This fast paced workshop is for any level of photographer who wants to learn more about lighting for portraits, products or events. This is a great opportunity to study with a photographer who is known for his wedding and portrait work. Who should attend: any photographer who wants to advance his or her technical lighting skills, get tips on improving artistic results, and look to update their style to meet the growing demand for a more contemporary documentary style of portraits, events and wedding photography. The workshop will run for a full day with plenty of time to try out the location lighting and posing tips that are presented.
The workshop will focus on using a variety of techniques and approaches with portable lighting as well as working with natural light to help you create unique images with personal style for whatever project you want to tackle. When photographing people we don’t always have the time to set up elaborate lighting. We will learn how to work quickly with a minimal amount of equipment and explore what to look for when using natural light. We will discuss how to make people comfortable in front of the camera, as well posing and not posing people to create natural looking portraits. Other topics covered will be what equipment works the best and easiest and how to use light-shapers (reflectors and diffusers). Bring your cameras and up to 10 photographs you would like to have critiqued.
Most importantly, students will focus on expanding the boundaries of their vision and rethink expectations. Francesco will explore lighting for the documentary process in order to create photos that reflect emotions and tell a story. He will encourage the development of a personal photographic voice. The process begins with the willingness to explore and try new techniques.
Prerequisite: Participants should already know how their cameras work.