New York

Brooklyn

Shooting Models in the Field: Working with the Environment

Course #NY01

Pavel Shpak

Learn how to make the most out of your photography situations in the field—a true test of professionalism! Pavel will take you to locations that are photogenic (and some that are not so) to photograph a female model. Lighting will be different in all locations, and it may even rain. And what if you don’t have a photogenic location? How do you control the perspective? What lenses would be best in certain situations? What do you do if it rains? Snows? Join Pavel and learn to see the environment and how photogenic it really is (and how you can make it more so).

Course Date: October 24, 2011

Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Items to Bring: Camera, any lenses you wish to bring

Course Location:
Pavel Shpak Studio
192 Ave. S
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Location Phone:
917-533-2308

Instructor Contact:
Info@pavelshpakphotography.com
917-533-2308

Instructor Website:
www.pavelshpakphotography.com

North Tonawanda

In Search of Beautiful Light

Course #NY02

Dana Nordlund, Cr.Photog., CPP
Doug Hansgate

If you want to make beautiful, soft light in many different situations, you’ve found your class. Spend the day with Dana Nordlund, Cr.Photog., CPP, and Doug Hansgate, owner of Advantage Media Productions in North Tonawanda, NY. In this course, you’ll work with available light and artificial light, all while keeping the look natural. You’ll also experience the process of working with reflectors, diffusion, flash, custom white balancing and handheld metering. Watch demos and practice photographing outside (weather permitting), with and without flash, inside by window light and in the studio. Along with learning the simple and effective mechanics of lighting, you’ll also learn about the creation of three-dimensional contrast, balancing natural lighting with multiple off-camera flashes. And you’ll come to understand: It is all about the process!

Course Date: October 24, 2011

Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Items to Bring: Camera gear

Course Location:
Advantage Media Productions
154 Christina St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Location Phone:
716-695-9855

Instructor Contact:
info@dananordlund.com
doug.hansgate@verizon.net
Dana: 716-569-3940
Doug: 716-695-9855

Instructor Website:
www.dananordlund.com
www.advantage-media.com

Palmyra

Creating Realistic 3-D Sets

Course #NY03

D. Brent Walton, CPP

Commercially produced 3-D sets are expensive and difficult to store. But what if you could make your own that were just as good? D. Brent Walton will teach you how to design, build, store and photograph your clients using such 3-D sets. From the smallest prop to an 88-inch high wall, you will be able to impress clients with your own unique sets.

Course Date: October 24, 2011

Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Items to Bring: Notepad, pencil, eraser, ruler, protective eyewear, work clothes (we will be around wet paint and glue), and camera

Course Location:
The Beckwith Estate and Mansion
213 W. Main St.
Palmyra, NY 14522

Location Phone:
925-759-3002

Instructor Contact:
brent@dbwalton.com
925-759-3002

Instructor Website:
www.dbwalton.com