After a great day with a great bunch of future/improving Wedding Photographers on my 'The Business Of Wedding Photography' presentation on Monday 16th January 2012, here's some of the comments so far (some of which were sent to me directly, some indirectly via the Talk Photography forum):


Gary Hill of http://www.gdhphotography.co.uk/

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Dave
Having attended his Business of Wedding Photography Course today, I can say that as a full time pro I learnt a huge amount from Dave. Fantastic ideas, great marketing advice and product ideas. I came away inspired to hammer my SEO, target my market and redo my promotional materials. Was great to meet other TP members, thanks again Dave”


Simon Wilson

“I have to Echo the views of Gary, It was a pleasure to meet some of the TP members. Thanks Dave, really informative day”


Alan Wennington

“Yes, a big thank you to Dave for an inspirational day. Plenty of input from others too”


Jeff Boston of http://www.jeffbostonphotography.co.uk/

“Feel I must add my thanks to Dave for an inspiring insight into his wedding photography business model. I think everyone, whether pro or am, experienced or not so experienced couldn't fail but to have benefited from today's seminar.

Thanks Dave”


Alison Bailey of http://www.alisonbaileyphotography.co.uk/

“Well that was a fab day. :) good to meet some new photographers and always a pleasure to meet those I already know. Certainly some food for thought there DG and I just love some of your original material. Great to see people scratch their heads. You certainly have a unique view on the world and I just love the way you are prepared to do things your way rather than paths already well worn. I have books to read now, how the hell did that happen? ;)”


Ian Bronthrone of http://www.fotologic.co.uk/

“I have been on many training events both inside and outside the photography business; normally you will catch one or two delegates with involuntary self closing eyelids by 1400. Not a chance on this session, Dave kept everybody interested and not wanting to miss a word to the end.
Well done Dave.”


Mark Oldrieve of www.lens-flair-photographic.co.uk

“thanks for a great day yesterday Dave.

Exceedingly informative and more importantly, thought provoking.”



Pete Morris

“A great day and a good mix of people helped the day flow. I think all that attended managed to take away loads of positives and some great tips & pointers with them.

Nice one Dave.”


Taheer Shah

“I went home with a headache, in a nice way though, trying to process all that info in my head. Lots of great info shared and some handy tips from others to, thanks again to Dave”


Cris Lowis of www.lowisphotogrphy.co.uk (an a Facebook Forum I run)

“Thanks to David Goodier for arranging great training day, I have three pages of notes (and a few emails) to read through now!

Alison Bailey replied...

“You got off light then Cris, I have a book! (Social Networking Bible) and it's flippin enormous!”

Gary Hill then replied...

“Even I got thirteen pages of notes , great day :)”

Jeff Boston followed with...

“12 pages for me, can double that when I decipher it.”

Mark Oldrieve...

“12 for me and I have to decipher too.”

Taheer Shah...

“I've got about 7”

Carl Davis of www.carldavisphoto.co.uk ...

“all in my head, thats why Ive got a headache :)”

Only 7 days into the New Year (well working ones), and I've already booked 4 Weddings with a further 2 couples coming through to see me in the next couple of Weeks

One of those bookings came by winning one from one of my top competitors too, which is all the nicer lol

I hope you've had a great start to 2012 too

Cheers

David :-)

Why go take pics of course !!! :D

Yesterday I decided for a complete break to go plan a shoot at one of my favourite bits of the seaside, Black Nab near Whitby; where previously this year I shot Sharleene in a model shoot (click here to view images)

I'll be looking to use this venue for forthcoming training days for both those new to Landscape Photography and for some model shoots/training too, but yesterday was about having fun

The timing for the outgoing tide was perfect, but sadly the low winter Sun meant it had dipped below the cliffs far too early. So, if you fancy a trip here anytime soon I'd suggest you went to follow the outgoing tide at around 9.00 a.m. - so the Sun is still crossing the horizon but not yet over the cliffs

If you fancy a trip here with me, please just get in contact and we'll sort something out

Our old Facebook Page stagnated and was primarily 'Liked' by other photographers wanting to keep tabs on what we're doing !!!

The new one is specifically for our 2012 Bride & Grooms, and those aspiring or struggling Wedding Photographers coming for help with their business

To take a peek, or 'Like' our new page go here... FIND US ON FACEBOOK



2011 has been a great year to be a Barnsley and South Yorkshire Wedding Photographer, but we're looking to really up our game in 2012 with a whole new pricing schedule that is even more competitive & a series of Guides for Brides to help you get the best out of your Wedding services & suppliers

If you're getting married in 2012/2013 then we'd love to hear from you

Call / email for our FREE Guide to Choosing your Wedding Photographer we've put this together to stop you falling for the cheap & nasty services others are putting out there. You only get one chance - so book someone worth having - that means Professional, Qualified, Experienced & Insured at the very least. Our FREE Guide will help you sort the wheat from the chaff

Well - yesterday's rain didn't manage to completely stop play at Hazlewood Castle, but getting married late in the afternoon in December does severely cut your chances for outside photos

Assisting my friend Martin yesterday gave us the BEST vicar I've ever met too. Unbelievably helpful, keen to ensure the couple had all the photos they could dream of, and he even had a bubble machine to make the exit more interesting !!!

This is pretty much the last shot from my last Wedding in 2011, and what a great year its been too

Many thanks to all my couples in 2011 for helping to make this Barnsley & South Yorkshire Wedding Photographer a very happy chappy :-)

I thought Saturday 17th December was to be my last 2011 Wedding, and this morning (Monday 19th December) was to be my last 2011 Wedding consultation (they booked) - but NO :D

A pal of mine was left in the do-do by his assistant pulling out, so I'm helping him shoot a Wedding at Hazlewood Castle later this week; and two further enquiries this morning mean I'm seeing another couple this week too for their September 2012 Wedding - busy busy - and loving it :-)



2011 has been a great year to be a Barnsley and South Yorkshire Wedding Photographer, but we're looking to really up our game in 2012 with a whole new pricing schedule that is even more competitive & a series of Guides for Brides to help you get the best out of your Wedding services & suppliers

If you're getting married in 2012/2013 then we'd love to hear from you

Call / email for our FREE Guide to Choosing your Wedding Photographer we've put this together to stop you falling for the cheap & nasty services others are putting out there. You only get one chance - so book someone worth having - that means Professional, Qualified, Experienced & Insured at the very least. Our FREE Guide will help you sort the wheat from the chaff