Photography Workshop: Discover the art of Shaping Light for Stunning Portraits
This workshop is your starting point for mastering portrait photography lighting. Learn the fundamentals of flash, light placement, and modifiers to create captivating images. Explore various lighting setups and techniques for different moods and styles. Gain confidence in directing your subjects and expand your skills with multi-light configurations.
Workshop highlights:
Flash basics and essentials
Effective light placement and modifiers
Directing your subject for compelling portraits
Building more complex lighting setups
Hands-on demonstration and Q&A session
Leave the workshop with a solid foundation in portrait lighting and the inspiration to experiment with your creative vision.
Limited spots are available!
What to bring:
Depending on how it goes, you may have a chance at getting some hands-on experience so bring your camera. If for nothing else, document the setups shown during the workshop. It should go without saying; empty memory cards and full batteries.
Bring something to take notes with. Duck will be covering a lot of information, a good set of notes will help you to have something to refer to afterward.
If you have a Godox flash trigger please bring it with you. Duck asks that you be prepared to share it. Thanks
About The Instructor
CHARLES ‘DUCK’ UNITAS, CPP
“Duck” is a certified professional photographer, graphic designer, and illustrator operating a small photography studio in Shelton, Connecticut. His work ranges from food, product, and brand photography to corporate headshots, logo design, and spot illustrations. Primarily specializing in tabletop photography for e-commerce and environmental portraiture, his clients range from tech manufacturers and school supply companies to local restaurants and Amazon retailers.
“Duck” also teaches photography and photo editing through various local camera clubs, meetup groups, and workshops, both live and online. Currently, you can catch him teaching online with his Monday Night Online Sessions on the first, second, and third Mondays of the month starting at 6:30 pm EST. For information on these events go to his Facebook group, “Learn Photography with Duck”.
For more information on Duck visit his website at unitasphotography.com.
Karen Israel: Still Life In Pastel Workshop
Capturing the movement of objects in a still life can be challenging. How do we avoid making tour painting appear static?
In this one-day workshop, Karen will discuss principles of design, lighting, and still-life setup. She will explain pastel techniques. You will each paint from the set up and Karen will give individual attention to each artist and an informative critique of each artist's work will end the day.