Over the years I have had the chance to attend a few workshops to make me a better photographer; some of them surprised me by making me a better person. I also thank a few of them for giving me friends for life. This is a short list of the three workshops that have been my favorites since I became a wedding photographer. These workshops are tailored for experienced wedding photographers and are not intended to teach photography basics; there are other workshops for that.
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FOUNDATION WORKSHOP
Back in 2006 I attended the Foundation Workshop 4 and it changed my life as a photographer. Thanks to this workshop I learned how not to just take photos of what people are doing; but to try and capture what they are feeling, thinking, dreaming, fearing and enjoying. No other workshop out there has the staff/student ratio that Foundation offers. Since I attended as a student in 2006, I have been invited every year to be part of the staff. I love being there teaching and learning; and I look forward to FW9. This workshop fills up very quickly; so if you are interested in attending, do not delay.
Huy Nguyen is the founder of this workshop and the loudest voice in my head every time I press the shutter.
http://www.fwforum.com/blog/fw9/
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YIN YANG WORKSHOP
Dave and Quin Chung of DQ Studios along with Huy Nguyen are the founders of this amazing workshop. Dave and Quin, in addition to being two of the most talented wedding photographers in the world, are also geniuses at making their clients feel they are the most important people in the universe. Huy, Quin and Dave teach students how to take their images to the next level; but what I got most out of YinYang was the knowledge to please my clients with advanced customer service before, during and after the wedding. I learned how to create an amazing experience for my brides and grooms that results in clients for life!
http://www.yinyangworkshop.com/
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ONE LIGHT WORKSHOP
I used to think that I knew how to use my flash; until I attended this workshop a couple of years ago. Zack Arias is a one of a kind photographer that is able to demystify strobe lighting; helping the student take control of their flashes. His workshop is a model of how practical workshops should be conducted; he made every student practice with the equipment instead of just letting them follow him around with a camera. This workshop was so awesome that I even decided to buy the One Light DVD; if you can not make it to one of his workshops, buy the DVD now!! The DVD is extremely well produced, highly worth it and it has tons of extra information.
http://www.onelightworkshop.com/
