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2022 Dates just released — Accepting only 12 attendees per workshop… don’t miss out!
Many photographers struggle to stand out above the crowd… NOW is the time to step into the realm of Createography! Join international award winning photographer Ben Shirk in his very own studio for a 3-day action packed journey to creating amazing composites.
You’ll receive the following BONUSES…. all YOURS to keep!
Immediate Download (upon payment in full):
Green Screen Extraction Action ($149 value)
Smoke & Fog Brushes ($149 value)
(if you already own these… simply let us know and you’ll receive credit towards any other products on our site!)
At the workshop:
Texture Brushes ($59 value)
Many unique backgrounds/elements (priceless!)
For added convenience and extra time learning, lunch & refreshments will be provided daily and are included in the workshop cost.
Shirk Photography Studio located at 323 Cedar Street in Wilton, IA 52778.
Nearest airports are the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL (approx 40 min drive to our studio) and the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, IA (approx 50 min drive to our studio). A rental car is recommended for attendees. Rental cars can be reserved at both MLI and CID.
The only lodging located directly in Wilton is Motel Wilton – a very small, budget-friendly motel that only accepts reservations by phone at (563) 732-2349. More lodging options are available in Muscatine (approx 15 minutes from our studio) – such as AmericInn, Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast, or Best Western – all of which offer free breakfast.
Laptop or Desktop with Photoshop CC required. A trial of the current Photoshop CC version can be downloaded for the workshop.
Basic understanding of DSLR cameras and Photoshop required. If you are unsure if you will have sufficient knowledge for this course please give us a call! (For those new to photography or Photoshop, please inquire about the possibility of a beginners course.) We do send out a tutorial with basic Photoshop shortcuts, tips & tricks before the workshop to help speed up your workflow.
Images photographed during the workshop may not be used for publication or competition entries.
Shirk Photography LLC reserves the right to vary or alter the program content or cancel the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. Cancellation by Shirk Photography LLC will ensure a full refund of all amounts paid to Shirk Photography LLC less the value of any product already received. In the event of a workshop cancellation airline tickets, car rentals and hotel reservations associated with participation in this workshop will not be refunded. We recommend you purchase refundable airline tickets and make refundable car and hotel reservations. We also recommend you carry travel and camera equipment insurance.
Cancellations by attendees are non-refundable unless your spot in the workshop is transferred to another person. A $100 administrative fee to transfer your spot will be deducted from your refund, in addition to any fees for products already received.
We do offer Payment Plans for our workshop. The Payment Plans are basically INTEREST FREE loans and all payments are due unless your spot is transferred to another person. Unfortunately if we are unable to find a replacement on short notice we would be out the full amount of the workshop not just one payment.
Thank you for your understanding & please let us know if you have any questions!
Three full days of one-on-one instruction would be $7500. Lunch and refreshments included. Value of BONUS Products included is over $500. Plus a one time use Discount Code for 33% off everything on our website. And Lifetime Access to ‘Createography Alumni’ Facebook Support Group … Total value of well over $8000… and now you can attend for just $1745!
In order to offer the best instruction and hands on learning ONLY 12 ATTENDEES WILL BE ACCEPTED… DON’T MISS OUT!!!
studio2257 –
Great way to learn and upgrade your photoshop skills. So much information you may have to go once a year. Ben is very giving with his knowledge and the studio is absolutely amazing! Overall, a great learning experience.
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Nichole Hufford –
Can’t wait to learn from ben!
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kellyjo –
One of the best workshops I have EVER attended! So much information my brain hurt! I cannot recommend this workshop ENOUGH to anyone looking step up their senior portrait game! Thanks Ben!
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abrahamw –
This workshop was fantastic. Absolutely worth traveling to Iowa to learn from Ben in person. Ben teaches well, has an incredible studio, and shares lots of tips and tricks for creating composites in Photoshop, not just using his templates. Ben shares many technical methods as well as his creative process. Very inspiring and educational.
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Lisa Folks –
If you are on the fence on going, JUMP!!! you need to go! Best 3 days money can buy!!! Ben and his staff are AWESOME!!! you will learn a lot in this short time! Class act all the way!
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aleslie –
OMG…Ben did not disappoint….I live in Canada; I wish I could go to this twice a year!! I absolutely loved it and learned soooo much! It brought my sports photography to a whole new level….I am rocking my new skills and making so many clients happy! Can’t thank Ben enough…if you are on the fence, you won’t be disappointed, it was sooooo awesome!
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Daniel Lonchena –
I take workshops every year to help me improve or learn something new and I enjoyed everyone of them but Ben’s workshop changed everything for me. It is the one workshop I would attend again hands down and I can’t believe the info I learned. I have already started to book more seniors Thank you
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William Layton –
Amazing Seminar. Ben holds nothing back and is a wealth of knowledge. He shows you step by step on how to take your images to the next level.
By far the best money I have spent.
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shannon –
Ben’s workshop ABSOLUTELY changed my business and renewed my passion for cutting edge sports images! I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this class to anyone. This class is worth a penny and more. If you are able to only make one investment this year in your business and yourself, consider Ben workshop. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for your willingness to share your knowledge, Ben!
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Kari Layland –
I took this class in May 2017 after following Ben’s work for a couple years. I’d been compositing on my own for quite some time, but knew that there was something missing that I couldn’t quite pinpoint. After taking Ben’s class, things “clicked” and I’ve been able to create amazing things for my clients that I never would have attempted before. It was the little tips and tricks that made it so worth it to me, along with the inspiration. I’ve become a more creative photographer and met a great group of people in the process. Ben is a great teacher, very down to earth and easy to learn from. My senior business is booming after people are seeing the awesome things I can do now. Sign up!
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Sarah Donley –
Amazing workshop – I learned so much in three days! I went home and immediately put it all into practice. Ben is wonderful about helping us after the class is over as well!
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Felipe –
Found Ben because i put my Facebook home as Sheboygan instead of Houston. His stuff started showing up on my facebook right about the time my wife requested more “action/non-standard” sports pictures of our two girls. So we decided to send me to the June workshop. WOW did Ben come thru. I learned so much in three days! Not only how he plans and executes his shoots, but post processing that I would have never figured out. Ben holds nothing back, answers all questions and makes sure everyone is following along to keep the class moving. This being my first workshop, it’s gonna be difficult to match. If you’re trying to learn how Ben does it, take the class!
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Lynne Ticknor –
I attended Ben’s 3 Day workshop in Virginia and it was full of information and inspiration. Just getting a glimpse into how Ben’s creative process flows is worth the price. He taught lighting AND the Photoshop skills to create amazing composites. I waiting 6 months to post a workshop review because I wanted to see if I continued to use the skills and knowledge I gained. I have and the education was money well spent. I will attend an advanced class if Ben ever offers one!
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Cindy Shaver –
If you love compositing, especially sports composites, this is the class for you. I’ve wanted to learn from Ben for a while and finally had the opportunity to attend his recent workshop in Virginia. Learned so much and was truly inspired. I hope I can use even half of what he shared!!!
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Lisa –
Ben is genuinely THE NICEST GUY that you feel comfortable the minute you walk into his studio. He is willing to help you as much as you need when you attend his workshop. We worked 12 hours straight with a 20 minute lunch break, and he would have kept going, but most of us had brain overload. He is a true artist – with the camera and the computer – that you are blown away with what he starts with, to the finished product. This workshop is so worth it! If you are looking to take your digital creativeness to the next level – this is the workshop to attend!! Thank you Ben for time & sharing your talent!
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