Each wedding is a unique statement of a couple’s love and commitment. A wedding photographer is tasked with photographing this most amazing moment in their lives. Join Ben Hartley as he shows you how he photographs every wedding as if it were his own. This includes how to approach photographing a wedding, how to prepare the couple beforehand, and how to manage expectations. He will cover different lighting scenarios that allow him to create breathtaking images. Additionally, Ben will cover his best business wedding practices, workflow, and how to avoid wedding day disasters.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive the exact scripts Ben uses to prepare the couple beforehand for amazing photography - Learn how to photograph the authentic moments without being in the way - Learn how to pose and direct clients so you always know what to do - Learn to deal with difficult lighting scenarios (that are constantly changing!) - Learn how to create award-winning, fine art couples portraits
Sponsored by Millers Professional ImagingBen Hartley will help you get out of your own way and design the life you want to live. (without wasting years of your life trying) Ben is the founder of Style & Story based in Columbus, OH and named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the Country in 2017. Ben is the host of... Read More →
Join Kelsey as she demonstrates her systematic approach of how to plan and execute styled, art-driven portraits. Kelsey will share her strategy from the inspiration and brainstorming stages, through the planning process which includes sourcing models, location and wardrobe. You will then have the opportunity to shoot alongside Kelsey as she shares the process of how to pull every detail together and bring creative visions to life. She will show you her techniques for shooting and posing in this class with 3 models (one real couple and one female model). You will gain a greater understanding of how to utilize light, angles and camera settings. She will also discuss everything from posing to post-processing (workflow, editing).
For this class you should bring your camera and up to two portrait lenses.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to concept and organize styled shoots, no matter the scale - Learn to build a vision based on things from everyday life - Learn how to reach out to other creatives to collaborate and execute shoots - Learn how to think more creatively "on your toes" when posing and shooting - Learn how to create your own content and build your own portfolio for social media and website marketing through organizing these types of shoots - Learn how to respectfully interact with models one-on-one - Learn how to use your environment and natural light to set the tone and mood of the portraits
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Come behind the scenes of a luxurious and lavish photoshoot and create flawless, viral images. D'Arcy Benincosa will teach you her step by step superpower method for crafting breathtaking viral images for Instagram, Pinterest, and Publication. D'Arcy has taught hundreds of photographers across the globe how to tap into their deep creativity and innovation to craft something so far beyond your average "styled shoot". She'll teach you how to take your compositions from mediocre to magnificent. With over 14 years of teaching experience, D'Arcy knows how important it is for you to build your portfolio and improve your craft; this hand on shooting class will do just that. This styled shoot includes luxe dresses and florals with a focus on fashion and portraiture.
D'Arcy uses a 50mm lens for most of her portrait work, but any portrait lens works for this class.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to use your Artistic Voices to take their portfolios to the next level - Learn how to shoot for Pinterest engagement to get images to go viral - Learn to see a masterful concept come to life - Get an in depth look at the way D'Arcy poses her subjects for compelling portraits