The transformative course that will help you master styling, helping your photography business thrive, in just 5 weeks!
Are you ready to experience...
Your Style Story!
Created by renowned stylist and photographer, Sundari Ferris, this course is designed to elevate your creative vision, refine your aesthetic, and boost your confidence. You’ll explore the art and science of styling through insightful audio lessons, hands-on exercises, and interactive Q&A sessions, gaining the skills needed to succeed in this industry.
By the end, you'll be ready to style and photograph for the brands you’ve always admired, turning your passion into a flourishing business
During 'Your Style Story' you'll...
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Learn how to style and create a body of work to set you up for success
This course will guide you through the process of curating your portfolio, developing a distinct aesthetic, and ensuring your work resonates with clients and brands. By the end of the course, you'll have a refined collection of images that showcases your unique style and positions you as a confident, professional stylist in the industry.
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Understand different styles and how they're achieved by analysing brands and learning from Sundari's vast experience
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Take it one step further by learning real business skills including pitching, pricing and what's expected from start to finish as a photographer who styles for brands.
This comprehensive business knowledge will equip you to navigate the professional landscape confidently, ensuring your creative talents translate into a successful career.
What do you need to get stuck into Your Style Story?
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Manual Mode Down: Familiarity with the basics of photography and how your camera works.
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Passion for Aesthetics and Exploration: Bring your enthusiasm for visual beauty and a curiosity to explore new creative horizons.
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A Notepad and Pen for Journalling: This will help you track your creative journey, ensuring you can revisit and build upon your insights as you develop your unique style.
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A willingness to learn what 'styling' actually is: Join us with an open mind and a readiness to dive deep into the true essence of styling.
"I want to get to know you, your goals, and to really bring out the stylist in you!"
Meet Sundari Ferris, renowned stylist, art director, photographer, brand-specialist, and educator. She's a creative powerhouse with a particular love for film photography, and proud co-founder of the community analogue holidays. There is no one better to guide you on your styling journey.
Past clients include Wedgwood, Laura Ashley, Pickle Jar Films, BECO UK, Loft & Daughter.
What's Included!
#1 - Guided Expertise
Benefit from personalised guidance as Sundari leads you through this unique audio course, drawing on her extensive styling knowledge to provide a thorough and enjoyable learning experience.
#2 - Access to learning platform and community hubs (and phone apps!)
Connect with a supportive community of fellow photographers, to exchange insights, seek advice, and build valuable connections that will last way beyond the course!
#3 - Creative projects and live Q&A's to deep dive with Sundari.
Detailed feedback from Sundari is given on all project work posted in the hub, and you'll expand your knowledge even more with the personal Q&A sessions.
How do I know if I'm ready?
Perfect for you if:
- Passionate about communicating stories and visuals for a brand, and being conscious about your own style.
- Yearning for creative exploration and artistic progression.
- You thrive in a community driven, joyful learning space.
- You're ready to bridge knowledge and practice.
- Equipped with manual cameras and know the basics.
- Committed to business growth and dreaming bigger!
Not for you if:
- You think styling is flat lays (you won't see any teacups or stamps on this course!)
- You don't like hunting for treasure!
- You plan to bring your collection of garden gnomes to every shoot.
- You want to be spoon fed!
- You clap off beat (Sundari's bugbear!)
- You plan to style everything in neon because it's your favourite colour!
- You think a well-placed pizza box counts as avant-garde!
Let's take a look at the content...
Week One: Introduction to styling and analysing what you want to do, what you like and journalling a lot!
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Lesson One - Meet Sundari and explore what you'll need for the course. You'll begin to dream of all you can do with styling!
- Lesson Two - A deep dive into YOU, your vision and your hope for a career.
- Lesson Three - Create a vision board for this year, with actionable styling plans.
- Lesson Four - Explore adding styling services vs being a full time stylist.
- Lesson Five - Pull together your current styled work to review, in order to define your starting point.
Week Two: Breaking down different styles and the all important 'how to' make your style happen!
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Lesson One: Introduction to Week Two.
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Lesson Two: Break down the basics of styling and how to introduce styling in your everyday life.
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Lesson Three: Journal to understand what styling pathway is best for you.
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Lesson Four: Design your very own stylistic aesthetic, to align with your dream clients.
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Lesson Five: Learn from your favourite brands.
Week 3: Real Stylist Talk: Sharing the nuts and bolts of styling!
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Lesson One: Understanding the theory in stylised images.
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Lesson Two: How to be unique in a world of influencers and Instagram-pretty accounts.
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Lesson Three: What to do after you've got the job?
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Lesson Four: Understanding the theory in Sundari's portfolio, with the opportunity to post images for comment that interest you.
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Lesson Five: Discuss Sundari's jobs with Laura Ashley, Pickle Jar Productions and Loft & Daughter.
Week 4: Understanding the hierarchy of styling, and how to get on the radar of brands you want to work with.
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Lesson One: Introduction to Week Three.
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Lesson Two: Research brands from a worksheet.
- Lesson Three: Discuss adding styling to your photography services vs becoming a full time stylist.
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Lesson Four: Discuss kit and set essentials.
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Lesson Five: Pitching to brands, how to get work and connecting with marketing teams.
Module 5: Portfolio building and steps towards success
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Lesson One: How to set up a styled shoot, how to build an intentional portfolio and options for presenting styling as a service.
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Lesson Two: Creating a pitch/moodboard directed at your ideal client. Making contact in different ways.
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Lesson Three: Emailing with clients, pricing structures and discussing more bespoke options.
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Lesson Four: A step by step guide to styling after you've got the job! Eg, call sheets, prop lists, sourcing/returning and what you're responsible for.
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Lesson Five: Providing a final recap that delivers a clear, personalised pathway.
Wait, what's included again?
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Expert Guidance
You'll receive expert guidance throughout the course from Sundari, benefiting from her extensive knowledge and experience in styling and photography, to ensure a joyful, learning experience.
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Transformative Learning Materials Within a Unique, Audio Course
Access unique course content, designed to dig deep into your individual aesthetic, unleash creative potential, and propel you toward a styling future in your photography.
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An Interactive, Mentoring Experience with a Styling Expert
Engage in live Q&A sessions, and receive valuable feedback on all your project work to make you fly faster. This is what makes Lens Eleven truly special!
Join the July class here!
GRAB YOUR SPOT SOON!
Elevate your styling to extraordinary heights with Your Style Story, starting 15th July 2024!
