Description:
How do such Masters of the Portrait as Annie Leibovitz achieve their success? This workshop will explore the various aspects of the Portrait in Photography.

This workshop will include numerous aspects of approach, execution and postproduction with examples from the instructor's 35 years in photography shown.  Approach will include discussion about preproduction, scouting, choosing a location, previsualization, and attention to details.  Execution will explore how to dispel judgment and make the subject comfortable, with a focus on moving into the moment.  We will discuss composition and simple lighting technique, using one light and reflectors.

Studio portrait lighting will not be demonstrated at this time, though principles demonstrated will apply.  This demonstration will apply to the location portrait aimed at all photographers at all skill levels who may not have sophisticated lighting equipment.

Post-production will touch upon Photoshop tools that can enhance the final effect.  We will not be going to go into this in-depth, as the intent of the course will be how to avoid the common mistakes in approach and maximizing success regardless of the situation.  The instructor will also tailor the workshop to individual questions and problem solving as time allows.

Presented as a Lecture-Style Workshop:
These are our most affordable training programs, designed to introduce a subject quickly and efficiently. Students can take notes from the instructor's projected computer screen, and/or bring their own computer to follow along. Lecture-style workshops are normally held on weekday evenings from 6 pm – 9 pm and contain a maximum of 30 students (average is 8-20).

Instructor:
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Stephen Collector has over 25 years of freelance experience. Originally specializing in tabletop photography, his attention to detail and lighting techniques were applied to working on location for editorial and corporate assignments. "Working with light is my love, both in color and in black and white. I am excited by the variety of subject matter in the world. I am fully digital with film capability."

Collector freelances for numerous magazine clients, among them: Esquire, Outside, Men's Journal, German Geo, Field & Stream, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Wine Spectator, and the New York Times. Corporate clients include: United Airlines, Ball Corporation, Shell, Dekalb Engergy, Hain/Celestial Seasonings, Horizon Dairy, United Technologies, Oracle, Quaker Oats, Sears Roebuck & Co, and Burroughs Corporation. You can see his work at www.stephencollector.com

BDA Member Cost: $59.00 ($69.00 after Sunday, October 24, 2010)
Non Member Cost: $79.00 ($89.00 after Sunday, October 24, 2010)
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