Unstuck Yourself Workshop-Durban 2019

Unstuck Yourself Workshop-Durban 2019

I love running my Unstuck Yourself Creative Photography workshop at my home in Ballito as it just feels so lovely and personal. And that’s just it, my workshops are personal.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-001-2566

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-001-2566

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-002-15

I enjoy getting to know my students and when the workshop is done we stay in touch via a private Facebook group, which means that there is continued support. Friendships have been formed as a result of my workshop and I’ve  so enjoyed seeing students images get better and better and their businesses thrive. This isn’t one of those workshops where there are 20 people all vying for a position to photograph a styled shoot. Nope I keep the numbers down to give everyone personalized attention.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-007-31

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-008-56

At the end of June 2019 I hosted 8 wonderful photographers at my home, which I call the “Mouse House”, for my seventh Unstuck Yourself Creative Photography workshop in South Africa. We had a real mixed bunch, some of the photographers who attended have been in business for close to a decade and others are just starting out.

Despite their varying levels of experience we had so much fun and they all wanted to learn

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

Running the workshop over two days instead of one is the best decision I have made as it really gives attendees the chance to totally immerse into the creative process. We spent two full days working on the worksheets I have designed to get people thinking about their own creativity, life and business.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-015-53

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-014-50

I gave lectures about all my secrets and stories and everything I have learnt over the last ten years of working as a professional photographer.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-011-231

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-012-70

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-013-9

I gave lots of practical demonstrations about shooting in the mid-day sun.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-016-240

I gave students a bunch of tips and techniques abou how to make amazing images in messy, ugly spaces, boring spaces or just a plain white wall.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-017-104

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-018-98

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-019-243

I showed them my simple approach to flash photography and the joys of using lighting modifyers and then everyone got to play with me on hand to ask questions.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-022-162

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-020-157

We ate absolutely incredible lunches by Bleu Berri Concept Catering, drank loads of tea and coffee and finished it all off with a cheese and wine and a special G&T by West Coast Distillers for those who are into a spot of gin!

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-023-42-1

Creative Photography Workshop by Jacki Bruniquel

A huge thanks to Carolyn from Adore weddings and Events who made us the most beautifully decorated table with gorgeous splashes of coral tulips and foraged botanical delights. I particularly loved the blue delft plates which she hired from the Delish Sisters!

Thanks also to House of Hudson for the chairs and Two Fold Interiors for the lovely linen.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-004-26

Here’s what some of these attendees had to say along with a few of the pics I took of them to demonstrate practical techniques.

Dawn Oosterberg: Attending Jacki’s Unstuck Yourself workshop was real food for my creative soul. I was rather bored and a little stuck in my photography and Jacqui managed to really draw me out of myself. Her natural, easy teaching style is not intimidating at all, but is rather raw, honest and real. This helps you feel comfortable to be yourself, to make mistakes and, most importantly, to grow. I walked away from this workshop feeling inspired, refreshed (can anyone say “Mama’s day out?”) and ready to take on new challenges. Thank you, Jacki, for really massaging in the new information, for being patient and for inspiring us all with your journey.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-029-198

Lucy Gemmill: I left Joburg so super excited to attend Jacki’s ” Unstuck yourself” course in June. From the moment I walked through the door and was given a massive hug by both Jax and Charne. I was made to feel welcome and included throughout the two full on days.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself, where I was I met by a wealth of camera knowledge, from a team of amazing individuals. I found the soul searching fascinating. We were asked through several diverse modules to figure out what made us “tic”. I have figured out a lot about myself as I dig deep to this day, several weeks later on. By doing this I will attempt to implement what I have searched for and found within myself. Plus continuing to do so.

I loved every second of this course. I am so glad that I was able to travel from Joburg to attend.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-030-179

Shezaad Ally: The Unstuck Yourself workshop totally changed my way of thinking. I used to panic in wedding situations but Jacki not only gives you the tools to shoot in messy rooms she also teaches you how to calm down. My images also have more emotion since the workshop and my clients are so amazed at what I am able to create.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-031-191

Anja Meyer: The Unstuck Yourself Workshop was an amazing experience, not just photographically, but all round! Yes it focused on photography, but it also focused on tapping into your creativity, looking after your health and being more mindful when shooting. I felt beyond inspired and so excited to try new things after the workshop.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-033-84

Anneke Human: Attending Jacki’s workshop has been such a blessing at the right time, I came un-inspired and surely left inspired and unstuck. I’m excited about my photography again and I can’t wait to see and use light better. I loved the workshop!!

Creative Photography Workshop by Jacki Bruniquel

Sally Mackay: ‘Jacki – you are a legend! It was a privilege to attend your ‘Unstuck yourself’ workshop in Durban. Your honest and open approach to the workshop was refreshing and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. I was pushed out of my comfort zone in the mindful practices and loved the opportunity to play and try different techniques.   Your approach to difficult situations was inspiring and I will always think ‘What would Jacki do?’ going forward!   It was lovely to experience this workshop with like-minded people, who shared their experience and expertise freely. I feel that I have gained an extended community.

Thank you again for sharing your valuable wisdom with us.

Thank you also to Charne who looked after us so beautifully – you really are a patient angel ‘behind the scenes’!!

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Durban-Jacki-Bruniquel-035-111

If you would like to attend the next Unstuck Yourself Creative Photography Workshop click here for more details.

The next one will be happening at my home in Ballito on the 17th and 18th of March 2020.

Share this

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!

Top-South-African-Creative-Family-Portrait-Photographer-Jacki-Bruniquel

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

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-051-1875

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-052-

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-053-

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-055-

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-063-

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-064-2255

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-068-

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-072-2403

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-062-2399

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-074-1

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-048-7401

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-049-2475

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-076-2944

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-077-1974

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!

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-078-2428

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-080-

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.

Top-South-African-Creative-Family-Portrait-Photographer-Jacki-Bruniquel

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-086-

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-082-2612

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-084-

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.

Unstuck-Yourself-Creative-Photography-Workshop-Jacki-Bruniquel-Joburg-South-Africa-085-

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.

Share this