San Diego's #1 Photography Workshop

Outdoor Portrait Lighting - Natural and Artificial Light

March 3 · 2:00 PM
Balboa Park - Tea Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Outdoor Portrait Lighting

If you have ever wanted to take beautiful, professional quality outdoor portraits, this workshop is for you. This workshop will teach you how to use various outdoor lighting techniques and lighting equipment to light your model in different situations.

The workshop will include natural light and artificial light, using reflectors, on and off camera flash, diffusion panels, p-22s, flags and on location battery powered strobes to light your subject. We will also go over what we call a "jump case", which includes gels, clips and other accessories that we bring on any location shoot, to better understand how to prepare yourself for any lighting situation.

Model will be present for demonstrations and practice.

We will start this workshop in the afternoon so that we can work with the sun's direction to better understand how to adapt to each lighting situation. We recommend that members have a DSLR camera and a good grasp on manual exposure or aperture priority mode before attending this workshop. This workshop requires a little walking so dress comfortably.

Join us for this lesson in one of the most popular areas of photography and take the next step in becoming a better photographer.

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Larry Marshall

What is the model's name and does she have an Instagram account? I would like to post a photo of her on my IG account and want to reference her account so that my 14,000 plus followers can connect with her and see her other photos. Thanks

My IG username is @LarryMarshallPhotography

0 · March 6
Patrick Gooden

Sorry I missed you guys. I must have been in the wrong area. Perhaps the next time. I do like what I see.

0 · March 4
- Nicholas Andrews
  
  Patrick, I am so sorry we missed you-we started in the usual spot but we did change up the class a little-we didn't realize till much after that you had called-we both felt terrible
  
  0 · March 5
Eladio

Excellent lighting class! I really liked how Nick & Don showed different lighting techniques progressively to achieve the best results.

0 · March 4
Larry Gamboa

Great class! Definitely learned a lot! Thinking of taking the class again in the near future.

0 · March 4
Breeanna H.

I learned a lot and really enjoyed the hands on aspect. Thanks Don and Nick for sharing with us all your knowledge and skills!

0 · March 3
Jack Shehab

My 2nd class with Nick & Don. Very well organized. After they teach pro techniques in a subject they allow their students to practice and get hands on experience. They then go on to the next lesson. Joining this Meetup has greatly improved my skill sets.

0 · March 3
Vikram Jamwal

Great class I would highly recommend.

0 · March 3
Vikram Jamwal

I just signed up and looking forward to the class.

0 · February 27
Jack Shehab

You are wonderful instructors. I really enjoyed my 1st class- looking forward to more.

0 · February 25
Larry Gamboa

What are the recommended lenses for this session?

0 · February 22
- Donald Carlton
  
  Larry, we recommend bringing a telephoto lens if you have one, or any lens with a focal length between 50mm and 200mm.
  
  0 · February 22
Nicholas Andrews

After much discussion we have postponed tomorrow's class for March 3rd due to weather. With a high of 55 and any possibility of showers we did not want to run the risk of equipment damage nor a miserable weather day. If the rescheduling does not work for you don't hesitate to let us know and we will immediately issue a refund-thanks so much for your patience and understanding and if you have any other questions let us know-thanks

0 · February 8
- Eladio
  
  Count me in for March 3rd. Thanks!
  
  0 · February 9
Britt

I look forward to seeing the photos and feedback - can't come as I'm already booked...

0 · February 8
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- Nicholas Andrews
  
  We have rescheduled the class to March 3rd if you are free...
  
  0 · February 8
- Patrick Gooden
  
  I am in, so please add me to the rescheduled class.
  
  0 · February 9
- Nicholas Andrews
  
  Thanks Patrick, we will see you there
  
  0 · February 9
Larry Marshall

Do you have a model lined up yet? What happens in case of rain?

0 · February 8
- Nicholas Andrews
  
  We did have a model lined up, we rotate between models and don't finalize the booking until the class reaches it's five person max-the past classes have posted pictures which will give an indication of the types of models we use
  
  0 · February 8
Walter Nash

Nicolas, I understand it will be raining Saturday. Are you still going to do the workshop?

0 · February 7
Larry Marshall

Do you have a model lined up yet? Can you post her link or a photo?

0 · January 18
Larry Marshall

What lenses or other equipment should we bring?

0 · January 12

12 attended

Nicholas Andrews

PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR, Organizer

Event Host
Donald Carlton

PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR, Co-Organizer

Event Host
Gilbert Piron
Brian Jones
Larry Marshall
Patrick Gooden
Larry Gamboa
Eladio
Breeanna H.
Jack Shehab
Vikram Jamwal
Checked-in
matthew fite

Your organizer's refund policy for Outdoor Portrait Lighting - Natural and Artificial Light

Refunds offered if:

the Meetup is cancelled
the Meetup is rescheduled
you can cancel at least 2 day(s) before the Meetup

Additional notes: This Workshop requires a minimum of 5 members to commence. If this workshop does not receive 5 member reservations by 12:00 am on the day of the workshop, the workshop will be rescheduled or cancelled and payments will be refunded.

Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.

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Our mission is to teach people with a passion for photography how to take better photos, master the capabilities of their camera, and understand the world of photography through hands-on education and guidance from industry professionals. Whether you just picked up your first camera or are a seasoned pro, we have classes to meet your needs.

All instructors at The Workshoppe are professional photographers currently working in the industry and have years of training and experience in photography. Our instructors take the complicated world of digital photography and make learning it fun and easy for everyone.

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We offer a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes that take place in studio and on-location throughout San Diego. In all of our workshops, you will learn proper photography techniques and skills that will help you take better photos and advance as a photographer.

Our workshops include:

Introduction to Photography
Manual Exposure
Photography Composition Techniques
Night Landscape Photography
Outdoor Portrait Lighting
Studio Portrait Lighting
Basic Product Photography
Advanced Product Photography Techniques
Landscape Photography
Introduction to Photoshop
Lightroom and Photoshop Portrait Retouching
Starting a Photography Business (Seminar)
Photography Equipment (Seminar)
Life of a Professional Photographer (Seminar)
1-on-1 Photography Tutoring (by request)
Free member meet & greet events

Also, join us for group shoots throughout some of San Diego's most photogenic locations.

What makes The Workshoppe so great?

All workshops are instructed by experienced professional photographers.
Classes take place in studio and outdoors throughout San Diego.
We provide a fun and friendly atmosphere. We'll even try to make you laugh.
We make photography fun and easy to understand for beginners.
Live portrait and lighting demonstrations with professional models.
Small instructor to student ratio for more effective instruction and 1-on-1 help.
And most importantly, we love photography; it's our job and our passion.

What our members say about The Workshoppe:

“ I will tell you what. This is my first exposure to instruction from working Photographers. Nick and Don were outstanding and very patient with us. Some really had trouble with their cameras and they were patient enough to see them through. The knowledge they presented us will be used by me in my future endeavors. I will definately be taking more classes with these gentlemen. ”

- Richard Shirk

“ As always, I think Nick and Donald are great instructors. One is Canon and one is Nikon so no one is left behind. I love their classes and always try to attend when they are offered. I look forward to them when I sign up and keep hoping for more classes to be posted. I get depressed when I don't have a photo shoot with these guys...lol! ”

- Nancie Casey

“ The instruction is phenomenal--and Nick and Don make it so much fun. I think they're the Abbot and Costello of workshops when it comes to their humor! Lot's of hands on, with both jumping in to help, inspire and encourage. I LOVE these guys! ”

- Cynthia S.

“ I think this statement says it all "I’ll be attending more."

- Chuck Bane

“ The workshop was terrific the instructors had lots of knowledge to share enjoyed sharing it with us and made it easy to understand I enjoyed it so much I just signed up for another workshop ”

- Gilbert Piron