Mastering Speedlite Workshop – March 20th, 2010

January 20, 2010 by Mike Luter
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Portrait Photography 101- April 17th, 2010

January 19, 2010 by Mike Luter
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Portrait Photography 101 Workshop

Date:
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Location:
Desktop Darkroom
2916 University Blvd. W.
Jacksonville, Florida 32217

Cost :
$79 per person. Early registration discount: $59 per person before April 1

Call with questions : 904-398-9934

Features live demonstrations with models to give you a first-hand, real time understanding of how top level images are created. Appropriate for all skill levels. Mike Luter of Desktop Darkroom will be your instructor.

You will learn: • Choice of lights; advantages and disadvantages of each • Flash vs. continuous lights • How to change the quality of your light with accessories • Using soft boxes; various sizes and types • Umbrellas • Grids • Snoots • Proper positioning of the lights, starting with one light and working up to a four-light set up • Main light • Fill; will also use reflectors • Background lights • Hair light • Edge lights • Proper positioning of lights and subject • Proper metering techniques • Using light to sculpt your subject (creating dimension through lighting techniques) • How to set a custom white balance. . .and more.

Bring note taking supplies. No equipment is needed but you are welcome to bring a camera to document the various lighting setups, poses etc. Please do not bring large camera cases, tripods, studio lighting equipment or other items that take up large amounts of space.

This seminar fills up quickly so please register early.

Information About You

Are you . . .

• A photographer and looking for new ideas and to improve your lighting skills?

• Looking for a career change?

• Planning to make your hobby pay for itself or earn extra money on the side with your camera?

• Just want to take better pictures?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then this seminar is for you.

This seminar fills up quickly so please register early.

Q & A

Q. Will you be sending out a more specific itinerary of events closer to the event?

A. Yes, a schedule will be e-mailed to all who have those have registered.

Q. Will this seminar be instruction or shooting time?

A. It will be almost all instruction time

Q. What type of other photographers will be there?

A. It is open to people at all experience levels.

Q. Can I register with deferred payment?

A. No. All payments are due when registering. This is due to the limited space available.

Q. What is your refund policy?

Q. Can I video this class?

A. No. Sorry but videography will not be allowed during this workshop.

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