Register for The Power of Light Portrait Photography Workshop. This workshop is hosted by me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey. It will take place at my home studio in Swissvale on Sept. 17th.
At The Power of Light Portrait Workshop you'll learn how to control light. You'll learn how powerful of a tool light is. Too, you'll learn how light helps tell a story. Then, you'll use that light to stir emotion in powerful ways.
This workshop is limited to 5 portrait photographers. Therefore you'll want to register quickly.
The Power of Light Workshop
The Power of Light Portrait Workshop is for portrait photographers looking to be more original. Traditional portrait lighting has its place. However, the lighting you'll learn here is emotionally powerful. Yet, it's easy to apply.
Workshop Details
When: Sept. 17th, 5pm to 8pm
Where: WDO Photography Studio 7120 Harrison Ave. Pgh, PA 15218
Cost: $150/photographer
Note: There is limited capacity at this workshop. Register quickly to ensure you can attend. If you have any questions contact me here.
Is This Workshop For Me?
If you're a portrait photographer or would like to be, yes. This workshop is for you.
Do you want to understand how to use light? Then register now.
Are you interested in creating more interesting portraits? Register now.
Do you want your portraits to stand out? Register now.
You don't have to own any lighting gear. Too, you can be an absolute beginner when it comes to portrait lighting.
What Will I Learn?
You'll learn innovative lighting techniques. These imaginative techniques will help your portraits to be noticed. They'll propel your portrait business forward. As a result your unique portraits will become highly sought after.
Ultimately, everyone will be blown away by your incredible portraits.
How Do These Techniques Work?
First, you'll learn how to understand light. Second, you'll learn how to precisely control light for specific emotional effect. Third, you'll understand the relationship between light, contrast, and color. Finally, these techniques are flexible. In fact, that's the real power. Once you know how to apply these methods your portraits will command attention.
What Makes This Workshop Different?
When it comes to lighting portraits, the power lies in your ability to direct it for emotional emphasis. Therefore, you must understand several things.
First, what emotion you're attempting to emphasize. Second, what properties of light are needed to do so. And finally, how to apply those properties to each portrait. Learn them all here.
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Easily Applicable Skills
This workshop will teach you easy to apply skills. As a result you will be able to create stunning portraits every time. You're going to learn how to see and place lights. Plus you'll learn how to manipulate that light in simple yet powerful ways.
To be clear, this isn't a guide to rigid lighting setups. You won't be blanketing your portrait subject with light. In fact, you're going to learn how to leave those cookie-cutter methods in the dust. Instead, you're going to be creating dramatic and emotionally engaging portraits. Plus you'll learn how to easily do so.
A Profound Understanding of Light
This workshop will provide a profound understanding of light. Afterwards you'll know how to light every portrait perfectly. You'll recognize how much light, you need. Too, you'll know what other properties to employ. Additionally you'll understand where light should not be. Plus you'll know when to introduce color for emotional impact.
Powerful Lighting
The Power of Light portrait photography workshop will give you the power. Register now for this limited space workshop. Take the power into your hands. Never fear using flash ever again. Plus come away with the skills to create powerful portraits.
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