The Creative Portrait with Rania Matar (Online Learning – Five Sessions) – Jan 17
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February 7, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am -
February 14, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
In this workshop, we discuss all the elements of what makes a good portrait and delve into the process of working with people.
Creative Portraiture with Ken Merfeld (Online Learning – Six Sessions) – Feb 22
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February 22, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -
March 1, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -
March 8, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -
March 15, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -
March 22, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -
March 29, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This six-week workshop will begin to explore the world of portraiture, the basics of natural and artificial lighting, and the psychology of dealing with people in front of your camera.
Location, Location, Location: The Making of Environmental Portraits with Lauri Lyons (Webinar)
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February 25, 2023
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar Lauri Lyons will discuss how to photograph people on location, scout sites, work with minimal equipment, use natural light or flash, and how to create a dynamic and memorable image in a short amount of time.
Crash Flash Weekend: Speedlight Essentials with Jennifer Emery (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
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March 18, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm -
March 19, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
If you feel confident with a camera but less so with a flash and would like to master external speed-light flash technology, this class is for you. The goal of this class is to learn how to use a flash so well that the outcome looks like professional lighting utilizing TTL/SB flash units on and off camera.
Dragging the Shutter: Balancing Flash and Ambient In-Studio and On-Location with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
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April 1, 2023
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
April 2, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dragging the Shutter or balancing strobe and ambient light is tricky but the results can be amazing. We use the flash to illuminate the subject and slow the shutter speed (hence the term “dragging”) to pull in the background ambient light. Once you get the basic concept of how to set your flash and what camera settings to use, it’s easy and fun to experiment.
Introduction to Studio Lighting – Part 1 with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
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April 11, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
April 13, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
April 18, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
April 20, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
April 25, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
April 27, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In this workshop, students will gain a solid foundation of studio lighting and practical knowledge of light. Working hands-on with the equipment, participants will learn how to select the proper light source for their subjects whether shooting portraits, still life or product.
Lighting without Lights: Harnessing the Power of Natural Light with Stella Kalinina (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
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April 22, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm -
April 23, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This weekend-intensive workshop focuses on methods of naturalistic lighting. Designed for beginners, we will discuss making use of natural light as well as interior available light.
Artist as Subject: Strategies of Self-Portraiture with Jennifer McClure (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
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May 4, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am -
May 11, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am -
May 18, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am -
May 25, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am -
June 1, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am -
June 8, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Designed for those who are new to self-portraiture, as well as those who might need a push with current self portrait projects, this class studies the history and techniques of self-portraiture, shooting at home, and reviewing photos as a class.
Still Life Lighting Basics with Ann Elliott Cutting (Online Learning – Two sessions)
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May 6, 2023
9:00 am - 1:00 pm -
May 7, 2023
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a two-day, hands-on-learning of still life lighting basics from the comfort of your home!
Introduction to Studio Lighting – Part 2 with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
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May 9, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
May 11, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
May 16, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
May 18, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
May 23, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
May 25, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Designed for students having completed “Introduction to Studio Lighting – Part 1”, this workshop will help students create their own sense of lighting design using advanced lighting techniques and specialized equipment.
Portrait Studio Lighting: A One-Day Workshop with Kevin Scanlon (In-Person Learning – One Session)
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May 13, 2023
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This one-day studio lighting course is designed as a basic introduction to lighting portraits in a controlled studio environment.