Jim Miotke has taught a lot of people how to compose a beautiful photo and how to understand exposure. But the ability to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO is worthless if you don't have the CLARITY to know what you really want, or the GUTS to get really creative.
We have to have a strong and clear "inner game" in order to be our best. We have to feel confident enough to be daring. This mindset is what it takes to get outside of our comfort bubble and try new things - to make truly unique and special photos.
BetterPhotoJim will show you how to win big on your biggest goals!
In Person Workshop - AT A GLANCE
Very small group size gives a private experience! Limited to 30 people.
2-day intensive workshop 8:30 to 5:30, with optional additional evening breakout session after your dinner break.
Gain inspiration in immersion-based experience for a Positive Change in your life!
Interaction with BetterPhotoJim personally guiding and facilitating.
Proven exercises and assignments to work on in class.
Become inspired and empowered with tools for a lasting change: materials to take home with you to continue your growth and learning to become a better photographer.
Pre-homework assignments will help you arrive prepared to learn.
Get the mindset of the successful creative photographer as you gain confidence!
Have you ever decided to wait instead of submitting an article, book, or photo proposal… putting off your big dream because you did not feel quite ready yet?
What is your BHAG – Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal?
Go pro with your photography
Get featured on the cover of your favorite magazine
Travel the world
Become a famous nature or portrait photographer
Write a book
More time with your family
Make an impact on the climate issue or wildlife conservation
Get to a point where you can contribute generously to important causes
What would it feel like to achieve that goal, to live your dream?
Getting what you want is easy once you know exactly what you want, and why.
You're "playing small" is not serving you or the world. As Marianne Williamson writes:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually who are you not to be?"
- Marianne Williamson
Better Than Money Back Guarantee
This new program is so valuable to every serious photography enthusiast, so certain to give you the confidence you crave and the stunning photos to prove it, Jim is backing this offer up with a "Better Than Money Back" guarantees.
If you decide that the weekend did not satisfy you, we'll refund 100% of your tuition AND allow you to keep the course materials.
Jim is THAT confident you're going to love this program!
We will be meeting at a small hotel where there will be choices for you to stay in a hotel that meets your budget requirements, and dining options with nearby restaurants that work for you.
Better than a one-way communication like a tele-seminar. Being in person gives us the opportunity to really get in-depth on these personal topics and come away with true motivation and change! In the words of Confucius:
I hear, I forget;
I see, I remember;
I do, I understand.
Jim's #1 goal is to help you gain the mindset of the successful creative photographer. He wants you to feel confident, clear, inspired AND he wants you to walk away empowered with all the tools you need for lasting positive change. The best way to achieve this clarity and your goals is though action - actually doing the exercises and assignments you need in order to achieve a crystal clear state of mind.
DATES & LOCATIONS
While this is not a photography workshop, our goal is to meet in a place where you can get out shooting with other attendees before or after the workshop, if you so choose.
We'll start our intensive indoor workshop promptly at 8:30am, take an hour off for lunch, and end at 5:30pm, with an option for an additional bonus break-out session after our dinner break.
July 24th & 25th
Redmond, WA
Sept. 25th & 26th
Redmond, WA
Being in person gives us the opportunity to have dynamic dialog and active assignments. In this way, you'll be able to get in-depth on these personal topics and come away with true motivation and change!
Sign up today! Limited to 30 people
Students who have spent time with Jim on a workshop, in an online class, or at one of our BetterPhoto Summits know he is a professional who creates balance with a special combination of seasoned professionalism and friendship. He has built BetterPhoto from a place of integrity, with a focus on goal setting and creative excellence.
You'll wish you had learned these techniques years ago.
Online Weekend Workshop
If you can’t be with us in person, no problem. You can get the same intensive, immersion-based experience online in our virtual Weekend Workshop. Similar to the in-person event, you’ll have to clear your schedule. You’ll have the morning and evenings free. Starting at 8:30am, with an hour off for lunch, you’ll listen to teleseminars, do home-based assignments, participate in webinars, do more homework, watch videos, and do yet more exercises. We’ll pack it in until we finish at 5:30pm. Although you won’t be meeting up with Jim and friends in person, you’ll be given all the instruction, inspiration, interaction, and tools you need to get completely clear and destroy your fears.
If you have interest in the online version, please fill out the short form below and we will send you more infomation.
Team BetterPhoto
MEET JIM AND TEAM BETTERPHOTO
Jim Miotke is the author of the bestselling BetterPhoto guidebook series - Digital Photography, Digital Nature Photography, and Photographing Children, as well as two award-winning DVDs. In 1996, Jim founded BetterPhoto.com, the world-leader in online photographic education now featuring over 80 online photography classes led by famous photographers. Jim reaches over 5 million photographers every year and loves to share what he has learned in an effort to encourage people around the world to say "YES!" to their creative dreams.
Over the years, Jim has clocked in more than 10,000 hrs studying the masters of the "inner game" - the psychology of winning as a photographer, businessman, you name it. He has also enjoyed talking with some of the top leaders of clarity and this psychology of success. Learning from the best, Jim has distilled a wealth of knowledge and organized it in a way that will save you at least 9984 hours of time, and a lot of money!
Jim values authenticity, brightness, and a bold, "go for it" attitude. People describe him as:
Authentic
Creative
Organized
Passionate
Affirming
This fall, Jim took it upon himself to dive deep… In his blog, "76 Days to Selfless Success", he is exploring self-confidence, success, contribution, and more. Jim is merging the worlds of photography and self-improvement. The result? This workshop!
One weekend to the new you!
AGENDA TOPICS WE WILL COVER TOGETHER IN DETAIL
DAY 1
Introduction
Soul-Searching / Soul-Finding: Clarifying Who You Are; Your Soul Purpose and Mission - 2hrs
Your Values, Verb, and Vision - 2 hrs
Lunch
Your Beliefs; Your Strengths; Getting Internal; Your "Eyes" - 2 hrs
Your Top Goals - what you want and what excites you; Objections to Goal-Setting… Fear of Failure, Fear of Success; The Trick for Overcoming Fear, Self-Doubt, and Uncertainty - 2 hrs
DAY 2
How to Build Habit; Power Hour Training; Relaxation and Gratitude; How to Visualize and Actualize - 2 hrs
Eliminating Clutter; Sacrifice; Uninterrupted time; Focus; Outsourcing Your Weaknesses; Mental Purity - Thought Diet - 2 hrs
Lunch
Power of Dialoguing and Support Systems - 2 hrs
Soul Purpose Portfolio: Your Portable Vision Board - 2 hrs
IN THIS 2-DAY WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:
Develop skills in the CORE issues
Invest in yourself, your most valuable resource
Gain self-confidence
Get clear about your soul purpose and unique strengths
Unleash your creativity
Find your voice
Turn the lens on yourself
AFTER THIS WORKSHOP, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
Be more productive - increasing your photographic "yield"
Feel strong enough to try "off-the-wall" things.
Destroy worries about what other people might think.
Destroy immobilizing self-doubt, fear, uncertainty, etc.
Be happy now, enjoying the journey
Live in the now, loving every present moment
Find recognition and validation from within
Say "YES!" to yourself and your creative dreams
We're not just taking pretty pictures anymore. We're making ourselves better people!
FAQ
The following address our most frequently asked questions:
How many people can attend?
We are limiting attendance to only 30 lucky souls. Jim has designed this so he can give you his very best. Only in that way will he feel successful himself. You will be able to get special 1-on-1 help with defining your goals, purpose, vision, etc. The flip side of this is that, since seating is so limited, we recommend that you take action today.
Can I start preparing NOW?
Yes, after you sign up, Jim will send you a list of recommended reading material, exercises, and pre-workshop assignments. Doing some or all of these assignments will greatly increase the benefits you get out of our intense two-day experience.
How will this workshop help me be more productive?
Not only will you be clear about your most important goals, purpose, and vision, but also you will be empowered with new tools. The tools and techniques Jim provides will super charge your efficiency and productivity. Even when you’re not working on your Big Goal, you’ll be able to eliminate distractions and totally focus.
Why are you "the serious choice"? Why should I sign up for your event instead of another self-improvement event?
Jim is combining his extensive knowledge of the worlds of photography and self-improvement. This program is designed specifically for creative self-improvers – people who have found their passion in being creative and want to become better photographers, winning players, and all-around better people.
What else will I receive?
Those who are committed enough to complete this intensive weekend will be awarded with a Certificate of Clarity, Purpose, and Power. You’ll also have the opportunity to walk away with a visual "Soul Purpose Portfolio" – a tool designed to remind you of your many insights. This will empower you to develop long-lasting habits for life-long positive change.
What's the catch? What's the fine print?
There is no catch. Jim just wants to share this message and help you grow to your peak potential. It is possible and Jim is committed to helping you reach the level of success that you are committed to achieving.
When is sunrise and sunset in each location?
Redmond:
July 24th & 25th
Sunrise: 5:36am
Sunset: 8:55pm
Will you be leading us to the best photographic locations?
No. While you will be encouraged to meet up with other photography enthusiasts, we will be focusing entirely on the "inner game" – the mindset of the successful creative photographer, during our intensive weekend.
Will you be going to other locations in the future?
Quite likely.
We also have the online option if you cannot travel. See the sidebar above for more details.
Better Than Money Back Guarantee
