Leather Craftsmen Design Seminars 2008

 

"Spend the Day With Leather Craftsmen"

Presented by:

Dan Hammel, PPA Cert. M. Photog. Cr. ABI
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing Leather Craftsmen

Leather Craftsmen is pleased to offer our popular lecture series detailing the "Fine Art of Album Design" and "Planning your Business Success." These 5 hour seminars will be presented in selected cities across the United States. All seminars are complimentary and open to any professional photographer or album designer. RSVP Requested: customerservice@leathercraftsmen.com.  NY: 800-275-2463. CA: 800-366-2828

Program  Content

  • Tips in Writing a Formal Business Plan
  • Fresh New Marketing Ideas with Albums
  • Custom Cover Designs
  • Storytelling Concepts Made Easier
  • Simplified Digital Layout Suggestions
  • Complimentary light lunch

 

2008  Schedule of Cities Coming Soon:

RSVP Required customerservice@leathercraftsmen.com. 800-275-2463. 800-366-2828

 

 

                 

COMING SOON TO YOUR TOWN

Hands On Design Workshop

Presented by: David Willis and Ross Benton

 

Host by Leather Craftsmen's David Willis and  renowned wedding photographer Ross Benton, this 8 hour seminar will teach each attendee the technical know-how necessary for creating stunning albums: Topics include

  • Color Theory
  • Shape
  • Design
  • Impact
  • How to design unique layouts
  • How to use Ross's Photoshop Templates

This is a hands on Workshop, Students must bring their own LAPTOPS and IMAGES.  Students will actually design their own sample book in class.

The Seminar's Cost of  ONLY $399.00 Includes the Following:

  • Personal instruction 9:00- 5:00pm
  • 24 side 10x10 Coffee Table Style Leather Craftsmen Album
  • Leather Craftsmen Single Cover Material
  • Inset Cover Photo
  • Cover Imprinting
  • Ross Benton's Workflow Actions
  • Ross Benton's Photoshop Album Template Actions
  • Complimentary Lunch

Seminars attendees say: WOW!!  LOVE IT!  WHATA CLASS!  AMAZING INSTRUCTORS!  BEST CLASS EVER ATTENDED!! OH MY GOSH, BEAUTIFUL! ROSS MADE ME A GENIUS!

To Register Contact:

David Willis. 210-379-7511 or DavidWillisLC@aol.com

                   

Dave & Ross Show 2008 Tour

 

With Seats Available

 

 

 

  

 

09/18 Oakland, CA

                                          

 

Fabric Cover Materials For 2008

Leather Craftsmen is pleased to introduce a fashionable line of Premium Fabrics in 11 HOT new colors and 4 Distinctive textures. These New Cover Materials include a Natural Suede like finish, a fabulous Basket Weave Suede, and a unique Brush or Pebble Metallic Fabric in Copper or Silver. (This is a non- leather material)

Contact info@leathercraftsmen.com for sample swatches of these new Premium Fabrics 

Leather Craftsmen Custom Digital Design Album Series

Leather Craftsmen is now offering a full album Digital Design Service from your digital files. Simply send us your HIGH RES digital images on CD, and we will create the page layout and design. After you approve the design, all page layouts will be printed on RA-4 photographic paper for lasting image quality. This unique service will then be presented in our stylish "300 FLUSH MOUNTED" and our all new "3500" album as well.

Smart New Cover Treatments

We now produce a stylish Split-Tone embellishment to our all-ready finely crafted albums. This treatment allows the photographer to incorporate 2 leather colors or a mix of any leather and our new Premium Fabrics for a highly sought after effect.

 

Leather Craftsmen Business Planning & Design Classes

 

Our New Client Orientation Programs (NCOs) and Creating a Business Plan are becoming the talk of the town. Designing custom album presentations and creating wonderful storylines are paramount when working with today’s bridal clients. Trends in image layouts and custom cover creations are showcased in this lecture series offered by Leather Craftsmen.

 

Having a "Blue Print" for your business will help you make the correct decisions, and keep your businesses moving in the right direction. Leather Craftsmen is pleased to offer a program on writing Business Plans for the photographic professional. This lecture will highlight and explain the 5 components of an effective business plan: Goal Setting, Executive Summaries, Company Plans, Marketing Outlines and Financial Plans. Power Point Presentation will include:

 

  • Tips in Writing a Formal Business Plan
  • Fresh New Marketing Ideas with Albums
  • Custom Cover Designs
  • Storytelling Concepts Made Easier
  • Simplified Digital Layout Suggestions
  • Complimentary light lunch

    

The Planning and Design Programs are given one day each month from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Included in these workshops are album design ideas, business plan writing, marketing techniques, and a nice lunch with the staff and friends. These classes are complimentary and are limited to 15 students. RSVP Required. Call Today!

Please Contact Leather Craftsmen for more info:

customerservice@leathercraftsmen.com.  CA.  800-366-2828, NY.  800-275-2463

 

NCO/ Business Class Dates: 

LCWest@leathercraftsmen.com.  CA.  800-366-2828,  NY.  800-275-2463

 

August 20, 2008. NCO. LC East. Farmingdale, NY.

Sept. 11, 2008. NCO. LC West. Santa Ana, CA.

Oct. 9, 2008. NCO. LC West. Santa Ana, CA.

Nov. 6, 2008. NCO. LC West. Santa Ana, CA.

Nov. 12, 2008. NCO. LC East. Farmingdale, NY.

Dec. 4, 2008. NCO. LC West. Santa Ana, CA.


Upcoming Leather Craftsmen Design Programs,
Conventions and Sponsored Events.

Oct. 4-5, 2008. Texas PPA Convention. Arlington, TX.

Oct. 23-24, 2008.  PhotoPlus Expo. Jacob Javits Center. NY, NY