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In order to truly call yourself a professional photographer, you’ve got to master the art and science of lighting.  Most of the work that photographers do today is on-location, so to be able to move into the professional ranks, you’ll need to understand the basics of lighting, understand how to scout locations to take advantage of available light in a creative manner and using available space to create a memorable photograph.

Lighting is a difficult subject, but with the proper knowledge and tutelage from industry veterans during our workshop, you’ll receive classroom instruction and real-world examples of location lighting during the hands-on photography instruction.

The Workshop

In this 2 day workshop, you’ll spend the first few hours in the classroom learning tips and tricks from industry veterans.  After the classroom instruction is complete, you’ll break into small teams and move out into the ‘field’ with models and an instructor to practice, practice and practice.

The focus of this workshop is using available light using artificial light to enhance the situation.   You’ll learn the following topics during our workshop session:

• Scouting and selecting the right location
• Using reflectors and deflectors to manage natural and artificial light
• Using strobes and flashes to compliment or overpower the natural light
• Lighting indoors and outdoors
• Lighting for large and small spaces
• Shaping the mood with light
• Basics of Color temperature

After your break-out session is complete, we’ll reconvene in the classroom for a review session where your photos and techniques are reviewed and critiqued by the instructors and the other workshop attendees. NOTE: The review and critique session is optional – you can attend but are not required to share your photos.

Workshop Schedule

Who Should Attend

Advanced Amateurs and Professionals

What You Should Know

You should be comfortable using your digital SLR camera and be comfortable with the digital photography workflow.  You should also have a working knowledge of artificial lighting.

Equipment

You should bring a Digital SLR to the workshop with an whatever lenses you like to use. You’ll also need to bring a Flash as well as any additional equipment you would normally use in location photography (radio triggers, multiple flashes, reflectors, etc). Please do not bring strobe lights or other studio equipment….any studio lighting that is needed will be provided.

Meals

Breakfast: Bagels / Donuts / Coffee / Water

Lunch: Catered

Fees

$995 per person

Texas Photography Workshops - Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Want to go on a safari but can’t make it to Africa?

Come join us on our Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Adventure Workshop Tour.

The Workshop

In this 1 day workshop, we’ll meet at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose TX and embark on an Adventure Tour.

The focus of this workshop is photographing the exotic animals and birds at Fossil Rim.  We’ll spend 6 hours touring the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in our own private jeeps with experienced guides and access to parts of the park that most visitors will never get to see.

In addition to the tour, our instructors will be available to provide guidance and input on capturing the best photographs possible.

Workshop Schedule

As mentioned, this workshop is split into classroom work and hands-on field work photographing birds.  After adjourning to the field, you’ll have the ability to stay in the field as long as there’s light.  Our instructors will remain available until sundown.

The tour of the park lasts approximately 6 hours with lunch provided

Who Should Attend

Amatuer photographers over the age of 16 interested in photographing exotic animals and touring the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center with experienced tour guides and photographers.

What You Should Know

You should be comfortable using your digital SLR camera.

Equipment

You should have a Digital SLR camera and at least one lens that will reach 200mm or longer.

Meals

Lunch provided at the park

Location

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 CR 2008 (Front Gate)
Glen Rose, TX 76043

Fees

$495 per person

Workshop Size

Maximum size = 10

This is the workshop for you!

In our Birding and Bird Photography workshop, we provide an overview of birding in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex as well as an introduction to the tools and techniques of bird photography.

The Workshop

In this 1 day workshop, you’ll spend the first few hours in the classroom learning tips and tricks from area birding and photography veterans.  After the classroom instruction is complete, we’ll adjourn to the field to capture some amazing photographs.

The focus of this workshop is finding and photographing different species of birds around the North Texas area.   You’ll learn the following topics during our workshop session:

• Understanding birds and bird habitats
• Scouting and selecting the right location
• Selecting the right equipment (cameras, lenses, tripods, flashes, etc) for bird photography
• Composition for photographing birds
• Mastering the art / science of shutter speed, exposure, aperture for photographing birds
• Capturing birds in flight

Workshop Schedule

As mentioned, this workshop is split into classroom work and hands-on field work photographing birds.  After adjourning to the field, you’ll have the ability to stay in the field as long as there’s light.  Our instructors will remain available until sundown.

Instructor(s)

Who Should Attend

Amateur photographers interested in learning more about bird photography around North Texas.

What You Should Know

You should be comfortable using your digital SLR camera and be comfortable with the digital photography workflow.  You should also have a working knowledge of artificial lighting.

Equipment

You should have a Digital SLR camera and at least one lens that will reach 200mm or further.

Meals

Breakfast: Bagels / Donuts / Coffee / Water

Lunch: Provided

Location

To be Announced

Fees

$395 per person