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Portrait Photography

Details:

Few photographers truly understand the techniques and lighting skills required in order to photograph people successfully. In this workshop we demonstrate how to create exceptional portraits using poses and lighting that help emphasise the character and features of your subject. You will be taught outdoor and indoor lighting techniques, as well as how to use studio lighting effectively when photographing males, females and children.  

Breakdown:

Lesson 1
Understanding studio lighting 
Studio lighting accessories 
Understanding light meters 
Setting up a home studio

Lesson 2
Environmental portraiture 
Available light portraiture 
Posing your subject 
Fill-in flash and reflectors 
Assignment handout

Lesson 3
Assignment review 
Studio portraiture 
The classic portrait 
Photographing children 
Alternative portraiture 
Assignment handout

Lesson 4
Assignment review studio workshop 
The classic portrait Dramatic lighting techniques
Karsh lighting

DATES

Johannesburg
  • 18 April 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
  • 15 August 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
Durban
  • 18 April 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
 
Cape Town
  • 18 April 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00

Pretoria
  • 28 March 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
  • 09 July 2012, running on Monday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
  • 24 October 2012, running on Wednesday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
 
Bedfordview
  • 07 May 2012, running on Monday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
  • 13 August 2012, running on Monday evenings from 18h00 to 21h00
 
FEE: R2 800.00 
 
UPFRONT PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMMES
 

BANKING DETAILS:
NAME: The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd - Vega
BANK: Absa
BRANCH CODE: 331155
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 4052306991 


TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
  • No telephonic or verbal commitments will be considered; payment secures enrolment. 
  • Enrolment fees are only refundable should the course, for whatever reason, be cancelled. 
  • Cheques must be made in favour of "The Independent Institute of Education"
  • Budget Plan payments on credit card can be arranged.
  • All workshops require a minimum enrolment of 10 delegates. Should there be insufficient enrolments to make the course feasible to run, the programme may be postponed or cancelled. 

To register click here

Please note we are not VAT registered.
Please fax deposit slip to the relevant fax number below.
Please use your name and surname as a reference when depositing fees into our account.  



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