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Be Inspired Inspirational Days 2011
We’ve had a great time... thanks to everyone who attended the Inspirational Days and made them a resounding success!
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Comments from some of the photographers who attended...

Worked with Mark on a photography tutoring project today, fantastic guy and very professional! I'm sure everyone learnt a lot from today including me. The project was well organised and structured. I saw some great shots from quite a few photographers, looking forward to see the rest! Had a lot of fun and I highly recommend Mark!" 
Thanks again for today:) Linda
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Hi Mark, Just a very quick hello to say a very big thank you for all the work at yesterday's seminar. It was great to be able to share in all the knowledge and laughs in a time when all photographers seem to be putting up barriers, thanks again. Hope to see you at some other event in the near future.
Many thanks again Alasdair
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hi Neil, Just a quick note to thank you for the excellent day yesterday.  Graham and I both came away with renewed enthusiasm for a very busy wedding season this year.  It was lovely to spend the day with fellow photographers and to come away with some fresh ideas with regard to the use of available light etc. We also enjoyed Mark's take on lighting location portraiture - fab!  Both you and Mark delivered the presentations in a refreshingly light hearted way, which just added to the enjoyment of the day and Charlotte in particular was an absolute joy to photograph. 
Thank you. Trixie
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I attended the inspirational Day in Kent which I thought was fabulous. The guests speakers where "inspirational" by showing new methods to take photographs such as using studio lighting and varying poses. They were also both very helpful in answering all manner of questions. Although I have been a photographer for over 20 years, I still picked up some really useful tips. It was also a great opportunity to meet other photographers. All in all a brilliant training day which was set in a beautiful location with wonderful lunches and tea breaks too. I would thoroughly recommend these days which are fantastic value for money. Helen
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Neil, thank-you again for the day at Maidstone which was inspiring for all three of us. It was also educational and a great day out from the office / studio for us all. Thank you too for allowing our Work Experience student Ruben to come along. Kind regards Andrew
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Neil: Thanks very much for the 'Be Inspired' day at Maidstone last week. It was an excellent day and I picked up lots of ideas from the presenting photographers as well as the other delegates. I thought the contrast of the two presenters styles and appproaches to photography were excellent to see side by side. The models were amazing and Holly really made the day for me - I have never worked with professional models before and it was very enlightening to see what a difference it was to working with normal clients. Regards, Steve
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Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the Inspire Day at Duxford.  Both of you shared an enormous amount of information which was invaluable.  Kind regards, Belinda
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Hi Mark, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the day, and did indeed find it inspirational!
I've had my head buried firmly in tutorials since that day, and then one of the best shoots I've
ever had in our studio - you guys have really made me want to up my game!
Hope to meet you again further down the road, kind regards, Jerry
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Hi Kev, quick note to say many thanks to both you and Mark for a great day yesterday. Really interesting. Speak soon, Dave
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Enjoyed Liverpool Kevin, thanks very much ! Truly inspiring !!! Gary
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Today was really great, really enjoyed it!!! Thanks so much, Julie
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Just a quick email to say how much I enjoyed the Inspirational Day at Liverpool with Kevin, Mark and you guys from GFSmith.  Well presented, good selection of topics and great fun.  Big thank you to you all for arranging it, book me in for the next one!
Kind regards, Luke  
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Just a quick note to thank you for yesterday. Its nice to have some 'time out' and get to talk with professional trainers like Kevin and Mark. Both who, although have different styles are interesting to listen to. These training days can only help and increase the quality of photography in general and I know GF Smith are keen on this. Well done, thanks again. Laurence  
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Just a quick note to say thanks to all the team for yesterday. I found it to be most enjoyable, both Mark and Kevin have given me ideas for my work as well as going over the techie bits. If you are doing something like this in the future please keep me informed as we would make a point of getting to the event. Thanks, Alan  
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The photography day was very well presented, and the numbers attending were just about right. Any more and it would have been a bit crowded. The venue was fine too and the amazing weather, with easy parking. Well done! Best wishes Robyn  
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Well done to all involved putting this event together. Nice to see a company investing in photographers. (I know we paid to attend this training day). I would definately attend future events that offer training in specific areas. I got a great deal from the day and had alot more time to look at GF Smith products. The local rep Nik is spot on. Dedicated to his role and attentive and willing to help. Customer service is very very important to me and I have no doubt at all about the level of service that I could expect to get from Nik and team, I hope to be able to grow my relations with GF Smith in the future. Steve  
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Cheers Kevin, thanks for a great inspiring day. Always something new to learn! Andy
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Thank you for great seminar. I’m very lucky to join it! I’ll contact you later again:-) Michi
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Hi Steve
Just thought I would drop you a line to say a big thank you for yesterday. The Inspiration Day did exactly what it said on the tin! Learnt so much and I'm still buzzing from it! Kevin & Mark were just great and really made a funny double act. Let me know when the next one is!
Best Wishes Christine
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Hi Kevin 
The GFSmith sponsored "Be Inspired" day did exactly what it said! It was really inspiring. Can't wait
for this weekend's wedding to try out some of the 90 degree controlled lighting and dramatic posing.
Thanks for all you put into the day. Belinda

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Hi Kevin
Thanks for today, as usual it was very informative and fun.
Thank you for looking at my work, I'll definitely be looking at doing my ABIPP this year and as
I said, listening and learning from you has changed my photography and my business over the
years for the better.
Thank you. Martin

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What you had to say...
“Informative and fun”  
“It was really inspiring”  
“Did exactly what it said on the tin”
“Well presented and great fun”
“Made me want to up my game”

...and some captured moments