Saturday in Boston at Theia Studios

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beauty, Beauty Headshot, CT Actor Headshot Photographer, CT Beauty Headshot Photographer, Dark Beauty, Edgy Beauty, Model, Model Photography, NYC Beauty Headshot Photographer, NYC Headshot Photographer

Hi and welcome back.

Just a quick post today on Saturday’s workshop.

Theia Studios Registration Link

I don’t know how attendance is yet, but I’m planning on doing at least one super creative look.  I’ll show you how to get amazing results with something I bought at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

This is the look.  If you are planning on attending, plan on learning how to create this look with 3 speed lights and some sports tape:

Hope to see you in Boston!

Till then, happy Spring!

Saturday’s Workshop and Photoshop Friday

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beauty, CT Model Headshot Photographer, Dark Beauty, Low Key Headshot, Model, Model Photography, Nikon, NYC Model Headshot Photographer, NYC OCF workshops, NYC Photography Workshops, NYC workshops, Photoshop Tips, Sony, Space4Shoots, Space4Shoots workshop

Hi and welcome back.

Saturday’s NYC workshop is a go.  We have light attendance, so there is room for more!  On the fence, get out of the crazy April weather and join us inside Space4Shoots and learn small flash photography and get portfolio images.

You can register with my Paypal link above or call with atm/cc card info.

On to Photoshop Friday.

Today’s tip is a simple one: Adjusting Exposure.

Sometimes factors don’t allow you to get the correct exposure in camera.  Sometimes you just miss the shot and guess what, your client loves the shot that may be over or underexposed.

This headshot looked perfect on my camera screen and yet is is a bit underexposed.  So here is a quick fix using layers.

After bringing the shot into PS, copy the background layer using Ctrl-J:

This layer allows you to work above the original and not harm the original.

Then, go down to the Half Black, Half White circle on the bottom of the palette and click to choose Levels:

Now you have a new layer just for exposure adjustment and a panel above with a histogram.

The histogram favors the blacks as the image is low key.  However, the right or white side shows a bit of underexposure as detail does not go all the way to the right.  Just grab the slider and drag it to the left to where the histogram mountain begins:

Once you’ve dragged your slider, you have a layer mask on the right to add or subtract you edit from parts of the image.  More on that later.

Now you have adjusted your image, you need to add a layer above the adjustment so that you can keep working.

Simply use the keystroke: Shift-Alt-Command-E to get a new working layer above it all:

Here is a before and after of my adjusted image:

Now I’m ready to start retouching.  I’ll cover basic retouching in a later post.

That’s it for today.  If you are interested in the workshop tomorrow in NYC, sign on as there is room.

Questions?  Call or text: 203-540-8821

Till next time, happy exposure!

Saturday’s NYC Workshop Updates

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beauty, Model, Model Photographer, Model Photography, Nikon, NYC OCF workshops, NYC Photography Workshop, OCF, OCF Workshops, Sony, Space4Shoots, Space4Shoots workshop

Hi everyone,

It looks like we are a go for Saturday.  I’m awaiting a few more registrations, so if you are on the fence, get down and join us for a great afternoon of shooting Off Camera Flash.

Also, don’t let the title “Advanced” scare you off.  All of my setups are easy to do and replicate later on in your own shooting jobs.

So don’t hesitate and sign on so running the event is definite!

Any questions, at this late date call or text: 203-540-8821

I also had to replace the model as Daria had to cancel.  Our new model is Jada Lynn:

Advanced Speedlighting Workshop Saturday, April 9, NYC

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BH Photo Workshops, Model, Model Photography, Nikon, NYC OCF, NYC off camera flash workshops, NYC Photography Workshops, NYC workshops, OCF Workshops, off camera flash, Sony, Space4Shoots, Space4Shoots workshop

Hi and welcome back.

This event is in jeopardy of being cancelled.  If you are planning to attend, please register as soon as possible.  Attendance is low, so if I don’t have enough attendees by Thursday, it will be cancelled.  

I’m putting together an “Advanced Speedlight Techniques” workshop at Space4Shoots in NYC.

Take your work to another level as I draw on strobe light techniques for fashion, glamour, and beauty and transfer them to small flashes.

We’ll shoot multi-light setups but never go beyond 3 lights and simple modifiers.

Gear: 

3 speedlights

Phottix Ares Radio Triggers

Convertible Umbrellas

Rogue Flashbenders

Bowens Softbox

Phottix Luna Beauty Dish

Godox Bracket

Details: 

Cost: $260.00, you can use the Paypal link at the top of the page or call with atm/cc card: 203-540-8821

Location: Space4Shoots

Time: 1-5 pm

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016

Model: Daria Bardola from Anomaly Models

HMUA: TBD

If you missed the Headshot Workshop at Space4Shoots, don’t miss this one.  It is going to be amazing with a professional NYC model.

Daria Bardola

Workshop Changes for 2016

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Bowens, CT OCF Workshops, Godox, Model, Model Photography, NYC OCF Workhsop, OCF, off camera flash

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying family, food, and time off during this warm holiday season!

There will be several changes to the workshop format initiated in 2016.  I’ve been considering changes and have come upon a few that will alter the landscape a bit but make the events, hopefully, better.

Let’s take a look at the changes I will implement slowly in 2016:

Workshops will begin to get a bit longer in time to allow more shoot time for attendees;

Without my own studio space, costs will increase throughout the year as I move around using rental spaces before I get my own again;

I am currently limiting attendance to 10 but am considering raising prices and limiting attendance to between 5-8 to allow for more shoot time per attendee;

I am developing relationships with Anomaly and MSA models to provide professional talent for us, this will also drive cost up but will allow you to get high-end portfolio shots with pro talent;

Instead of shooting 5-8 frames per attendee, you will be allowed to shoot in blocks of time, like 5 or 10 minutes so you get more shoot experience and images;

One-on-ones will be implemented later in the year.  A 1-on-1 allows you to work with the model individually after the initial event has ended.  I’ve been reluctant to initiate this for a few reasons, but this year we are going to try it out;

More men will be photographed this year;

NYC has been a thorn in my side.  Everyone wants a workshop in NYC, but no one wants to pay the fees involved for studio rental, pro models, pro hair and makeup, travel, etc. However, I love NYC and will make and effort to run an event in the Spring;

New Gear: I am selling everything in my Profoto strobe light lineup and moving over to Bowens.  The Bowens S Mount speedring is the most copied in the world.  I’ve found a speed light speeding for $20.00 on Amazon that will mount professional modifiers and an umbrella with a Bowens Mount.  Now, I won’t have to carry around or warehouse a bunch of cobbled-together gear to go in between two lighting systems;

The One Light 101 workshop on January 9, the first of the year, will showcase the Godox Speeding and a Bowens Lumiair 20 x 30 professional softbox;

Godox speedring

Bowens Softbox with speedring

I think that is it.  I’m implementing a bunch of changes for you so your experience is better and more complete.

I’ll post some new workshops for January later today or tomorrow.

If you have any ideas or ideas for a shoot: fashion, headshot, etc., let me know and I’ll put something together.

bob@robertharringtonstudios.com

203-540-8821

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Bob

Vegas, Baby!!

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Hi and welcome back.

Tomorrow we leave for Las Vegas and WPPi.

If you are attending, hit me up and let’s grab a drink or two!

My work schedule is light this year, so I’m looking forward to actually enjoying the show.  Normally I work and run around like crazy, but not this year.  I wanted to finally enjoy Las Vegas for a spell.

Hope to see you there!

WPPI Link

March Workshops

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Lighting, Model Photography, Model shoot, models, Multi Light workshops, OCF, off camera flash, Off camera flash workshops CT, Off Camera flash workshops NYC

Hi and welcome back.

The Spring is shaping up to be pretty busy with workshops.

Here’s a list of what is going on in March.  If there are no links or you want to attend a workshop, contact me directly by text: 203-641-2880.

The Multi Light Flash Workshop

March 7, 2015

My studio, 233 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT

Multi-Light portraits using 2-3 flashes, no one light setups here!

Cost: $120.00

Time: 11-3

Model TBD

The NYC Small Flash Workshop (This is the final reschedule of the past cancelled event)

March 14, 2015

Location TBD

1-3 light portraits using OCF

Cost: $300.00

Model TBD

I’ll have all info in place and updated when I return from WPPI

Foolproof Portrait Lighting

TF Camera, Vineland, NJ

Friday, March 20, 2015

Location: Ramada Inn, Vineland

Time: 6-9 pm

Model TBD

One Speedlight, 16 Looks

TF Camera, Vineland, NJ

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Location: Ramada Inn, Vineland

Time: 10-5pm

Model TBD

TF Camera Links

Foolproof Portraits

One Speedlight, 16 Looks

Both Combined

Off Camera Flash Revealed

This is Part 1 of a Phottix and Milford Photo Sponsored Event

Date: March 28, 2015

Hyatt Place, Milford, CT

Time: 10-12

Basic OCF lighting

2 model shooting stations

Register here

Multilook Lighting

This is Part 2 of a Phottix and Milford Photo Sponsored Event

Date: March 28, 2015

Hyatt Place, Milford, CT

Time: 1-3

Advanced Lighting

1 model for advanced lighting looks with multiple lights

Register Here

That about sums it up for March!  If you are interested in registering for any event and need help, email or text me and I can direct you to the proper links or people involved.

bob@robertharringtonstudios.com

203-641-2880

As always, all my workshops are shooting events, so bring your camera and be ready to shoot some frames!

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

The Upcoming NYC Workshop, January 24

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Model Photography, NYC Lighting Workshop, NYC model photographer, NYC Model Photography, NYC Off Camera Flash Workshop, NYC Small Flash Workshop, OCF, off camera flash, Space 4 Shoots

Hi and welcome back.

My first Off Camera Flash workshop of 2015 in NYC will be held on January 24.

To register, you can use the Paypal link above, contact me directly, or join and register through my Meetup page.  

Location: Space 4 Shoots (Adelante Studio), 25 West 31st St, Second floor

Time: 11-5

Date: January 24, 2015

Cost: $300.00 per person

I’ll cover multiple speed light techniques going from 1-3 lights using various modifiers including:

Rogue Flashbenders and grid

Westcott 43″ Orb and Strip softboxes

California Sunbounce reflector

If I can fit it in the bag, the Lastlite Tri Lite MK II

Convertible umbrellas

Bare flash

This workshop is geared to all levels of photographers, so bring along your camera, lenses, spare cards, and batteries for a great day of shooting different looks from headshot, to commercial on white and color to fashion.

Model TBD

Styling by Reena Shaw

If you have any questions, you can contact me through my blog or call or text:

203-641-2880

Thanks and I hope to see you there!

BH Photo 40’s Glamour

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40's Hollywood Glamour, CT Headshot Photographer, CT Model Photographer, Eva Ivanova, Model, Model Photography, NYC Headshot Photographer, NYC model photographer, off camera flash, Phottix, Phottix Odin, Rogue Flashbenders

Hi and welcome back.

Yesterday I was presenting one of my favorite lighting looks: 40’s Hollywood Glamour at the BH Photo Event Space.

I love the old hollywood look, and I teach it and do it with speed lights and Rogue Flashbenders.

This was as always a superb presentation with a full house and fabulous model: Eva Ivanova, who looks like Lauren Bacall!

My gear:

Key: SB910, Small Rogue Flashbender as snoot

Hair: SB800, Large Rogue Flashbender as snoot

Back: SB800, 20 degree Rogue Grid

All flashes triggered by the Phottix Odin.

Here is proof from yesterday with beginning retouching:

 

Many thanks to all who attended, Eva, and the great team at BH Event Space.

Till next time, happy shooting!

Enough Already!

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BH Photo, BH Photo Event Space, CCNY, CT Glamour Photographer, CT Headshot Photographer, Expoimaging, Meetup, Model Photography, OCF, OCF Workshops

Hi and welcome back.

Tired of sitting home and anxiously awaiting Spring?

Then join me this weekend for these great shooting workshops and kick Winter in the keester!

February 22, Glamour and Beauty Lighting, My Studio, Cost $200, 12-4 pm.  We’ll explore multiple glamour looks and have a great time shooting our model: Julie Dawson, MM #3234674.  If you are interested in this workshop, please contact me directly: 203-641-2880 or rvh34@hotmail.com.  There are still spots left.

February 23, Lighting for Fashion and Glamour, Unique Photo, Fairfield, NJ.  This will be an awesome small flash event.  I’m bringing a small set that I built to travel with and will make the studio space look like a room.  Professional models supplied.

Unique Photo Registration Link

February 25, Hollywood Glamour, BH Photo Event Space, BH Photo, Free, 1-3 pm.  This event will showcase how to shoot classic Hollywood Glamour with Speedlights and a small array of Rogue Flashbenders.  The event is currently closed to new registrations, but if you can come early as a stand-by, you may get in.

BH Link

February 25, Camera Club of New York, Meetup, Fashion/Glamour shooting workshop, $75.  If you are in the NYC area, don’t miss this one.  We shoot from 6-9 in the CCNY studio with a professional model and get great looks with just 1-3 speedlgihts.  You can register with the link below or email Ed Lee at elee950021@aol.com

CCNY Link

March 3-5 is the premier wedding and portrait photographers event: WPPI.  I’ll be there speaking an presenting with Expoimaging, BH Photo, and Phottix.  If you attend, make sure you stop to meet me!

WPPI Link

March 8, One Speedlight, 16 Looks Workshop, Photo Connections of Colchester, 10-4 pm.  This is an all day shooting workshop.  I’ll take you from beginner to intermediate with 16 different lighting looks with one speed light.  We’ll have 3 models and lighting stations on hand for you to shoot.

Photo Connections Link

March 8, Glamour on Location, This is a full on glamour shoot after the Photo Connections workshop.  Shoot glamour on location with speed lights.  If you are interested in this workshop, you must contact me at 203-641-2880 or rvh3@hotmail.com.

I look forward to meeting and working with you this year!

Till then, happy snow shoveling!