Go Photo Training

During this “Portfolio In A Day’ event we show some interesting and flexible ways to create a new portfolio of a person and using digital capture and post capture in effective and efficient ways. It could be useful from the perspective of anyone interested in portraits, fashion photography or even wedding and business photographers my find lots ideas to build into their repertoire. The content is relevant regardless of the camera system used, as we look very much at the ‘techniques’ of getting the shots as well as specific camera settings for each brand.

Throughout the day we combine explanation with example images. As we progress I shoot the various styles and situations so delegates can see what can be created, and how this plays out in practical everyday situations. Working with someone new to modeling and looking to expand their portfolio we use ambient light, working of course with whatever the weather provides us with on the day. Then we introduce fill-in flash techniques, a must for any competent photographer.
There is plenty on interior shooting, utalising the everyday options we all have within a home environment too traditional photographic backdrops, as well as the less conventional locations. Throughout we utalise both portable and studio flash lighting.

Before and between each stage we set the scene, and also show how various software retouching and special effects can raise the captured images to higher levels of quality. A very informative day it is split into two parts. Please note we may change the running order depending on the environmental conditions on the day.

Part 1 Making A Start (10:30 am-13:00pm)
Introduction to the day, its aims and structure
Pre shoot – guiding your subjects
Working with ambient light
In camera exposure/metering settings
White Balance
Using Fill-in Flash
The Right Look
Posing guide – creating a look and feel to your shots
Straight to print with Jpegs
Back-up, selection and basic retouching tools and stages

Part 2  (14:00 pm -16:30 pm)
Now we move onto the interior shots and more advanced post capture work.
Interior and ambient light portraits
Traditional portraits with flash
Creating a fashion look
Modern portraits
Improving Skin tones
High Colour Portraits
Jazzing things up in post capture
Output and presentation

What should I bring?
Delegates are encouraged to shoot some of the images for reference during the day so It is a good idea to bring your camera and a lens suitable for shooting full length to head shots. Storage card capacity 2GB or greater and an add on flash are recommended along with good batteries. However, please note that time will limit delegate shooting opportunities to certain parts of the day only.

What will I get from the day?
Those attending will obtain a combination of skills to enable them to pose, light and enhance post capture, a selection of images for a portfolio or similar use.
A clear idea of lighting arrangements, camera settings and composition and posing techniques contribute to this informative day.

Upcoming dates and venues:
Calumet Drummond St (London) March 20th 2012.

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