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Luxe Retrato Y Retoque Con Jai Mayhew

Learn To Empower Your Clients Through Transformative Sessions

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  • 66 lessons
  • 10h 11m runtime
  • 65 assets included
  • EN closed captions
  • ES subtitles

Overview

CREA UNA EXPERIENCIA INOLVIDABLE

She treats her clients so well that they become walking marketing machines for Jai that they can't wait to tell all their friends and family. Oh yes, the photos are fantastic too! Jai's built this business by doing zero advertising, and much of this was simply word of mouth. How do you create this experience? We teach you how in this tutorial.
JAI MAYHEW LUXE

ESSENTIAL FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS

From consultations and welcome packets, to selling portraits and real client interviews, Jai lays the entire process out so you can take what she’s learned and apply it to your own approach. You’ll see every aspect of her business and learn how things like customer service and creating a memorable experience are central to a successful business.
Luxe Portraiture Monique
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What you’ll learn

  1. 01 Run a first contact and consultation that sells the session
  2. 02 Build a welcome packet and a luxe studio experience
  3. 03 Choose lenses, grids and modifiers for hard and soft looks
  4. 04 Pose and style four complete luxe sessions
  5. 05 Retouch and reveal images in a way that drives referrals

Curriculum

66 lessons · 10h 11m·7 chapters

01 Trailers & Extras 4 lessons · 6m
  1. 01 Luxe Portraiture Trailer 1m

    Empower women through luxe beauty photography. Follow Jai Mayhew and learn how to develop a brand to create images.

  2. 02 Meet Luxe Photographer Jai Mayhew 4m

    Meet Jai Mayhew, a well-known Luxe photographer. Watch the tutorial to learn more about her. What is her process?

  3. 03 Working With Clients And Changing Lives 1m

    Your potential customer will not become a major account if you are unable to present them with a life-changing experience as a photographer.

  4. 04 Build A Business With Jai Mayhew 16s

    Jai Mayhew is here to show you the ins and outs of running a successful photography business. Watch the tutorial to learn more!

02 1 - An Unforgettable Welcome 3 lessons · 17m
  1. 01 Jai’s Story - Finding Your Why 3m

    Jai recalls few instances when she stopped to consider how women experience being in front of camera. Know more about Jai.

  2. 02 The First Contact 12m

    In this tutorial, Jai Mayhew discusses her philosophy around engaging with clients and developing your website.

  3. 03 Assignment 1 - Luxe 1m

    Check out the first assignment of the luxe beauty photography tutorial with the expert photographer, Jai Mayhew.

03 2 - An Unforgettable Consultation 4 lessons · 16m
  1. 01 Scheduling & Preparing For The Consultation 10m

    Thinking about how you conduct your scheduling and preparation for your consultations? Watch the tutorial to find out.

  2. 02 Assignment 2 1m

    A repeatable process often starts with notes or a checklist for many of us. Check out Jai Mayhew’s second assignment.

  3. 03 Welcome Packet 5m

    Want to know how a welcome packet can help you and your clients? Watch the tutorial and find out how from Jai.

  4. 04 Assignment 3 1m

    It’s crucial to put together your mail-ahead packet. Watch the tutorial by Jai Mayhew and start constructing it now!

04 3 - Your Luxe Studio 7 lessons · 49m
  1. 01 What Is A Luxe Studio? 4m

    What constitutes a luxurious studio space? Is a large storefront required? Watch the tutorial to learn more about a luxurious studio.

  2. 02 Welcome To Jai’s Studio Tour 7m

    Jai Mayhew gives you a tour of the studio in this tutorial. Watch the guide to see what a lovely photo studio looks like.

  3. 03 Assignment 4 2m

    What is preventing you from opening a studio? Let’s figure out how to get around those roadblocks in this tutorial.

  4. 04 The Camera Gear Jai Uses 4m

    Join Jai in the studio to talk about what equipment she uses day to day in her business. Get a glimpse of Jai’s camera gear & equipment.

  5. 05 Must Have Lighting 14m

    Watch the tutorial to learn about the essential lighting for high-end photoshoots by considering Jai Mayhew’s studio lighting.

  6. 06 Building Your Wardrobe 15m

    Watch the tutorial to discover how to design your studio wardrobe, which will be a valuable asset to your clients.

  7. 07 Building Your Team 4m

    Discover the best client engagement practices and build the best team by learning valuable tips from Jai Mayhew.

05 4 - Luxe Photoshoots 30 lessons · 6h 3m
  1. 01 Luxe Photoshoots - Introduction 4m

    Watch the tutorial and learn about the Luxe Photoshoots technique from renowned luxury beauty photographer Jai Mayhew.

  2. 02 Anna - Introduction To The Photoshoot 5m

    Jai talks about the details wardrobe, hair, makeup, and everything Jai has prepared for Anna. Discover the best luxe photography practices.

  3. 03 Anna - The Single Light Editorial Photo Shoot 18m

    In this tutorial, Jai Mayhew, an excellent luxurious & fashion photographer, shot Anna’s single light magazine picture shoot.

  4. 04 Anna - How To Pose For Female Sensuality 19m

    Sensual elements may be found in a lot of Jai’s works. Female sensuality, according to Jai, is extremely distinct from sexuality.

  5. 05 Anna - Adding A Second Light For Fill 19m

    The fill light’s purpose is to make images less contrasty by frequently diminishing the depth of shadows. Watch the tutrorial to learn more.

  6. 06 Anna - Culling The Shoot 32m

    Editing takes time, having the best image to start with is critical for an efficient post-production which saves time & resources.

  7. 07 Anna - Posing Assignment 2m

    Jai assigns you a task that requires you to practice posing while employing a friend, member of your family, or even yourself.

  8. 08 Monique - Choosing A Lens 18m

    Jai demonstrates how each lens may produce significantly different outcomes without requiring you to move your subject or camera position.

  9. 09 Monique - Using A Grid 17m

    Jai adds a grid to the light to narrow the fall off or spill of lighting. Watch the tutorial to find out how she does that.

  10. 10 Monique - Hard Versus Soft Light & Broad Versus Short Light 13m

    Witness the classic lighting scenarios - hard light, soft light, in both a broad and short situation. Know how lighting enhances images.

  11. 11 Monique - Culling The Shoot 17m

    Learning to see the details that move an image from good to great is what saves you a lot of time. Watch how Jai cullls the images.

  12. 12 Monique - Luxe Experience Interview 9m

    The success of Jai’s business depends heavily on her ability to comprehend her customers’ feelings. Hear out how Jai does that.

  13. 13 Monique - Lighting Assignment 1m

    Take the challenge to use only one light source to capture the many lighting situations, including broad, short, hard, and soft.

  14. 14 Jade - Introduction To The Photo Shoot 1m

    Jai incorporates a component of her work in the fashion industry for her customers in this tutorial, "Jade’s Introduction to Photoshoot."

  15. 15 Jade - Styling The Shoots 4m

    Catch the creative conversation Jai is having with her make-up artist and the day’s customer during the instructional.

  16. 16 Jade - Beauty Shoot Built Around Gloves 22m

    See how a simple pair of bespoke sequined gloves ignites the color scheme and unites the entire composition in this beauty photoshoot.

  17. 17 Jade - Fashion Shoot Using Gels 19m

    Watch fashion shoots with Jai Mayhew in this tutorial using gels to get more dramatic and fashionable visuals.

  18. 18 Jade - Alter The Wardrobe For A New Look 11m

    Minute changes can bring about different final images. With a small tweak, Jai creates a new set. Find out Jai does that.

  19. 19 Jade - Using Negative Fill 22m

    Bounced lighting is widely used, from reflectors to v-flats. Follow Jai Mayhew & learn how to use negative fill during photoshoot.

  20. 20 Jade - Culling The Shoot 17m

    Jai talks through her process of image selection and what she looks for in each photo and why. Find out the best culling practices.

  21. 21 Jade - Editorial Elements Assignment 2m

    This assignment is to get you to bring new elements to your process. Let’s get started and sharpen your skills to create the best images.

  22. 22 Introduction To The Masterpiece Sessions 4m

    Watch the introduction of Jai Mayhew’s masterwork sessions. Learn how Tetika, Jai’s portrait customer, learned about Jai Mayhew.

  23. 23 Introducing A Wardrobe Stylist 18m

    Adding a professional wardrobe stylist like Kristi to your shoots allows you to elevate your experience and abilities.

  24. 24 Dawn - Masterpiece Session First Look 19m

    Jai lends a styled, storytelling touch to her client work as she continues into the first picture shoot of the Masterpiece Session.

  25. 25 Dawn - Masterpiece Session Second Look 13m

    Welcome to Masterpiece Session Second Look tutorial for Jai Mayhew’s dawn photo. Learn the best techniques for photographing luxury beauty.

  26. 26 Dawn - Masterpiece Session Third Look 13m

    In the Masterpiece session of the third look for Dawn photograph, follow Jai to learn finest techniques to create stunning luxury portraits.

  27. 27 Dawn - Masterpiece Session Fourth Look 20m

    Jai adopts an intriguing strategy to get the greatest shots in the fourth look for the Dawn Masterpiece session photograph.

  28. 28 Dawn - Luxe Photoshoot Interview 3m

    In this interview, Jai asks Dawn to share her experiences of being in the client experience. Watch the tutorial to catch more detail.

  29. 29 Dawn - Budget Challenge Assignment 2m

    Time to give the budget challenge assignment your full attention. Begin the task to understand best methods for photographing luxury beauty.

  30. 30 Wrapping Up The Photoshoots 1m

    It’s time to call it quits on the high-end photoshoots. Jai summarizes the photoshoots and provides key lessons from the experience.

06 5 - Honing The Image In Retouching 16 lessons · 2h 22m
  1. 01 Anna’s Retouch - Selection And Raw Processing 6m

    Jai was earlier seen culling Anna’s photos. She now makes her last decisions and launches Capture One to begin RAW processing.

  2. 02 Anna’s Retouch Preparation 9m

    Learn how to prepare an image by watching the guide. Jai’s retouching method progresses from raw processing to image preparation.

  3. 03 Anna’s Retouch - Dodge and Burn 11m

    Follow Jai Mayhew as he demonstrates Photoshop’s best dodge and burn techniques. Jai continues to repair Anna’s image in this tutorial.

  4. 04 Anna’s Retouch Frequency Separation and Finishing Touches 25m

    Jai Mayhew works on frequency separation and finishing touches for Anna’s image in this video. Watch the tutorial to learn more!

  5. 05 Monique’s Retouch - Selection and Raw Processing 5m

    Welcome to Jai Mayhew and Monique’s retouching tutorial. To sift out the best photographs, learn the best culling techniques.

  6. 06 Monique’s Retouch - Preparation 8m

    Watch the tutorial to learn the best retouching techniques from the expert luxe beauty photographer, Jai Mayhew.

  7. 07 Monique’s Retouch - Dodge and Burn 4m

    Jai teaches the ideal retouching techniques to produce the best opulent photographs in the dodge and burn tutorial for Monique’s photo.

  8. 08 Monique’s Retouch - Frequency Separation And Finishing Touches 17m

    Examine how Jai completes the touches and practices frequency separation for Monique’s image in this retouching tutorial.

  9. 09 Jade’s Retouch - Final Selection and Raw Processing 3m

    Welcome to the final RAW processing instruction and image selection for Jade. Witness the best and simpler retouching methods.

  10. 10 Jade’s Retouch - Preparation 5m

    Jai’s retouching approach takes us from raw processing to image preparation in this Jade’s Retouch - Preparation tutorial.

  11. 11 Jade’s Retouch - Dodge And Burn 6m

    Watch the tutorial and follow Jai Mayhew as she dodges and burns Jade’s image to master the dodge and burn technique.

  12. 12 Jade’s Retouch - Frequency Separation And Finishing Touches 15m

    Jai Mayhew takes you on a journey through frequency separation and finishing touches for Jade’s image in this video.

  13. 13 Masterpiece Retouch - Selection and Raw Processing 4m

    Learn Photoshop’s best culling and RAW processing techniques from expert premium beauty photographer Jai Mayhew.

  14. 14 Masterpiece Retouch - Preparation 9m

    Watch the tutorial to learn the finest image-prepping strategies for effective post-production from Jai Mayhew.

  15. 15 Masterpiece Retouch - Dodge and Burn 6m

    Follow the expert luxe photographer, Jai Mayhew to learn how to dodge and burn on a masterpiece retouch photograph.

  16. 16 Masterpiece Retouch - Frequency Separation And Finishing Touches 9m

    Jai Mayhew works on frequency separation and final touches in this tutorial. Discover the best retouching practices.

07 6 - Closing 2 lessons · 18m
  1. 01 A Luxe Reveal 15m

    A reveal phase presents clients with their photos. Jai creates a welcoming atmosphere & is present for making the reveal a memorable event.

  2. 02 Closing 3m

    Before you leave and begin making some amazing photographs, watch the tutorial to get Jai’s final thoughts in this tutorial.

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Jai Mayhew

Your instructor

Jai Mayhew

Portrait Photographer

Jai Mayhew is a portrait and fashion photographer who built her studio around Luxe Portraiture: a full-service experience for everyday women who want to be photographed like editorial models. Her work covers the whole client journey, from consultation and styling to shoot and sales, and her PRO EDU course teaches both the craft and the business of it.

Questions

How do I access the course after buying?
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