Upcoming Workshops & Classes June & July

Wow!!!! After the first 2011 wave of very successful workshops, I have been receiving calls and emails non stop asking me when is the next wave and what's new. Well here it is... We are starting in June and we will be rock and rolling until the end of July. I will be offering some of the old favorites and some great new stuff that I'm sure you'll love.

I'd like to thank everybody that attended my workshops and classes in the past and I'm glad to invite you to join me again in some of the new classes and workshops. Please tell your friends as word of mouth is my main method of advertising.

I've been working around the clock to develop high quality interesting and challenging courses hoping to push all of us to our next level as photographers and instructors.

I also simplified the registration process. If you want to sign up for any of the workshops or classes you can simply start the process right here from this blog. Add to your cart the desired courses and follow the steps to complete registration. You can pay using PayPal or your credit card.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here or just contact me. I'd love to tell you more about a couple of surprises I have in store for you but I gotta get back to work on the new stuff. See you soon!

Beyond Full Auto: DSLR 101 (NEW!)

Dates: Saturday June 11th, 2011 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Location: AD "Doug" Barnes Park, Miami FL
Level: Beginner
Price: $50.00

• Introduction to DSLR photography
• Camera Controls – overview of basic controls and dials
• Resolution and image quality
• A brief word on lenses
• The great/not so great full auto mode.
• Moving beyond full auto.
• Understanding ISO, shutter speed and aperture
• Understanding camera metering.
• Metering modes: Matrix, center weighted & spot metering
• Using exposure lock.
• AE Modes: Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Program, Manual
• Exposure compensation
• Exposure bracketing
• Bulb exposures
• Autofocus modes: Auto vs. Manual
• Using Focus Lock.
• Changing your focusing area.
• Understanding depth of field (DOF)
• DOF preview.
• Understanding white balance (WB)
• WB presets
• Custom WB
• Conclusion: It’s a balancing act.

Photo Walk: After the class we will do a photo walk around the park so you can practice some of the concepts learned and have the opportunity to ask questions to your instructor while you are shooting.

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Controlling Natural Light

Dates: Saturday June 18th, 2011 (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Location: Veteran’s Wayside Park, Pinecrest FL
Participants: 12 Photographers, 2 models
Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Price: $50.00

• Nailing Exposure
• Reflective & incident metering.
• WB & exposure with a grey cards.
• Using a reflector.
• Using a diffuser.
• Negative fill.
• Tips: Looking for the best light conditions.


THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! NO MORE SPACES AVAILABLE

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Photographing Families Outdoors

Dates: Saturday June 25th, 2011 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Location: AD "Doug" Barnes Park, Miami, FL
Participants: 12 Photographers, 2 Families
Level: Intermediate
Price: $80.00

• Analyzing the subjects of the family.
• Planning the shoot.
• Scouting the location for good light and scenery.
• Identifying natural light modifiers.
• Selecting the proper background.
• Preparing your camera for the shoot.
• Selecting your lenses and other equipment needed.
• Pre Metering.
• Setting the proper custom W/B.
• Working with the family.
• Groups and Posing.
• Test shots.
• Family Photo Shoot.

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Studio Photography 101

Dates: Saturday July 9th, 2011 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Location: Photography by Diego Studio, Miami FL
Participants: 12 Photographers, 2 models
Level: Intermediate
Price: $80.00

• Introduction to studio photography.
• Managing the space & creating the set.
• Background options: Working with Muslim & Paper.
• Introduction to studio equipment.
• Choosing your lighting equipment: Mono Lights vs. Small flashes
• Triggering Systems (Radio, cable, Optical)
• Setting up the lights.
• Lighting modifiers: Umbrellas, softboxes and panels
• Incident & Reflective metering in the studio.
• Lighting Ratios.
• White Balance in the Studio
• Test shots, fine tuning and tweaking for desired results.
• Model Photo shoot.

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“On Camera” Flash Outdoors

Date: Saturday July 16th, 2011 (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Location: Veteran’s Wayside Park, Pinecrest FL
Participants: 12 Photographers, 2 models
Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Price: $50.00

• Introduction to flash photography
• Modes: TTL/Manual.
• Achieve Proper Exposure with flash.
• Flash: Fill or key.
• Flash Exposure compensation.
• Balancing Flash & Natural light.
• Using modifiers.
• Tips: Getting blue skies.

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Mastering "Off Camera" Flash (NEW!)

Dates: Saturday July 23rd, 2011 (1:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Location: Photography by Diego Studio & Warehouse Area close to AD "Doug" Barnes Park Miami FL
Participants: 12 Photographers, 2 models
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $99.00

1st Part: The Class

• Introduction to OCF
• Manual vs. TTL
• What you need to know about your flash
• All the other OCF gear and grip
• Syncing your flash
• Understanding flash exposure (Main or fill)
• Incident flash metering
• Lighting techniques for OCF
• Lighting modifiers
• Preparing to work in the field

2nd Part: On Location

• Setting up for OCF
• 1st setup: Taming the sun (Ambient Balance)
• 2nd Setup: Hard Light is not always bad
• 3rd Setup: Soft Light
• 4th Setup: Dramatic OCF
• Q&A and Wrap Up.

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