This unique workshop will highlight the different philosophies, business models and shooting styles of two premier photographers in the four-state area to demonstrate two unique paths to success in the photographic industry.

FX Studios

Owned and operated by photographer Mike Sisk and located outside of Pittsburg, Kansas, FX Studios is one of the premier wedding studios in the four-state area. More than just ad-copy, the numbers speak for themselves: Mike and associate-photographer Kristina Dent have collectively photographed nearly 300 weddings in 7 states and 2 countries. Their work has been featured in KC Weddings Magazine, Metropolitan Bride Magazine, The Perfect Wedding Guide, The Knot Online, and numerous newspaper and magazine articles. Known for consistently stunning images, innovative products, and attentive customer service, FX Studios has been providing cutting-edge photography and motion video to the discerning bride since 2002.

Jessica Edwards Photography

Jessica graduated from the prestigeous Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology in Dayton, Ohio. After several years of working in the industry, she opened Jessica Edwards Photography, a boutique studio that specializes in high school senior portraiture. She has won many international, national, and regional awards in her career.

Jessica (among amazing photographers like Tri Coast Photography, Brianna Graham, Fuzzy Duenkel, and the Sallees) is a member of the Miller's Professional Imaging Speaker Team and travels the country teaching about high school senior portraiture and running a successful business.

Jessica and her work has been featured on the Professional Photographers of America blog as well as a PPA email blast sent out to thousands of photographers all over the United States. Most recently, she is featured in the August 2010 issue of Professional Photographer Magazine.