THE WORKSHOP
DIVE DEEP INTO STANDING OUT WITH YOUR UNIQUE STYLE.
This workshop is tailored to business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives in the wedding industry. It's both for experienced professionals wanting to grow their business in addition to fresh entrepreneurs entering the scene - it's truly a workshop for everyone! We’ll take a deep dive into what it takes to be successful. Hint: it’s not just about working hard. Workshop topics will cover personal branding, creating a vision for yourself, knowing your client, understanding how to price yourself for profit, showcasing the quality of your work and identifying your own unique style. Learn from industry experts not only how to style a shoot, but also how to get it published. Experience a live styled shoot and help make it happen! You'll leave with the tools and confidence to grow your business!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
BRANDING: UNDERSTANDING YOUR STYLE
GUIDE YOUR SUCCESS THROUGH VISION
BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY
IDENTIFYING YOUR IDEAL CLIENT
FINDING YOUR STYLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
PRICING STRATEGIES
THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE
APPROACHABLE SALES
YOUR QUALITY OF WORK
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GETTING PUBLISHED
INSIGHTS ON STYLED SUBMISSIONS
PULLING INSPIRATION/MOODBOARDS
WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED
LIVE EXPERIENCE: STYLED SHOOT
ART MEETS BUSINESS
STYLING WITH FLORAL
TABLESCAPE DESIGN
MODEL SHOOTOUT
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DAY 1
Arrive at MAVEN's studio for a meet and greet over a light breakfast prior to jumping into our topics. This day focuses on your business, your vision and the tools you'll need to be successful with your goals. We'll break for lunch and order in to give you time to chat with some new connections! The remainder of the day will cover your client experience!
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DAY 2
Start the day off with a headshot before you learn from some industry experts on Styled Shoots. Take part in a LIVE styled shoot and learn what it takes to get your work published! Our purposefully designed shoot will provide you with content that will set you apart. Capture your own content with the help of our styling experts and photographers. End the experience with a styled farewell dinner!
Kelly Bollis
Your workshop host! Owner and Creative Director of MAVEN, an award winning wedding planning and creative event planning company in the Twin Cities. Co-owner of The Neu Neu a modern and historic downtown event venue.
Sara Schultz
Creative entrepreneur, expert in visual branding, creative direction, community building, and brand identity. Founder of The Merry Hour, a community and networking group unlike any other, and This Fem, an apparel brand with a message of equality.
Ali Leigh
Entrepreneur, photographer, and educator. Owner of Ali Leigh Photography, and a leading wedding photographer in the Minneapolis community. Having shot over 150 weddings, she knows her stuff!
Jennae Saltzman
Entrepreneur, planner, educator & coach. Owner of Blush and Whim, and co-owner of Hipreneuer and Course Income and writer for Style Me Pretty. Named Top 10 Best Wedding Planner in Midwest by Martha Stewart Weddings.
FAQ
WHAT DO I GET?
Tools to help grow your business, a fresh headshot, two breakfasts, two lunches and a styled farewell dinner, swag from participating vendors, and photos from the workshop.
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WILL I GET PHOTOS IF I'M NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Yes! We will have a photographer on site who will capture the shoot and all the photos will be provided to you for your portfolio.
CAN I SUBMIT MY PHOTOS?
Yes! Anything captured by your camera at the workshop can be submitted to publications if you choose!
WHEN CAN I SIGN UP?
Registration goes live on February 12! Sign up to be first on the list for available spots!
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The two-day workshop is $750 but we have early bird rates until March 1! You can pay in full, half or installments!
DO YOU OFFER ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING?
Yes! Please submit a contact form if you prefer one-on-one mentoring over the workshop format.