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The Business of Photography Workshop was named by Photoshelter in 2014, 2015 & 2016 in their annual survey of inspiring workshops!

Testimonials

NPPA Northern Short Course student Justin Stewart

"I feel that the information you share in there is so important and is stuff that isn't discussed openly enough amongst the photojournalism community. There shouldn't be that kind of hunger when it comes to understanding what the standard assignment rate is from a publication. People need this information.-2016 NPPA Northern Short Course student ."-Justin Stewart (http://www.justinlstewart.com/)

NPPA Northern Short Course Student Leah Klafczynski

"Just wanted to send a note and thank you for your two part workshop this weekend. It contained a lot of information I missed out on in my education at Kent State University. Hoping to attend your full workshop in the near future!" - 2016 NPPA Northern Short Course attendee.--Leah Klafczynski (http://www.leahklaf.com/)

Brooks Institute Student Cory Brodzinski

"Thank you again for the class. That class could easily be a week long. I absolutely learned more in two days to move my business forward than I have in years of trial and error and being lost in confusion."--Cory Brodzinski (www.corybhphoto.com)

Brooks Institute Student Gregory Azbell

"Thank you for such an informative and empowering course. I found your workflows and references to industry standards (PhotoShelter, invoices, etc.) incredibly helpful. I left your class feeling motivated and capable of operating a freelance photography business."--Gregory Azbell

ASMP Atlanta Student Analise Kaylor

"Thank you for such an incredible workshop. In the two weeks since, I've successfully recovered two licensing fees and negotiated my first long-term contract with a local publisher. Before your workshop, I would have felt entirely unprepared to pitch for and negotiate that kind of work. Instead, I went into the meeting not just knowing the value of my work, but prepared to be my best advocate. Thank you for such a fantastic forum for learning. It truly was the most beneficial thing I've done for my business all year." -(http://www.annalisekaylor.com/)

Ed Sale, ASMP Oregon Member

"I really mean it when I say that your class was one, if not the, most productive classes I've ever had. I wish I had taken this a year ago.”—Ed Sale, ASMP Member (http://www.edsalephotography.com)

ASMP Atlanta Student Enrique Samson

"This is where I came to learn many of the things that school and personal experience leave untaught. After Todd’s workshop I came out with 28 handwritten pages of ideas, resources and next steps that I normally don’t hear in grad school. Todd’s workshop is a great sequel to that. The workshop consists of two productive days of Todd sharing left and right the precious business intel of an experienced, active editorial photographer like it’s no big deal. If you have questions about the workshop, feel free to contact me personally."-Enrique Samson (http://enriquesamson.com/)

Brooks Institute Student Paul Frocchi

"From workflow to contracts to TOS when sharing on-line; Todd is passionate about educating photographers to some of the potential challenges when working in the photography industry. Todd re-enforces his lectures by sharing his own real world experiences. The workshop is an awesome tool for a photographers evolution."--Paul Frocchi (www.stillsthatmove.com)

Brooks Institute Student Martha McCall

"I received your workshop summary and just wanted to say thank you for it. It’s so helpful and I have already referenced it. Thank you, also, for generously and graciously sharing your knowledge and answering questions in the workshop. I learned a ton and left feeling very encouraged to keep moving forward."-Martha McCall (http://www.redbikecards.com/)

Carol Stewart: Assistant Director of Continuing & Professional Education at Univ of Arizona

"Thoroughly professional in his dealings with both our staff and his workshop participants. Todd has clearly mastered both the art and the business of photography, as his portfolio demonstrates, and the reviews from his class were excellent. One participant ranked Todd as ‘outstanding’ in every metric and commented that what made the workshop particularly special was the attention that was paid to each and every student."--Carol Stewart

Brooks Institute Student Doug Ellis

"I really enjoyed your passion and candor and commitment and it renewed my interest in the business side of things. I got a bunch of new tools and photographer names to check out too. And thanks again for your generosity of spirit and commitment to hustling without being a hustler, if you know what I mean."--Doug Ellis (http://www.dougellisphoto.com/)

University of Arizona Student Martha Retallick

"I've been looking for something like this for years. I liked Todd's step-by-step instructions for things like workflow. Now that I've taken Todd's course, I know exactly how to do it. Estimating jobs and invoicing for them? Everyone says that you're supposed to look like a professional when you're handling these business tasks, but Todd tells you exactly how. Thank you, Todd, for giving us the in-depth information that we need to succeed." - Martha Retallick (http://www.bicyclestockimages.com/#!/index)

California Center for Digital Arts Student Carin Hall

"I wouldn't know where to begin or how to place value on my work without this workshop." -Carin Hall

University of Arizona Student Marco Signorini

"Thank you for organizing and bringing your great workshop to Tucson. I felt privileged to learn such a great deal of information packed in just two days of class. I enjoyed every minute of it and I am sure I will use this excellent information for years to come." - Marco Signorini (http://www.marcosignoriniphotography.com/)

UCLA Student Darin Sicurello from Arizona

"No other photography course addresses the issues that Todd provided on the business of photography."--Darin Sicurello (http://darinsicurello.com/)

Otis College of Art & Design Student Marjorie Curty-Vincent

"Todd Bigelow is a talented, very competent, very pedagogue and attentive, very good listener, passionate and very professional. The dynamics of these two days of class was very, very good! Brilliant photographer, human and awesome teacher!"--Marjorie Curty-Vincent (http://www.curtyphotography.com/)

Otis College of Art & Design Student Anna Boyiazis

"It was unanimous amongst participants that Todd Bigelow’s Business of Photography Workshop could be described in one word: Empowering.” — Anna Boyiazis (http://www.annaboyiazis.com)

Otis College of Art & Design Student Olivia Katz

"This weekend with Todd was simply amazing. The workshop is incredibly thorough, easy to follow, and informative far beyond my expectations. As an instructor Todd is energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and extremely generous. He does his best to address everyone’s questions/concerns/needs. This workshop was a sigh of relief as I was finally able to get some clarity on a variety of challenges I was experiencing. I would recommend this workshop to photographers who simply have not had the time or resources to understand the vital business components of this career path." --Olivia Katz (http://www.oliviakatz.com/)

UCLA Student John Bosma

"As someone who has completed undergraduate, Masters, and PhD programs, in addition to numerous certification and continuing education courses throughout the years, this is by far one of the best courses I have ever participated in. Both the content and the organization of the course were superb. I’m walking away from this experience with a tremendous amount of content and insights that will be directly applicable starting tomorrow!"--John Bosma (http://www.john-bosma-photo.com/)

UCLA Student Michael Alan Hoy

"Todd Bigelow's THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY workshop has been extremely helpful for me, not only for understanding how to build and sustain my brand, but also understanding my own value, and the pitfalls that new professional photogs may encounter. This class touches on scenarios and strategies that are often times undiscussed, and undisclosed, and Todd presents these topics in a way that is personable, and easy to digest."-Michael Alan Hoy (http://www.michaelalanhoy.com/)

Sports Shooter Academy Student Huseyin Erturk

"After the workshop, it was much more clear for me to see what is ahead of me as an emerging photographer. I was also more confident with the decisions I was making regarding my career."-Huseyin Erturk ( http://www.positivegrain.com/#!/index)

UCLA Student Carla Adelmann

"Todd took time with the class to make sure that all our questions were answered, and went above and beyond my expectations because he himself is currently working as a successful photojournalist. Now I have a much better understanding of how the business of photography works, and even have step-by-step instructions of how to obtain work."-Carla Adelmann (http://www.carlaadelmann.com/)

UCLA Workshop Student Ken Zimmerman

"Todd Bigelow's workshop on the "Business of Photography" is a wealth of information. As an amateur photographer who's trying to learn the ropes of the profession and take my work to the next level, this workshop is just what I needed. Todd discusses his 20+ years as a professional photographer along with the trials and tribulations associated with specific assignments. From copyright law, licensing, and complex fee structures, the workshop was, to say the least, enlightening."-Ken Zimmerman (http://www.zimmermanvisual.com/)

UCLA Workshop Student Jenna Stouffer

“The Business of Photography workshop was by far one of the most useful and practical courses I’ve taken since starting my photography business. Todd’s experience and knowledge of the photography combined with passion for teaching was matchless and made every hour valuable.”–Jenna Stouffer ((www.cupoteaphotography.wordpress.com)_

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