Monday, August 10, 2020, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Centre, AL
Leann Hill, CPP, Patti L Ford, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Go behind the scenes and hands-on with studio photographer, Patti Ford, CPP, M.Photog.,Cr.Photog, who possesses a fine art and painterly style and creates timeless portraits of babies, children and families in her studio in Centre, Alabama. Patti will explain and demonstrate how to use different lighting styles, patterns and which modifiers to use, to create specific effects for each unique person she photographs. She will even show how the color of a background, as well as background lighting, can make a difference in the mood of a portrait and how best to flatter each subject. On-location photographer, Leann Hill, CPP, who specializes in dramatic family and commercial outdoor portraits with epic scenery, will guide you through the ins and outs of a portable studio setup in the field. She will demonstrate the use of high-speed-sync and portable modifiers during the afternoon and evening portion of the class. You will learn how to work quickly and efficiently in an on-location setting, how to secure your equipment in unpredictable situations and on uneven terrain, and how to plan for what to bring ahead of time.
Patti and Leann will also demonstrate the importance of in-depth consultations during their course with non-consulted and pre-consulted model clients, showing the differences in a live session with each set.
Items to bring: Note-taking materials, camera, memory cards, laptop or ipad
Location: 309 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960
Instructor Contact: pattiford@mac.com
Instructor Website: www.pattifordphoto.com