My wife and I had the pleasure of attending Jim Landers’ Basic Photography and Wedding Photography classes in 2007. We decided to start a photography business after being disappointed with our wedding photos. However, after investing about $2000 in equipment, we soon learn that there was far more to photography than releasing the shutter.

 

I came across Jim’s website while looking for photography ideas, and noticed that he taught classes. We enrolled in the Basic Course, and to this day I would say it was money well spent. The environment was very relaxed and perfect for learning. What I liked most was that the classes were more knowledge sharing sessions as opposed to boring lectures, and that he taught at our pace. He also assigned fun but challenging projects to help master certain techniques. These techniques are now tools that we will have in our “tool box” forever.

 

After the basic class, we couldn’t wait to begin the Wedding Photography class. In this class we learned interview techniques, pricing, proofing, how to interact with the Bride and guests, and how and when to capture those timeless shots.

 

Today, our business is starting to lift off. We have 12 weddings booked for 2008, and 3 so far for 2009. I can honestly say without the strong foundation that Jim gave us, we would not be nearly as successful as we are starting to become.

 

Cedric Patterson

Owner, Patterson Photography