• Deposit is non-refundable! No exceptions! If you can't make it to the event on June 18th, your deposit will NOT go towards the next event! I repeat, your deposit will NOT go towards the next event! You will lose your deposit.

This is a new location that we are using. It has been used by others but Drew and I make it better.


This is a 35 photographer limit!
I had to pull a rabbit out of the hat but I got the limit to 35.
Due to the request of the owner, Drew and I will have to limit how many people are inside the home at one given time.

Here are links to our previous events, some with behind the scene videos!
• Drew & Karl Mansion event May 15 Beverly Hills, CA - video!
• Drew and Karl HUGE Mansion Shoot April 23 Riverside, CA
• Drew & Karl Bank Vault shoot Los Angeles CA March 20th
• Drew & Karl Playboy models - Encino, CA Feb 27th
• Drew & Karl group shoot in Tustin Ranch, CA December 4th & 5th - Video!
• Drew & Karl Glamour shoot Sat Nov 20th, Norco, CA
• Drew and Karl WNR shoot, Sun Oct 24 - Menifee, CA Here is a  video!
• Desert workshop/group shoot 9/25 Victorville, CAHere is a  video!
• Drew & Karl Mansion event Aug 15 Beverly Hills, CA Here is the video!
• Drew & Karl Back 2 Back event July 17th Monrovia, CA Check out the video!
• Drew & Karl, Summer Start Off, Monrovia, CA June 19
• Drew and Karl WNR shoot, Sun May 23 - Menifee, CA
• Drew and Karl workshop/group shoot 4/25 Vista, CA
• Drew and Karl group shoot, Sunday March 28, Riverside, CA
• Drew and Karl TeaseUm shoot, Feb 27, Riverside, CA
• Drew and Karl group shoot, Jan 30, Riverside, CA
• Wooden Nickle Ranch, Sun Dec 6th - Menifee, CA
• Desert workshop/group shoot Oct-24 Victorville, CA
• Desert workshop/group shoot 9/27 Victorville, CA - Check out our very first video!



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 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
4:50pm-5:20pm
5:30pm-6pm
6:10pm-6:40pm
6:50pm-7:20pm
Times are approximate, they will likely change to adjust for sunset shoot for last session.

**************** Registration Information ****************
When is this taking place and how can i reserve a spot?
Date: Saturday June 18th
Time: 11am to Sunset. The main event is from 11am to 3pm. 3pm-3:30pm is lunch. From 3:30pm-Sunset you are allowed to hire models for 1 on 1 sessions at 1/2 hour increments. The times here may change!
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
We'll email the address and information to you several days before the event.
Photographer fee:
• Workshop - $160 fee with $80 deposit.
          (For photographers who want to learn lighting using strobes. Group shoot included.)
• Group shoot - $120 fee with $60 deposit for new photographers.
          (For photographers not interested in the workshop portion.)

• Photographer Limit: Due to the mansions owners request, we are limited to 35 photographers.
• Deposit is non-refundable! No exceptions! If you can't make it to the event on June 18th, your deposit will NOT go towards the next event! I repeat, your deposit will NOT go towards the next event! You will lose your deposit.
• Remainder balance to be paid at meeting location.
• Deposit payment by Paypal.  Don't have Paypal? Get one or miss out!
• Contact Drew Santos with your full name, phone number, and email address for payment instructions. Please be sure you message Drew on MM even though you paid the deposit through Paypal. That way he can keep track of attendies.

For non MM members reading this, Drew's email is [email protected]. Be sure to tell him you do not have an MM account.
• 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 $120 fee.


Information here subject to change. Keep checking this post for updates...

Drew Santos  wrote:
I may be on vacation but I can still take deposits. Send me a message and deposit to save your spot.

Drew

Can we also save a spot in using the infinity pool??  Damn that's a nice place...

I'll be there!

Karl Yamashita wrote:
And the best for last

Not sure what the orientation of the setting sun is going to be at this time of year, but that infinity pool should make for good sunset shot opportunities.

Jonathan Ocab wrote:

Not sure what the orientation of the setting sun is going to be at this time of year, but that infinity pool should make for good sunset shot opportunities.

my thought exactly! good show!

-O   L   I   V   E   R- wrote:
I have a feeling this will be the BEST one yet!

We've had a lot of good shoots. It's tough to beat the others but w can always try.

point V Productions wrote:
Count me in on this one and I'll bring Pat & Ron with me.

Wow! Where have you been since the last time you attended our Dec shoot?

Drew Santos  wrote:

Wow! Where have you been since the last time you attended our Dec shoot?

Took a short break.

Karl Yamashita wrote:
Reserved for gorgeous models

Brittany

OMG!!!
You weren't kidding about gorgeous.

Michael Quan wrote:

Karl Yamashita wrote:
Reserved for gorgeous models

Brittany

OMG!!!
You weren't kidding about gorgeous.

Brittany is bringing her friend Jessica

Jessica

Karl Yamashita wrote:

Michael Quan wrote:

Karl Yamashita wrote:
Reserved for gorgeous models

Brittany

OMG!!!
You weren't kidding about gorgeous.

Brittany is bringing her friend Jessica

Jessica

I'm predicting this line up will be spectacular, 6 sessions will not be enough

Clinton Lum wrote:
Add a 7th session for the sunset shot.   

We also need Laryssa Rose too D&K.  She was amazing to shoot at the Bev Hills event.

I think we might just bump the time so we can get a sunset time slot. We will be using a lot of new models this time, and maybe a few of our regulars.

Michael Quan wrote:
I'm predicting this line up will be spectacular, 6 sessions will not be enough

I'm test shooting some new models. I want to bring in all new models that we haven't used before.

Drew Santos  wrote:
I think we might just bump the time so we can get a sunset time slot. We will be using a lot of new models this time, and maybe a few of our regulars.

According to sunrisesunset.com, sunset on June 18th is 20:07 PDT (8:07 PM for you who still use 12 hour time).

When I took that shot I linked to earlier, it was on on 10/02/2010 @ 18:25 PDT, and sunset that day was 18:37 PDT.

Jonathan Ocab wrote:

According to sunrisesunset.com, sunset on June 18th is 20:07 PDT (8:07 PM for you who still use 12 hour time).

When I took that shot I linked to earlier, it was on on 10/02/2010 @ 18:25 PDT, and sunset that day was 18:37 PDT.

As I recall you stayed late to get the shot.

Bright Candle Photo wrote:

As I recall you stayed late to get the shot.

No Sunset shots for me... U2 concert that night!

Bright Candle Photo wrote:
As I recall you stayed late to get the shot.

Yes, I got lucky with this too, since the one-on-one was with April that last hour and they ran long and everyone got booted at 6. Whole trip would have been wasted. I *did* have another one-on-one that day, but I didn't use those photos because of the model's attitude and blow-up.

Jonathan Ocab wrote:

Yes, I got lucky with this too, since the one-on-one was with April that last hour and they ran long and everyone got booted at 6. Whole trip would have been wasted. I *did* have another one-on-one that day, but I didn't use those photos because of the model's attitude and blow-up.

ahhhh, i remember this day

brian cardenas wrote:

ahhhh, i remember this day

Brain was about to shank a fool!

Drew Santos  wrote:

I think we might just bump the time so we can get a sunset time slot. We will be using a lot of new models this time, and maybe a few of our regulars.

Im open if you want to use me as a 'regular' Just let me know
xoxo
Chrissy

Jonathan Ocab wrote:

Yes, I got lucky with this too, since the one-on-one was with April that last hour and they ran long and everyone got booted at 6. Whole trip would have been wasted. I *did* have another one-on-one that day, but I didn't use those photos because of the model's attitude and blow-up.

You couldn't argue with the model so you had to call on me to straighten it out. It was not my event. I paid to attend. My 1 on 1 was interrupted by the model and I was called FAF LOL. If that was my event, I would've given a refund

Drew Santos  wrote:
You couldn't argue with the model so you had to call on me to straighten it out. It was not my event. I paid to attend. My 1 on 1 was interrupted by the model and I was called FAF LOL. If that was my event, I would've given a refund

I'm too nice a guy to argue with a woman.

At least if I'm arguing with another guy, they end up getting all testosterone on me trying to pull some MMA shit and try to throw down in which case I can respond accordingly.

Jonathan Ocab wrote:

I'm too nice a guy to argue with a woman.

At least if I'm arguing with another guy, they end up getting all testosterone on me trying to pull some MMA shit and try to throw down in which case I can respond accordingly.

You should've seen yourself that time. You turned red and you were going to submit and do what she asked - pay her for the 1 on 1s and give her a CD of ALL the images. LMAO

Karl Yamashita wrote:

Michael Quan wrote:
I'm predicting this line up will be spectacular, 6 sessions will not be enough

I'm test shooting some new models. I want to bring in all new models that we haven't used before.

You need an assistant with lighting?
I could totally hold a light rig for yah