Jenny Sun Photography Workshop 2011: KL

I'm really thrilled to be able to announce that our second Jenny Sun Photography Workshop is launching today! It will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this time around over 3-5 August 2011. The last one was held in Singapore earlier this year in January, and it was a completely full class with alot of great feedback. If you want to read about what some of the participants of the last workshop said about it, have a look here:
http://www.lauragoodwinphotography.com/?p=44
http://vanillafilm.wordpress.com/vintage-wedding/
http://oliviaoonphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/fruitful-weekend.html
http://synkronize.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/aeron-sharon-jsp-inside-out-workshop-part-1/
http://synkronize.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/ee-va-edwin-jsp-inside-out-part-2/
http://levinphotography.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/jsp-inside-out-workshop-2011/

That's right, it is a 3-day intensive (and I mean INTENSIVE!!) workshop where we will be covering aspects of shooting/posing/lighting, workflow/editing, and business/branding. I am not joking when I say this will be a very packed 3 days - the syllabus is very full, with ALOT of information to take in, and then apply and execute, so expect your brain to be hurting a little by the end of it all :) The participants of the last workshop in Singapore all mentioned that they likened the workshop to a bootcamp - that is how intense it is. Be prepared to be pushed, to do alot of hard work, and to be challenged.

Just like the last one, I'm kind of biting my nails as I write this announcement - I'm hoping there will be a group of you cool people to hang out with in Kuala Lumpur. I know the food is amazing in your city, so I'm excited to meet you guys and make friends with you at the workshop! :D The last workshop sold out in less than a week, so do get in early to get your place and also take advantage of the early bird rate we have!

Anyhow, here are the workshop details! :D

Date: 3-5 August, 2011 (9AM - 5PM each day)

Where: The Gardens Hotel, Mid Valley (This is RIGHT NEXT DOOR to the awesome Midvalley Megamall Shops :D That means you have direct access to the train, various options for accommodation if you are coming from out of town, shopping, and lots of food :D )

Capacity: Limited to 20 people. First come first served basis.

Investment:
- $750AUD/ RM2300 (early bird rate, until 23rd May 2011) - If you need more time to get your leave approved, please email us immediately!!
- $850AUD/ RM2600 (normal rate, from 24rd May 2011)

So, what is the deal with this workshop?
I have honestly, always always believed that the success of a photography business rides on how well a photographer does two things:
(1) produce their art, and
(2) run their business.
My philosophy has followed the strength of that marriage and this workshop is about those two very things. We are going to spend 3 very intense days working from the inside-out. Working out who you are as a photographer and your style, and helping you carry that through to your photos as well as your business and brand. Sounds scary? It is! But that is the fun of it - Learning to be a better photographer AND a better entrepreneur! :)

Our aim from the workshop is to help you walk away with the skills and confidence to shoot better photos that you love (that is covering use of posing, light, composition and post processing), AND book clients that love the photos that you shoot! :) Win-win! :) Time will also be spent learning about how I work with my clients from the moment I meet them, to the shoot, to the finished product, as well as opportunity for 1 on 1 time with me for questions and feedback/critique :)

Who is this workshop for?
Anyone who loves photography and their craft, and is wanting to develop their style and business. This workshop will be a best fit for amateurs wanting to start a business/gain regular paid work, or photographers who are wanting to become full timers. The workshop will also suit photographers who are already running their business and want to improve and fine tune/update/change their brand or clientele. While we will be talking about how to see and use light, it is also best that you have a good grasp of manual exposure before coming into the workshop as we will not be teaching basics of shutterspeed, aperture, and ISO during the 3 days.

The Itinerary For the 3 days:
Day 1 - All about style (yours and Jenny's!). Discovering and developing your own style of photography and hearing about how Jenny molded hers. We will also be covering and teaching how to pose/engage with your clients, composition, how to see light, wedding day run through, how to get a maximum number of shots within a small space or short period of time, workflow/editing, elements of business and branding will start today and continue on day 3, and Q&A session.
Day 2 - Demonstration shoot in the morning (to see how Jenny shoots), followed by a shooting/Assignment day for all participants (this is a surprise! Be prepared to be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zones! :D )
Day 3 - The day will be split into two. One part of the day will be spent going over and critiquing photos from day two on aspects of posing, use of light, composition and style. The other part of the day will be spent learning valuable branding and marketing techniques that will help bring you in touch with the right clientèle, bring you business and strengthen your consultation/sales confidence :) If you have prior and current marketing material, that is encouraged to be brought to the workshop as well for critique and feedback.

Please note that this is a highly practical 3-day workshop so be prepared to do ALOT of work!! There will also be plenty of opportunities allocated on each day for Q&A, as well as 1 on 1 time with Jenny at one point of the workshop :)

I'm ready! How do I sign up??
Perfect! Here are the step-by-step instructions!

(1) All you need to do from this point is to press the 'PAY NOW' button below to make payment and reserve your seat.
(2) Once you get to the next page, you will have the option to pay via PAYPAL or CREDIT CARD. If you do not have a paypal account, please select the 'PAY BY CREDIT CARD' option (which is the option to the left of the paypal login section - see picture below the PAY NOW button below).
(3) Enter your credit card details/log into your paypal account and follow the instructions.
(4) Once payment has been finalized, THIS IS IMPORTANT - please drop us an email (at info@jennysunphotography.com with a printscreen of the payment confirmation and the following details: your first name, your surname, your studio name, your studio website, phone number, and email address.


You MUST complete the above steps to be properly registered! You can click the below 'pay now' button to make payment and get your registration process started :)

For those who do not have a paypal account, and wish to pay via credit card, please press the above PAY NOW button, and use the 'pay using credit card' section next to the paypal login section. Press the CONTINUE button. See example below:


OR please contact us at info@jennysunphotography.com for information on how to make a payment via bank transfer. Thank you!

Please note that once full payment has been made, your place at the workshop is secured and non-refundable (You may however, transfer your place to another person, but you will be responsible for organizing the exchange). An email confirmation will be sent to you within 24 hours of payment, with another email following that will have the full workshop details including what to bring, hotel recommendations (if you are coming from out of town), full workshop itinerary, and more! :)

If you have any questions about the workshop, please drop us an email at info@jennysunphotography.com and we'll holla right back at you! :D Hope to see you in Kuala Lumpur peeps! :D

Jenny Sun Photography Workshop 2011: Singapore

I am SO excited to announce this!!

I have had countless emails sent to my inbox over the last couple of years asking when or if I would ever conduct a workshop, and as much as I LOVE teaching, the last couple of years have just been crazy. Like C.R.A.Z.Y. So much so that there really hasn't been a slice of time long enough for me to actually sit down and write the syllabus and plan the workshop that I've really wanted to launch :)

Well, thanks to a couple of wonderful enthusiastic individuals, who asked and then invited me over, I am SOOOO thrilled to be able to say the very first official JSP workshop will finally be launching in Singapore this coming January 28th-30th, 2011.

That's right, it is a 3-day intensive (and I mean INTENSIVE!!) workshop where we will be covering aspects of shooting/posing/lighting, workflow/editing, and business/branding. I am not joking when I say this will be a very packed 3 days - the syllabus is very full, with ALOT of information to take in, and then apply and execute, so expect your brain to be hurting a little by the end of it all :)

I have to admit, I am a little scared making this announcement! I hope there are a bunch of you out there who wouldn't mind hanging with me in the city of Singapore for 3 days talking photography jargon, food, and my occasional ramble about music in my Australian accent :P It would be lovely to meet and make friends with a bunch of you out there in this cool city! :D

Anyhow, here are the workshop details! :D

Date: 28th - 30th January, 2011 (9AM - 5PM each day)

Where: Shangri-la, Singapore (right in the heart of the city! Totally and completely accessible via public transport, near by the shops and tonnes of food options, with lots of accommodation options around if you are coming from out of town like myself! :D )

Capacity: Limited to 20 people. First come first served basis.

Investment:
- $700USD (early bird rate, until 10th November 2010)
- $800USD (normal rate, from 11th November 2010)

So, what is the deal with this workshop?
I have honestly, always always believed that the success of a photography business rides on how well a photographer does two things: (1) produce their art, and (2) run their business. My philosophy has followed the strength of that marriage and this workshop is about those two very things. We are going to spend 3 very intense days working from the inside-out. Working out who you are as a photographer and your style, and helping you carry that through to your photos as well as your business and brand. Sounds scary? It is! But that is the fun of it - Learning to be a better photographer AND a better entrepreneur! :) Our aim from the workshop is to help you walk away with the skills and confidence to shoot better photos that you love (that is covering use of posing, light, composition and post processing), and book clients that love the photos that you shoot! :) Win-win! :) Time will also be spent learning about how I work with my clients from the moment I meet them, to the shoot, to the finished product, as well as opportunity for 1 on 1 time with me for questions and feedback/critique :)

Who is this workshop for?
Anyone who loves photography and their craft, and is wanting to develop their style and business.

The Itinerary For the 3 days:
Day 1 - All about style (yours and Jenny's!). Discovering and developing your own style of photography and hearing about how Jenny molded hers. The Class will ajourn outside for a portion of the day to watch how jenny shoots, engages with her subjects and poses them, and work with light to create her shots. Time will also be spent on this day working on editing and processing photos to give your photos that finished look, as well as plenty of opportunity for Q&A throughout.
Day 2 - Shooting/Assignment day for all participants with real life couples! (this is a surprise! Be prepared to be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zones! :D )
Day 3 - The day will be split into two. One part of the day will be spent going over and critiquing photos from day two on aspects of posing, use of light, composition and style. The other part of the day will be spent learning valuable branding and marketing techniques that will help bring you in touch with the right clientèle, bring you business and strengthen your consultation/sales confidence :)

Please note that this is a highly practical 3-day workshop so be prepared to do ALOT of work!! There will also be plenty of opportunities allocated on each day for Q&A, as well as 1 on 1 time with Jenny at one point of the workshop :)

I'm ready! How do I sign up??

UPDATE (5th November, 2010): This workshop has SOLD OUT!!!

If you would like to be put on the waiting list, or if you have any questions about the workshop, please drop us an email at info@jennysunphotography.com and we'll holla right back at you! :D Hope to see you in Singapore peeps! :D

Film: Nadia and Sam [Engagement]

So this is not their full set. In fact, these are just the film outtakes I managed to capture during this engagement session which I shot in London.

However, when I got the films back, I couldn't help but share these. Their full (digital) set will be up on the blog at some point, but for now, enjoy this miniature serving of engagement photos from London, courtesy of the wonderful world of film (yay to photos that never need to be edited! :D )

Meet Nadia + Sam :)

Two of the nicest, funniest, and kindest people I've had the pleasure of crossing paths with :) They think they are completely unphotogenic, but I think that is the biggest fattest lie I've ever been told! haha :)

Film + grain = love! :D













The below frame has got to be my favourite :)




And as an added bonus for being so patient with me throughout my blogging famine these past couple of weeks, here is a sneak peek from the film roll that I shot during a FANTASTIC play session behind the camera with Rosie Hardy and her model :D




And on a final note, if you are not part of my Facebook Fanpage already, I totally encourage you to head on over there and be part of the fun there - I have been uploading ALOT (and I mean ALOOOOOOT) of sneak previews and photos that have not made it to this blog space yet! It's THE place to be to see the latest stuff, and find out what is going on JSP wise :) Blehhh... that sounded so full of myself! :( I'm going to stop here for fear of sounding completely vain! Sorry! :P

WORKSHOP NEWS: JSP + WIKI

For those who have asked when and where is my next teaching/workshop appearance, here is the low down! :D If you have been staying connected with my via my Facebook Fanpage, you will have had a small preview of information about this workshop event, but I am officially announcing it here! :D

That's right! JSP is teaming up with the ever fabulous Wiki Lee (of www.wikilee.com) and Ilona from the amazingly creative Fotoexpression. If you haven't seen their work, you have to have been living under a rock! Because they have been working the Sydney scene and rocking alot of couples' worlds with their amazing camera skills! :D

Title:
Anyone at Anytime, Anywhere

Which basically sums up the main drive of the workshop and what we will be teaching - skills, information, and knowledge so that you can shoot anyone (of all ages and sizes), at anytime (rain, hail, or shine!), and anywhere (because, lets face it, we aren't all given grand beautiful expensive weddings, or 5 star venues to shoot at!). The workshop will cover shooting, workflow, and business. And of course, given the fact that it will be held over 3 days, you have ample time to ask either one of us ANY questions you like in between all the classes :)

Cost:

AUD$1,000 (GST excl.) – For non-Australian photographers

AUD$1,100 (GST incl.) – For Australian photographers

Group registration (>2 photographers) – 10% off. Please advise whether you need GST or not when sending us email for this special request.

Date:
20-22 August 2010

Location:
Sydney, Australia

Spaces:
max. 15 students
(Only a number of slots left, so please get your place in before you miss out!)

Who is this for?:

For those who has the experience of shooting wedding(s) as a principal or assistant photographer.

For those who’s seriously thinking to become a professional wedding photographer.

Professional photographers

Speakers:
Wiki Lee, Ilona Lee and Jenny Sun.

Proposed schedule:

August 20th: The theory behind Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere

August 21st: Whole day practical session with real couple.

August 22nd: Competition and feedback time!

Here are some testimonials that we received from our past workshops.

“Wiki, Ilona and Jenny’s workshop is unlike others. Straight to the point, no hidden message. I’m able to leverage their business perspective and photography technique in my photography works; unseen in the last 8 years of my career.Arguably, their POI technique found in many “GPS” systems, which I find is the most effective “mode” of photography. The point is, do not dictate your images with equipment, lenses and other technical issues to make the shot, but the “POI”. So what is POI? Well. for me to know; for you to find out!” – Teng Wei, Teng Wei Photography

“DOWN to earth. This was the first thing that struck me as they are amazingly friendly people. As you probably already know, they are great at what they do, yet do not boast and put themselves on a pedestal where it makes you feel it is out of reach. However, what they excel at, is to make you believe in yourself and help you see photography from a different perspective altogether!Right as in the RIGHT Direction. Every photographer has had their ‘down moment’ before and it is indeed disheartening. However, with the guidance from Wiki, Ilona and Jenny, it did not only motivate, but also encouraged me to work my own style, yet at the same time, get the customers whom I will love to shoot for! Awesome is a how the workshop was. Even after the workshop ended, Wiki and Ilona’s ‘GPS system’ (nicknamed by Teng Wei), made me rethink my methods, my styles and most importantly my goals. Not forgetting, Jenny, who had in our conversations, helped me realise that there are few other things beyond lenses, cameras and technical aspects which can further enhance our work!” – Chew Kar Heng, Compozitions

“Boy was it an experience : ) I’ve always think twice of attending “photography” workshops, since mostly are quite costly or the topics are quite generic. However, Red Ninja’s approach is a lot different. Its more towards experience sharing, which I find essential for new photographers like me who wants to start up our own business. Wiki & Ilona’s simple ways of narrating their methods makes it easier for me to understand. Wiki being such a funny lass makes it even more entertaining, that I barely noticed the time. Trust me, you wouldn’t wanna miss the “Wikimania” experience! This is THE workshop to go if you wanna take your photography technique & business to the next level : )” – Faizal Yusuf, Miuyuko Images

“This is my first ever workshop that i attended. I was still struggling do i really need to attend this workshop when i know about it. But, i would said it is so much beneficial after attending this, not only technically got improved and advised, also my mentally was inspired by these 3 awesome photographers. This is the most that i gained in the workshop. Honestly, it is much more worth than what I had really pay for. Exceed Customer Expectation!!!” – Wing Yew, Trinity Photography

“It has been an honour to be taught by the best photographers from the wedding industry. Their generosity in sharing their experiences & success story has inspired me to refine & define my photography style & business.I have received my breakthrough, all thanks to Wiki, Ilona and Jenny! Definitely a workshop not to be missed out!” – Narmit, Blushed Photography

“‘I’ve not been shooting for a very long time but I’ve always known im more a ninja (silent shooter kind) more then a samurai (the ones that would speak out) but after the workshop I saw light, I was enlighten on how I could be both and learn to gain the courage to speak out more and direct. Wiki, Ilona and Jenny are not just mentors to me and they are certainly not people who I’ve paid to just give me tips on photography. They gave their best to attending to everyone on a personal basis and I’m really grateful for that.To just say I’ve improve or been a better person is small talk, what really proves this is how I got feedback from my clients and their family. It’s from there on I knew whatever I was doing was working. So thank you again so much Wiki, Ilona and especially Jenny for being there as a friend whenever.” – Benjamin Lim, Benjamin Lim Photography

“The bootcamp pragram is awesome as the mentors generously share their experience, tips with everyone in the camp. With Wiki, Ilona & Jenny’s advice, i’m now confident to meet new friend and gaining my client.” – Lai Wei Ming, Miuyuko Images

“This was the first workshop I went to, and one that will have set a very high bar for any other future workshops to surpass. The best of teachers are the ones that share with you everything and anything. That is what they have done. They build a relationship with their students and you know that you can always count on them as mentors.Since attending the workshop, I have re-looked at how I shoot, how I interact with clients, how I market myself and how I get clients to appreciate my style. These are lessons that I will keep for the rest of my life.” – Nicholas Leong, Through Our Eyes Photography

OK, I'm KEEN and want to REGISTER! How do I do so?

Go to the registration page here :) You can pay via paypal/credit card, or bank transfer.

Yay! I'm super excited! I can't wait to see you there! :D

xox

PS: For those that don't know yet, I am giving away a complimentary 1 on 1 mentoring session to one lucky person who signs up for this workshop! Check out the details HERE: http://wikischoolpedia.com/announcement/free-private-mentoring-by-jenny-sun/

Don't miss out! :D

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To everyone still waiting for picture posts, I'm so sorry! I've been travelling and doing an insane amount of city hopping the past month and I've not had a chance to breathe or do much of anything. But I've got a few things in line for you this week so stay tuned! :D

Las Vegas: WPPI Day 1 - Cliff Mautner

Being the impatient and loopy person that I am, I'm going to blog completely out of order and take a break from travel photos, to share some pictures from the first day of WPPI :) Again held at MGM this year, WPPI for me personally started early in the morning at 8am as I hurriedly shuffled to day one of classes :) I've been incredibly lucky to have the privilege to learn under one of the masters of available light (in my own humble opinion) - Cliff Mautner :)

We spent a whole day listening to this really down to earth and humble guy chatting about light, and how to see it, find it, and use it, even in the harshest conditions. I won't babble on too much, as I have to hurry to day 2 with him, so I'll just leave you with some images from yesterday's session :) We were encouraged to get images right straight out of camera, so I've not done any photo-shopping except some slight warming and the border.

Have a beautiful weekend!

xox

Jenny

The Jasmine Star Workshop down under!!

You have to have been living under a rock to not know the amazingness that is Jasmine Star :D She was down under in my hometown of Sydney recently and ran one of her much talked about workshops! Sitting on this end of the workshop, I can totally see why they sell out in minutes! I left buzzing... filled with excitement, motivation, and warm gooey inspiration :)

One of my favourite photographers, Jasmine is not only a really talented photographer, but an incredible person inside and out. She really made the effort to spend time and talk to every one of us individually, and unlike alot of photographers out there she was completely down to earth, real, 110% honest, and so incredibly humble despite her worldwide acclaimed status in our industry. You didn't feel like you were talking to an industry leader - you felt like you were just conversing with a friend, and that was so refreshing :) Her husband, JD is just the same. I have utmost respect for these two, and I'm so blessed to have been able to meet them, and learn from them :) Thank you Jasmine and JD for everything! Miss you two already! Hope you managed to find your dim sum in our chinatown!! :D

Here are some photos from the day! I made the decision to watch and listen to Jasmine while she shot and explained her thought processes throughout the shoot (more so than shooting myself), but I managed to squeeze a few on the digital camera :) There are more on the film, but those will be for another time. For now, have a look at what we got up to that strangely overcast day in the middle of our summer! :D

J* herself! :D

And her husband JD working his way around us to get shots :)

And then the lovely models we had that day!

Isn't this bouquet AMAZING? :D love love love it!

And these shoes are HOT :D

Last few snaps of the dynamic duo!

And lastly, a photo with Jasmine herself! I look silly, but thank you Jasmine for making this photo better! :D

Models:

Lacy and Evan Shelton

Kristie Jane

Flowers:

Daisy Chain Florist

Dresses:

Catherine Colubriale

Hair and Makeup:

Elle Vierboom

Charge Up: The Workshop Conference!

I love workshops and conferences. I think there is a really buzzing spirit of hunger and passion when I go to one, and I always leave so deeply encouraged for my craft and the people I have met.

Next year, 2010, marks the start of a number of speaking engagements I'll be involved in, with the first being kicked off at the most awesome Charge Up Conference!

If you are a media user (video, photography, sound, etc), or a lover of media and want to grow in your knowledge and skillset for it, then you should totally pay attention! The Charge Up conference is a 4-day long event, filled to the brim with workshop talks on an enormous kaleidescope of topics to help nurture and challenge your understanding of your skill, as well as a 2-day practical involving hands-on work to tackle the challenge given, and applying what has been taught!

I'll be giving two talks:

(1) Understanding exposure - how to get the right exposure in differing circumstances, to create a different array of photos.

(2) How to engage and interact with your subject, as a photographer - I get this question ALOT. Ie. how do I work with my clients to produce the kind of images that are up on this blog? At Charge Up, during this session I'll be explaining techniques and tips on how to work with your clients to get the best images possible!

Other speakers include Louis Pang, and Grace from Wedding Story, amongst many others touching on subjects such as composition, using available light, posing, workflow, and so on! It's going to be an AMAZING 4-days so do register if you are interested! The details can be found here: http://www.livewiremedia.org/ws/chargeup.html

Register before the slots are filled up! There is a special early bird registration deal which ends this coming monday (30th November) so take advantage of that! Go to the website, download the form, and register now! :D

I really look forward to seeing some of you there! it would be sad if I were talking to the 3 walls facing me! Please save me the embarrassment! :D

Have a lovely weekend ahead everyone! I'm off to tackle and amazing week of the most delightful shoots - HUGE visual surprises coming when I get back in front of the computer!

xx

Jenny