Workshop Reschedule

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Asbury Park NJ, California Sunbounce Reflectors, CT Headshot Photographer, Lastolite Tri Grip, Nikon, NJ OCF Workshops, NJ Off Camera Flash Workshops, OCF, OCF Workshop, off camera flash, One Speedlight 16 looks, Photo Center, Photoflex Umbrellas, Rogue Flashbenders

Hi and welcome back.

My workshop with Photo Center at Salt Studios, Asbury Park, NJ is rescheduled to April 11 due to the Easter Holiday: No one was paying attention here!

Photo Center

If you want to learn single light small flash photography, the program “One Speedlight,  16 Looks” is the topic.

Book: One Speedlight, 16 Looks

Because we’ll be in a crazy-cool studio in Asbury Park, I’m taking the looks to another level.  Usually I follow a preset format going from one look to another on a simple background, but with the studio have such great areas to shoot I’m going to take the one light experience to another level and shoot in a multitude of looks around the studio.

Our model is Kat Manning:

 

The studio looks like this:

If you’ve already registered, just check with Photo Center about the reschedule.

If not, join in the fun!! It is going to be an amazing workshop using one one light and a few reflectors.

 

I hope to see you there!

Till next time, happy Spring!

 

 

Heading to Philly and Delaware

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Aperture Studios, california sunbounce, Calvin Childs, Cameras ETC, Cameras ETC Delaware, Delaware OCF, Delaware Workshops, Grid, off camera flash, Philadelphia OCF, Philadelphia OCF Workshops, Rogue Flashbenders, Rogueflash, Westcott

Hi and welcome back.

In keeping with the upcoming events theme today, I’m headed to Philly and Delaware in a few weeks.

I’m running a regular workshop at Aperture Studios in Philly on April 11, 2015.

Aperture Studios

Date: April 11, 2015

Time: 11-4:30

Cost: $225.00, you can use Paypal link above or contact me directly

Looks will be fashion, glamour, beauty, and some creative lighting, all with speedlights!

Model: Our model right now is Betty Breznay, who has not only worked for me at the old Calumet in Philly but is on the opening pages of my book “Photographic Lighting.”

 

My next workshop is with Camera’s ETC in Newark, DE on April 12.  

Here is a link to register: Camera’s Etc

You can also call the store to register: 302-453-9400

Here are the details:

Location: Camera’s ETC, 165 Main St, Newark, DE

Event: One Speedlight, 16 Looks

Time: 10-3

Looks: Headshot, fashion, glamour, high key, editorial, simple editorial

Our model is Kali:

 

That’s it for now.  I hope to see some of you at these amazing events as I teach you how to get great results with speed lights and simple gear.

Till then, happy shooting.

 

 

 

NJ and The Next Two Workshops

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Expimaging, Milford Photo, Mitros Plus Flash, New Jersey, Nikon, NJ OCF Workshops, OCF, off camera flash, Off Camera flash workshops, Photocenter, Phottix, Rogue, Rogue Flashbender 2, Rogueflash

Hi and welcome back.

I was in NJ all weekend and ran workshops at TF Camera in Vineland and then drove up to New Hampton to teach privately.

Here are a few proof images from the weekend:

I used all small flashes to produce the images above.  If you are interested in the workshop experience and want to learn how to shoot images like these, I’m in these two locations in the next two weeks:

March 28, 2015, Hyatt Place Conference Center, Milford, CT

Milford Photo has two events with Phottix as sponsor.  The cost is very reasonable and if you are in the Milford, CT area, join in the fun.

The first workshop is basic flash:

Off Camera Flash Revealed

The second workshop is advanced lighting and using the new Phottix Indra 500 Studio strobe:

Multilook Lighting Workshop

I have two models for the morning session and a third, different model, for the afternoon.  So come to learn lighting and add to your portfolio.

April 4, Salt Studios, Asbury Park, NJ

Photo Center in Brick, NJ, is having me down to run my very popular
“One Speedlight, 16 Looks” workshop.

Here is the flyer.  You can call the store or go online to register.

The workshop format is a great way to learn new technique, meet other photographers, and check out gear you may want or are considering purchasing.

Join me over the next two weekends for some great shooting at these two awesome events!

Till then, happy shooting!

 

This Weekend in With TF Camera in NJ

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Lighting, Nikon, NJ, NJ OCF Workshops, OCF Workshops, Small Flash Workshops, TF Camera, Vineland

Hi and welcome back.

If you are in the Central or South New Jersey, Philly, Delaware area, I’m heading to TF Camera in Vineland to run two separate workshops.

All my workshops are shooting workshops, so bring your cameras to learn light and get portfolio images.

On Friday night, I’ll run my “Foolproof Portrait Lighting” workshop, where I’ll use simple gear to show you how to get great results each and every time.

March 20

6-9:30 pm

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF Foolproof Portrait Lighting

On Saturday, I’ll run my “One Speedlight, 16 Looks” workshop, where I’ll show you 16 different ways to use one light source and a few reflectors to get 16 different looks.

March 21

9:30-3:30

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF One Speedlight, 16 Looks

One Speedlight, 16 Looks companion book: Book Link

There is a discount if you attend both events: TF Event Discount Link

Come join in the fun and bring your camera to learn new lighting techniques to add to your lighting knowledge and skill.

Till next time, happy shooting!

TF Camera, Vineland, NJ Workshops March 20 and 21

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CT Off Camera Flash Workshops, New Jersey, Nikon, NJ OCF, NJ Off Camera Flash Workshops, Off Camera flash workshops, Philadelphia OCF, Philadelphia OCF Workshops, Phottix, Pocket Wizard, TF Camera, TF Camera Workshops, Vineland New Jersey

Hi and welcome back.

If you are in the Central or South New Jersey, Philly, Delaware area, I’m heading to TF Camera in Vineland to run two separate workshops.

All my workshops are shooting workshops, so bring your cameras to learn light and get portfolio images.

On Friday night, I’ll run my “Foolproof Portrait Lighting” workshop, where I’ll use simple gear to show you how to get great results each and every time.

March 20

6-9:30 pm

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF Foolproof Portrait Lighting

On Saturday, I’ll run my “One Speedlight, 16 Looks” workshop, where I’ll show you 16 different ways to use one light source and a few reflectors to get 16 different looks.

March 21

9:30-3:30

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF One Speedlight, 16 Looks

One Speedlight, 16 Looks companion book: Book Link

There is a discount if you attend both events: TF Event Discount Link

Come join in the fun and bring your camera to learn new lighting techniques to add to your lighting knowledge and skill.

Till next time, happy shooting!

Triangle Lighting with Speedlights

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OCF, off camera flash, Off Camera flash workshops, Phottix, Phottix Ares, Phottix Mitros, Portrait Lighting, Ring Light, Ring Lighting, Rogue Flashbender 2, Rogue XL Pro, Triangle Light

Hi and welcome back.

I happened across triangle lighting for headshots about 4 years ago.  I started using it in place of a ring light.  Why carry around a ring light and all that comes with it when instead I can use and control 3 lights individually and get nearly the same result.

Shooting with Megan, I decided on using this look to get great, smooth, even light on her face.

The key to this setup is getting your lights set in a triangle and then setting the output to the same power level.  I usually use Manual Mode at 1/8 power to give me an exposure of about 1/200 at f/7.1 to 8 depending on skin tone.

The trump card here is the bottom light.  Sometimes, depending on the shape of the face, you need to turn the light a bit downward to avoid up shadows or turn the power down a bit so the up shadows are no longer seen.

I use three Rogue Flashbender 2’s with diffusion panels for that soft yet contrasty light.

Here I have 2 Phottix Odins, 1 SB910, all triggered by Phottix Ares.

Here is a proof image.  Notice the shape of the catchlights in her eyes:

Here is the setup.

Three lights in triangular formation, each set to the same power setting, Rogue Flashbender 2 XL Pro’s with diffusion panels.

Want a ring light look without the expense and trouble of a ring light?  Then this setup is a great alternative.

That’s it for now.

Till next time, happy shooting.

 

 

TF Camera Workshops

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Expoimaging Rogue Flashbenders, NJ, OCF Workshops, Phottix, Ramada Vineland, TF Camera, TF Camera Workshops, Vineland

Hi and welcome back.

If you are in the Central or South New Jersey, Philly, Delaware area, I’m heading to TF Camera in Vineland to run two separate workshops.

All my workshops are shooting workshops, so bring your cameras to learn light and get portfolio images.

On Friday night, I’ll run my “Foolproof Portrait Lighting” workshop, where I’ll use simple gear to show you how to get great results each and every time.

March 20

5-9:30 pm

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF Foolproof Portrait Lighting

On Saturday, I’ll run my “One Speedlight, 16 Looks” workshop, where I’ll show you 16 different ways to use one light source and a few reflectors to get 16 different looks.

March 21

9:30-3:00

Ramada Inn, Vineland

Registration Link: TF One Speedlight, 16 Looks

One Speedlight, 16 Looks companion book: Book Link

There is a discount if you attend both events: TF Event Discount Link

Come join in the fun and bring your camera to learn new lighting techniques to add to your lighting knowledge and skill.

Till next time, happy shooting!

WPPI Final

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Alien Skin, Expoimaging, fun, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Nikon, OCF, off camera flash, Phottix, Pixellu, Redtree Albums, Valley of Fire, WPPI

Hi and welcome back.

WPPI again was amazing this year.  Despite what seemed to be low attendance numbers, the show was a success.

As a result, I’m energized and jazzed up to really get 2015 underway, especially here in the Northeast where the snow seems to be never-ending!

The highlight for me was the new Profoto B2.  if you are a Profoto shooter, this, like the B1, is a game-changer!

Profoto B2

The other highlights come in the form of software.

Alien Skin will be making it’s way into my workflow this year: Alien Skin

Pixellu album building software will be added: Pixellu

And finally, with a beautiful selection of books at great prices, Redtree Albums will become my album choice for all my jobs: Redtree (I simply love the Linen bound books)

Here are a few proofs from my last day working at WPPI.

With Expoimaging, I did the three light triangle and a 4 light shot with just grids.

Many thanks to Cassie for modeling:

 

With Phottix, I was teaching a 3 light setup and really trying to show the strip softbox and grid.  Many thanks to Daniela for modeling:

On a side note, if you ever get to Las Vegas or to WPPI, try to take a day off and make the trip to the Valley of Fire National Park or the Hoover Dam.  We visited both on Sunday and it was wonderful to see our Nation’s beauty and industry on display:

Valley of Fire:

 

Hoover Dam:

 

These two wonders are a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip and worth the trip.

That’s it for now.  Till next time, happy shooting!

WPPI Day 2

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Expoimaging, Indra, OCF, OCF and strobe lighting, Odin, Phottix, Rogue Flashbenders, Speedlights, WPPI

Hi and welcome back.

Today I worked again with Expoimaging and Phottix.

On the Phottix side, I did a two light commercial style shot with key and fill.

The key was the Phottix Indra 500 monolight and the fill was a Phottix Mitros Plus, all triggered by the Phottix Odin.

Phottix is the only company right now that offers seamless integration of strobe and flash control.

With Daniela, I did a high-key shot on white and then zoomed in for a headshot.  The background is a pop-up white that just sucks up the light, these will need a bit of PS to bring out the whites fully:

With Cassie, I did a three light and then a two light Key and fill shot with the Rogue XL Pro 2:

Having a blast here in Las Vegas!

Till next time, happy shooting!

 

 

WPPI

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CT Off Camera Flash Workshops, CT Workshops, Expoimaging, Las Vegas, MGM Grand, off camera flash, Phottix, Profoto, Rogue Flashbenders, WPPI, WPPI Portraits

Hi and welcome back!

Sitting in my hotel room at the MGM in Las Vegas, I wanted to do a quick post on the WPPI show.

It is amazing here, albeit a bit on the chilly side coming in at an average daily temperature of 50 degrees.  I’m not complaining, as the Northeast is sitting in snow and chillier temps, but this is the desert after all!

So far the show is amazing.  I’ve not have too much time to explore the show but will till later today, but the one standout for me is the new Profoto B2.

Profoto launched a super small strobe head and battery pack similar to the Phottix Indra.

The show is amazing and if you are a wedding or portrait photographer, it is for you!

If you make the trip, take the time out to do a day trip to the Valley of Fire National Park or Hoover Dam.

I did and loved it.  Pics to follow when I get home:

Well that’s it for now.  I need to prep to go to work at the show but I’ll have an update on the show soon!

Also, this Saturday’s workshop in my studio is a go!  It will be a multi-light workshop, so no single lights setups here.  If you are interested you can register above at the Paypal link or contact me directly: 203-641-2880

Workshop:

Location: Studio, 233 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT

Time: 11-3

Cost: $120.00

Here is a two light proof shot from yesterday at WPPI:

Our model for Saturday is Megan:

That’s it for now, till next time, happy shooting!