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Mastering the Art of Destination Weddings

Speaker: Kenny Kim (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Kenny Kim brings clear, practical, and experience-driven insights to every master class. With over 20 years of shooting destination weddings around the globe, Kenny draws from a rich well of knowledge to help photographers navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in this specialized field.

In this master class, you’ll gain actionable advice on how to break into destination wedding photography, attract new clients, and grow a sustainable boutique business. From marketing strategies and client relationship building to lesser-known industry tips, Kenny will equip you with the tools to thrive.

What you’ll learn:
– How to book your first (destination) wedding clients
– Strategies for using social media to maintain and grow client relationships
– Building strong connections with clients and vendors
– Running a successful boutique photography studio
– Travel and logistics tips for destination weddings
…and more insider advice from a seasoned pro as well as some time for Q&A

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your wedding photography business globally, this class will leave you with the clarity, confidence, and techniques to take your craft to the next level.

Primary Topics: Marketing, Weddings

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SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!