Jerry’s Portfolio
Jerry is widely regarded as one of the best portrait and wedding photographers in the world and is proud to call Las Vegas home.
Jerry is the most awarded photographer of the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International organization (WPPI) and became their first Grand Master – their highest honor.
A Nikon Ambassador and winner of a United Nations Leadership Award by the International Photographic Council, the Jerry Ghionis brand has become synonymous with excellence, mastery and innovation.
Workshop Learning Highlights
Discover how to master advanced lighting and posing techniques that will add sophistication to your photography. Through Jerry Ghionis’s guidance, you’ll learn to create flattering and purposeful images with a streamlined approach that remains effective even under pressure. Witness a live shoot where Jerry will demonstrate how to bring out the best in both subjects and locations, offering insights into his thought process and techniques to achieve stunning results directly in-camera.
On the business side, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to reinvent your photography business with expert advice on branding, marketing, pricing, and sales. Simplify your product offerings for maximum profit and impact while developing actionable plans to overcome business challenges and thrive in the photography industry.
Additionally, enjoy an exclusive tour of the Graphistudio headquarters, where you’ll get an inside look at the production process and learn about the latest innovations and techniques in the industry. This transformative workshop is designed to elevate both your photography skills and business acumen, setting you on the path to success.
$1500
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com
Special Offer for Local Photographers
For just $250, local photographers can join us for an exclusive 3-hour business session on the 30th. This session is designed to provide you with expert insights into branding, marketing, pricing, and sales to elevate your photography business. After the session, stay for a complimentary dinner and enjoy a fun-filled social hour hosted by Jerry Ghionis himself. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and unwind with fellow photographers in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss out on this unique experience to enhance both your business acumen and professional connections.
This session is in English only.
€ 250
Jerry’s pictures taken during the last workshops at Castle Ceconi.
PROGRAM
Arrivals – October 28th
Arrival at Venice Airport (VCE)
Transportation to the hotel.
Welcome evening.
Day 1 – October 29th
9:00 am: Welcome / Castle Tour
9:30 – 1:00 am: Jerry will teach his powerful lighting & posing techniques
to make your work shine
11:15 am: 15 min break
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 – 6:00 pm: With Jerry, apply what you learned. Live Shoot.
4:00 pm: 15 min break
6:00 pm: Happy Hour
7:00 pm: Dinner
8:00 pm: Bus Home
Day 2 – October 30th
9:00 am: Welcome
Photo critique from Day 1, product and pricing
12:30: Graphistudio Product Overview
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 – 6:00 pm after lunch, Let’s Talk Business
4:00 pm: 15 min break
6:00 pm: Happy Hour
7:00 pm: Dinner
8:00 pm: Bus Home
Day 3 – October 31st
9:00 -11 am: Graphi Tour
11:00 am: Depart for the airport
12:00 pm: Arrive at VCE airport
October 29
Morning
Luxurious Light & Purposeful Posing
Jerry Ghionis will teach you how to add that finesse and next level of sophistication to your lighting, posing and overall finesse that will make your work truly shine. In his easy to understand and heartfelt inspirational style, Jerry will break down the steps to understanding creative triggers that will spark your thought process giving you a system to follow when you’re under pressure and are struggling to come up with your next idea. Jerry will simplify your approach to posing and lighting in a digestible and simplified way that you will be able to practice and self-help beyond the workshop. He will demonstrate how good lighting and posing is not only meant to be flattering but also purposeful.
Afternoon
In-Camera Artistry – Live Shoot
This class will be the perfect complement to Jerry’s morning posing and lighting workshop. Jerry will demonstrate how he brings out the best in his subjects and locations in a live shoot at the Graphistudio castle. You will witness Jerry create amazing pictures in front of your eyes with models as he shows you how to pose purposefully and create luxurious light. He will articulate his thought process, technique and complete his vision as he proves his in camera artistry and more importantly, how he shoots to sell.
October 30
Let’s Talk Business
Jerry will help you reinvent a solid foundation for your business as he shares his best branding, marketing, pricing and in-person sales tips.
Pricing for weddings and portraits can be a nightmare to establish if you’re just starting or want to reinvent your business. Having run a successful business for almost three decades in two countries and various price points, Jerry Ghionis will share a pricing formula and an approach for your collections that will make it easy to offer and more importantly, easy to buy. Jerry will help you simplify your product offerings for maximum impact and maximum profit. There is no better time than now to start taking control of your business and not only survive these challenging times but thrive well into the roaring twenties!
Jerry will challenge you to understand what’s holding you back from reaching your full potential as a business owner, artist and a person that lives with purpose and drive. More than inspiration, this workshop will give you actionable plans and will provide food for the table and food for the soul. Jerry Ghionis is known as one of most powerful and inspirational speakers in the photography industry.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com
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ACCOMODATION
Here is an overview of the available Host Hotels, where pick-up service will be offered.
We will send you an e-mail with instructions as soon as you buy the ticket.
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS USING THE FORM YOU WILL RECEIVE BY E-MAIL.
We suggest arriving one day prior to being picked up at the Venice airport in order to get acclimated to the time change.
We will be meeting all attendees immediately after they exit the baggage claim area. A Graphistudio representative, with a Graphistudio sign will be immediately outside the doors when you exit the baggage claim.
WORKSHOP
at
Castello Ceconi – Pielungo
Italy
(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)
Workshop at
Castello Ceconi – Pielungo – Italy
(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- All tickets for the workshop shall be non-refundable – if you have a substitute to attend the workshop, please contact your Graphistudio sales representative with the details.
- Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is cancelled for reasons out of our control, you will be provided with a refund of the amount paid for the ticket.
- Promotional: You agree that we may include your details in any promotional materials relating to the workshop and or materials used at the workshop.
- Photography & filming / model release: We may photograph or film the workshop and reserve the right to do so for purposes of promoting future workshops or otherwise. You consent to us photographing or filming you and any attendee attending the workshop.
- Travel & accommodations: You shall be responsible for making and paying your airfare and hotel accommodations for the workshop. If you arrive at a designed time outside of the pre-arranged pick up times, you will be responsible for your own transportation.
- Family members: The workshop, transportation, and meal services are provided for paid attendees only, this is not extended to and for attendee family members.
- Translation: No translation will be provided, the workshop will be in English.
- Travel Insurance: Each participant confirms they understand and agree to purchase the required insurance that is valid internationally. Suggested insurance includes: Accident & Sickness Medical Expense Coverage. Stolen, lost or damaged property coverage. Trip cancellation coverage.
- Assumption of Risk: All attendees understand and are in full awareness and assume full and complete responsibility for all risks inherent in travel and attendee the workshop would could include injury, covid, property damage, and or any other kind of liability.
- Transportation: If attendees need to leave prior to the morning after the end of the workshop, they will be responsible for arranging their transportation to the Venice airport
- Food restrictions: Attendees with food restrictions, we will have gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.
- Italian VAT will be charged on reservations placed by clients from European Union. If the VAT number provided is valid, Graphistudio will later refund you the full VAT amount.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com