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Mystic Seminar | 08.01.2011

Mystic, Connecticut
08.01.2011
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Mystic Seminar | 08.01.2011

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Erin and I have been invited to speak at next January’s Mystic Seminar and we’re asking for your help with our presentation.

Since this will be my third time presenting at Mystic, Erin and I don’t want to repeat ourselves. We want to make sure what we say is relevant and helpful to everyone there, so our presentation will be based off questions you give us beforehand. This will give us a chance to prepare for each request in detail. So if you’ve got something you want to know, please tell us!  You can write a comment on the blog here, post a question on our Facebook page or fill out our contact link above. We’ll be an open book for you.

Mystic started as a small meeting around a table with a few friends but has turned into a three-day event with some of the biggest names in the wedding photography world, including Joe Bussink, Jerry Ghionis, Susan Stripling, DQ Studios and many, many other great talents. We can’t wait to get back to Mystic and see all our old friends and meet a lot of new ones.

And please, don’t hold back with your questions. We want this to be our best presentation we’ve ever done, but we can’t do it without your help!

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Jashim Jalal

What's the process of client interaction pre/post booking? Anything amazing to blow their minds?

(08.01.2011)

Becca

When you arrive at a new place, how much location scouting/conceptualizing do you do prior to a shoot vs. shooting more on the fly? My hubs and I have been wondering this about your work for some time now!

(08.01.2011)

benchrisman

Thanks Jashim and Becca! Great questions, and we say a lot about both at Mystic.

(08.01.2011)

Vatche Vick

Hi Ben, I really like to hear about your post processing, lighting .... Thx

(08.01.2011)

Mark McCoy

I can't figure out how you get such amazing "dance" shots at receptions. How do you do it? What lenses? (35mm prime?) How do you balance the DJ's lights with your flash?.... on cam -vs- off cam?....ETTL -vs- Manual???? thanks!!! See ya at the Mystic -Mark

(08.02.2011)

tan karakoc

Hi BEN,wonderful photos you have...How can you take the beatiful skin color...

(09.07.2011)

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Workshops 2011 | 06.13.2011

New York City | Kansas City
06.13.2011
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Workshops 2011 | 06.13.2011

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We are very, very excited to announce two new workshops for this Summer and Fall. We’re teaming up with two of our favorite studios, DQ and Wirken Photography, for two very different experiences.

The first will be our Love + Light Workshop in New York City with Dave and Quin Cheung of DQ Studios on Wednesday, Aug. 10th. This one-day workshop will be a nonstop shootout in the streets of New York focusing on what we individually do best: flash (DQ) and ambient (Chrismans). You’ll spend half the day with DQ learning their flash magic and the other half with us where we’ll show you how to find the unexpected in even the most typical places. We’ll have a real couple that is really in love and a big dinner at the end. This workshop is for the photographer that is happy with their business, but wants a new perspective when it comes to finding real moments and epic portraits with fresh eyes.

http://www.loveandlightworkshops.com

The second workshop will be with Tyler Wirken for his Wirkshop Series at his studio in Kansas City on Sept. 27-28th. Tyler is one of the best documentary wedding photography teachers in the country. We’ve known him for several years, and have taught alongside him at the Foundation Workshop. At the two-day Wirkshop, we will tackle all angles of photographing a wedding – from learning how to be patient for the moment to creating a beautiful portrait in difficult lighting. We’re also going to be looking at how to improve your business even in this challenging economy. We’ll discuss your photographs, your Web site, your branding, your price sheet and everything else you show to clients to help you figure out how to make all those things better. If you’re looking for a workshop that will be an instant shot of adrenaline for your career, this is it.

http://wirkenphoto.net/wirkshops

We could not happier with what we have in store for those who decide to join us. Erin and I have taught – and been students at – workshops all over the world. We know how workshops have changed our lives and careers, and we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that happens for you as well.

See you in the Big Apple or Kansas City!

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Kathryn Krueger

Both of these workshops will be spectacular. I attend B+Es beach house workshop and learned almost more than my little self could even take. DQ are mad talented, top-notch in all they do, and so, so kind. They have a ninja-couture style that is, well, the coolest. Tyler is almost miraculous in the shots he captures and is one of the best photojournalistic teachers I have ever encountered. Really, he is. Sign up! You will be better for it!

(06.13.2011)

Cathy and David

Stop thinking about it and just sign up as fast as you can. Ben's workshop was the best damn investment we've ever made in our business and will totally change your life. So much to learn, at the end you'll feel like a new photographer. I wish I could hype it more but there aren't words to describe. :)

(06.13.2011)

Brandon

Registered for KC! Can't wait.

(06.13.2011)

Tom Sanderson

Ben & Erin worked tirelessly at the NC workshop!! I've been to a lot of workshops in the past, but none where the instructors cared so much about making us better photographers!!

(06.13.2011)

Melissa McClure

Oh wow these sound amazing!! I took the Ben Chrisman workshop last Sept and it was absolutely worth every penny! I learned so much about business, photography and myself. Plus Ben and Erin are awesome people to hang with!

(06.13.2011)

Selur Nokin

I don't want anyone in my area going to this. After you learn what everyone else does not know you will be amazed at your unique thought process behind the camera and the business secrets that will change your life.

(06.14.2011)

daniel stark

you'll walk in a photographer and walk out a professional. i can't speak highly enough how invaluable their workshops are. the nc workshop literally changed me--can't thank ben and erin enough. they're the real deal.

(06.17.2011)

Robin Parrott

Ben! I would so love that lighting workshop. But, lol, no such money. Your use of flash now is fantastic and I want to learn more. It is where I struggle the most. And always your ambient shots are stunning! You inspire a lot of my work.

(06.30.2011)

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Beach House workshop | 10.05.2010

Outer Banks, North Carolina
10.05.2010
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Beach House workshop | 10.05.2010

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The Outer Banks, N.C., is known for its beautiful beaches and sunny blue skies. So when we planned our Beach House Workshop for late September, we were envisioning everyone getting some beach time in, as well as a few dips in the pool and hot tub at the house we rented in the town of Duck. Instead, we were given torrential rain and thick, dark-gray clouds for the entire three days. What that meant though, is we just worked even harder on photography. We liked the challenge of demonstrating how to shoot creative portraits without any sun – especially at a beach location. And instead of hanging by the pool, we stayed inside late into the night, going over everyone’s websites and blogs, pricing, marketing and anything else that came to mind. And of course, we did manage to squeeze in a good dance party after several bottles of wine on the first night.

We were so impressed with the caliber of the photographers at this workshop and loved getting a chance to have some good bonding time with everyone. We were also joined by three great friends, filmmaker and photographer Vlad Chaloupka, and photographers David Murray and Kirsten Lewis. Vlad filmed the workshop, and David and Kirsten helped with critiques while also cooking every fantastic meal from scratch all three days. It was the perfect workshop for us, with everyone together like a big family talking about what we love the most, taking pictures.

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jessica moores

looks amazing guys. consider me jealous. ;)

(10.05.2010)

bethany cox

Awww!!! We live here in the OBX. it was the crummiest week of the year in some aspects, but it was awesome in others. You gotta love when mother nature bosses you around. Glad you enjoyed it.

(10.05.2010)

Tom

Ben -- you and Erin put so much hard work into this workshop, and it was amazing. I got more out of this than any workshop I've attended!! Who else would stay up until 5am talking pricing??? Appreciated your efforts more than you know!!...

(10.05.2010)

Cathy (and David)

This workshop was such an amazing experience for us, and we cannot thank you two enough. We spent the 14-hr drive home talking non-stop about everything we learned. Best investment we've ever made in our business. Thanks again, Cathy and David.

(10.05.2010)

Antonio

Want to be there with you next time. Tell me when will be next time, please!

(10.06.2010)

Marius Barbulescu

What an experience that was, I bet! This first image is a killer... and congratulation to all the folks that were invited to your workshop! :))

(10.06.2010)

David

AAAHHHHH!!! How did I not hear about this?

(10.06.2010)

David Murray

That was some fun. Let's do it again! I am getting the cookbooks out!

(10.06.2010)

Mikey

Ben, Any chance of you and Erin coming down under? I'd love to attend you workshop

(10.06.2010)

london wedding photographer ramyad

The beack house shot is absolutely amazing. I love the colours of the sky and the sand. Jealous we don't have this type of workshop in the UK :-(

(10.14.2010)

Pradeep

wow! lovely photos!

(11.11.2010)

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Beach House SOLD OUT! | 04.04.2010

Outer Banks, North Carolina
04.04.2010
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Beach House SOLD OUT! | 04.04.2010

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UPDATE: We are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your trust means everything to us, and we’re going to do everything we can to make this the best learning experience you have ever had.

After working on this for months, we are finally ready to announce our first, and most likely only, workshop in the United States this year.

We chose a beautiful house on the beach in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, so we can all be under one roof the entire time. We love being completely consumed by photography, and this it the best way to do it – without distractions or reasons to go anywhere else. We have so much planned, we have no idea how we are going to fit it all in, including special guests and lots of shooting time. Sound fun? Click the link below to read all the details and to sign up.

Click here for the Beach House Workshop

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Alexis Cuarezma

This looks amazing Ben! I wish I could go!! I know you & Erin will rock it both in teaching & having fun.

(04.04.2010)

Cathy and David

Sounds spectacular! I hope we're able to make it! :D

(04.04.2010)

Harper

Man, I wish I shot weddings!!! I feel that this would be waaayyy over my head! Sounds like an AMAZING Workshop! PS. Swank house!

(04.05.2010)

Lindsay Stark

A Chrisman/Reed workshop, what could be better! My husband is super excited! Wish I could come too- I can't wait to see and hear about it after!

(04.05.2010)

Ethan

See you in Sept Ben and Erin!!

(04.05.2010)

Telmo

I really want to go! Hope to see you in September...

(04.05.2010)

Melissa McClure

Just signed up! Cannot wait for September!

(04.05.2010)

Joee

WOW ! This is the opportunity of a lifetime ! Wish I could be there that week.

(04.06.2010)

Janice Chan

Wish I could be there with you guys, will have to wait till next year! :(

(04.06.2010)

mairen

Sounds soooo fun! I wish edmonton would have been a beach house, with beer, and burgers. Having done a workshop with Ben and Erin, I can say that it was amazing! I learned so much and it really did change me as a photographer, I am so grateful for the experience.

(04.06.2010)

David Pullum

congrats on selling out so quickly, I'm sure it will be a great workshop, and an amazing experience for those attending.

(04.06.2010)

Cliff

If I attend only one workshop in my lifetime, it will be yours. Good luck with this one guys and hopefully I'll catch you the next time around :)

(04.07.2010)

Kat Braman

I am so bummed it's sold out already :(

(04.07.2010)

Steve

Whoever signed up for this has no idea at how much insight they will get to further their own personal artform of Wedding Photography. So smart!!

(04.08.2010)

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