From Inquiry to Delivery-The Complete Lifestyle Family Photography Workflow

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Open Image Studio | Columbus, OH

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Master the process of planning, directing, and capturing meaningful family portraits from inquiry to final gallery delivery!
About this Event

Join photographer Monty Soungpradith for a hands-on workshop designed for intermediate photographers looking to start or improve their family and couples photography skills, while building a professional client experience from inquiry to delivery.


Based on Monty’s proven sucess with his family photography approach attendees will learn how to find and prepare your ideal clients, along with learning the tools to start creating their own sucessful worksflow system, and the key compenents of how to do that. Attendees will walk away with confidence on how to work well with families and children from prep calls and invoices, to in-person interaction and directing posing.


 


What You’ll Learn

  • Preparing clients for successful family sessions
  • Conducting consultations and gathering important client information
  • Wardrobe, location, and session planning
  • Posing vs. prompting for natural interactions
  • Techniques for capturing authentic smiles and connection
  • Working confidently with children and families
  • Common mistakes to avoid during family sessions
  • Organizing, delivering, and following up after the session

 


Hands-On Shooting Experience

After the classroom portion, attendees will photograph one or more model families alongside Monty. You’ll observe his complete workflow in real time, practice directing subjects, receive guidance throughout the session, and create portfolio-worthy images you can use to market your own family photography services.


 


Experience Level

Intermediate


Participants should be comfortable using their camera and understanding exposure settings but are looking to refine their people-photography skills and gain confidence working with families and couples.


 


You’ll Leave With

  • A repeatable family photography workflow
  • Better client communication and session-planning skills
  • Confidence directing families, couples, and children
  • Practical experience photographing real families
  • Portfolio-ready images and techniques you can apply immediately

 



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Where is it happening?

Open Image Studio, 400 West Rich Street, #Suite 200, Columbus, United States

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Tickets

USD 79.00

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