Workshops
Are you curious about how we work? Join our Wedding Photography Workshops where you’ll enhance your photography skills, workflow, marketing, and communication with couples. Here’s the summary.
Would you like to develop your skills in wedding photography and derive even greater joy from this passion? If so, our two-day photography workshops are perfect for you!
We’ve prepared intense 24 hours during which we’ll dive into the world of wedding photography. We’ll not only refine your photographic techniques but also help you understand how to build strong relationships with the couple, manage your time effectively, and promote your services successfully.
In our workshops, we don’t work with models – we photograph real couples. This provides a unique opportunity to understand the dynamics of a real wedding and learn how to capture those special moments best.
During our workshops, we’ll share our best techniques and tricks that will help you quickly create striking frames. We’ll also address your online presence – evaluating your website, social media, and marketing strategy to help you effectively reach your clients.
Our workshops combine group work with an individual approach to each participant. We want everyone to have the opportunity for a detailed analysis of their photos and portfolio.
In the end, we guarantee that after our workshops, you’ll be full of energy and inspiration to continue your journey. Sleepless nights due to a creative influx of ideas and the desire to implement new solutions – that’s our promise!
If you’re ready for this adventure and want to take your photography skills to the next level, we invite you to our workshops. Spaces are limited as we focus on quality and individual attention to each participant.
Wedding Photography Workshops – Krakow, Warsaw. We’re waiting for you!
Malachite Meadow
We are Kasia and Kuba – wedding photographers with over 13 years of experience
Our work is based on reportage and portrait photography. We love exploring different styles, incorporating fashion elements, playing with colors and light to create unique images.
As trainers in our own project “Malachito. Work Life Balance – training for photographers,” we have the opportunity to share our passion and knowledge. We’ve had the pleasure of speaking at various industry conferences, such as the international “Boring Workshop” and the local “Looks Like Film Krakow.” Additionally, we collaborate with the best wedding agencies in Poland.
Our work doesn’t end with taking pictures. We value creating and maintaining relationships with our clients. We always strive to find something unique and individual in each assignment, allowing us to create authentic, emotion-filled reports. Our passion for photography drives us to constantly seek new inspirations and ways to capture moments that will be precious to our clients for many years.
We invite you to join us and experience our passion for wedding photography. Feel what it’s like when work becomes a true adventure!
You’re here because you want to develop your passion…
You want to improve your photography skills
Our workshops provide you with essential tools and techniques to enhance your wedding photography skills.
You want to learn the secrets of effective marketing
We’ll discuss how to build your brand, use social media and websites to attract future clients.
You want to experience real work with a couple
See how we conduct sessions with real couples. It’s practical learning that will help you understand the dynamics of a real wedding.
“My thinking changed 180º”
You gave me tremendous inspiration and motivation. I needed this. I needed these workshops. I know I’m capable of much more, but I think I got stuck somewhere in my development… it’s really hard for me, but after these 48 hours, my thinking changed 180 degrees. I’ll change many things, and most importantly, my attitude and approach to myself. For me, you’re TOP1 in PL! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.
“Must Have Workshops”
The workshops led by Malachite Meadow are a solid dose of knowledge, inspiration, and positive emotions – a must-have for any beginner wedding photographer or anyone looking to improve their skills. Kasia and Kuba, photographers with tremendous passion, provided not only theoretical and practical knowledge but also showed that it’s possible to love your work and get better at it. A fantastic experience was photographing a couple during an outdoor session, followed by constructive critique of the photos we took. The review of our portfolios was also very valuable. We also discussed essential aspects like website creation and brand-building strategies.
Day 1
From theory to practice
During the first day of our workshops, we’ll focus on the connection between theory and practice. We’ll present our perspective on wedding photography, emphasizing storytelling and capturing key moments. We’ll discuss how to efficiently use your equipment and balance natural and flash lighting. We’ll show you how to build relationships with clients, manage stress, and effectively promote your services online. We’ll also cover aspects of running a business, including contract creation, pricing, and preparing materials for clients. We’ll have a special guest from nPhoto and a unique proprietary block. Get ready for an inspiring day filled with knowledge and practical exercises!
Details:
WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT
- Malachite Meadow’s perspective on photography, wedding photography, weddings, the photographer’s profession, and storytelling.
- Objectivity and client expectations – finding the golden mean.
- Eclecticism in wedding photography – the different types of photos it includes.
WEDDING DAY – HOW TO CAPTURE THE MOST IMPORTANT MOMENTS
- Key moments, what to look for, the best angles,
- Essential shots, “must-haves” for the wedding day.
- Building a compelling story step by step.
- Practical exercises – photographing details and decorations – how to do it quickly and creatively.
EQUIPMENT – CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMERA AND LENSES
- Which focal lengths to use when? Each lens has its application.
- Zooms vs. primes? How to combine them.
- How to use flash at weddings – practical exercises.
- How to set up your camera to fully utilize its capabilities.
CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
- Building client relationships as a philosophy – from the first contact to publishing on your blog.
- Balancing your work as a photographer with other responsibilities.
- Dealing with stress.
MARKETING – THE KEY TO SUCCESS
- Online presence.
- FB/INSTA/BLOG.
- Building a conscious portfolio.
- Practical tips, website evaluation, SEO.
- Who is your client?
PHOTOGRAPHY AS A PROFESSION – PRACTICAL ADVICE
- Running a business.
- How to create a good contract?
- How to price your services?
- How to notice and create “milestones in your work”
- Materials for the client – in the sea of albums, prints, photobooks, and coffee table books – a few words about nPhoto products (Special guest).
A proprietary block you won’t find anywhere else.
Day 2
Theory in practice
The second day of our workshops focuses on putting theory into practice. We’ll start with an indoor photo session, where we’ll concentrate on creatively using the space and working with the couple. If the weather permits, we’ll move outside, where we’ll provide valuable tips for outdoor photography under the trainers’ supervision. After the session, we’ll discuss the photos taken by each participant. We’ll also review portfolios. We’ll then move to the essential part – the workflow, which includes selection, editing, archiving, and preparing galleries for clients. Get ready for a day full of practical experience!
Details:
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR WORKING WITH A COUPLE DURING A SESSION
Tips that will help both the couple feel comfortable in front of the camera and the photographer while working.
INDOOR SESSION
What to pay attention to, potential challenges, creative use of the indoor space, working with the couple during the session, plot twists.
OUTDOOR SESSION (weather permitting)
What to focus on, valuable advice, photography under the trainers’ supervision, the flow between the couple and the photographer.
REVIEW OF PHOTOS TAKEN DURING THE SESSION
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
WORKFLOW
- Material selection
- Editing
- Archiving
- Galleries for clients
Guests:
CANON POLSKA
As part of our collaboration with Canon Poland, every participant can expect attractive discounts on a majority of the product range, especially the latest mirrorless cameras (Canon EOS R6 and EOS R5) and EF and RF lenses (e.g., RF 50 1.2, RF 85 1.2, etc.). Additionally, selected workshop editions will offer the opportunity to test the latest R6 and R5 bodies and RF lenses. Our opinion on Canon’s latest cameras and lenses, see here: R6 for a wedding photographer.
nPhoto – photo albums
The client’s album is the crowning touch for a wedding photographer’s work. nPhoto is one of the largest producers of albums and photobooks in Poland. They aim to provide photographers with everything needed to deliver photos in an exclusive form, with joy and satisfaction. They offer products that meet expectations in terms of incredibly sharp images and perfect craftsmanship. nPhtoto has prepared an attractive discount on sample photobooks for every participant.
Michał Sikora – Subtle Wedding Films
An observer captivated by documentation and reportage, aiming to capture what disappears. A wedding filmmaker with 7 years of experience; during the wedding, he is a witness, a participant, and often a helper. He can’t say he’s seen everything, but experience gives him knowledge of when to be close, when to keep a distance, when to be inconspicuous, and when the client will happily look in his direction. Michał will talk about the successful collaboration between a photographer and a filmmaker.
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