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The Female Nude A Timeless Aesthetic with Manny Cabo

November 4, 2012 By

Join Manny Cabo for this one of a kind seminar on November 17th at Unique Photo as shares his experience and wisdom with his seminar “Female Nude: A Timeless Aesthetic.”  In this seminar Manny will amply illustrate with a wealth of creative images the techniques used to create a sense of design, composition and imagination in this highly aesthetic and sultry branch of photography. Fine art figure photography embraces a plethora of important tactics that when blended together successfully will disclose a true work of art. The female form is inherently beautiful on its own and needs no approval for accentuating it’s beauty. It is our job as image makers to properly uphold the majestic power of the female form by adopting the proper techniques to fully captivate audiences with arresting images. With that being said this seminar will discuss all the principles and techniques used to create stunning images of the female nude including, but not limited to: Equipment, Lighting, Composition, Positioning and above all Rapport with the model.

12:00pm – 1:00pm: 
Instructor Manny Cabo will review some of his best work with nude and implied nude models and show you lighting techniques to capture stunningly beautiful body highlights and tasteful images celebrating the female form.

1:00pm – 3:00pm: OPEN MODEL SHOOT - Attendees can photograph an assortment of beautiful models. Some models will be fully nude while others will be posing in lingerie. Each station will be lit with continuous light.

3:00pm – 3:30pm:
Using images freshly photographed of the models, Manny Cabo will show attendees how to retouch and enhance their images.

All attendees will receive a certificate for 2 FREE Lab Hours in the Unique Photo Computer Lab where they can use their newly learned techniques in the various programs used to enhance their images. (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Nik Software, Etc)

Please bring your camera, a notebook and pen. Please note that because models will be hired for this workshop, there will be no refunds.Age 21+ Event. IDs will be checked at the door.

 

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Bobbi Lane: Portrait Lighting Techniques: Natural & Flash

April 15, 2012 By

A photographer uses the tools of light and luminance in order to capture a certain aspect or essence of their subject. This workshop is designed to provide the photographer with essential lighting techniques, both flash and natural, to create a complex portrait. We will use different types of natural light, learning to modify and manipulate it with the use of reflectors and diffusers to explore how they each contribute to the feeling of the portrait. The use of portable flash, how they work and how to control more than one, will be fully explained and demonstrated. You will have hands-on experience each day working with flash, various modifiers, and a variety of models. Exposure techniques, histograms, and balancing light will all be covered in detail. This dynamic workshop is for photographers of of all levels who seek to make better portraits without a lot of expensive equipment. BOBBI LANE is a commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits in studio and on location. Lane’s multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 30 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane shoots primarily people for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts as well as photographing “real people” and travel for stock. Bobbi’s clients include Charles Schwab, GE, Warner Bros., Neutrogena, and Sekonic. A dedicated photo educator who has taught worldwide, Bobbi is also a Contributing Editor to Photo Techniques magazine. She has authored numerous instructional books and DVDs. www.bobbilane.com Class will begin at 6 PM on Friday, June 8 and end on Sunday, June 10th.

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Dynalite VIP David Robin @ Sante Fe Workshops

January 7, 2011 By

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Join Dynalite VIP David Robin March 6 – March 12, 2011 at Sante Fe Workshops for an comprehensive seminar on Dramatic Portrait Lighting!

Portraitists, whether painters or photographers, are always confronted with the challenge of creating evocative and meaningful images of their subjects. In this workshop, David aims to decode this mystery and explore techniques to help participants develop their own unique voice and style.

Portraiture is a collaboration between photographer and subject, requiring skills beyond the technical. After examining the work of some of the master photographers in the genre, we explore simplified methods of working with subjects, including using light and setting to “speak” with our images. Through studio and location demonstrations, discussions, guest speakers, and assignments, participants learn how to visualize each portrait and how to create the appropriate environment and lighting to convey mood and emotion. David explains and demonstrates his techniques for achieving meaningful portraits, covering the gamut of editorial, beauty, advertising, and journalism. Participants leave Santa Fe with a refreshed, more clearly defined personal vision and the ability to achieve tangible photographic results.

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