workshops - Joe Buissink

j oe bu is s ink
workshops
unlock the
artist
in you.
workshop
i n f o r m at io n
October 12-14, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Alton L Collins Retreat Center
32867 SE Highway 211
Eagle Creek, OR 97022
Our Pacific Northwest workshop takes place just outside of Portland.
The site is absolutely beautiful, 67 acres of lush forest, a heaven
for photography.
Joe’s workshops are about who we are when we go to the wedding
and what we can do to ‘see’ more. Why we do what we do and
where we take it once we tap into our passion. It will be a wonderful
learning, eye, and mind opening experience, not to be missed!
Come on board this one of a kind workshop with Joe Buissink. The
wedding photographer to the stars will help you find and unlock
your passion and direct it in such a manner that you will ‘see and
feel’ everything differently at a wedding. Come and be inspired.
This is your opportunity to talk and interact one on one with Joe.
Joe will talk about various topics such as marketing, album design,
studio workflow etc.
workshop
sch ed u l e
monday the 12th:
Joe is inviting the students to a meet and greet at the retreat
between 6 pm and 7 pm. This is a good time to introduce each
other and get a little background info on everybody (a way of
breaking the ice!). Just bring yourself!
tuesday the 13th
Class will start at 9am. Joe will teach in the morning, break for
lunch from 12pm to 1pm, then will start shooting in the afternoon.
Students will also shoot. The day will end at 5pm. We will have
a documentary movie night starting at 7:15pm that evening.
wednesday the 14th
Class will begin at 9:00am, Joe will go over the student’s work
from the previous day, do a critique, then go on with the teaching.
After lunch (12pm to 1pm), the students will be sent out on shoots
with the models on location. Joe will go from group to group to
guide the students during their shoot. Shooting will end at 3pm.
Joe will do a wrap up session from 3pm to 5pm. The workshop
will end at 5pm.
* The above schedule was written to give you all an idea of how the days will unfold.
It may change a little depending on the need of the students in terms of information.
workshop
detai l s
The rate for this 2-day workshop is $695.00.
Room and board not included.
We are currently taking 50% retainer ($347.50) that will
secure your slot in the class. Balance is due one month prior
to the workshop date on 9.12.09
RETAINERS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
We recommend the following places for lodging:
1) Alton Collins retreat (where the workshop takes place)
32867 SE Highway 211, Eagle Creek, OR 97022
(503) 637-6411
2) Sandy Inn Best Western (3 mi from the workshop location)
37465 Highway 26, Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-7100
We strongly recommend that
you rent a car to explore the
surrounding. Some of the shooting
locations at the retreat are
accessible by walking or driving.
For those not wanting to rent a
car, visit www.bluestarbus.com for
an additional transportation option
from the airport to the retreat.
Joe’s workshop is limited to a
maximum of 12 students.
past
exper i en ce s
I’m not really sure what I experienced at your
workshop can be put into words. I came to you
a decent photographer, one who had never been
“given” permission to grow. I was convinced I
would spend the rest of my years in mediocrity
both professionally and personally. Being average
and just existing was my reality… and personally.
Being average and just existing was my reality…
and then I met you. As I sat through your class
I realized I didn’t need more talent, better gear,
better marketing… what I needed was confidence
and permission to believe in myself. I realized for
the first time in my life that it’s all connected. My
passion and confidence is my work! You pointed at
my heart and said “you my friend have it”… that’s
my defining moment! Joe, you are a better person
than you are a photographer, and you are an
incredible photographer! You helped me understand
that it all starts on the inside. Thanks for profoundly
changing my life and I’m sure for the hundreds of
students who feel just as I do.
Best Wishes and Regards, Randy B.
Joe had me mesmerized every time he spoke. I
warmed to Joe the first time I met him a couple of
years ago and despite having already seen most of
his images and heard his stories he still managed
to make me cry. I don’t believe it was just because
time I met him a couple of years ago and despite
having already seen most of his images and heard
his stories he still managed to make me cry. I don’t
believe it was just because of his photography
or his words but mainly because of the extreme
passion he expresses in both of these. No other
photographer I’ve met talks to my emotions as
much as he does.
Sofie
Hi Joe: I saw you speak at WPPI, and just wanted
to say that you truly have the soul of an artist. You
are doing photography for all the right reasons,
and I appreciate the message you projected. With
generous leaders such as you, the future is indeed
in good hands.
With Warm Regards, Edward R.
joe buissink
357 S Robertson Blvd • Beverly Hills, CA
310.360.0198 • www.joebuissink.com