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Dear Christie,

My name is Sarah, I am Stacy’s workshop assistant.  First of all, thank

you SO much for showing interest in the Atlanta Launch workshop.  It is a

big investment in your business and I can appreciate that you are thinking

this over.  We are unsure where the workshop will take us in the future,

however we do not have plans of heading back to Seattle for awhile.  We

hope that after reading this email that you will find that Launch will be

a good fit for you and you will be joining us in Atlanta!

This workshop is designed for those who want to start a photography

business from the ground up. It’s even for those who might have begun

their journey and are in the beginning stages, but are missing some

important pieces like technical or business.  It is not for those who view

photography as a hobby.  Our goal for the attendees is to leave the

workshop with the knowledge and skill sets that will allow them to begin

developing a profitable and successful business.

I would say that the workshop spends an equal amount of time on business

and technical.  You

might have amazing technical talent, but if you don’t have the business

knowledge, then you won’t succeed.  Good business insight is just as

important as great photography skills.  For this reason Stacy spends a

good deal of time talking about working with clients, marketing &

branding, processing orders, web presence, client forms, legal documents,

pricing strategies, and SEO.

In terms of technical, we will go over exposure, lighting and composition.

Stacy will show you her standard workflow process including Photoshop tips

and tricks that help sell your images and what exactly clients are looking

for.  Stacy hopes to be able to demonstrate a “live” newborn   shoot for

you on Sunday, but that all depends the timing of deliveries!  : )  We’ll

have to make do with a “fake” baby if don’t have a newborn.  She is

amazing at shooting newborns, seriously!  If you sign up for the third

day, you will watch Stacy run a photo shoot with a family start to finish

with instruction on lighting and posing as she shoots. After lunch we will

break into groups and everyone will have an opportunity to shoot models.

Stacy will spend time in each group answering any questions you might have

while giving tips on shooting and posing.

The workshop will be held in a beautiful house in Atlanta in the Buckhead

area. With a relaxed environment we feel you will not only have more fun

but also learn more than you would in a typical classroom setting.  Check

out the Launch blog for a sneak peek of the house.  I don’t think I am

going to want to go back to mine after staying here.  :)

http://www.launch-workshop.com/our-temporary-home-atlanta-photography-workshop/

The workshop fee does not cover accommodations.  If you decide to register

and are interested in sharing a hotel room with another attendee, please

let us know. We will keep a list of those wishing to share and will do our

best to connect you with someone who is also looking.  There is a

Residence Inn that is across the street from the house and within walking

distance so you really do not need a car.  It includes complimentary

breakfast, free parking and is around $140 per night.  There are not any

restaurants within walking distance that we are aware of, however since

breakfast is complimentary at the hotel,  and lunch and snacks are

included in the workshop fee, you will only have to worry about dinner.

In addition there are several other hotel options within a 2-mile radius.

Please see the attached map of hotel name and locations.  These hotels

would be a quick cab ride away.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlbh-residence-inn-atlanta-buckhead/

Since you will not need be need a car, here are some transportation rates

and options to get you from the airport:

The Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle

http://www.theatlantalink.com/

$20.50 per person/one way for travel to Buckhead

$37.00 per person round trip

Taxi Services

Call (404) 762-6087

Buckhead $40 ($2 charge for each additional person)

I hope I answered your questions and they have helped you in determining

if Launch is a good fit for you.  If you decide yes, then I can’t wait to

meet you!!  If you find that it isn’t a good fit for   you, then the best

of luck to you in your endeavors.  If you should have any other questions,

do not hesitate to ask!

Best Regards,

Sarah Lajevardi