Session VIII

Length: 90-120 Minutes

Attendees: 12 Max

Times are EST

This session is a guide to improve communication and relationship building skills with clients, planners, and colleagues. The first section covers how to read people, including tips for avoiding noise and listening for true nature, finding client motivation, and understanding comfort zones. The next section covers the importance of a post-contract dinner, including where to go, what to discuss, and how to create a real-world bond with clients. We'll discuss how to understand the needs of the client for the wedding day, including who is attending, who are the important people, what are the important moments, and creating a specific family shot list. We'll discuss working with a client or planner to establish the most effective and efficient timeline for the day, including appropriate timing for getting ready through portraits, and how to communicate with a second shooter. 

Session Outline

1. How to read people

2. Post Contract Dinner / Zoom “Get to Know”

3. How to create a unique engagement shoot that gets them excited.

4. Determining needs of client for wedding day

5. Working with client/planner to establish most effective/efficient timeline.

6. Time out the bridal suite

7. Time the Portraits (BG, BP, Family)

8. Timeline formula to follow.

9. Second Shooter Communication

10. Manage expectations.