Testimonials
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The workshop is great, there was so much information in those two days. You were very honest with everything, you never held back. It was alot of fun learning about the business end of photography which you don't really think about when your taking pictuers. Thank you so much!
Willian Pineda -
Good morning Elizabeth. I LOVED the workshop this weekend. Laurie was great! There were so many questions and you were able to answer all of them! So thankful to have met you. Thankful you are willing to share your experience, amazing talent and love for photography. THANK YOU!"
Denise Vaughn, Santa Barbara, CA -
"Ms. Etienne's business workshop was both enlightening and inspiring. Like most creative people, I dislike and avoid the business aspect of things. However, Elizabeth's small and intimate seminar taught me the fundamentals about licenses, contracts and saying no to freebies for friends. In this competitive field, and especially in this town, it is important to understand what makes you different, and how to set yourself apart from the rest. Ms. Entienne taught me how to stay motivated, and to respect my work and myself."
Alexander Slanger, Photographer -
Bonjour Elizabeth,
Thank you for an amazing, inspiring and well needed workshop!!! It was good for my soul! This workshop has given me valuable insight on reaching the next level. I realize I was missing certain special tactics that you have acquired over 20 years of experience. Your candidness and approach on sharing about the wedding and commercial industry was uniquely awesome and real. Your stories resonated with me and I still visualize your funny animated moments. You are truly a funny person!!! I think every photographer and professional photographer, including the professional photographer making over 100,000 a year should take your workshop!
Thank you also for the wonderful Kodak bag with all those goodies. I look forward to shooting some film on my 35mm camera. I haven't done that in so long!!!!
Angelina Rodriguez
Santa Barbara, CA
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Great workshop! Got some terrific tips and enjoyed your presentation a lot!
Michael Friedman
L.A., CA -
Je vous remercier pour le stage le weekend dernier ! Meme si je suis jeune, J’ai beacoup apris sur le monde de la photographie proffesionelle. J’aimerai aussi garder contact avec vous pour le futur. Je vais essayer de commencer mon entreprise de photo cet été en France! Merci encore pour le Entry to the Photography Convention 2010!
Remy Neymarc,
Paris, France -
I truly enjoyed the workshop, learned a lot and plan to take your book publishing
workshop. As you can see, I have come to find out about a lot of the entrepreneurial tips you
shared with us.
Dina J.
Fresno, CA -
Thank you for the inspiring, fun, and very informative workshop last weekend. I was very relieved to have an instructor who genuinely wanted to share as much information as possible, and who wants to help others achieve success. Your style of teaching was interesting and entertaining. Your personal anecdotes really added a lot. You also used a lot of funny (and true) analogies to explain things, and help us to view situations about money with a different perspective. It is obvious why your clients like you so much!
Michelle P.
Santa Barbara, CA -
" The portfolio and image review of my work was career altering, and all via telecommuting. Who knew! I can't believe what a difference it made just changing just a few things! Everyone says my work is starting to really look pro! I'm ready to take the next big step. Thank you! "
Karen Foster,
Hawaii -
" Your class at WPPI was truly mind opening!. . . and I would just like to say I truly love you photos!"
Michael Kuhn
Los Angeles, CA -
" I learned more during my 3 month internship with Elizabeth than the 4 years I spent at photo school! "
Diana Mraziikov
Slovakia
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"Enjoyed your class, "Show me the Money" encore in Vegas. Thank you so much for coming back a second time!"
Lloyd E.
Las Vegas, NV -
" I had an extraordinary learning experience with Elizabeth. She sincerely cared about my growth, was a patient teacher and included me in every aspect of her business. My photography improved immeasurably. I would recommend Elizabeth's guidance to anyone."
Elizabeth Bassel,
Los Angeles, CA
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“When I interned with Elizabeth I was technically proficient but didn't know anything about the business side of being a photographer. Most of the business practices I use today I learned from working with her : contracts, pricing, accounting, permits, tax i.d. numbers, all things I didn't have a clue about. I also learned how to present a high-quality professional image to my clients. But the MOST IMPORTANT thing I learned was how to VALUE myself and my work; how not to listen to the doubters and the “nay-sayers” and to believe that I could live my life on my terms , making my living doing what I love best!"
Claire B.
Marina del Rey, CA
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" When I came to work with Elizabeth in her internship program I was ready and wanting to start shooting my own jobs but didn't understand client relations, (invoicing, contracts, deposits etc..). Through the internship I was able to see first hand how the entire process works from start to finish. The individual care and attention she gives to each client and each job astonished me and really taught me a lot. Weather it's a big job or small job they are al treated the same. It was also a great surprise to see how much she genuinely cares about her INTERNS success. Her positive encouragement kept me focused. She gracefully nudged me out of the nest and now I have a full time business... something I never dreamed of! "
Wayne Tam
Los Angeles, CA -
" It was such a pleasure meeting you at WPPI this year. I gained a lot of information from your lecture. . . I've become an instant fan of your work ."
Laura Marchbanks:
Los Angeles, CA -
" Elizabeth, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to be myself and to have this opportunity to work with you. I must also tell you that every Wednesday evening when I leave your office I feel inspired, excited, and ready to really commit to my new business and life as a photographer!! When I got home I purchased my new website, per your advice with the help of my sisters credit card! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! "
Kizzy O'Neil
Venice, CA -
" Elizabeth is friendly, frank, and open. She's also a great example of how one has to be very self-motivated to do well as a freelance photographer - on days when she didn't have jobs, she was still up early and in the studio; scouting locations, looking at magazines to keep up-to-date on current visual styles, shooting for her portfolio or thinking of other ways to improve her skills and her business. She knows the tricks to "WOW" her clients. It's GREAT! "
Diana Muhlvill Photography
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" Within months of working with Elizabeth, I have not only gained valuable hands on experience which would take months at school, but also a friend and a mentor. Instead of dreading work, I look forward to it because her work environment and personality are always welcoming and supportive. She knows how to get the job done and have fun while doing it! "
Rajilakshmi Noel Shivshanker, Texas
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Sat-Sun:10am-5pm. This workshop is set in The Waterfront Restaurant overlooking the ocean and beautiful boat harbor below. Fantastic food, great views and comfy chairs will make this a relaxing and inspiring environment for this weekend workshop. Get you pumped up and ready to take start you own photo business! |
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This workshop is set in the beautiful boat marina of Marina Del Rey, CA. The surroundings are lush and tropical with picture postcard views of the harbor, boats, and Venice Canals. It's an ideal environment to make those "Wow" photos your portfolio has been missing! Bring your camera gear and get ready to shoot! |
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This workshop is set in the Pacific ocean's marina. With a variety of tropical trees, slopping hills, curving pathways, fountains, bridges, canals, boat harbor and other scenic elements it's an ideal backdrop to to make those stunning "Wow" photos your portfolio has been missing! Bring your camera gear and get ready to shoot! |
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