast!
- Conceptual Funk – Break out of the ordinary with fun styled shoots.
Learn more about Shutterfest… The un-conference. Three days of shooting and partying!
Shutterfest 2016 – Brought to you by Behind the Shutter
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
Photography Lighting Workshop
“Fundamentals of Lighting” with Jeff Poole and Lori Unruh
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
MAY 18, 2015
Special Event: Lighting Photography Workshop
“1 Light, 2 Lights, 3 Lights, 4!” with Jeff Poole and Lori Unruh of indigosilver studio
Professional Photographers of America Super One-Day Workshop
TSS on the Road – St Louis, MO
APRIL 7-8, 2015
ShutterFest 2015: Shoot. Learn. Party.
Our topics:
- 1 Light, 2 Lights, 3 Lights, 4!
- Boost your Bottom Line with Modern Bridal Portraits
- Choosing the Right Location – Senior Portraits with a Punch
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
Guest Workshop: Film Noir Photography Workshop with Pete Wright
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
SEPTEMBER 15-20, 2014
Special Event: Photo Week 2014! Live streaming of Creative Live’s annual conference
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
MARCH 13-15, 2014
Special Event: FREE Creative Live watching party! “Understanding Light” with Mark Wallace
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
APRIL 21, 2013
Guest Workshop: “How to Shoot Magazine-Quality Images with One Light” with Barry Druxman
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
AUGUST 22 – 23, 2013
Guest Workshop: “HDSLR Video Bootcamp for Photographers” with Victor Ha
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
TSS Workshops – Wilmington, NC
OCTOBER 21, 2013