DESCRIPTION:

Hands on, interactive, dynamic photographic training in shooting models and portraits by the skilled Focus 10 team.

Our new studio model and portrait photography course now opens up a further market for new and existing International and Australian clients.

You will be shooting models (and each other) learning how to pose the models with various props to achieve glamorous, elegant images. We use models who are engaging and attractive with a natural affinity to the camera.  learn to shoot boudoir, corporate, casual, formal... and the full range of different styles and photographic techniques to bring out the models natural flair and beauty.

Learn “tools of the trade”, what you need to know about camera gear, and accessories for high quality evocative portraiture. We cover how to use your camera gear, all about studio lighting including mixing strobe, tungsten and available light and the golden rules of composition. This intensive course is about practical demonstrations to train your eye, to ‘paint’  light onto a subject, how to select the right lens and the advanced use of aperture and shutter speed to control the creative process. 

We also offer a 'still life' session, digital workflow and touch on post production. There's intuitive instruction on lighting and composition along with everything from exposure control to white balance, from ISO settings to focus options.  You will also learn all about macro photography used in shooting food and products (by request as sometimes our groups only want to keep on shooting the models)

This full 8 hour day course will appeal to those photographers travelling from out of town and to Sydneysiders who want a fully comprehensive, intensive training experience and is especially appealing to time pressed persons and those wanting to discover the unique nature of model, glamour, fashion and studio photography and perhaps rent the studio at a later date for their own use. 

 
All of our studio courses are held in a large architecturally designed bush house in an airy nature setting. Our studio features separate mini studio environments within one location.

The one day course makes the ideal gift for friends, business colleagues and family members.

what the course covers:

• Your DLSR and/or medium format digital camera functions (we also cater to film camera users)

• Memory, file sizes, formats, storage

• Advanced composition and lens perspective

• A quick overview on aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO setting, white balance, exposure compensation etc.

• Continuous lighting (advantages and disadvantages)

• Lighting accessories

• Setting up your studio lighting

• Shooting portraits under studio lighting

• Portrait lighting basics, types and styles

• Posing techniques including single models, couples and small groups

• Basic hair make-up, jewellery and clothing

• Backgrounds, props and creating atmosphere for the models to feel comfortable and relaxed

•  Different styles of portrait photography

• Product photography including food, beverage, wine and still life objects

• How to do ‘macro’ photography with your compact camera or DLSR macro lens

• Basic session on image editing software including, Lightroom, Aperture 2.2, and i-photo

• Brief overview on the final product and presentation including e-albums, slideshows, printed books, wall display

• Working with RAW files

• Use of your own flash & flash shooting techniques

course outcomes:

• Learn how to use your DLSR camera properly in indoor environments

• How to pose models

• Knowledge on suitable cameras, lenses, accessories to set your own studio up

• Fast track your photographic technical and artistic skills

• How to shoot portraits in both studio and natural lighting

• How to shoot products in a professional studio or mini – studio set-up

• An understanding of different light sources( ambient, flash, modelling lights)

• How to mix tungsten and available light

• A understanding of digital workflow

• Capacity to do macro photography at a professional level of food and products

• A understanding of post production techniques including Lightroom and Aperture

• How to get your images displayed, into prints, framed into a printed book or electronically displayed

• Putting you on the track to earn revenue from model studio portrait and product photography

• Professional photographs of models and still life objects for your portfolio

• Opportunity to get complimentary portraits of yourself if you choose to act as a model
  

instructor(s):

Andrew Thomasson – Director, Focus 10 Photography
Andrew is the director of Focus 10 with 30 years as a professional award winning photographer across all photographic disciplines.  You will particularly appreciate the opportunity to learn from Andrew a high level of artistic and technical expertise in the areas of portrait and product photography.

Pre-requisite:

Digital 1 course or a sound grasp of photography such as understanding all of the basic functions on your camera, shooting in aperture priority mode, exposure compensation and a grasp of types of lighting and the theories of good composition ( an email test can be provided if you are unsure)

requirements:

• DSLR camera such as a Canon EOS 1, D30, D40, D50, D450, Nikon D80, D200, D300 , D700, D3 and/or or a quality prosumer camera with manual controls, ie: Nikon P5100, Nikon P90, Canon G9/G10

• At least one quality lens such as a Nikkor 18-200mm or a Canon 17-85mm and other lenses that you own.

• We highly recommend you have one (or consider buying) a prime 50mm f1.8 or f1.4 or a  85mm f1.8 lens.

• These sharp prime lenses, are fast allowing you to hand hold the camera , they have excellent optics and ‘shallow’ depth of field characteristics.

• If you have a macro lens such as a Nikon 60mm or a Canon 100mm bring it!

• If you own any digital compact bring it! They ideal for the ‘macro’ product shot shoots

• Memory Card(s) We recommend at least a 1GB card for all courses

• Any camera accessories - such as a tripod, filters, reflectors (we have  tripods and reflectors for sale)

• Charged camera battery and a spare. Bring your charger if you only have one battery

Next
scheduled courses:

 8 hour course (one full day - 10am to 6pm)

• Friday 12 March '10

• Friday 16 April '10

• Friday 14 May '10

• Friday 18 June'10

• Friday 09 July '10    Option of a Yulefest dinner party 7pm to midnight  ($60 extra)

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• Scheduled to be held every month throughout 2010

course price & inclusions:

• $390 (one day – 8 hour course)

• Instruction from professional photographers

• Detailed notes

• Complimentary morning and afternoon beverages

• Refreshments and lunch

• Camera, lens and accessory shopping service