5 DAY PORTRAIT & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

JERRY GHIONIS

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive photography workshop in the industry!
Limited to 20 students

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Whether you are yet to make photography your full time job or you are a seasoned professional, a Jerry Ghionis 5 Day Workshops is your best and quickest way to start or reinvent yourself as an artist and business person.

This workshop is ideal for portrait or wedding photographers that will help you become a better photographer of people, how to wow your clients and create a profitable and sustainable business.

YOUR INSTUCTOR

Jerry Ghionis is widely considered as one of the best wedding and portrait photographers the world. He’s also a Nikon Ambassador and was named by PDN Magazine as one of the top photography instructors in the world. Jerry is WPPI’s most awarded photographer and first Grand Master.
Jerry has been a professional photographer for over 3 decades and been teaching fellow professionals for over 23 years.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • As a master at posing, Jerry will share his posing techniques with live demonstrations that will keep you from running out of poses ever again. He will demonstrate how he directs his clients to achieve fun and fashionable images including specific poses for plus size men, women and couples, as well as odd height couples and couples that don't want to be posed. Jerry will show you how to create cool and relaxed portraits of men and women and how to make them shine brighter than ever before. Jerry will share his ideas on how to create more relaxed group portraits and more intimate family portraits as well.

  • Jerry will simplify your approach to lighting and help you understand it better. He will show you how to create images with harsh sunlight, window light, open shade, candlelight, flash (on camera and off camera), LED lights, reflectors and non-conventional light sources resulting in striking images. Jerry will liberate you from the gear that you thought you needed and also help you understand when to use the appropriate lighting tools for the more effective results. Jerry will teach you how to recognize good light, create good light and how to turn so-called bad light into lighting that has depth, dimension and drama.

  • One of things that separate Jerry’s work from others is his strong sense of composition and his clever in-camera cropping. Jerry will offer his unique perspective on powerful composition and cropping that will give your work an edge that will make your work stand out.

  • Jerry will demonstrate how he brings out the best in his subjects and locations in a live shoot. You will see Jerry create amazing portraits in front of your eyes with models as he shows you how to pose purposefully and create luxurious light. He will articulate his thought process, technique and complete his vision with his in camera artistry. Watch and learn the art that comes before Photoshop. You will be able to see Jerry’s EVF with a portable monitor that is brought on location for an incredible learning experience.

  • As a master of communication, Jerry will show you how to effortlessly evoke emotion from your subjects and how he shoots through the eyes of a loved one for more emphatic and powerful story telling. Even if your clients are not naturally emotional, graceful or flamboyant, Jerry will show you how he uses mirroring, empathy and humor to create glamorous yet natural reactions. He will share a blend of reactive and proactive approaches that will guarantee that you achieve consistent story telling every time. You will laugh, cry and hold your breath.

  • Jerry will teach you how to photograph with the end product in mind. Whether it’s for an album or wall art, shooting with purpose and profit in mind will undeniably help your bottom line.

  • Everyone will have a chance to showcase their images and Jerry will provide helpful critiques on the subtleties of lighting, posing, cropping and more by doing on-the-spot demonstrations to accompany these lessons. You will not only learn countless ways to improve your photography, you will learn how to critique your own work so you can continue to self help long after the workshop.

  • Jerry has learned to create stunning images in-camera in any situation. He is known as the “MacGyver” of photography because he has the innate ability to turn ordinary situations into extraordinary images using any light source and scenario. After this workshop, you will never complain about having to work with an ordinary location ever again.

  • Jerry has the rare ability to reinvent himself and evolve year after year in an industry where everything has supposedly been done before. Jerry will share his vision, philosophy and also the design process to some of his favorite albums and wall art pieces. He’ll inspire you to shoot with more purpose and tell a complete story.

  • How do you communicate the value on something that is priceless? How do you convince a "digital only" clientele to appreciate the power of print? Jerry will answer these questions and more and he’ll empower and motivate you to be the best you can be. And create a thriving business and legacy.

  • Trying to work out pricing for weddings and portraits can be a nightmare whether you’re just starting or want to reinvent your business. Having run a successful business for almost three decades in two countries and at various price points, Jerry will share a pricing formula and an approach for your collections that will make it easy to sell. And even more importantly, make it easy for clients to buy. Jerry will help you simplify your product offerings for maximum impact and maximum profit.

  • What is a brand? It’s so much more than a logo. Jerry will help you define your style and identity tin order o target your desired clientele.

  • As a veteran photographer who has been actively working for over 30 years, Jerry will teach you his marketing techniques and personal experiences when building a large studio with over 300 weddings a year and countless portrait sessions. And on the other hand, he will also share his experiences in then creating a brand new boutique brand on two continents.

  • Jerry will share his administrative workflow and the luxury client experience he creates that will help you maximize your profit margins in ways you have only dreamed of.

  • Jerry will first share how he converts an email or phone inquiry into a face-to-face consultation. He will then demonstrate how to emotionally connect with your clients and book them on the spot! Then, what happens once they book? What do you say if your clients want to create the album themselves? What if they want jpgs only? How do you secure more time to photograph them? What shots must you take on a wedding day? What are “do-not-miss” images that you must get during a portrait session? How do you create an unforgettable experience for your clients that will improve the longevity of your business?

  • Lack of confidence is the biggest reason for lack of growth. Jerry has the ability to unite the entire workshop group and create a safe place to learn all of which results in many epiphanies and a truly life changing experience.

Join over 1000 satisfied photographers who have completed a Jerry Ghionis 5 day workshop,
20 students at a time.

UPCOMING 5 DAY WORKSHOPS

Las Vegas, NV
April 28 - May 2, 2025

Fairfield, NJ
November 4-8, 2024

PORTFOLIO

TESTIMONIALS

  • "I've just had my biggest sale ever immediately after attending your workshop."

    Michael Padilla

  • "We made the decision to take your workshop and it was life-changing, career-changing."

    Sylk Marti Studios

  • "Whether the background is busy or lighting isn't great, I'm confident of anything since you helped us."

    Zsolt Hazi

  • "You've changed my life not only photographically but how I see the world, how I interact with people.

    John Blausey

  • "Life changing! You not only make people better photographers you make them better people."

    Joanne Junor

  • "I've been to countless workshops and Jerry's workshop is not only the best, I've done it twice!

    Shyqeri Kuqi

FAQs

  • We limit each workshop to a maximum of 20 students to provide the best and most customized learning experience and

  • Workshops may vary in price with different inclusions and may be in different currencies. Visit each workshop to determine the exact price.

    A 50% registration fee will secure your place to the workshop. The balance is payable a month before the workshop.

    If you cancel more than a month before workshop, you may use your payment towards a future workshop.

    If you cancel within a month of workshop, you will unfortunately forfeit your payments.

  • All payments are non-refundable. But if you are unable to attend a workshop and let us know more than a month before it begins, you can transfer your payment to a future workshop.

  • Flights and accomodations are not included with your tuition.

  • Tea, coffee, water and light snacks are included. Some workshops may include certain meals but please read the description for each workshop to understand the details for your workshop.

  • Yes, the principles behind what Jerry teaches applies to anyone that photographs people. There are only a few times during the workshop that Jerry discusses specifics about wedding photography. He will also be guided by the wants and needs of the group.

  • Yes, the principles behind what Jerry teaches applies to anyone that photographs people. He will expand your range and show you how to consider adding portraits to your offerings and give you the tools to implement it.

  • Jerry has designed this workshop to teach you what he wishes he learned at the start of his career. You will learn from his successes and mistakes. There is no need to “clean house before the cleaner comes,” so to speak. If you are a beginner photographer, you will have the opportunity to learn how do things in the best way and not have to learn through mistakes.

  • Whether you’ve been photographing for 5 years or for over 10 years, this workshop is for you. Perhaps you’ve never had a mentor or learned how to price and market yourself. You could be leaving money on the table and not even know it. Perhaps you’re burnt out and need a reset and some inspiration. Even if your clients are happy with your work, you may not be. Jerry has an innate ability to help new and experienced photographers alike.

  • Yes. 3 days of the workshop are devoted to the art and craft of photography. 2 days is devoted to the business of photography. Even if this is a hobby for you, you can still learn how to monetize your photography so that at the very least it can pay for itself?

  • Users of all camera systems are welcome. A mirrorless or DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses is the minimum kit that would be recommended for this workshop.

  • This workshop will be presented in English.

  • This workshop is not structured to be a portfolio building workshop. Most students that learn the most, do so without a camera in their hands. You will have a brief opportunity to photograph individually but remember that you can photograph on your own anytime. But you rarely get to see how Jerry shoots in-person.

  • Bring your camera with 2 or 3 of your favorite lenses. You will not need any speed lights, strobes. constant lights or reflectors.

    Please bring a laptop, memory cards and a card reader to download and view your images.

    Notepads and pens will be provided for you.

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