Urban Portraits Workshop

Overview

A foundation portraits training day made easy with Damien Lovegrove. This workshop will teach photographers how to make the most of natural light, with the introduction of one off-camera flash. You will need to be fairly comfortable using your own camera and know how to change settings quickly.

What you will learn

1. You will learn new technical shooting skills and you will receive hands-on instruction and an excellent grounding in how you and your camera can achieve amazing results. 

2. You will learn how to see and use light - even in the darkest areas on the dullest days. Damien will show you how to take photographs that look as if you're in the Mediterranean on a hot summer's day:)

3. You will learn how to interact with a model and generate a creative flow. Damien will teach you how to 'see' pictures where you may think none exist. This event is a down to earth creative session that will push you beyond your usual photographic comfort zone.

What you will take away with you

1. Whatever the weather we will be producing portfolio images that you can use right away, on your website, in brochures or on your studio walls. The models we use are published professionals and will be patient with us.

2. You will have a new repertoire of images you can shoot and, above all, access to professional image making skills that have a high repeatable value. You will have the edge over your competition and you will feel renewed excitement for location shooting.

Timetable

09.30 - Meet at Costa Coffee - Kit check and introduction
10.00 - Shooting on location
11.00 - Coffee break at a local cafe
11.30 - Shooting on location
13.00 - Lunch at a local restaurant
14.00 - Shooting on location
15.30 - Tea break at a local cafe'
16.00 - Shooting on location
17:30 - Close

Recommended kit list:

We have no hard and fast rules on what you can and can't bring, but we do highly recommend having at least the following.

1. A SLR camera
2. A professional lens covering 24mm to 100mm. An f/2.8 or better maximum aperture is ideal. If you have more than one lens please do bring it / them too!

Julie said: I just wanted to say thank you so much for Tuesday's workshop. I had the most amazing day and I love the way you work. The images I have are wonderful!

Steve said: Thanks for a great day Damien, really inspiring and the simple settings have actually stuck in my head! so importantly I have had good success since in being able to replicate the type of shots we covered.
 
John said: A terrific day. It’s amazing what can be achieved with minimal lighting equipment combined with the knowledge and experience which Damien passes on in his workshops. Thanks again Damien.
 
Clive said: Wonderful day, great people and learnt loads. Damien really does see the light. A tremendous experience.
 
Gwyn said: I attended the Bristol Urban Portraits 8 workshop and it was amazing! Damien really opened my eyes and my photography has changed since that day! The best thing ever! Like Sarah… I’d offer the same advice! If your looking into this workshop, just do it!

Conor said: AS always, educational and inspirational Thanks.

Booking your place

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Cancellation Policy

As our costs for each workshop remain the same no matter how many delegates attend, please note that just like any pre-booked tickets for the theatre, concert, flights etc, we are unable to give any refund in the event of non-attendance, regardless of the circumstances.   The exception to this is if we have prior notice and are able to put a cancellation place back online AND your place is resold.  In this event we will of course make a full refund or credit to you. We also reserve the right to cancel any workshop if there is insufficient demand, especially if it means that our costs would be higher than our income.  Please therefore do not leave it until the last few weeks if you are interested in a particular date, as you may find that it has been removed!

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