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THE LIGHT
IN THE PORTRAIT

Seattle  
September 14, 15 and 16

In this video I'll tell you what LIGHT IN PORTRAITS is.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE:

This course introduces participants to the importance of lighting in portrait photography as a fundamental tool for photographers. The various topics covered will guide photographers in discovering lighting applications tailored to their needs. They will not only learn techniques but also develop critical thinking skills. Simply knowing how to position the subject and the flashes is insufficient; understanding the underlying principles is also crucial.

The importance of lighting in photography lies in the fact that photography is "writing with light." From this premise, we realize that lighting is what ultimately tells the story. It's not enough for the iconic elements to be correct and placed in the right location; that will give us an intellectual understanding of the message, but proper lighting will produce an emotional impact on the viewer.

Another objective is for participants to understand that the fundamentals of lighting and the conceptualization of lighting in photography are applicable to any type of photo. Therefore, the workshop is suitable for amateurs and professionals working in different branches of photography.

The practice is developed with portraits of ordinary people, not models, because generally the people we have to photograph are not professional models.

Participants should bring a camera and flash if they have one; a large part of the workshop will consist of practical exercises designed to put into practice what has been learned in theory, with all its variations.

METHODOLOGY

DURATION: 3 days. From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.

Digital notes are provided in PDF format.

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 15 people.

WORKSHOP LED BY: Gustavo Pomar

Information:

Jose Alfredo Aguirre Tinoco 425-524-2552 - fredy_666@hotmail.com

SYLLABUS:

PRIMER DÍA

Por la mañana: (Teoría):

  • El retrato, la función y el objetivo. La búsqueda del retrato ideal. Conectar con el retratado. La mirada, la pose y el lugar. La ficción en el retrato. Las funciones de la luz en el retrato, aplicaciones.

  • Tipos de retrato. La planificación y el trabajo del fotógrafo. Los lugares. Los distintos encuadres.

  • El trabajo personalizado. Contar una historia en una foto.

  • Las funciones de la luz en fotografía, aplicaciones. Luces para exponer, para informar y para expresar.

  • Factores que determinan la iluminación.

  • Fotometría.

  • La regla de 4 luces. Creando esquemas de iluminación.

  • La ley inversa al cuadrado.

  • La intensidad lumínica.

  • Los modificadores, aplicaciones y usos.

  • Relación distancia rendimiento
     

  • Por la tarde de cada día (Práctica):

  • Prácticas con flash. Con flash y luz ambiente.

  • Trabajaremos en diferentes sesiones fotográficas con diferentes personas. Haremos estudio y exteriores. Para ver distintas técnicas.

Por la tarde del tercer día (Práctica):

El segundo día antes de despedirnos, se formaran grupos de 4 o 5 personas (depende de la cantidad de participantes al taller). lo ideal es tener unos 4 o 5 grupos. 
Cada grupo deberá planificar un retrato de tipo conceptual. La idea es que los participantes se encuentren con la problemática de construir la idea y llevarla cabo una fotografía que los hará poner en juego el conocimiento adquirido con respecto a la iluminación. Los alumnos deberán traer a alguna persona para el retrato, también pueden utilizar a uno de los integrantes del grupo como modelo. 
Los que sean de otras ciudades podrán agruparse con los asistentes locales.
Cada integrante del curso aportará equipo fotográfico para poder realizar las fotos. 
La consigna se completa pudiendo entregar antes de las 18hs las fotos terminadas y editadas en
 el taller.

 

INVESTMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP

We have a pre-sale price for those who want to take advantage of the opportunity and another price for those who arrive at the last minute or are undecided.

Presale: until August 15

$600

Regular Workshop Price:

$700

How do I sign up?

Write to us at: Jose Alfredo Aguirre Tinoco 425-524-2552 or email fredy_666@hotmail.com

to reserve your place.
Deposit $250 to reserve your spot. The remainder must be paid 48 hours before the workshop.

What equipment should I bring to the workshop on the first and second day?
For the practice on the first and second day you need to have your camera and at least one lens, preferably a short telephoto lens (it can be a fixed lens 70mm, 85mm, 105mm or a zoom lens like: 70-200mm, 70-300mm, 24-105mm, etc.).

What equipment should I bring to the workshop on the third day?
In addition to your camera and chosen lens, remember that students will be divided into groups, and each group will need flash stands, tripods, and modifiers (softboxes, octoboxes, etc.), as well as at least one laptop per group. Keep this in mind if you're coming from out of town and plan to stay for both days. If you can't transport your equipment due to logistical reasons, don't worry; others in your group will likely be able to contribute.

SOME TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD

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