DFW: Finding Style Portrait Workshop
Sunday, June 29th
Belle's has put on workshops across the country. We offer hands-on help for fledgling photographers in a fun and easy atmosphere.
This workshop will be held in Dallas, Texas. And this is a workshop, not a lecture. Which means that there is lots of hands-on learning. This workshop is an in-depth look at portraiture and the various styles. We will be specifically shooting EACH style listed below. We will have the same model in the same gown and you'll see 1st hand how much style affects your portraits.
I've decided to expand this workshop from only bridals to specifically include BRIDAL and PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY. We will have a wedding gown, a prom gown, and street clothes (jeans or what have you).
The purpose of the workshop is to examine different styles of portraiture so that you can better establish your own style.
The workshop will cover the following topics, then some:
- Different Bridal Portrait Styles
- Traditional Bridals
- Vintage Bridals
- Contemporary Bridals
- Urban/ Edgy Bridals
- Dramatic Bridals
- Different Portrait Styles
- Traditional Portraits
- Vintage Portraits
- Contemporary Portraits
- Urban/ Edgy Portraits
- Dramatic Portraits
- Lighting Styles
- Posing Do's and Don'ts
- How Pose Affects Style
- Composition
- Q&A through the day - ask away!
- Get Great Portfolio Pieces!
- Model(s) Provided
We will have a model wearing a wedding gown for this event. THIS WILL BE AN EXCELLENT TIME TO GET SOME KILLER PORTFOLIO PIECES. NewB photogs are totally welcome! This is an intro-intermediate level class. What does that mean? If you aren't quiet sure of your camera yet (like you just got it out of the box) you may have information overload pretty quick. Our workshops and classes that have a '101' in the title are entry level. This workshop will assume you have a DSLR camera and have a basic understanding of how to use it. The 101 classes are an overview of a topic and scratch the surface - this workshop is diving deep into the various aspects of the different STYLES of portraiture.
If you have attended a Belle's Workshop before this one is a bit more advanced. We are going to move through the subject matter in a logical progression, first looking at different portrait styles, and then setting up our own poses. In the 101 classes, we set most of the poses. In this class, you guys are going to be setting up your own shots by the end of the class. To establish your style you need to try things yourself and know what you like.
For example, Belle's overall portrait style typically hangs out wedged between contemporary/urban dramatic - however facets of the other styles influence our current style. I tend to like somber realist paintings from the Romantic period, and its typically reflected in my work. If you don't venture out of your safe zone, it makes it very difficult to establish your own style. This class will put you straight into trying other styles. Since style is a big part of what sells you to a client, its worth paying attention to.
In other words, if you've been looking for your 'look,' this workshop will offer several different looks to try out and hopefully shove you off into creating your own style. Style starts somewhere, baby!
Location: Natural Expression Studio, 2800 Shamrock Ave. Suite B, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Instructor: Mike & Holly
Time: 1pm-4pm
Date: June 29, 2008
Cost: Only $199 per person
Registration: CLICK HERE to register!
Class is almost sold out - if you have been thinking about attending, jump in.
