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 Jan 23 11 10:30 pm Link B&W sample (worksafe): Jan 24 11 07:53 pm Link Another: Jan 25 11 05:51 pm Link Sample of the different B&W techniques I use: Jan 26 11 03:27 pm Link 7 spaces left Jan 27 11 01:40 pm Link Jan 28 11 06:54 am Link Jan 28 11 06:58 am Link Jan 28 11 06:59 am Link LOL! Nice Rich Great shots from our last workshop Maybe some more B&W images to stay consistent with the next workshop theme? Jan 28 11 12:27 pm Link 6 spots left Jan 29 11 01:19 am Link We'll also be covering the editorial techniques used to make images like this: Jan 29 11 03:50 pm Link Jan 30 11 08:37 pm Link Sorry I can't make this next one, but here something from last time Jan 30 11 10:18 pm Link Cheers Joseph Great shots of Kaela Jan 31 11 07:03 pm Link Feb 01 11 10:03 pm Link Cheers! Forums back up! Feb 02 11 06:37 pm Link B&W and we have Brea for the workshop Feb 03 11 07:21 pm Link Ugh, MM is flaky today... Feb 04 11 06:50 pm Link Hiccup. Dang why do I pay MM? From the last workshop: Feb 05 11 03:14 pm Link 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? Feb 05 11 07:07 pm Link Great shots Joseph! Feb 06 11 10:12 am Link @RLA Photo: Definitely! Let me know when you would like to schedule something Cheers! Feb 07 11 09:59 am Link 5 spots left! Feb 08 11 11:03 am Link We'll talk a little about diptychs and triptychs Feb 08 11 08:54 pm Link I'M IN!!! Feb 09 11 12:06 pm Link 4 spots left Feb 09 11 09:53 pm Link We'll talk why and when to use offset Feb 10 11 03:58 pm Link 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. Feb 10 11 06:44 pm Link 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. Feb 11 11 06:29 am Link Sean Armenta wrote: +1 Feb 11 11 06:30 am Link Wish I was on the west coast. Feb 11 11 06:37 am Link @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! Feb 11 11 05:01 pm Link ummm b&w, bread and butter of fashion, great show! Feb 11 11 06:21 pm Link ur work is flawless and i know this work shop will be a huge sell out... 8) Feb 12 11 01:18 am Link 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 Feb 12 11 05:35 am Link Cheers Mar, Jason and Kesler! Thanks for the kind words! Feb 12 11 08:16 pm Link 3 spots left! Feb 13 11 09:51 am Link Feb 13 11 11:23 am Link Thanks for the bump oneirologist Feb 13 11 11:29 pm Link L U C I M A wrote: anytime 80) Feb 14 11 04:57 pm Link |