Boost your confidence, through practice, with Studio Lighting and Posing with this class. Whether you're a seasoned photographer, looking to refine your studio skills, or a beginner aiming to enter the world of professional photography, this course has you covered. I will guide you through the intricacies of using a one light studio lighting method. This should help you master the art of creating captivating and consistent portraits and lifestyle images. You'll, hopefully, gain invaluable insights into posing techniques that enhance client comfort and create stunning, memorable portraits. This hands-on course ensures you'll leave with the skills and confidence needed to excel in studio photography, making it a must-attend for anyone seeking to advance their career in the field. Join us and take your studio photography to the next level!Why should you come to this experience? This is NOT a sit back and watch experience! The primary goal is to get YOU more comfortable with using studio lighting by doing it and practicing. You will NOT be watching me shoot! I will attempt to help you master the art of creating consistent images of people using studio lighting. Gain insights into posing techniques that enhance client comfort and create stunning, memorable portraits. This hands-on course ensures you'll leave with the skills and confidence needed to excel in studio photography.Class outlineFriday September 11th – remote video conference – MUST ATTEND!Through the magic of video conferencing, the evening before, I will show you what lighting setups you will be encountering the next day and what they produce through actual images. All the camera settings will be given. I will attempt to have each shooting bay set to the same exposure setting. Options will be shown as to where to place the model within the light. There will be several options on model placement, and that alone will influence the light falling on them. Each position will generate different looks. This is a subtlety of the setup. It is vitally important to attend the video conference the evening before! We will review lighting setups to be used during the hands-on class.- What options exist for positioning the subject with respect to the light source with examples?- Review camera settings for the hands-on class- Ground rules (no moving the lights, no touching the models, time limit per student…- You must attend to get the full benefit of this class.Saturday September 12th, 9a - 4p ‘ish – Hands on shooting- Morning session 9-noono Getting comfortable with the lighting, settings.... more of the technical stuffo Experienced models TBDo Timed shooting per studento Practice- Time for lunch Noonish - 1pm – on your own or bring a sack lunchAfternoon session 1 - 4pm- Some posing examples- Clothing arrangement, wrinkles.... what to look before taking the picture- More practice- Not so experienced models...maybe a couple posing together.- Wrap-upo What did you learn? There will be another video conference arranged for a couple of weeks after the class.- Review selected images by the students.- See what others did with the same lighting and models!FAQThis should help potential students gather essential information about the class and make an informed decision about whether it aligns with their goals and needs.1. What is the duration of the course?- ±Two-hour video conference meeting (remote) - One day in person class - A video conference meeting to review the images.2. Are there any prerequisites or prior experience required to enroll in this class?- Be open to constructive feedback.- Know how to set your camera to manual mode (1/100th shutter speed, lens aperture and ISO)- Students will be using the camera hot shoe to trigger the strobes. Remotes will be supplied.3. Who is the instructor, and what are their qualifications in studio photography?- Charles Schinner has been awarded Master’s and Craftsman photograph status.- He has also earned the Certified Professional Photographer accreditation.- Years using strobes in the studio and in the field.4. Will the class provide hands-on practice with studio lighting equipment?- Yes – a full days’ worth.5. Is there a limit to the class size to ensure personalized attention?- Max 8 students6. What type of studio equipment will be available for students to use during the course?- Both Einstein and Godox studio strobes plus a variety of light modifiers7. Are there any additional materials or textbooks required for the class?- No8. Will there be opportunities to work with real folks or models during the course?- Oh yes!9. Can students expect to build a professional portfolio as part of the class?- Possibly, images could be used as part of a portfolio. However, images are not allowed in PPA competitions.10. Is there a certificate or recognition provided upon successful completion of the course?- Refer to PPA workshop details11. Be sure to disable the "apply exposure to Live View"- Otherwise the viewfinder will be dark in the studio12. How can students reach out for further information or to enroll in the class?- Through PPA or email direct to [email protected]. Who is the target audience for this class?- This class experience is aimed at those folks who want to be more confident using studio lighting.14. What equipment will participants need to bring?- Bring a willingness to try new things, in a new way with new folks & receive coaching along the way.- Bring your cameras that have a hot shoe to allow synchronization with the strobes.- Ideal lens focal length is in the range of 50 – 105mm.- Bring lots of storage and batteries as you will have ample opportunity to capture images.- No tripods, filters or other lens accessories will be needed.- All lighting and modifiers will be supplied.- All models will be provided.15. Will you cover aspects like basic lighting troubleshooting- Yes16. Will you focus on posing individuals & couples - Mostly individuals17. Are there any prerequisites for this class?- Yes – know how to set your camera to manual exposure mode with a specific aperture, shutter speed and ISO. 18. Will you provide any course materials or resources, such as handouts or recommended reading materials?- Yes - will handout the lighting diagrams 19. How will participants receive feedback and evaluate their progress?- Two methodso Real time coachingo After the class, reviewing images via a group video conference.20. What is the cancellation and refund policy?- Refer to PPA's workshop policy