Please see the current event! APRIL'S LAS VEGAS ESTATE WORKSHOP!!!



I'd love to post more pics here but I'm afraid a moderator will take the thread down for content. Please see my profile for more B&W pics!

To me one of the most fascinating aspects of photography has always been black and white photography. In my research however, seldom do the tutorials reveal the "secrets" behind B&W photography. For example, online tutorials might teach you how to use LAB for B&W conversion but they won't explain why the technique works well for one image and totally fails on another. Through lots of frustration, research and personal experimentation I've developed a proven method of generating powerful B&W images.

On Saturday February 26th, 2011 I will be hosting a workshop on the fundamentals of creating powerful B&W fashion images. As humans see in color, B&W photography has always been an "art of interpretation". We will examine the critical aspects of interpretation unique to B&W in Lighting, Capture, and Post-Processing:

-Lighting - Light setups that generate proper contrast for B&W.
-Capture - The interaction between model/photographer is paramount for conveying your B&W "message" during capture. We'll examine both interaction and interpreting the "message".
-Post-Processing - We will cover the digital techniques that create poignant B&W images. 

Time: 9AM-5PM

Date: Saturday February 26, 2011

Location:
L U C I M A Studio
2620 Concord Ave. STE 120
Alhambra, CA 91803
+1-626-674-2858

General Notes:

-This workshop is for photographers that want to take their fashion B&W to the next level. You're not coming to shoot nudies!

-The last workshop sold out so please register early this time!

-Lunch is included.

-Since good models are paramount to getting "the shot" we'll provide experienced agency-represented models for the workshop.

-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!

-Small groups allow me more 1-on-1 time with each photographer. I will cap the attendance at 8.

-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 at most 2-3 photographers per model.

Cost to attend: $395

Please message/email to register!

Link to B&W thoughts: http://lucimablog.blogspot.com/2010/12/b-thoughts.html

Link to the last workshop! https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=664781

B&W sample (worksafe):

Another:

Sample of the different B&W techniques I use:

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LOL! Nice Rich Great shots from our last workshop

Maybe some more B&W images to stay consistent with the next workshop theme?

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We'll also be covering the editorial techniques used to make images like this:

Sorry I can't make this next one, but here something from last time

Cheers Joseph Great shots of Kaela

Cheers! Forums back up!

B&W and we have Brea for the workshop

Ugh, MM is flaky today...

Hiccup. Dang why do I pay MM?

From the last workshop:

I would LOVE to attend this but i will be in the Philippines blowing bubbles.  i do have an agency represented model at home so maybe we could work something out for later?

Great shots Joseph!

@RLA Photo: Definitely! Let me know when you would like to schedule something Cheers!

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We'll talk a little about diptychs and triptychs

I'M IN!!!

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We'll talk why and when to use offset

there's a lot of workshops out there, but i recommend this highly.

charles is definitely a good source of information and all around great guy.

I'm back in Belgium so I won't be able to make it to this workshop :-(

I had an awesome time at your last and can only recommend your workshops to other photographers, you will really learn something! I hope I'll be able to follow more of them in the future.

Wish I was on the west coast.

@David: Thanks bud! Hope to see you next time!

@In Balance: I am looking at doing my next workshop mid-April in NYC

Hope you all can make it!

ummm b&w, bread and butter of fashion, great show!

ur work is flawless and i know this work shop will be a huge sell out... 

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Hi Charles,

It was so fun at your Workshop last time... Amazingly beautiful models and wonderful set-up of studio lights. You're a great teacher and such an inspiration. Hope to make it to your B&W Workshop.

Best,
Mar

Cheers Mar, Jason and Kesler! Thanks for the kind words!

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Thanks for the bump oneirologist