Creative Portraiture: Using Smoke and Color
In this class we will discuss how to come up with creative solutions to everyday photographer problems. We will discuss the creative process and how photographers can learn to think through any scenario they encounter. We will produce portraits and landscapes with smoke, gels, filters, and other random objects to add variance in our work. This class will have a practical discussion and then a shooting experience focusing on adding randomness to the shoot to create imagery outside the norm.
Topics Covered
• The Creative Process
• Off-Camera Lighting with Smoke and Haze
• Dealing with Photographic Problems with Creative Habits
• Photographing Models utilizing Haze, Gels and Mirrors
Audience
This class is geared towards photographers who want to expand their creative pallet. You should have a working knowledge of camera basics and working in manual mode. It is ideal for photographers who want to try something new and expand their portfolio.
Required Equipment
• Camera
• Portrait Lens
• Memory Card
• Note taking supplies
• Off-Camera Lighting (optional)
Schedule and Format
One hour of classroom followed by a three-hour shooting experience. The first hour covers the Creative Process and how to photograph with new elements. The three hours following are shooting time with Smoke and Haze, Gels and Colors.
About the Instructor
Xavier DeLaPaz is the main instructor at Photos On The Vine. He has been in the photography business for over 20 years. He started out in photography retail in his early years, managing several camera stores in the DFW area and also teaching basic photography and professional studio setup and lighting. In 2005, he then went on to develop and patent photographic lighting products.
Class & Event Cancellations
You have up until five days to receive a full refund or to reschedule. If you do not show up for class your registration will be forfeited and you will not be permitted a refund or to reschedule. Cancellations made within 5 days of the class will receive the option to reschedule or for a full refund.
Minimum Enrollment
Each class needs a minimum number of students to enroll before the class can “make.” If the minimum enrollment has not been met two business days before the class begins, the class will be rescheduled or cancelled. All students who enrolled in the class will be notified by telephone or email, and may transfer to a different class or be issued a refund (see refund procedure). We encourage all students to enroll as soon as registration begins. Please check your phone and email messages, including your SPAM.
How to Reschedule or Cancel a Class
Please contact the store at 817-888-3760 or email us to cancel a class.
