BOB ELVIN IS BACK WITH A NEW SERIES OF WORKSHOPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL LEVELS

Bob Elvin is a photographer, director and videographer.  He has taught photography for many, many years at universities, through the city and here at Group Photo Shoots.  You can read all of the details of this event by:  CLICK HERE to read Bob's biography.  He is an impressive individual.

This will be a series of five workshops, running every other week.  You can take any individual lesson or attend the entire series.  There are no pre-requesites and these classes are open to photographers of all levels.  The material will be scaled to the experience of the photographers who attend. 

YOU CAN GET FULL DETAILS ON ALL THE CLASSES BY:  CLICKING HERE.

LESSON ONE - 8/20/11 - is on Studio Tools and Macro Photography. 

In this lesson Bob will help you achieve the basic skills you will need to work in a studio on your own, plus explain the basics of macro photography.  Don't worry if you don't have a macro lens.  Bob will bring one, along with a camera body, you can practice with.

This class will teach you:

The basics of studio photography
The benefits of pack lighting over mono-lights
When are mono-lights the better choice?
When to use a softbox, an umbrella or other modifier?
What is the most essential grip equipment to work in the studio?
How do I make the shot work with the gear that I have?
How do I develop confidence to do it myself?
What is macro photography?
What does it mean to say that the lens is "one to one?"
Why is macro photography important?


LESSON TWO - 9/3/11 - Backgrounds and Green Screens

Lesson two is a comprehensive discussion on the use of backdrops and green screens.  Bob will go into detail on the selection of background colors, textures and finishes.  You will learn the secrets in making use of a green screen.  Above all, you will get a clear feel for the artistic decisions which go into selecting the correct background for the subject.

This class will teach you:

The effects of color
How does texture change your statement?
Considerations for white balance when selecting a background
Making meaningful decisions on the finish of the background material
Understanding "White" and the reason there is more than one shade of white
When to pick cloth and when to pick paper
Understanding green screens
Factoring green screen limitations into your shot
When is a green screen the right background?
When should green screen be avoided?


LESSON THREE - 9/17/11 - Lighting Control

Lesson three deals with one of the fundumentals of photography, lighting control.  When working outdoors, at least in part, your statement is dictated by then environment you are shooting in.  When working in the studio, you are the director.  The purpose of this class is to help you take command of the set, meaning that you become the master of the lighting, rather than reacting and merely selecting exposure and white balance.  Bob will give you a genuine feel for lighting techniques and tactics so you control the light as opposed to reacting to it.

This class will teach you:

Standard lighting setups
The differences between forms of modifiers
How to select the size and shpa fo the soft box or modifier
How to flag a light to control dispersal
When to use a grid, snoot or bard door to attain light control
Controlling dropoff and power
Coping with temperature variations due to environmental conditions
Combining light sources


LESSON FOUR - 10/1/11 - Portraiture / Working with Props

Lesson four is all about portraits and props.  It will start by teaching you the essentials of portrait photography.  You'll learn about lighting, poses and more. It will expand to bring in the greatest variable, props.  This is all about shooting portraits like the masters.

This class will teach you:

Standard lighting setups for portraits
When to bring in the hair light
Understanding the triangle
How do you use a beauty dish effectively?
When do you use a beauty dish and when do you use a softbox?
Selecting softbox size for portraits
How do you select a prop for a portrait?
When are props appropriate?
How do you avoid white balance contamination?
Making the geometry of the prop work
Common mistakes when using props


LESSON FIVE - 10/15/11 - Bodyscapes / Creating Fine Art

Lesson five concludes this series.  In Lesson five you will learn to take the skills taught in the first four classes and produce fine art with a figure model.  The goal of this class is to let you develop the eye to distinguish fine art from other forms of photography.  The subject matter will fall back to the very basic, using the human form to create visually impressibe landscapes.  Through the use of geometry and creative lighting, you will advance your skills as a fine art photographer.

This class will teach you:

Using light to create emotion
Visualizing your statement
Making the unexpected a part of your work
Challenging your creative boundaries
Using the pose to make the statement
Using light to control the point of interest
Keeping your shot fine art rather than commercial or glamour
Learning to be critical, yet appreciative of your work
Controlling the statement through exposure
Using over-exposure and under exposure as an element of your art


Lessons one through three are taught without a model.   Lesson four has a model for portraits and lesson five has a figure model.


YOU MAY ATTEND ANY INDIVIDUAL CLASS OR TAKE THEM ALL.

THE ENTIRE SERIES OF FIVE SESSIONS IS PRICED AT $300 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR $250 FOR MEMBERS OF THE PHOTO STUDIO CLUB YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO GET THE FULL SERIES PRICING



PRICES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CLASSES VARY FROM $60-$90 PER CLASS, DEPENDING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE CLASS FEATURES A MODEL.  MEMBERS OF THE PHOTO STUDIO CLUB ALWAYS GET A DISCOUNT.


  CLICK HERETO GET FULL INFORMATION ON THE PRICING FOR EACH EVENT

Visit the Photo Studio Club to get more information about the club.

www.photostudioclub.com


TO PAY BY PAYPAL SEND YOUR PAYMENT TO [email protected]

OR YOU MAY CALL THE STUDIO TO MAKE A DIRECT PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD.

THIS EVENT STARTS AT 10:30AM

GROUP PHOTO SHOOTS
STUDIO B
340 BRYANT STREET, SUITE 330
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
415-601-5475

Please enter the building through the open roll-up door to your far left.  You will register at the table outside Studio A and will then go upstairs for your class


After the class, you can join us downstairs at Studio A for lunch and to meet other members of our group.  Your lunch is included in the price. 

While you are participating in the class upstairs, an entirely different group of photographers will be involved in a group shoot downstairs in Studio A.  Lunch is a good time to get to know ohter photographers, meet models and enjoy the day.  After lunch, you are welcome to remain to hire and shoot the models who were involved in the morning session in Studio A.

After all of our weekend events, we keep both of our studios open until 7:00PM, to allow the photographers there to hire and shoot the models who attended that day.  We call these "Private Shoots" and are your opportunity to work, one on one, with the models who are there.  To shoot with a model, you simply sign up on the computer in Studio A, selecting the model you would like to work with and the length of time you want to shoot.  The cost of the shoots are not included, but the models have very reasonable pricing.  The minimum time to shoot with a model is just thirty minutes.

If you decide you would like to work with a model, Bob will be around for a while to help you set up and work in the studio.  You will get a good chance to practice your skills with a live model.



YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO HIRE A MODEL

IT IS JUST AN ADDTIONAL SERVICE WE PROVIDE!

This is going to be a great series!

Come learn with us!

The classes are filling up!