Join me for a whole day full of learning on how to create gorgeous fine art portraits both in studio and outdoor, including hands-on practice capturing all the images with me side by side. We will have an opportunity to work with several models both in studio and outdoor and then fully dive into the editing process to elevate the images to the next level. Since we specialize we specialize in several different genres you are more than welcome to choose 2 types that we can cover during the mentoring session: maternity, newborn, sitters, children, family, senior or adult styled sessions.

What you will learn:

• You will learn camera settings that will allow you correctly adjust everything you need at any given light whether it is in a studio or outdoor, as well as how to achieve sharp images with a beautiful creamy  background straight out of camera

• Posing the models. How to correctly pose and work with your clients to ensure a smooth, fun and stress-free workflow, all the tips and tricks, do’s and dont’s and more

• Lighting. During this workshop you will learn how to manipulate studio light for various outcomes as well as what to look for in light while shooting outdoors with just natural light alone.

• Composition. We will go over everything that makes and breaks the overall look in the images to leave the most impact on the viewer and create eye-pleasing portraits.

• Styling, color composition and creating one of a kind images using accessories, props and simple handy materials that will make your images stand out.

• Shooting. You will have a first row in watching me shoot, adjust and navigate any challenges on the spot as well as going to be able to shoot hands-on alongside me and being able to walk away with lots of beautiful portraits that you can share in your portfolio.

• Editing. I will show you how I hand edit every single image that we select, from start to finish without any actions or presets in order to achieve exactly the look we want, elevating it through different adjustments (both Camera RAW and Photoshop). This is where the magic captured through our lens comes alive and starts to shine.

• Composite work. How to merge images together, manipulate gowns and fabric in post processing as well as other tricks I use.

• And lastly, how to properly export, save (both for print and social media) and share your images without losing quality, color and therefore, potential clients.
  
  

What else is included:

• A quick zoom call a week prior to the date to make sure you are ready for the workshop or have any questions.

• Welcome packet and goodie bag (given at the studio)

• Models for the shoot

• Assistant

• Snacks and refreshments

• Lunch

• Notepad and a pen

• Access to our VIP fb group to share work, ask questions and further improve your craft

• Lots of knowledge, laughter and good times

    What you will need:

• a DSLR camera with a manual mode

• Preferably 24-70, 35, 50 0r 85 for in studio and/or 85, 135, 70-200 or 200 for outdoor. If you don’t have a variety of lenses to use in studio vs outdoor, it is totally fine, these are just preferred ones and any of them can be used. Again, you do not have to own all, it is either OR. Though if both chosen genres are in studio, please, make sure you have at least one from the first selection. But, please, no kit lenses.

• basic knowledge of manual mode settings

• Laptop with Photoshop, card reader

• basic knowledge of Photoshop and Camera RAW

• eagerness to absorb every drop of knowledge you are going to receive and unstoppable desire to implement everything learned in your every day work as soon as possible.

Who CANNOT participate in the workshop?

• Those who live and operate within 100 miles of our studio located in  Aiken, SC

• Those who sell tutorials, actions, presets or anything regarding photography education including hosting their own workshops and mentoring sessions.

You are to sign a 2-year non-compete contract that ensures exclusivity of gained knowledge for the soul purpose of implementing it within their own work in order to gain regular public clientele and not in order to further educate other photographers.

The cost for this workshop is $1950 and can be paid in full through the website or can be split into 3 payments with the first payment of $650 due immediately upon signing the contract to save your spot and the second payment due in the mid date before the scheduled mentoring session, and lastly 3d payment which is due 2 weeks before the date. If you choose the pre-payment option, please, reach out to me to set it up. Both payments are non-refundable. In case of emergency, please, contact me directly. You cannot sell your spot to someone else without our approval and necessary forms filled out.

  Are you ready to take your photography to the next level?