Wow ladies! Are you ready to gain CONFIDENCE in 2010?! Brian and I are excited to open the Early Bird Registration for not only the West Coast, but the East Coast too! We've had a lot of women ask us to come bring CONFIDENCE to NY. As you can guess, hosting a workshop in NY can be a bit expensive, so we decided to jump the water and make it more affordable but still location savvy! Here we come ladies, The CONFIDENCE Photography Workshop for Women will be a stone's throw from Manhatten in Jersey City! The dates are May 29th and 30th 2010! If you know your ready to sign up, CLICK HERE to register!
Commit
to a New Year's Resolution today! Why not?! If you are in need of a
weekend with women, full of laughs, and creative inspiration with your
camera, the New Jersey CONFIDENCE Photography Workshop is for you! It's just
in time to give you CONFIDENCE with your camera and prepped for a new
year of photographing your family for the holidays, vacations, inside
on those horrible, rainy days with all the low lighting, (if the weather gets dreary like the Pacific Northwest, you KNOW what I mean!). And don't forget about
those pets! We're going to cover it all!
Ladies,
2010 is going to be amazing for so many women. The buzz and energy of
the SOAR! Scholarship is going to make this year unforgettable!
Register today and make it your year too!
All
levels are welcome! Topic details are below! But first, to give you a
window into what our workshops look like, check out the trailer here by
clicking the PLAY arrow button!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY and last
TWO WEEKS!
FAQ: (if we don't answer your specific question here, email Genie direct at
genie@merakoh.com
)
Question: What is the Early Bird Registration?
Answer:
If you register between today and October 1st (that's two weeks), you
get to pay the Early Bird fee of $799 instead of $999! Pretty great
savings for all of you who jump on board fast! After October 1st, the
registration goes back up to the normal price of $999. But we must warn
you to not wait until October 1st. The last CONFDIENCE Workshop was
sold out by the end of the first day for Early Bird! To take advantage
of the Early Bird Registration, REGISTER HERE!!!
Question: What is this NEW Payment Plan I've heard about?
Answer:
For the holidays, we are going to give you a second payment option. If
your holiday budget is getting thin, and you know the CONFIDENCE
Workshop has been on your Wish List forever, you can sign up for 4
automatic monthly payments of $199. For the next two weeks, we are
basically going to give you the NEW option to pay four payments of $199
and still be given the Early Bird rate of $799! Isn't that so cool!
We've worked hard with our Merchant Accounts to make it happen b/c we
know what it's like to have a Holiday Wish!
If
you'd like to choose this Payment Option, use the Promo Code
"fourpaymentsdeal" upon checking out (all one word). It will turn the
$799 total to $199, and then your cc will be charged automatically
three more times for a total of four payments. We will then email you
if we have any questions, otherwise your set for an automatic payment
over four months! It's that easy!
WHEN? May 29th and 30th 2010, All Day Saturday and Sunday
TIME?
An optional Continental Breakfast is served at 9:15am, and then we jump
into the workshop by 9:30am. Each day will finish around 6pm. (But we
have been known to get excited and not stop on time. So see if you can
stay late if that happens again. :))
WHERE? The CLASSY, STARWOOD (love Starwood!), WESTIN HOTEL!
We have had a lot of requests for a NY workshop, but as you can guess, a NY workshop can be crazy expensive to host. So we decided to jump the water, keep it close for all the NY'ers and at the same time make it more AFFORDABLE! Thank you Westin!
If you need a weekend away, I mean REALLY away, this is an incredible TREAT!!! See below for more details!
MEALS:
FRIDAY MEET AND GREET:
We are still working out the details to this. Registered Attendees will be contacted with updates!
BREAKFAST: You've got a handful of fun options. Enjoy the morning by going for a run on one of their famous running paths, or by having breakfast with a friend or even a quiet morning alone. But be ready to meet at 9:30am sharp! We'll have a full day ahead of us!
LUNCHES:
Both lunches on Saturday and Sunday will also be catered for us. If you
are a vegetarian or have any food allergies, be sure to email us so we
can accommodate you. No problems, we are happy too! No one can be more
work than our Gluten-Free, Dairy Free diets. Brother!
SATURDAY DINNER:
This dinner is optional for our attendees, but we would love to have
you join us! You are invited to a group dinner at a local restaurant.
Location TBA. Details to follow upon registration.
WHERE TO STAY: Starwood's, THE WESTIN, in Jersey City!
To see more images of these classy rooms, CLICK HERE!
Once
you've registered, Genie will email you all the contact details to
get your room set up. FYI, if you've never been to the Empire States
Building, Statue of Liberty or Central Park, it's your chance to catch
some beautiful sites! We are so excited about how this location gives
you access to so much!
DAY ONE TOPICS:
True
to this workshop, time tested (and approved :)), we are excited to
start the day with understanding the mechanics of your camera and
learning about indoor lighting so you can capture shots of your loved
ones in difficult lighting. The second half of the day will be hands
on CONFIDENCE building as we process a FULL morning.
DAY TWO TOPICS:
Day
Two will pick up where we left off. We're going to continue to
demystify tough lighting and camera settings. We'll also walk you
through our Post Process steps as we demonstrate lightroom, turning
images to black and white, editing, what's the difference between a JPG
and RAW image, etc. Depending on the groups interest, we'll talk about
the in's and out's of starting your own side business too. (But this
depends on the needs of the group.) We're also going to cover the
question of what to do with your images? Are stock photography options
available to you, what is the bottom line of blogging, and where should
you have your work printed and why?
The BEST part
that everyone always loves the most is the models! We'll also have
models join us (both adults and kids), so you can practice EVERY THING
we've been teaching you. And true to our workshops, we'll sprinkle our
time with creative exercises and inspiration that make our weekend so
special.
By the end of our weekend, you will be
filled with CONFIDENCE, refreshed, inspired, and possibly shooting in
Manuel like it's nobody's business. (I promise, shooting in Manuel
is way easier than people make it sound, but one step at a time.)
THREE PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1.
You can pay the whole balance at once. If you are taking advantage of
the Early Bird Registration, you must pay the whole $799 at once before
10/1/09.
2. Special, Second Option for the Holidays! We are going to give you a second payment option. If your
holiday budget is getting thin, and you know the CONFIDENCE Workshop
has been on your Wish List forever, you can sign up for 4 automatic
monthly payments of $199. For the next two weeks, we are basically
going to give you the NEW option to pay four payments of $199 and still
be given the Early Bird rate of $799! Isn't that so cool! We've
worked hard with our Merchant Accounts to make it happen b/c we know
what it's like to have a Holiday Wish!
If you'd
like to choose this Payment Option, use the Promo Code
"fourpaymentdeal" upon checking out. It will turn the $799 total to
$199, and then your cc will be charged automatically three more times
for a total of four payments. We will then email you if we have any
questions, otherwise your set for an automatic payment over four
months! It's that easy!
3.
You can make a retainer (non-refundable fee) of $650 to reserve your
seat. The remaining balance of $350 (total is $999) must be paid in
full 14 days before the workshop date. You can pay by check or credit
card at our e-store (the fastest way to ensure a reserved seat for
yourself!). If you'd like to pay the Retainer of $650 to reserve your
seat, you'll need to use the word RESERVE as your coupon code when
registering. Call us if you have any questions at 253-468-8913.
NEED HELP CONVINCING THE HUBBY?
If you need help coming up with ways to convince your hubby, check out Brian and Jeramy's Top 12
Reasons for a Husband to Send His Wife to a CONFIDENCE Photography
Workshop. You and your husband will crack up, and comments from other
husbands are even FUNNIER! CLICK HERE!
REFUNDS & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Our
policy is to not accept refunds. Due to the costs of holding a
workshop, we must pay many of our workshop expenses months ahead of
time. If you must cancel due to unforeseen problems, depending on your
reason for canceling, your tuition may be considered as a credit for a
future workshop. Thank you for understanding!
WHAT DO PAST ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP? To read what the last Seattle Workshop Attendees said, CLICK HERE!
Jen
from Seattle, WA wrote; I know how these workshops can change your
life…it did mine! MeRa and Brian were my inspiration…Thank you … you
all are doing such greatness in this world!
Jeramy
(husband of a wife who attended twice) from CA wrote; if you are
reading this post and are on the fence about going to this workshop…or
wondering if it's really worth it….let me just tell you about my
experience. my beautiful bride went to the Sonoma workshop last year
with me ra and brian…and it changed her life. like so many women, she
struggles with self-doubt and insecurities…coupled with strong passions
and desire to create things of great worth. the magic of this workshop
will help you see that YOU ARE special and can do anything it is that
you want to do, if you just set your mind to it. there is limitless
potential in you all…and if you have ever wondered how to get it
out….sign up for this workshop and you'll see. you will never be the
same again.
Marianne from Seattle, WA wrote;
This was the BEST day I've had in a long time…it was so nice to wade
through and be challenged, laugh along the way, conquer a fear, and
leave wanting more. What a day! I can't thank you enough!
Kari
from Seattle wrote; Me Ra takes the camera apart and puts it back
together in a way that actually makes sense! Prepare to laugh, learn,
and walk away inspired!
Julie from Seattle, WA wrote; As a past workshop attendee...It WILL change your life and how you see yourself.
Allison
from Virginia wrote; I can tell you with total honesty that this will
be a life changing time for you all. Just soak it all in and throw
yourselves in wholeheartedly and you will come away with SO MUCH!!
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
This
workshop is for women only. It is a workshop that is meant to inspire
women, and at the same time help them understand their cameras. Coming
from a Masters degree in teaching, Me Ra and Brian bring a number of
teaching strategies to the workshop so every woman walks away
with CONFIDENCE in using her camera. But this workshop is more than a
photography workshop. True to their reputation and the testimonies
you've read, Brian and Me Ra have a heart to bring inspiration,
encouragement and vision to women. They will make you laugh so hard
your side will be aching. And then be prepared because their stories
may bring tears too. Me Ra and Brian have a goal to refresh women,
build their CONFIDENCE and help them capture the photos they want. But
not only help women shoot better photos, but also, having the
understanding behind HOW they got their favorite photos so they can
replicate the lighting again and again.
OUR PROMISE:
We
promise to have lots and lots of stories, laughs and possibly a few
tears at this workshop-all signature elements to a Me Ra Koh Workshop!
Can't wait to see you all for another awesome CONFIDENCE workshop!
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email Genie ( genie@merakoh.com)
for any and all questions. Genie keeps me up to date on all questions
as we travel for wedding season. She is truly my "little Genie"! If you
need help with booking your hotel, understanding the area, flights,
payment options, shoot her an email!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Click HERE to register today and make her Christmas and New Year AMAZING!!
BIO for Me Ra Koh Photography, Inc.:
Me
Ra and Brian are a husband/wife photography team. Their business is
diversified into several powerful ways. They travel worldwide shooting
high end weddings together. They teach photography workshops for women
across the country. Their workshops often sell out, and attendees
describe them as "inspiring, life changing" weekends. In 2008, Me Ra
and Brian scripted and produced a DVD series called, Refuse to Say
Cheese and Beyond the Green Box. This homegrown DVD series has caught
the eye of large corporations, and in March 2009, the series won the
prestigious NAPPA GOLD award for the Best New DVD for Parents! Their
DVDS are accompanied by other award winning photography products to
help budding businesses get off the ground (see www.refusetosaycheese.com).
In 2008, Me Ra was asked to represent women photographers in the iconic
role for Sony as an Artisan of Imagery. This accepted invitation is a
huge honor. The high end magazine, Wedding Style by Grace Ormonde, has
called Me Ra and Brian a Master of Their Craft. Their work has been
published in several nationwide magazines. They have also been
spotlighted on VH1, Martha Stewart and Oprah! Me Ra, having a published
writing background, dedicates two hours a day to writing her daily blog
so women can find photography tips, inspiration and confidence. To
follow her blog, along with thousands of other readers, visit www.merakohblog.com.
