Well it has been forcasted that we would get some snow this morning and for once they were right. We were woken early by the kids excited by what they saw out of the window. I was more keen to stay tucked up in bed and stay nice and warm. Kids being kids and the ability to use pester power meant that we were out early this morning.
Yesterday I was up in the Lake District at Annabel Williams’ studio near Kendal. Annabel is a legend in the photography business and along with her team has really helped us out over the lifetime of Phil Barber Photography so far.
I was asked to be a speaker at one of their insight days, and had the pleasure of meeting lots of new people who are keen to progress their photography businesses.
Also asked to speak yesterday 2 great photographers called Chris Lord & Karen Martin who make up Lord+Martin =Photography. They are based in the Lakes and their enthusiasm was really infectious. I really loved Chris’s fashion work. Check their website out.
Thanks to everyone who turned up and spoke to me yesterday – it was great to meet you all and if you want a chat about anything photographic (or otherwise!) drop me an e-mail.
We are now looking forward to 2009 and some great developments within Phil Barber Photography that we are really excited about. As mentioned we have been asked to do some speaking next year and we are looking to take that further with some of our own in house training. Over the winter we will be putting together some small informal days covering several aspects of photography.
Also we are looking to change the look and feel of the company – We are currently exploring the Phil Barber Photography brand with some very creative people at Yellow Jelly. We spent yesterday with Mark & Jane looking at lots of different aspects of the business. It is really difficult sometimes looking at it from the inside so if any of you guys out there have any views or comments we should consider for 2009 then please feel free to post some.
Phil Barber Photography 2009 ??
This is what the inside of my brain looks like if anybody is interested:-) !!
We have had some great news last week – I have been asked to be a speaker for the fabulous Annabel Williams Studio which is based at Staveley in the Lake District. A few years ago these inspirational people helped Lou and me develop our business into what it is today, so I was honoured & excited that they asked us to be one of their trainers next year.
This course is called ‘All About Weddings’ and will be a fantastic event that will show you how to raise your game when it comes to the complete wedding package.
The course is over 3 days covering Marketing – PreWedding Photography & Wedding Photography – Sales.
I will be speaking on the middle day and will cover the importance of the Pre-Wedding shoot and using it to build up your relationship and trust with the client. Also we will go out and capture some great images which will be an invaluable resource for the development of your business.
For full details click on this COURSE DETAILS link.
If you are interested in attending the course then contact the studio direct. It would be great some of you guys there.
Had some fun shooting a band from Leeds called Pilla. Pilla are Jennie Chapman, Dave Rees and Richie Bower. These guys are great and as they say on Facebook play “Acoustic Folky Pop which sounds just dynamite!”
