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Tea for Two

Jules — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:56:07 +0000

Serving up even more special attention, Tea for Two is a private mentorship with Jules Bianchi. This is a fun, casual way to get information about specific topics of your choice on a one to one basis, and its a fantastic learning experience.

Jules has counseled photographers on subjects such as photo 101, lighting, branding, working with large groups, posing, sealing the deal, album design, marketing and much more! Â Below is a list of popular topics, but what is covered in your private mentorship session is up to you. Click the links below for a description of some of the topics Jules can cover.

Sometimes its just helpful to watch another professional work a wedding. Â It allows you to gain insight and inspiration. Â If you want to come to one of Jules’ weddings to watch how she shoots or works with her clients, consider being a Shadow Shooter!

Up to 2 hours (in person or via Instant Messenger/Phone): $500
Additional hours: $200
Wedding Shadow Shooter: $500

Shaun Ring of Kentucky

Guest — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:53:46 +0000

Thanks, Jules!

I can’t tell you how happy I am with the route my photography is taking since my Tea For Two with you. Here’s a quick run-down of what I’m doing differently:
1) I’ve made lens changes. I’m reaching more for the 70-200 and the 100mm macro, specifically.
2) I’m now exploring and using the Bridge/ACR/presets workflow and I’m loving it.
3) I’m shooting with pocket wizards and a strobe/shoot-thru umbrella at receptions.
4) I’m showing a slideshow at each reception with the highlights from the day so far.
5) I’m shooting in manual mode much more instead of aperture-priority w/ the +/- dial.
6) I’m making a great effort to get more of my work in front of the coordinators, venues, and vendors.

Above all of this, though, is just the confidence and personaility I’m showing more at the weddings. I’m getting great compliments, and I’m pretty sure I’ll look back on my trip to shoot and mentor wth you in LA as a huge turning point in my photography career. Thanks again, Jules!

Photographer Shaun Ring

Erin Kate of Utah

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:21:55 +0000

“This past Saturday I flew into my home town of San Diego to meet fab photographer Jules Bianchi. She has these great ‘Tea for Two’ sessions that allow photographers like myself to learn about topics such as Branding, Marketing, Lighting, Workflow…to name a few. Jules was so incredibly generous with her knowledge and smart about the business. I learned a ton! Jules was also kind enough to take me along to shoot her San Diego wedding with her. It was great to see her at work!”

Erin Kate of Erin Kate Photography, Salt Lake City, Utah

Melody Farrin of Pennsylvania

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:10:21 +0000

“Jules, I really enjoyed meeting with you. You were easy to talk to and gave me some great ideas for my business.”

Melody Farrin of Melody Farrin Photography, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Mike Mijangos of Hawaii

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:09:50 +0000

“Julesâ€™ Tea for Two mentoring session was a great insight to how she has created a very unique brand in a fast growing industry. I feel that the information I learned can be applied to so many different areas of my business and will be a turning point in my business this year.”

Mike Mijangos of Mango Tree Photography, Hawaii

Michelle Robinson of North Carolina

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:09:17 +0000

“Mentoring with Jules has been a wonderful turning point in my business. She not only helped me see where I was truly at, but she helped me realize what I needed to do to bring my business to where I wanted it to go. She then gave me some steps so that I could begin to take my business to that next level. I am working on making many of the changes we talked about, and I am looking forward to seeing everything unfold. Jules was so easy to talk to because she has such a wonderful, warm and fun personality. I can’t thank Jules enough for the time she spent with me!”

Michelle Robinson of Michelle Robinson Photography, North Carolina

Veronica Slavin of Southern California

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:08:37 +0000

“Thanks for sharing your time with me, Jules. Talking to you about my specific concerns was like confiding in a friend who not only had my best interest in mind, but also understands photography and business. I look forward to another session in the future. Keep up the positive energy!”

Veronica Slavin, Ventura California

Amy Trahant of Connecticut

Guest — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:08:02 +0000

“My ‘Tea for Two’ session was amazing. Having you one on one was invaluable. What else can I say. I’m a better photographer because of it. I’ve been to several seminars with a few of the greats…Joe Buissink, Bambi Cantrell, Jerry Ghionis…all were awesome, but you gain something different one on one that I don’t think you can compare. Thank you for answering my long list of questions, showing me some cool new tricks and for helping me become better than I was. That’s huge, and I so appreciate it.”

Amy Trahant of Take Aim Photography, Connecticut

Album Design

Joy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Are you overwhelmed with fulfilling albums for your clients? Learn about the benefits of album pre-design, outsourcing, and using albums as marketing tools. Also covered is the aesthetics of the actual design, from visualizing the album while you are shooting the wedding to creating a book that you would be proud to showcase. Jules’ pre-design method gets the finshed album into her client’s hands fast, and she can help you get those books finished and off your plate!

Available and Artificial Lighting

Joy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:48:14 +0000

Jules has taught lighting seminars and has shot weddings in every imaginable lighting situation. If you are afraid of your flash or not sure how to light a reception, this is a great topic for you. Also covered are working with available light, mixing available light with flash and working with radio slaves.