The second of a 3 part course on how to photograph people in the studio. The format of the courses is a hands-on workshop with classroom sessions in the morning and practical photo shoots in the afternoon. It is recommended that part one is covered before parts two and three, however, the courses are designed so that part three can be completed before part two.
In part two we build on what is learnt in part one by adding working with multiple studio flash heads and with “hot” lamps. In addition to more studio flash work you will work with both constant fresnel and focussing spots to create a number of different lighting set-ups. We study the use of kickers and rim lighting to give a more three dimensional effect to images. Finally we will look at a number of ways to create the popular white seamless style, including using a Lastolite HiLite, that is so popular in family portraits.
Students are encouraged to submit work for critique after the workshop.
Refreshments are provided including a light lunch, please advise us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
Digital SLR of any make, please advise if you are a Sony Alpha user.
At least one lens that covers 35mm to 150mm on a full frame sensor, but bring your kit bag
Memory Card
Pen and Notepad
Times are approximate
10.00am Arrive and meet over refreshments
10.15am Introductions and overview of the day
10.30am Classroom based session
11.30am Comfort break and refreshments
11.45am Classroom based session
1.00pm Working lunch
1.30pm Model shoot
3.00pm Comfort break and refreshments
3.15pm Model shoot
4.30pm Review of the day
What previous students have said about this course:
‘Thank you for yesterday it was not only enjoyable but also instructive and worthwhile…it was really good to meet them and they were so easy to work with.
I did learn a few new things about light set ups and then more I thought about the whole of the day the more I realised just how much more i picked up from Andrew about the whole concept of lighting, so all in all a very good day.’
Some example images by students who attended this course:
