Shooting outdoors with ambient, reflectors, and flash
Details
I am setting up an outdoor shoot in El Dorado Hills at the "Town Center". This is a beautiful location to shoot at and there is a ton of interesting locations to shoot at with lots of neat trees, a small lake, and old world type buildings and facades.
This shoot will have two great features. First will be the ability to shoot with a number of different models all around the Town Center and second I will be conducting 3 "mini-workshops" during the event.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in learning more about shooting outdoors with ambient, reflected, and/or flash Anyone looking to try get new photos for their portfolios, work on their communication skills with their subject, or just practice their general skills and have a good time Open to all skill levels, anyone will be able to benefit from this event Agenda:
8:30 to 8:55 orientation and introduction to the models 9:00 to 9:30 first mini-workshop on shooting with ambient light and reflectors and diffusers Getting accurate exposure Quality of light Working with the light versus against it Introduction to the different types and sizes of reflectors and diffusers Optimizing the effect of the light modifier Changing the mode of the shot based on the color of the modifier Optionally - 9:00 until 9:30 open shoot with the models for those not interested in the mini-workshop 9:30 to 10:30 - Open shoot for all participants 10:30 to 11:00 second mini-workshop on shooting with ambient light and flash Getting accurate exposure for the desired effect Turning day into night with a strong strobe Mixing ambient and flash for the desired effect Optionally - 10:30 until 11:00 open shoot with the models for those not interested in the mini-workshop 11:00 to 12:00 - Open shoot for all participants 12:30 to 1:00 wrap up followed by an optional no host lunch for all who are interested The mini-workshops are optional so can choose to attend none or all it is up to you. I expect to have at least a 4 to 1 / photographer to model ratio for the event and will have everyone switch models so you get a chance to shoot as many models as possible during the event. During the mini-workshops we will have a model for every 4 shooters and the rest will be with the participants not attending the mini-workshops. When everyone is doing a free shoot I will be available for questions and offer any help you might need.
What to bring:
Camera (any camera will work but one with manual exposure is best) Reflectors or diffusers if you have them (I will have some to loan) Flash or battery operated studio strobe (I will have 2 canon strobes plus some AlienBees) PocketWizard (optional for shooting with the studio strobes) Water and snacks
RSVPs are cut off at Wednesday night before the event so I can have enough time to reserve enough models. Please RSVP right away of you plan to attend so I can plan accordingly.
Kylie is scheduled to be at the workshop as one of our models!
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Some sample shots
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