I offer thee versions of workshops on Photography. Here are the general outlines of what is covered in each of the three.
Photography, Lighting, and Editing (5 hours)
The goal: to bring new tips, tricks, and techniques to enhance a photographer’s skills.
Requirements: a DSLR camera with a hot shoe for flash attachments and a basic understanding of how it works. Understanding the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is needed.
Outline: (note: may vary depending on more interest in some topics than others)
Introductions and a quick interview on interests
Lighting overview (first hour)
Introduce the idea of ‘conscious imagination’ in lighting
Introduce studio lighting with the options likely new to you
Cover location lighting options (flash and speed light)
Photoshoot for about 2 hours
Everyone gets a chance to shoot some in each ‘set’ that we create
Show how to direct a model and manage the shoot
Put the lighting learned into practice and demonstrate the options
Cover these lighting techniques
Full fashion
Fitness grunge
Spots and positioning of the model
Beauty dish options
Body scape (implied)
Lightroom and Photoshop editing
Managing workflow with Lightroom
Basic editing features in Lightroom
Editing in Photoshop
Demonstrate filters
NIK filters
Portraiture
Creating an action
Dodge and Burn
Layers
Masking and some tricks
Compositing
Finishing up in Lightroom
Q&A
One-on-One Workshop (5 hours)
The goal: to fill in those gaps in education. Answering individual needs with explanation and demonstration.
Requirements: a DSLR camera with a hot shoe for flash attachments and a basic understanding of how it works. Understanding the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is needed.
If the 2-hour Photoshoot is to be done, there is an additional cost for the model unless the student provides one.
Outline: (note: may vary considerably depending on the student’s desires)
Inquire what the student would like to learn
Lighting overview (first hour)
Introduce the idea of ‘conscious imagination’ in lighting
Introduce studio lighting with the options that I’ve learned
Cover location lighting options (flash and speed light)
Photoshoot for about 2 hours (optional, depending on desired course content)
Everyone gets a chance to shoot some in each ‘set’ that we create
Show how to direct a model and manage the shoot
Put the lighting learned into practice and demonstrate the options
Cover these lighting techniques
Full fashion
Fitness grunge
Spots and positioning of the model
Beauty dish options
Body scape (implied)
Lightroom and Photoshop editing
Managing workflow with Lightroom
Basic editing features in Lightroom
Editing in Photoshop
Demonstrate filters
NIK filters
Portraiture
Creating an action
Dodge and Burn
Layers
Masking and some tricks
Compositing
Finishing up in Lightroom
Q&A
Fine Art Nude Workshop (5 hours)
The goal: to learn the lighting and poses to create the art of the human body.
Requirements: a DSLR camera with a hot shoe for flash attachments and a basic understanding of how it works. Understanding the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is needed.
Outline: (note: may vary depending on more interest in some topics than others)
Introductions and a quick interview on interests
Lighting overview (first hour)
Introduce the idea of ‘conscious imagination’ in lighting
Introduce studio lighting with the various options
Cover location lighting options (flash and speed light)
Photoshoot for about 3 hours (model nude or implied the whole shoot)
Everyone gets a chance to shoot some in each ‘set’ that we create
Show how to direct a model and manage the shoot
Put the lighting learned into practice and demonstrate the options
Cover these lighting techniques
Fully lit
Fitness or grunge look
Spots and positioning of the model
Beauty dish options
Body scape
Lightroom and Photoshop editing (1 hour)
Managing workflow with Lightroom
Basic editing features in Lightroom
Editing in Photoshop
Demonstrate filters
NIK filters
Portraiture
Creating an action
Dodge and Burn
Finishing up in Lightroom
Q&A