Ok, before it gets too hot we're having an event at the desert. We've been asked to do a desert event by photographers and models recently. The location is actually in Lucerne Valley 35 minutes from Victorville/Bear Valley. I used Victorville because most know where the city is as opposed to Lucerne Valley.
For some reason eveyone seems to enjoy the desert shoots overall than other locations. Don't miss out on this event, register now!
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 and equipment. Try Before You Buy. • 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 for workshop: • 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 you are in the market to purchase wireless transmitter i recommend purchasing the Cybersyns from Paul C. Buff. If the Pocket Wizards or Cyber Syncs are unavailable to rent, you may rent Pocket Wizards from Drew and I. Limited availability, don't assume we'll have enough PW's.
• 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.
• Make sure D-lighting or similar camera feature is turned off!
• If you have a 101 questions, please let us finish the workshop first then you may ask your questions after. Some photographers learn quicker than others so we can finish with them right away so they can jump right into shooting for the rest of the day. It typically takes 30-40 minutes to teach the workshop depending on the amount of students and answering basic questions.
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.
Hire models after the group shoot 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.
The 6 sessions are:
3:30pm-4pm
4:10pm-4:40pm
5:50pm-5:20pm
5:30pm-6pm
6:10pm-6:40pm
6:50pm-7:20pm
7:30pm-8:00pm extra bonus session if models and photographers like. Sunset is at 8:08pm but because of mountains the sun could set alot earlier.
**************** Registration Information **************** When is this taking place and how can i reserve a spot? Date: Saturday June 25th
Time: 11am to Sunset. The main event is from 11am to 3:30pm. We'll allot a half an hour for lunch between these times and for signing models releases. At 3:30pm the 1 on 1's start and ends at sunset. If a model and photographer agree then you both can do a seventh session instead of the normal 6 sessions.
Location: Victorville, CA
We are meeting at a designated parking lot a couple of blocks from the 15 freeway on Bear Valley Rd. We'll email the address and information to you several days before the event. From there we will carpool about 35 minutes to the actual shoot location.
Photographer fee: • Workshop - $120 fee with $60 deposit.
(For photographers who want to learn lighting using strobes. Group shoot included.) • Group shoot - $80 fee with $40 deposit.
(For photographers not interested in the workshop portion.) • Photographer Limit: None! • 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!
• Payment - Contact Drew Santos with your full name, phone number, and email address for payment instructions. Even though you paid by Paypal already, message him so he can keep track of the attendies.
• For non MM members: You can can email Drew at BMWM34DREW@aol.com
Please when you email him, let him know that you do not have a Model Mayhem account so he can keep track of you.
• To attend and participate in the event you must sign a liability release.
• 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 $100 fee.
Information here subject to change. Keep checking this post for updates...
Behind the scene of our recent desert shoot: Lots of photographers...she must be nude on the horse One of our attendees getting arrested... nah, j/k. This is a very cool sheriff who has stopped by to see what was happening. I've met the Sheriff more than a year ago. Him and his partner watched me and another photographer shoot for 30 minutes then they went on their way. I run into him and a CHP officer several times afterwards. They always come check out our shoots when we are there and have always been cool with us.
Dang! Check out the master do it. I don't shoot there much. I actualy hate that place but these events are not about us. These are for the photogs who want to create images like the ones above from the master of light. I shot there a few times. Here are a couple on my port. I have a lot more but I have no access to my images at the moment.
Sounds like another wiener. All my models want to shoot up there. Offering to shoot up there is one of the easiest ways to get a good model to shoot for TF.
Bright Candle Photo wrote: All we need is a horse, and some chaps ;P
I've got the chaps XS, and S! Basic Black! Now here's how we shoot them, Drew brings a saddle, a case of motor oil, jumper cables, and a car battery. Karl brings a trampoline. We get someone to play a horse with a model as a rider = wow images.
rey sison photography wrote: Sounds like another wiener. All my models want to shoot up there. Offering to shoot up there is one of the easiest ways to get a good model to shoot for TF.
I sure that wouldn't be a problem although one probably wouldn't be interested. PM me and I will tell you who that is.
LoL. Who could that be?
18 sign ups already. Lots of models will be in this event and you know we bring the best ones.
Low entry fee and it comes with lunch. What a bargain. Lots of room. We will NOT sell out. Unlimited attendies. The more photog sign ups, the more models we wil invite.
Dang! Check out the master do it. I don't shoot there much. I actualy hate that place but these events are not about us. These are for the photogs who want to create images like the ones above from the master of light. I shot there a few times. Here are a couple on my port. I have a lot more but I have no access to my images at the moment.
We will give you hands on experience in using affordable and portable mono strobe lights and equipment. Try Before You Buy. 
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