This workshop examines the location portrait shoot, from preparation to execution to post-production. You'll learn to compose great shots with one light and reflectors, though you can extend these principles to more sophisticated studio lighting. We'll emphasize getting great results and minimizing post-production headaches.
This workshop will cover:
- Pre-visualization and pre-production
- Scouting and choosing a location
- Making the subject comfortable
- Composition in portraiture
- Basic on-location lighting
- Avoiding common mistakes
- Photoshop tools to enhance the final effect
Who Should Take This:
Photographers with a solid understanding of DSLR manual controls who wish to improve their people-shooting skills. You should take Introduction to Digital Photography first if you're not fully comfortable with your camera.
Stephen Collector
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Stephen Collector has over 25 years of freelance experience. Originally specializing in tabletop photography, his attention to detail and lighting techniques were applied to working on location for editorial and corporate assignments. Stephen's magazine clients include Esquire, Outside, Men's Journal, Field & Stream, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, and the New York Times. Corporate clients include United Airlines, Ball Corporation, Shell, Hain/Celestial Seasonings, Horizon Dairy, United Technologies, Oracle, and Sears Roebuck & Co., among many others.
Its always nice to be reminded of what you should be doing.
Ruth Roslyn, 10/9/2012
Even though the subject was photography, the lesson was surprisingly life-affirming as a whole. It was very encouraging.
Heather, 4/27/2012
Learned about the essence & soul of a portrait. Thank you!
Helen, 3/24/2011
[He] shared experiences to get good photographs - mostly practical ideas rather than technical. Good philosophical perspective.
Bill, 12/14/2009
Excellent, very inspiring. Very thorough.
Vicky, 12/9/2009
We're expanding our photography knowledge from wildlife to portraits and this session provided a good overview.
Judy, 12/9/2009
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Optional Payment Plan for Transitions Certificate Programs:
We want to make our training as accessible as possible so we offer a simple payment plan for our Transitions Certificate Programs. Each of the 4 payments is 25% of the total registration fee with no finance charges or other costs. The first payment will be taken when you register and the remaining 3 payments are paid every month for the following 3 months (detailed payment information in the table below). It's easy to take advantage of this option and we encourage you to sign up early since these programs often fill up fast! If you're interested, don't register online. Instead, please contact BDA staff at 303-800-4647 or email us with the name and start date of the program you wish to attend (info@boulderdigitalarts.com) and we'll get you setup, take your first payment, and confirm your registration.
Payment Program Details
| BDA Member | Non-Member | |
| Payment 1 Paid at time of registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 2 Due one month after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 3 Due two months after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 4 Due three months after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Note: registrants using the payment plan are not eligible for the early registration discount and always pay the standard registration fee ($69.00 for BDA members and $89.00 for non-members). | ||
Registration Fees
BDA Members: $59.00
Non-Members: $79.00
Registration Discount Applied
You save $10.00 by registering before midnight on 11/8/2013. Standard registration fees for this program are $69.00 for members and $89.00 for non-members.
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Learned good general advice and tricks. [The instructor had] good energy, was easy to understand, a professional/expert in the field.
Laine, 5/1/2013