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What is it that we are trying to accomplish when doing a portrait?
The objective of this 3-part portrait workshop is to examine the concepts, pre-production requirements, execution, and editing of a single portrait or portrait project.
During the first session we will ask ourselves:
- Who is the client?
- Do we have an editorial agenda or are we in discovery mode?
- With an endless number of lighting and set possibilities, what aesthetic and logistical issues do we need to consider for our particular project?
- How will we interact with our subject(s)?
- Will we place certain restrictions on ourselves?
To help us answer these questions, we will examine the work of other photographers, and ask questions like, “does the work reflect the subject(s) or the photographer?” and, “does the photographic technique enhance or hinder our access to the subject(s)?” During this stage, we will need to develop both an aesthetic and technical approach for the Saturday photo shoot.
The Saturday shoot will consist of photographing a group of individuals over a fixed period of time. Each photographer will build a set and have 10 minutes to photograph each of the models. The goal is for each photographer to execute his or her unique vision utilizing the same models, so that we may learn how different photographers approach the same subject.
The final session will allow us to review all portrait projects—either in print form or projected on screen. We will discuss the approach and ideas behind each project, the effectiveness of the technical choices, and the overall impact of the images. We will then have our work critiqued by a special guest who is a curator, portfolio reviewer, collector, and photographer. He will proffer his educated opinions about the work and discuss its relation to the art of photographic portraiture.
As a prerequisite for this course, you must have your own camera equipment and also be familiar with studio lighting techniques. This workshop is not a technical lighting or posing workshop. Instead, it is an analysis of the process and approach to a portrait and/or portrait project through discussion and hands-on exercise.
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The Get In Motion Tour is a Call-To-Action for photographers everywhere to use their artistic talent, training and equipment to also make moving images. You will learn the fundamental principles of filmmaking as we show examples of specific products you can make right now with tools you already have! We will teach you how to make each of the films shown above, and in the process, will cover filmmaking techniques, what gear is necessary, and how to use it.
Why you should attend – Filmmaking is here to stay, and you will inevitably come into contact with it. Whether you make films yourself for your clients, or you hire someone else to make them, a good knowledge of the fundamental principles will allow you to contribute to the final finished film, the filmmaking process, and to assist your clients in meeting their needs for these services.
Dates: September 18, 2011 – November 30, 2011
Where: 40 Cities across the United States
** Use discount code below to receive $10 off registration!
After Dark Education is an Experience! It’s neither a “conference” nor a “workshop”; it’s the best of BOTH worlds. Get the intimacy of the small group interaction you’d find at a workshop AND the multitude of topics, class opportunities, and educators (the mentors) you’d find at a conference. The “UN-conference” as described by some, After Dark Education focuses on helping you to build a strong, stable, business foundation along with pushing creativity and craftsmanship to create a unique top-quality product for your clients.
During After Dark Events, a range of genres are covered, from Maternity/Newborn to Children & Families, High School Seniors, and Commercial & High Fashion. Top mentors in both business and hands on photography are available to work hand-in-hand to answer questions, share techniques, and create & inspire. This is Goal Orientated Education; define what needs to be learned then come find the answers. It’s a 72-hour high-energy get your hands dirty photography lifestyle. Come see for yourself in Tucson, AZ Nov 6-8 2011 at the LOEWS Ventana Canyon Resort.
Price: $400 per attendee
Where: Loews Ventana Canyon – 7000 North Resort Drive – Tucson AZ
Join top UK commercial photographer Tim Wallace for an inside look at “my work, my approach, and the business elements of what it takes to succeed as a commercial photographer” through the Dave Cross Workshops. Tim works internationally with many high end brands and clients such as Aston Martin and Morgan in the UK to Kenwood and Audi in the US. His work has been published globally and in 2010 his work was showcased in ’Victor’ Magazine, a industry World wide and highly acclaimed magazine, being named by as one of the UK’s most creative photographers whilst in the US Scott Kelby described Tim recently as one of the Ten most influential photographers in the World today.
He is also the humble recipient of many awards including International Advertising Photographer of the Year 2010, UK Motor Industry Photographer of the Year 2010, Hasselblad Photographer of the month Oct 2010, Professional Photographer of the Year 2009 as well as receiving Distinction Awards for his work from such professional boards as the RPS. Tim’s company Ambientlife was recently honored in the Best New Business awards and won the ‘Best new Creative Business Award’ for 2011, something that we are very proud of and a testament to his dedication and drive towards our clients and his work in the field of commercial photography.
Instructor: Tim Wallace
Date: Wednesday October 26th, 6 – 9 pm Tampa, FL
Price: $69
Join Jason Hahn for a unique opportunity to photograph birds of prey such as the Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, Swallow-tailed Kite, Barred Owl, Short-tailed Hawk, Barn Owl, American Kestrel, Eastern Screech-owl, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Merlin as well as falconry birds such as the Peregrine Falcon, Barbury falcon, and Harris’ Hawk. And, if weather allows, the Harris’ Hawk and Barbury Falcon will be free flown by the falconer! Falconry tools such as jesses, gloves, and hoods will also be available to photograph.
You will have two photography sessions with the birds, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, placing the birds in several different realistic situations with natural backgrounds. The hands-on, in-field instruction will allow you to transform your animal portraiture skills for not just birds, but all manner of wildlife. A mid-day classroom session is also included.
Date - Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location - Apopka, FL (at a raptor rehabilitation center)
Workshop Time - 8:00am – 4:00pm
Photography Skill Level - Any, Beginner to Pro
Activity Level - Low. While there will not be a great deal of walking, as we will be very close to our subjects, you will spend long periods outdoors.
Price - $295 for the full day which includes two photography sessions with the birds and one classroom session.
This unique 3 day event is coming in November and consists of a one-day seminar on the buiness of Boudoir photography, a Boudoir photo shoot and a Photoshop seminar. It’s lead by renowned photographer Shannon Michelle. Here’s how she describes day one:
“Day 1 covers posing, basic lighting, finding your style of photography, business etc. It’s geared for people beginning their boudoir businesses or wanting to take it to the next level. It’s basically a walk through of how I run my business and how I have become the photographer I am today. I hope to help inspire you to do the same.”
Day two is limited to only 10 photographers and will be a hands-on photo shoot. The students will take what we discussed in day 1 and apply it to a live shoot. It will be a full day of nothing but shooting! Learn how I walk into a room and create an editorial/fashion feel. They will be shooting “assignments” that I give you and I’ll be answering questions and helping with posing and lighting. Includes model releases.
Day three is a Photoshop half day seminar (not hands-on) with me, Dave Cross. It will include tons of glamour retouching techniques, how to create album pages and more.
You can take any one day you like, pick a package deal, or attend all three!
Dates: November 1 – 3, 2011 Tampa FL
(Please read all the registration options before registering)
Day One only: November 1, 2011; limited to 25 people : $149
Day Two only (Photo shoot): November 2, 2011; limited to 10 people: $399
Day Three only (Photoshop Half Day): November 3, 2011 9 – 1; limited to 25 people: $99
Ultimate Boo•dwah Package: All 3 Days, limited to 10 people: $599 (save $48)
Boo•dwah Saver Package: Day 1 & 2, limited to 10 people: $479 (save $69)
Boo•dwah + Photoshop : Day 1 & Day 3: limited to 25 people: $219 (save $29)
This is Adobe Lightroom… and this is also an INTENSIVE. We are cramming much of the “Digital Workflow Essentials” workshop into this two-and-a-half-day intensive. This intensive is for people who are ready to get up to speed with Adobe Lightroom and finally organize the hundreds, or even thousands, of images cluttering up their computers and hard drives.
Lightroom’s powerful organizing and enhancing tools give us quick, consistent control of our images. We explore its image rating and cataloging tools and learn practical techniques for image enhancement, including how to synchronize these enhancement settings so that it applies to multiple images instantly—a powerful tool that will save you hours of computer time!
Rick explains the integration between Lightroom and Photoshop, the basic retouching tools in Photoshop and how to keep your new changes stored back in Lightroom.
Our goal is to streamline your photographic workflow using Lightroom, to make it possible to quickly process your images and find them easily in the future. You will soon maximize the time you can devote to your true passion—photography!
Price: $425
Fees: $25 – Materials
Instructor: Rick Allred - Rick Allred has been passionate about photography since 1986. He jump-started his digital career in 1996, when he helped launch the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops digital program. After a five-year tenure as head of the photography department at the Hui No’Eau Visual Art Center in Maui, he returned to the Land of Enchantment to helm the digital lab at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Currently, Rick teaches Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop and digital photography while pursuing creative projects as a freelance photographer, artist, and educator.
This workshop through Arizona Highways Photo Workshops offers a mix of classroom instruction and a field session. You’ll learn the best ways to use your camera equipment, and then you’ll have an opportunity for hands-on instruction in the wild and colorful surroundings of the Phoenix Zoo.
Instructor J. Peter Mortimer will end this workshop with an informative critique of your images that discusses the successful elements of your photographs, as well as those that could use improvement.
J. Peter Mortimer has been photographing animals for over 25 years at the Phoenix Zoo for a number of years. On this workshop, you’ll get Peter’s expert advice on the best places and times of day to photograph animals, as well as hints on what equipment and tactics to use.
This hands-on workshop begins with a Friday evening instructional class and slide show from 6-8pm at the Arizona Highways office. On Saturday morning, the class will meet at 9am for an on-location shoot at the Phoenix Zoo. After a morning of enjoying this great location we will have lunch nearby. After lunch, we will conduct a critique of our morning’s work. Digital photographers will have photos from the zoo itself critiqued. Film users can bring a few examples of past work to share with the group.
Price: $155
Location: Phoenix Zoo – 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ
Lorne’s travel photography workshops are geared toward every participant skill level. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you will gain valuable insights, while creating images in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Whether your passion is landscape photography, nature, people or wildlife photography. Lorne will have you seeing the way you create photos in whole new ways. The emphasis will be on shooting, techniques (workflow, digital exposure, photoshop, etc.,) and discussions focused on unlocking your personal vision. Each participant will have plenty of opportunity for individual attention, questions and portfolio reviews.
Price: $795.00 (includes workshop fees only. Does not include lodging, transportation, meals or park entrance fees)
Location: Death Valley National Park, California