Each time I teach others, whether in a workshop format or in a personal mentoring session, it also provides me with a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. My approach to teaching shifts as I redefine the material I present.
With the most recent workshop in Manassas, I realized I have moved from a viewpoint where I want to teach other photographers what I do, and how I do it …. to an approach where I want to teach other photographers how to achieve what they want to do.
(photo by Brian Knapp)
Also, something truly affecting for me with this workshop, was when I realized that two attendees had traveled all the way from Michigan to attend … and then said it had very much been worth it.
Thanks to the Candy Factory Art Center in Manassas, which was a fantastic venue for a sold-out workshop. And also a thank you to Ashlea, our gorgeous model who was so patient.
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After the workshop, most of us gathered at The Tavern around the corner. Later on a few of us drifted out onto the sidewalks where we had an impromptu night-time lighting session.
Amy snagged a local tattoo artist and skateboarder, Alex, who happened by at just the right time!
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Neil,
Thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Sorry I couldn’t stick around at the bar for too long… looks like I should have!
Best Regards,
Leigh
Comment by Leigh Yu — November 19, 2007 @ 8:22 pm
So I do have another question… are there side-effects from taking this class? I’ve been attending a conference all week in Orlando. The conference facility is huge, at least 25 ft ceilings, but probably closer to 30. Lots of tungsten lights around. Problem is, the conference photographers are all coming in, snapping photos of each speaker, and then leaving. Before the class, I wouldn’t have thought anything about it… now, I’m wondering a) why aren’t they putting tungsten filters over their flashes, and b) how good are the pictures going to be anyway since they’re trying to bounce the flash off the ceiling?
Comment by Leigh Yu — November 29, 2007 @ 10:22 pm
Comment by Neil — December 14, 2007 @ 12:29 am
Hi Neil.
I find your site most useful.
I’m about to do my second wedding. Again for a friend.
Last time lots of shots against the light.
This time the near oposite so here is where your site/knowledge kicks in :)
…i hope.
The site is a piece of forest next to a lake.
Link: http://www.fotosidan.se/gallery/viewpic.htm/1353385.htm?set=mp
Am I on the right track if i want to acheive the setting used in the second last picture on this page.
It’s happening this weekend :o)
Comment by Christopher — June 9, 2008 @ 3:04 am