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WORKSHOP IS FULL!  Please message me with emails to be put on the workshop email list. See you all at the next workshop!  Brittany. Studio. D3/24-70mm f/2.8 1/200th f/4.0 ISO 200.  Erica. Location. D3/24-70mm. WORKING WITH MODELING AGENCIES WORKSHOP: STUDIO/OUTDOOR LIGHTING I just finalized the lease on my new 2,100 s.f. studio (the old space was 1,300 s.f.)! There's no better way to debut the space than with the original Working with Modeling Agencies Workshop on November 5-6, 2011! -If you're still building your portfolio and trying to get your foot in the door with agencies (particularly in the competitive LA environment), this workshop is for you. -If you're trying to improve your existing body of work, this workshop is for you. -If you're trying to build a paid-relationship with agencies, this workshop is also for you. -If you don't care about improving your port or working with modeling agencies, then this workshop is not for you. Without further adieu here are the topics we'll cover: -What agencies are looking for in a photographer and a portfolio. -How to approach agencies -Portfolio review -Creating the "agency look" in capture (natural light and strobes) -Creating the "agency look" in post -Photographer/agency/model interaction -Shooting without a studio This will be a two-day event that will feature insight from agency models and will highlight many of the lighting setups and post-processing techniques that I employ for my own work. How does this workshop differ from your first one in January? When I first started shooting with modeling agencies, I didn't have a studio. In fact, most photographers don't own a studio and can't afford to blow money on unpaid tests. Day 2 will really focus on shooting outdoors, without a studio, without strobes, without reflectors even... and still execute the "agencies" look. Highlights from Day 2 include: -Background control -Lighting angles with ambient light -Proper camera settings (and why) -Model/Photographer interaction POST-PROCESSING Shooting is only half the battle. Without good post-processing it's all moot. You can't submit images straight out-of-the-box to agencies (or to anyone these days) without processing. So we will really focus on processing on Day 1. That way, on Day 2 you'll know what you're looking for, how to generate the right lighting for the right effect, and actually practice shooting for those looks. Day 1: -Cover basic agency criteria -Portfolio review -Approach and communication -Basic studio setups (0,1 and 2 light setups) -Shoot and review (we go over the images together on computer immediately after you shoot them) Day 2: -Shooting on location -Controlling the background -Controlling location lighting without strobes/reflectors -Photographer/model interaction General notes: -Since good models are paramount to getting "the shot" we'll provide experienced agency-represented models for the workshop. I'll be updating this page shortly with who we're shooting. -Photographers will be learning/shooting on-the-fly. I'm not a fan of lectures but rather a constant dialogue and sharing of knowledge. That also means, you're not paying to watch me shoot... you'll be doing most of the shooting! -One of the things I enjoy most is keeping the workshop small for more one-on-one attention. I will cap the attendance at 12. -One-on-one time with models is critical to the learning process. At the workshop you'll have plenty of time to work with models. There will be 2-3 photographers per model. Photographers should bring: -Camera/assorted lenses -Lightmeter -Media cards -Something to take notes with -(optional) Pocket Wizards Fee: WORKSHOP IS FULL! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! $749.  Location LUCIMA STUDIO 212 Kruse Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 626-674-2858 Date/Time Saturday and Sunday, November 5-6th, 2011, 9AM-5PM Here are my last 6 workshops! January, February, April, June, July, September Q/A: Will update as inquiries come in! Q: Do you also teach workshops from Calumet? What's the difference? A: Yes, I have a non-exclusive partnership with Calumet Photographic that affords me the opportunity to teach my own workshops. So far all my classes at Calumet have been 1-day events at the Hollywood store with no location shooting. Q: I'll be flying in from [fill in the blank]. Where should I stay that's not too far from your studio? A: There are several 2-3 miles away from the studio. I'm not affiliated with any of the following suggestions a) Doubletree Hotel 924 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA b) Oak Tree Inn 788 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA c) Courtyard 700 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA Q: Which models are we shooting? A: Will update shortly! Q: How will we get to the location on Day 2? A: The location is a short drive from the studio about 10 minutes away. Q: Will we be shooting nudes? A: Nope. For that I suggest you go to Drew and Karl's workshops. I hear they're great Q: At what point will you know whether you will register enough students to confirm the workshop? A: I never cancel my workshops. If there is even 1 photographer, then the show goes on! Yes, I will teach to 1 photographer if only 1 registers! Q: Do I really need a light meter? A: Yes and no. But basically I'll be showing you how to light with AND without light meters. But for a long-winded version of this answer please see my official stance on light meters. Oct 10 11 10:56 pm Link Count me in !!! Flying in from Denver. I have been waiting for you to do another one of these since I missed the previous ones Oct 11 11 12:42 am Link Aww man. You would have a workshop the ONLY weekend I have a shoot. May have to pass that project up. Thanks for the update! Oct 11 11 09:35 am Link What does it look like price wise for hotels in that area? or can you recommend a lesser priced hotel near where the action is? figuring I would have a rental car but. I am trying to do a budget of what the whole trip would cost me and see if I can pull it off, since I am coming from PA Oct 11 11 10:39 pm Link Signed up and flights booked Can't wait to get there !!! Oct 12 11 05:27 pm Link Cheers Ranjit! Looking forward to working with you Oct 13 11 12:56 pm Link hello all...i'm in. fee paid. truly looking forward to what will most certainly be an epic WS. Oct 14 11 01:39 pm Link i wish i see this before im from spain and here nothing to do the same workshoots u do ,you do some next year before may?????i would like to do it im from spain and i will think to come please let me know thanks Oct 15 11 04:16 pm Link Hi David, I'll probably do another workshop before May 2012! If you'd like just private message me your email and I can add you to the mailing list. Thanks! Oct 16 11 10:49 pm Link STUART MILLER wrote: Cheers Stuart! See you at the workshop! Oct 18 11 11:37 am Link Hi I am interested in your workshop. when will know which models are going to be part of the workshop Vasilis Oct 18 11 07:10 pm Link I'm very interested. Oct 18 11 08:01 pm Link Vasilis vsiphotography wrote: I'll know closer to the date when most of the registration is finalized so I know exactly how many models I need Oct 19 11 07:11 pm Link Sounds like fun!!! Oct 19 11 07:17 pm Link Just Booked my flight and hotel! I can wait for this! Oct 19 11 07:26 pm Link Kortnei Brandon wrote: Looking forward to working with you Kortnei! Oct 20 11 04:59 pm Link Lorance Photography wrote: PM me if you have any specific questions! Oct 22 11 05:02 am Link Registered! Cant wait! Oct 22 11 08:46 am Link Best Angle Photography wrote: See you at the workshop Joshua! Oct 23 11 09:42 pm Link Do you need MAKE UP and HAIR for this time??? I would love to join! Oct 23 11 11:42 pm Link Just confirmed Erica for the workshop  Oct 24 11 08:24 pm Link I'm trying to sell enough sperm to raise funds for the workshop Charles. I really wanna make one more this year Oct 25 11 02:49 am Link I'll be there! Oct 25 11 04:21 pm Link Brian Hillburn wrote: LOL! Oct 26 11 05:40 pm Link I need to drop out of school and move to california... Oct 26 11 06:35 pm Link I'll make it to one of these eventually. Would be worth it to work with you and learn from you. Oct 27 11 10:30 pm Link Signed up and looking forward to it Oct 28 11 08:41 am Link This workshop will be awesome!!! Oct 28 11 12:41 pm Link Two more spots left! Oct 29 11 10:04 am Link agreed on bailing and moving to CA, tired of vegas! Oct 29 11 09:53 pm Link Just signed up and looking forward to next weekend! Oct 29 11 10:08 pm Link Sounds good! 1 spot left!Oct 30 11 07:15 pm Link L U C I M A wrote: Ok Charles...you talked me into it. Only need one kidney I hear...lol Oct 31 11 08:40 am Link Brian Hillburn wrote: Now you can upgrade to digital MF or a set of Profoto 8's... Nov 01 11 04:46 pm Link welp that went fast as hell Nov 01 11 05:11 pm Link The kidney or the spots? LOL! Nov 02 11 04:50 pm Link L U C I M A wrote: I can't afford to pay attention dude...much less buy that expensive stuff. My AB's and White Lightnings are doing fine. I'll leave the big dog equipment for folks with paying clients like yourself. See ya Saurday buddy Nov 03 11 12:17 am Link Nov 03 11 11:19 am Link L U C I M A wrote: BOTH Nov 03 11 11:27 am Link Workshop is full! Please message me with emails to be put on the workshop email list. See you all at the next workshop! Nov 04 11 12:40 pm Link |
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