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For us, the most important part when we create visual storytelling is to give the feeling of how it was!
wedding photography workshop ONE! + mentoring"how to tell a wedding story"
22th. - 23rd. June | Ljubljana | Slovenia
Welcome to two days wedding photography workshop ONE!
Wedding photography workshop to raise your awareness, engage the curious and expand your creativity. Led by visual storytellers Aleks and Irena Kus. An exciting, comprehensive, and practical two-day wedding photography workshop for both experienced and novice wedding photographers.
Discover how to tell a visual story with your camera to capture the unique narrative of a couple’s wedding day. Understand how to harness the essence of the day to create a visual story that will last for generations to come. Sharpen your knowledge of how to achieve business success through visual storytelling. Learn where we find the inspiration to compose each unique and creative frame, always something special, individual, and different. Please find out how we still manage to enrich our style and skills with every new wedding we shoot after all of these years.
Sixteen years and over 500+ local and international weddings later, we always remember the thousand and one problems that we experienced along the way. It is our joy to share all that we have learned along our journey with you. When we first started, we would have loved to have had someone who could point us in the right direction and share the solutions to the problems that we encountered.
Now, we are delighted that we can do that for you! At our unique wedding photography workshop, How to tell a wedding story that lasts!
This myth-busting, secret-sharing, super practical wedding photography workshop will provide you with all of the answers, tips, tricks, and information you need to ignite your creative visual storytelling success. So whether you are new to the industry or have been around a while but are looking for that extra fuel to boost your business, this is the wedding photography workshop for you.
about your host
Hi, Aleks here, a destination wedding photographer from a country with love in the middle of the name, Slovenia, Europe. With my wife, my soulmate! We compose a harmonic duet, traveling worldwide to tell the fantastic wedding stories of people in love.
Friendship has been holding us together since we were young – we used to play on the local playground as kids. Later in life, love widened our company and formed an even deeper bond. Our love yielded two beautiful, now teenage daughters.
I have been in the wedding photography business for more than 15 years, coming from a photojournalist background. I see wedding photography as storytelling. It is my passion and my way of life. Wedding photography is about capturing moments of genuine affection between the bride and the groom, moments that last. It is also about looking for witty glances between the guests, who might not see each other again once the wedding is over.
My passion for the work we do can beautifully be observed through international awards and acknowledgments, but most importantly, through satisfied customers, professionalism, and love for photography in the aftermath of mutual understanding and respect.
Multiday wedding celebrations are our immense passion and a challenge that we gladly accept. On the other hand, small intimate weddings are a challenge because the bond between newlyweds, family, and friends is even more distinct. It is not unusual for tears to fall from those who genuinely understand love, tears of joy, and delight in these special moments.
We welcome you to come with us on a wonderful journey of creating wedding photography, a visual legacy, which lasts into eternity. And into so much more!
Aleks & Irena
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your awareness of how to tell a wedding story that lasts into eternity!
about the workshop
This two-day wedding photography workshop is designed to cover all of the essential topics you need to know to develop your wedding photography business. Covering both your wedding photography skills and business knowledge, this comprehensive course will leave you with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to take your business and visual storytelling to new heights.
Find out why these three factors are the key to your wedding photography success:
- Creative visual storytelling
- Connections
- Personalization
- Mentoring
Whether you have been doing this for a few years or are just starting, this course has plenty for you.
slideshows of full wedding stories
In the last few years, Aleks was named as one of the TOP wedding photographers in the world!
Find out more about awards & achievements, and learn from the best!
what the workshop will cover
CREATIVE STORYTELLING:
- From A to Z, without secrets! Discover how we use creative storytelling, real moments, light, and composition to photograph each part of the wedding day in the most magical and unique ways to tell a visual story that will last for generations.
DOCUMENTARY APPROACH TO WEDDING STORY:
- Uncover how to remain inspired, fresh and innovative over time. Including a chance to test your new skills during a photography session with a real couple!
TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW:
- Explore the photography and editing tools, techniques, technologies, and software that will give you an edge in the industry, including album design, online galleries, backups, and security.
ONLINE BUSINESS:
- Learn how to utilize the internet and blogging to propel your business growth, including SEO, social media, and blogging.
WEBSITES AND MARKETING THAT WORKS:
- Uncover the practical secrets to dynamic branding, marketing, and websites that get results. Grasp the tricks to effective administration, including pricing and contracts.
YOUR TIME:
- Bespoke support for your personal business needs, photography skills, and questions. Your time to review where you are now and the next steps you want to take to move your business forward. We will be on hand throughout this process to support you in developing your new growth strategy.
MENTORING:
- Three months of online Zoom group mentoring. Two hours per month. To follow your progress with exercise, which you will receive during the workshop, and help to become a better wedding storyteller.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
- Ask anything!!!
Words of our past wedding photography workshop participants
Having the opportunity to witness Aleks and Irena talk about the business side of photography and photo techniques, tips, tricks. Still, most of all, basics gave me a completely new and different perspective.
Nothing held back, no hidden agenda, all questions answered honestly and fully to the tiniest detail just confirmed to me that Aleks and Irena and true students of the craft, and we all should be really thankful to have witnessed their workshop.
Without any shadow of a doubt, I would recommend Aleks wedding photography workshop to all and every photographer – no matter novice or seasoned professional, there is something for everyone!
Do yourself and your business a favor and attend Aleks Kus! Wedding photography workshop – it’s worth every penny and beyond!
Even after almost eleven years of working as a wedding photographer, I believe we never stop learning. Investing in our knowledge is very important; that’s why I love to go to workshops, to hear what other professionals have to say.
Aleks and his wife Irena are a great team and experienced photographers, whom I’ve known for a while, so I didn’t hesitate for a minute to go to this wedding photography workshop.
Aleks didn’t hold any information for himself, answered all the questions, and opened his world to his attendees as an open book. Even though I am an educator myself, I still learned some tricks and had many new thoughts after the workshop. It sparked that fire in me once again, so thank you both for putting effort into doing this workshop and share the knowledge! I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to invest in themselves. Go for it!
Nina Novak
Although it has been almost 14 days since our mini-workshop, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the knowledge, advice, and kind help. Since then, I’ve had a few photoshoots, and I can’t tell you how it all came together for me because of these workshops. I know I have a huge amount to learn, but with your help, everything will be faster and easier. When I upgrade my knowledge a bit, I will definitely come to your workshop again, as I could endlessly listen to your experiences, from which I learned a great deal for the first time.
When choosing a mentor, what worried me the most was that I would come across someone who would look up to the name because of their successful career, as I am a beginner, and would give me a feeling of inferiority. On the other hand, you are the key topic of being a Professional, repeatedly awarded and highly respected and appreciated in the photo world, who passed on to me the knowledge of the best use in an easy way.
So a sincere thank you for being human first and only then for my mentor.
Although the motivation never runs out, there is no shortage of time for all the ideas, and I am delighted to have decided on your workshop. Because I’m in the business world myself, content is important to me.
I say all things happen for a reason in life. Every acquaintance, every incident, even the unpleasant one Everything comes with a reason. So all of this has only been confirmed by your content. It was intense but worth my time, which is extremely valuable to me. Thank you for your journey, your thinking, your knowledge, which was wonderful to listen to. With knowledge of your story, I realized the importance of our work, the importance of photographs again, not here and now, today, but for the next generations.
Thanks for everything, Aleks.
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wedding photography as storytelling. It is my passion and my way of life. Wedding photography is about capturing moments of true affection between the bride and the groom, moments that last. It is also about looking for witty glances between the guests, who might not see each other again once the wedding is over.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions & answers
1.How much is the wedding photography workshop ONE! costs?
- The comprehensive two days wedding photography workshop costs a total of 450€. The fee includes:
- Two full days of practical, hands-on teaching from Aleks
- Lunch, snacks, coffee/ tea, drinks & craft beer throughout both days
- The opportunity to shoot a real couple in the city – creatively!
Lots of free resources including, PDFs, templates, and your own copy of a professional wedding photography business contract valued at 750€!
50€ voucher for Dreambooks album company - Nikon – gear for testing ( on the workshop itself)
- Discount codes for Pixellu SmartSlide.
- Discount codes for DVLOP profiles and presets.
- Three months of online Zoom group mentoring (2 hours per month) follow your progress with exercise, which you will receive during the workshop.
- Lifetime membership of our Facebook group for the latest news, updates, and any questions whatsoever!
- 50€ discount for our new secret workshop. More info will follow at the wedding photography workshop itself!
2. Where will the workshop take place?
- The workshop will take place in Ljubljana.
3. Is accommodation included?
- Accommodation is not included. Attendees are responsible for finding their own accommodation and transportation to and from the wedding photography workshop.
4. How do I book a place for a wedding photography workshop ONE!?
- A 20% deposit is required to reserve your place. Payment options are, via PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, cash, or international bank transfer. Final payment is due no later than 7 days before the workshop begins or on the day of the workshop.
5. What happens if I need to cancel my place in the wedding photography workshop ONE!?
- If you cannot attend or need to cancel your reservation, we require a minimum of 14 days notice.
- If you cancel within the 14-day notice period, your deposit will be refunded minus a 30 € admin fee if and when we can find a replacement.
- If you cancel within five days of the start date of the workshop, your deposit is non-refundable. The final payment will still be due, and your deposit will not be refunded.
6. How long will each workshop last?
- The wedding photography workshop will last for two full days. Each day will last from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
7. What are the dates of the workshop?
- The wedding photography workshop will take place on the 22nd. – 23rd. June 2021
8. What is the schedule for the two days?
- Tuesday 22nd. June 2021: Workshop Day One 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday 23rd. June 2021 Workshop Day Two 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Post-workshop get-together (Location to be announced in our Facebook group).
9. Which language will the workshop be delivered in?
- The workshop will be in the Slovenian language.
10. What do I need to bring to the workshop?
For the wedding photography workshop, you will need:
- a laptop with editing software
- the photography equipment that you use at present
- pencil and paper for notes
11. This is exactly what I am looking for. How do I book?
- To book wedding photography workshop ONE!, press the button below and fill in the booking form, then we will send you an invoice confirmation. Payment of deposit secures your spot.
the story behind
What does the term wedding photography mean to me? Is a wedding truly just an emotional experience that moves us? Some emotions that bring joy to the guests at the wedding? Is it love that sparkles between future spouses?
Therefore I genuinely welcome you to listen to a podcast at This Is Reportage, in which I was so delighted to speak openly about things I love so much!
- about Slovenia (and how it is the only country to have ‘love’ in its name),
- how he’s blind in one eye (how that happened and how it affected him),
- his journey into weddings and his wedding motto,
- tips for finding and honing your style,
- some film recommendations,
- happiness, and what his time in the hospital taught him,
- the story of one of his Reportage Awards,
- why communication is critical,
- knowing his wife from age seven and why they always shoot together,
- being a parent and a wedding photographer too,
- his all-time favorite image,
- and much more,