PROGRAM

• 9-10 am: Meet at the studio. Introductions to the participants and a discussion of work, goals, dreams, and desires. A review of everyone’s current best works will be explored and critiqued.

• 10-1pm: Discussions of light and composition for sculpting light in shooting architecture.

• Demonstrations among participants of all types of studio light—both hard and soft as well as shadows vs. flat lighting — with critique, questions and answers.

• Types of light demonstrated include: 
   

  • Umbrella-Soft — various strategies for placement.

  • Grids, sizes & placement.

  • Bounce

  • Snoot

  • Ringlight

  • Power Packs, wireless systems, and head choices.

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• Composition and Direction 
   

  • a) Are your getting a blank stare or authenticity? How to maximize results.

  • b) Negative space and the possibilities of composition.

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• 1-1:30 pm: A catered lunch.

• 1:30-5pm: Introduction to location shooting: open shade, direct sun, and combining flash with ambient light.

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Please include what your skill level is and what you hope to accomplish in photography.

Please bring your digital camera and laptop, ready to shoot and upload.