Portrait Photography 2: Shooting on Location for Fashion and Editorial

Course Outline

Day One – Overview and Studio Lighting Morning:
Learn about some classic and contemporary Environmental/Fashion images with an in-depth breakdown of technique, style and practice. Compare lighting and compositional elements and learn how to use these creatively to achieve a variety of moods and effects. Discuss the use of colour and black & white and the appropriate selection of both, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the different mediums.

Afternoon: Brief introduction to the studio and set-up of flash lighting kit.
Participants will be guided through the preparation and installation of portable strobes and the "studio" environment before taking a variety of their own photographs, emulating specific techniques that are stylistically relevant.

Editing and retouching of photographs using Adobe Photoshop, including skin softening, split toning and gradient maps, sharpening, liquify and other industry-standard tools.

Day Two - Location shooting
Meet at Stills to look at “reccy” photographs of the location and discuss the planning and organisation of a location shoot. Participants will be introduced to the model and hair & make-up artist who will accompany the group throughout the day. Collection of portable lighting equipment and quick outline of the day, before making short walk to the days location.

Intensive session taking pictures on location; participants will photograph and direct the model in a variety of situations and set-ups, concentrating on composition, lighting, integration of environmental props and creative approach.
A lunch break will be factored into this session.

Return to Stills to edit and retouch your photographs in the digital suite. Participants will select their best shots, getting an in-sight to the benefits and power of image post-production.