If you didn't register then you waited to long! You're going to miss out now. Message Drew to be put on a waiting list.
Well Drew and I are at it again!
We have a limit of 30 photographers so sign up now or be left out!
For those who haven't been to our events, we are the #1 workshop/group shoot event in Southern California. We have been going on 1 year strong. Photographers from around the world come to our events.
For new photographers who want to attend our workshop ⢠Learn to use lighting like the pros.
⢠We're here to share our tips to beginning photographers.
⢠Ever wonder how Drew and I light our models without the background being blown out on a sunny day? Speed lights not cutting it huh? We will give you hands on experience in using affordable and portable mono strobe lights, beauty dish/Octobox and other equipment. Try Before You Buy. ⢠I will be demonstrating Alien Bees Cyber Commander.
⢠You'll be so impressed with your images after the event that you'll be ready to order the same lighting equipment we use.
⢠I'll show you different light modifiers and their uses. Octobox, beauty dish and grids will be covered. I'll discuss the difference between the silver BD and white BD. Why i use the BD over an Octobox at the beach or desert.
⢠Circular Polarizer(CP)and Neutral Density(ND) filters will be discussed and how it will improve your images when shooting outdoors or at the beach. I recommend Hoya brand. CP, ND4 ⢠Once you attend our workshop, you'll be able to build up your port with beautiful models quickly.
⢠Students can take the remainder of day to shoot models.
Preperations: ⢠To make use of the workshop, Pocket Wizards or Cyber Syncs are recommended. You can rent the PW's from Calumet or Samy's if needed. If the Pocket Wizards are unavailable to rent, you may rent Pocket Wizards or Cyber Syncs from Drew and I. Limited availability, don't assume we'll have enough triggers.
⢠Students should have prior knowledge on how to adjust their camera in manual mode. You'll need to know how to adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
⢠I recommend you purchase a CP, ND or both that i listed above. Purchase the appropriate diameter for your lens.
⢠Adjust your camera LCD brightness setting. Take a picture of something and try to closely match it to your monitor screen. So what you see on your camera will look about the same to what is on your computer monitor. I also recommend calibrating your monitor using Spyder 3 or something similar.
Don't care about the workshop? ⢠For photographers who don't care about the workshop, they can shoot the available models for the group shoot portion. (Please note that the workshop will be using Channel 1 on the Pocket Wizards. On the CyberSyncs we'll reserve Channel 9 also, if needed)
⢠Shoot beautiful models all day long.
⢠Please be courteous, if you're going to set up your lighting equipment at a awesome location, to either share or move locations every 1/2 hour.
⢠The location can be windy at times so please bring sand bags for your light stands.
Hire models after the event for 1 on 1 shoots at 1/2 hour increments Message the models and see if you can hire the model you want after the group event for 1 on 1 sessions.
**************** Registration Information **************** When is this taking place and how can i reserve a spot? Date: Saturday November 20th
Time: 10am to 5:50pm. The main event is from 10am to 2pm. From 2-5:50pm you are allowed to hire models for 1 on 1 sessions at 1/2 hour increments. Lunch is served at 1:30pm.
Location:Norco, CA
We'll email the address to meeting location and information to you several days before the event.
Photographer fee: ⢠Workshop - $130 fee with $70 deposit.
(For photographers who want to learn lighting using strobes. Group shoot included.) ⢠Group shoot - $90 fee with $50 deposit.
(For photographers not interested in the workshop portion.)
⢠Deposit is non-refundable unless event is canceled. No exceptions! If you can't make it the day of the event, your deposit will go towards the next future event.
⢠Remainder balance to be paid at meeting location.
⢠Deposit payment by Paypal. Don't have Paypal? Get one or miss out!
⢠Contact Drew Santos with your full name, phone number, and email address for payment instructions. For non MM members reading this, Drew's email is BMWM34DREW@aol.com. I do not do photographer registration.
⢠Model releases are not included. Cost of model release will depend on what the model charges.
⢠Lunch and drinks will be provided.
NO ESCORTS, HUSBAND, BOYFRIENDS, OF SOME SORT FOR BOTH MODELS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS! But if you absolutely need to bring someone, they will have to pay the $90 fee.
Information here subject to change.
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As the models are always awesome! I don't need to see who the models are! Just sign me up, and I will be there with food, and drinks, Seven Dwarfs / Vultures STYLE!!!
Jonathan Ocab wrote: Norco? Eagerly awaiting info on location venue.
Location!!! We don't need no stinking location, same goes for venue, just sign-up, send in your moneys and be there with cameras and lots, and lots on memory cards. And book a boat load of one on ones with the hotties!!!
Sign up soon as we have limited spaces for this event. This will be the first time I will have a big event at my sister's house so we will only allow 30 photogs. This will be a much smaller event than our usual 40-60 photog turn out.
Believe me, we will SOLD OUT quick on this one so send your deposit soon.
James Sioux
Posts: 1,120
Los Angeles, California, US
Drew Santos wrote: Sign up soon as we have limited spaces for this event. This will be the first time I will have a big event at my sister's house so we will only allow 30 photogs. This will be a much smaller event than our usual 40-60 photog turn out.
Believe me, we will SOLD OUT quick on this one so send your deposit soon.
Drew keeps it in the family. Makes sense to me. Def save me a spot.
brian cardenas wrote: the sister's house? damn, didn't think you would share the secret spot! soo many different spots to shoot in that house, i got lost numerous times.
Oh no. That's my other sister's mansion in Pasadena. This is my other sister who lives in Norco. Not a mansion, only 6500 sq ft house.
Hello All!!! I will be one of the Models attending this event.. Cant wait to meet everyone. You can check out my port and start booking your 1 on 1's now. All models get booked up quick, so dont miss your chance.
I also have lots of models attending but I will not put them on the list as Karl talks them into attending PB mansion parties and I'm left behind that's BS
AOP Studios
Posts: 3,496
Los Angeles, California, US
Drew Santos wrote:
Photos of the house will be up soon.
I also have lots of models attending but I will not put them on the list as Karl talks them into attending PB mansion parties and I'm left behind that's BS
Natures Lens
Posts: 59
Los Angeles, California, US
Hey Drew
I'm in, Deposit sent. Sorry I missed the last few. Traveling alot.
Still the best group shoots, with the hottest models anywhere.
Looking forward to it.
Message Drew to be put on a waiting list.
We will give you hands on experience in using affordable and portable mono strobe lights, beauty dish/Octobox and other equipment. Try Before You Buy. 
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