Unstuck Yourself Photo Workshop – Jozi 2019

Unstuck Yourself Photo Workshop – Jozi 2019

This workshop is life changing

This is what Claire Mallon had to say about her experience at the Jozi Unstuck Yourself Workshop in June 2018, and I have to say that this particular workshop was one that I will never forget!

Previously this had been a one day workshop but as there is just so much content to cover I decided that it would be better taught over two days. This proved to be an absolute game changer!

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Here’s what I teach on this workshop.

How to:

    •         Develop your own visual language and style
    •         Find the clients that resonate with you
    •         Turn tricky shooting situations into creative possibilities
    •         Take your images from drab to fab
    •         Make friends with your flash
    •         See the light and make the light
    •         Stay inspired and think out of the box
    •         Create emotive imagery
    •         Compose better
    •         Put your prices up
    •         Use mindfulness to reduce creative anxiety
    •         Take better care of yourself for optimum performance
    •         Put YOU into your work

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Your magic is found deep within you, and that’s what I want us to excavate.My Unstuck Yourself Workshop is for photographers who want to evolve, not for photographers who want to try to be someone else.  The results of my most recent workshop in Jozi affirmed this.

What I loved about having the extra day is that we were all able to really dig deep as attendees filled out their worksheets in the warm winter sun and experimented with the practical demonstrations with my help. There was also time to engage and learn from the other people in the class and this made for a wonderful atmosphere of support, sharing and growth.

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The Parks Natural Light Studio was the perfect place for this workshop and besides all the learning, laughing, worksheets, practical demos and Q&A’s, attendees were treated to a delicious lunch feast on both days and yummy cakes with loads of cups of tea to warm the winter chills.

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On the last night of my Unstuck yourself workshop we have fun with flash and made the last shot in the dark with some shebang, and then finished the workshop with a cheese and wine. We were like a family by that stage. There were some tears, hugs and lots of cheers and happy smiles.

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I really loved working with this bunch of awesome photographers!!!

Here are some of the images that I took of each attendee whilst demonstrating a different technique along with what they had to say about the workshop.

Mpho Mojapelo: If you can, attend Jacki’s workshop, not only will you learn about photography, photographic techniques, business etc, but you’ll also learn about yourself as a person and what you really want out of life and you career. It was great attending the course with other photographers who were all on different parts of their photography and personal journeys, so much to bounce off, and learn from everyone!

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Sophie Smith: I knew that I needed this course, but I had no idea how much I needed it. I knew I was stuck, but I hadn’t got to the bottom of why I was stuck, and how deep rooted those issues were. Jax is incredibly real and also so very generous in sharing her knowledge and experience, not just technical knowledge, but her understanding and her practise of creativity. The insights into her personal story, her work and her experiences are so eye opening and enlightening, from how she got that amazing shot, to what it looks like to burn out and how to avoid it.

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Kelly Harmsen: Thanks for creating a workshop that is so unique and relaxing, where photographers can share and be themselves. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone and seeing things from a new perspective.

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Claire Mallon: This workshop wakes up that inner creative, unsticks the stuck mind and prepares you for making images in any situation. Jacki has helped me with the birth of my photography career and reminded me that anxiety is normal but need not be crippling. All I have to do is breathe and take the leap. This isn’t just a workshop for your photography business it’s a workshop for the photographers soul.

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Simone Osborne: The 2 days made me look deep into myself and be more mindful of my surroundings. I enjoyed every part and every minute of this workshop and it has motivated me to think outside the box and look at every situation differently. It taught me to look where the light is coming from and looking at different angles to be more creative. It was great to meet so many other like minded people as well and thoroughly enjoyed the many deep conversations, tears and laughs we shared as a group.

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Bernice Fisher: Jacki’s workshop was so inspiring, and a huge eye opener. I have changed my thinking towards photography and life in general. This is definitely what I needed to give not only my business, but MYSELF a reboot.

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Judith Belle: I felt so inspired and alot more confident after this workshop. It’s been over a year since I did it and I am still gaining the benefits. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving.

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Being human is a journey and our photography career is part of that. My teachings are holistic and are not just about putting up a light, clicking a button and making money. That’s the easy part. What I teach goes way deeper.  I’m not going to give you a shot list and tell you that my way is the right way. I will show you all the “how to’s”. I will show you so many tips and tricks that will enable you to take your images from drab to fab, but it is up to you to use them in your own way, because I want to teach you how to think, not what to think.  I want you to get over your own self limiting beliefs and stop the “monkey mind” that is constantly holding you back! I want you to get in touch with yourself and really stand out in this oversaturated market.

If you are interested in attending my next workshop please send me a message by clicking here and I will add you to my waiting list.

Click here to join The Conscious Creative Photographer Facebook group, or click here to join my Jacki Bruniquel Photography Coaching page to stay up to date with my latest news and workshop dates.

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Five star service versus two star service

Five star service versus two star service

I was so fast asleep I was practically dead!

24 hours of traveling from Berlin to Bali had me in a virtual coma the instant my head hit the pillow.

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All of a sudden I was ripped into a foggy consciousness by the sound of a whiney, disgruntled female voice.

She was just going on and on and on AND ON!!

 I couldn’t block it out.

I had to open my eyes.

And when I did I saw my newly arrived, fresh off the plane Australian friend being harassed by the Balinese lady who manned the front desk of the villas we were to call home for the week.

 She was shouting about a double booking and how Amy needed to pay for the other taxi.

Considering the fact that Amy had paid for the taxi she was in and never ordered another taxi to fetch her from the airport she was confused and stressed by her rude welcome to our villas.

 Somehow wires had been crossed and the villas had sent a taxi without the necessary confirmation from Amy  for the transfer from the airport. The desk lady was adamant that she must pay.

 This was not a good first impression on our first day.

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 The Taxi mixup was eventually resolved. Later in the week we decided to take advantage of a rare sunny day and find a hotel that offered a day pass to the pool facilities. After a bit of online research we decided to head to the Royal Pita Mahai, a five star resort in the jungle just outside of Ubud.

 Our arrival was a totally different experience. We were welcomed with a smile and given a cool, fresh towel scented with lemongrass to freshen up with. We were then offered a welcome drink and the receptionist explained their different packages and took us on a tour around the expansive hotel grounds to show us where the various pools were situated. We were totally blown away by the décor and gardens of this beautiful hotel, the attention to detail and the staff hospitality.

 We were not only made to feel special, we were given an experience.

We told so many people about the Royal Pita Maha. We did however not recommend the villas to anyone nor would we! Word of mouth is a huge marketing tool that should never be underestimated!

This really got me thinking about the business of being a photographer.

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What kind of welcome are you giving your clients?

What are you doing to make them feel special?

What kind of experience will they remember?

Will they remember you for your five star-service?

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 Here are some practical ways to make your client experience a better one as inspired by the Royal Pita Maha

  • A sunny welcome goes a long way. We don’t work in the corporate world. Smile with your emails.
  • Be approachable. Make things easy for your clients. Explain how you work and what your packages are.
  • Make things beautiful and a pleasure to be in. This includes your website. If things look good and it’s easy to navigate their first impression will be better.
  • Most people are getting married for the first time so if you want to serve them well, you will need to educate them about what you need in order to get great pics.
  • Your clients wedding day must always be about them and not you and your ego.
  • You are there to serve your clients and give them a beautiful experience.
  • Always do your best and be a nice person. Say please and thank you!
  • Don’t dress like a slob on shoot day and make sure you are groomed and looking like a five star photographer if you are wanting to deliver five star service.
  • Compliment people. Make them feel safe in front of your camera. Make them feel special! But don’t be false.
  • Under promise- Over deliver
  • Give that extra little bit that isn’t expected. This can be a gift, beautiful packaging, staying on for longer than expected, giving them a hand written note, delivering images earlier than expected. When people receive an added bonus that wasn’t part of the package they will feel special! This will help your word of mouth marketing.
  • Remember that failed expectations are the mother of all disappointments so make sure you deliver on your promises.
  • Definitely don’t ever respond to any miscommunication if you are angry or upset. Take some time to cool down so you aren’t reacting from an emotional space.
  • Please don’t write about your clients on social media if you’re upset. If you need to vent phone a friend you can trust. 

 And lastly remember that

  • Humans want to feel safe
  • Humans want to feel accepted
  • Humans want to feel special

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