The final workshop of the year! And what a wild interesting ride it’s been the past two years with the workshops. Wonderful people that I’ve met; interesting cities and places .. and some adventures. (Those who attended last year’s workshop in Dallas, will remember the belligerent cowboy!)
The workshop in Dallas was a great way to end up this series of workshops – two fantastic models in an interesting venue, and a great group of people. As always, it felt really good seeing how things click into place for the photographers who attended. Thank you to everyone!
The image above was from the session where we played around with video lights. In this case, finally getting the two models together in a dramatic pose; then lighting them with a video light from either side. The sconce lighting on the walls then helped make the image more compelling that a bland background would have. A few tweaks in Photoshop, essentially bumping up the contrast and saturation, also helps give the image more impact.
That image is a stunner. I just ordered a couple of video lights the other day based on what I had seen in a few other posts.
Any idea when you will put out a 2010 workshop schedule? Because I am in serious need of a roadtrip ;-)
Comment by Libby — November 22, 2009 @ 2:19 am
Comment by Neil — November 22, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
Thanks! I’m in NY state so you’re definitely in my neck of the woods.
Comment by Libby — November 23, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
Comment by Neil — November 23, 2009 @ 9:15 pm
Neil
Great pictures. Thanks again for great informative articles.
Can you please brief us how did you manage White Balance in this image, given the different Saturated colors.
Thanks in advance.
-MP
Comment by Mohanpreet Singh — November 24, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
Comment by Neil — November 24, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Neil,
I enjoyed the Dallas workshop. Even though I had read your excellent book, it was nice to have a hands-on confirmation of my understanding of your methods. It was a nice combination of classroom time and practical shooting to anchor the topics/techniques covered. Your more systematic approach to the shot (than mine) will yield better images more consistently for me.
Thanks again!
Comment by Randy — November 24, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
I have also read your book, but as Randy stated it was great being able to reinforce the methods with the hands on practice. Thanks again for always being willing to help and share all of your knowledge. I really appreciate it.
Comment by April Williams — November 27, 2009 @ 4:44 pm
I am using a frezzi micro fill 35 watt video light. How far away should I hold it from the subject?
Comment by Todd — January 15, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
Comment by Neil — January 15, 2010 @ 11:47 pm