Beauty - Fitness - Glamour Studio and Natural Lighting Workshop

Learn and Practice three styles of portraits photography using Studio and Natural Lighting. 

• 5 Hours Photography Workshop (4 hours shooting / 1 hour lunch break)
• 3 Models - 2 hours each
• Basic to Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques including
  • Beauty
  • Fitness
  • Glamour with Colored Gels

Yes, in 4 hours all of the above topics will be covered

Learn basic to the advanced studio and natural lighting techniques in 4 hours of shooting fun and update your folio with 3 agency/agency standard models.

Lots of explanation on studio lighting, natural lighting, and a blend of both using off-camera flash.
The workshop will run for 5 hours from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm... with a 1 hour break between 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Refreshments, snacks and lunch will be provided.

What you will learn in Studio Lighting Sessions:

1. Using your camera in manual mode
2. Introduction to studio lighting
3. Understanding composition rules
4. Understanding light
5. Setting up studio lighting
6. Light setups for Beauty Portraits photography
7. Understanding light modifiers (Softbox / Octabox / Stripbox and Beauty Dish)
8. Creating multiple effects using one light (3 Light Setups)
9. Creating multiple effects using 3 different lights
10. Learn how to mix different modifiers such as beauty dish and softbox.
11. Understanding styles of photography
12. Working with fashion models techniques
13. Portraiture ethical values and models posing techniques
14. How to build your portfolio discussion
15. Editorial and Magazine submission shooting techniques

What will you learn in Natural Lighting Session:

1. Introduction to natural lighting
2. Understanding composition rules
3. Understanding light
4. Understanding colour theory in natural light
5. Shooting angles and distance
6. How to find the best light around you to create dramatic portraits.
7. Understanding highlights and shadows
8. Different lighting setups using natural light.
9. How to shoot straight into the sun
10. Understanding far and close exposure
11. Use of the 5in1 reflector

Portfolio Builder Photo Events are great for all levels of photographers to pick up some new portrait shooting techniques and at the same time build their portfolio.

Event Details:

• Total 5 Hours
• Total 3 professional Agency/Agency standard models
• Fixed Studio Lighting setups to allow you more shooting time

Photography Styles Covered:

We will have a variety of portrait photography styles covered in this workshop.

• Beauty Portraits using Studio Lighting
• Fitness Photography using Studio and Natural Lighting
• Glamour Photography using Colored Gels

Full Program:

• Start time: 10:30 am
• Initial Briefing: 10 minutes
• Split into two groups. One shooting Natural Lighting / One shooting Studio
• 4 Photographers per Group shooting with 1 Model at a time
• Models swap every 30 Minutes. (Each model will be available for 2 hours)

Shooting Schedule: 

We will be shooting in two groups 4 photographers and 1 model ratio. Every 30 minutes we will swap models and styles between Studio and Natural Light. This will allow photographers to work with each model in Studio and Natural lighting.

This session is limited to 8 photographers. For the flow on the day, this will ensure a maximum of 4 photographers per model for greater flexibility in getting portfolio-building images. This is a perfect opportunity for photographers interested in enjoying 5 hours of great photography event and shooting 3 models on the day.

This session will be hosted by Zeeshan (Sony Digital Imaging Advocate) who will be offering guidance and tips for portrait photography.

• Using your camera in manual mode 
• Introduction to studio lighting 
• Understanding composition rules 
• Understanding light Setting up studio lighting 
• Light setups for Beauty Portraits photography 
• Understanding light modifiers (Softbox / Octabox / Stripbox and Beauty Dish) 
• Creating multiple effects using one light (3 Light Setups) 
• Creating multiple effects using 3 different lights 
• Learn how to mix different modifiers such as beauty dish and softbox. 
• Understanding styles of photography 
• Working with fashion models techniques 
• Portraiture ethical values and models posing techniques 
• How to build your portfolio discussion 
• Editorial and Magazine submission shooting techniques

• Any DSLR / Mirrorless camera 
• A wide angle lens 24-70 ideal for outdoor fitness photography / 85mm/135 prime or 70-200 for portraits and beauty work