Photo Course

[Yi-P]

I'm already having this thing marked down on my wall planner!! Its starting to get exciting, very....

Can I add a request on "how to build on good rapport and comfort zone for the 'model' in front of the camera"? I find many times taking portraits outdoors with friends, they are very stiff in front of the camera when I try to get them relaxed on the poses. I guess this is somehow appropriate to what we are doing that day? Just a suggestion....

[michael_]

i always wanted to build a nuclear reactor woohooo .

Any idea on locations yet? maybe we can have a BBQ for dinner/lunch and bring food, i can get mum to make her famous potato salad and tzatziki

[Oscar]

Matt, you had me a bit worried with the nuclear reactor thing - I'm already losing my hair anyway so it shouldn't be a problem.

I'm happy to learn any techniques which may improve my photography. I have an SB800 which I need to learn how to use as well and any tips on pp will be appreciated.

Sounds like a great session.

Cheers, Mick

[Nikkofan]

I'm happy to learn any techniques which may improve my photography. I have an SB800 which I need to learn how to use as well and any tips on pp will be appreciated.

That's the same for me too, especially flash work, so that's my vote - flash & lighting.

[Raskill]

This sounds bloody good. I don't have an SB800 though, but it's on the list. Maybe I could sneakly buy one.....

[gstark]

May 26 is the date for this. It's confirmed and locked away, on the calendar, and will be in Balmain, in the same room that we use for the portraiture workshops.

Starting time will be 10:30 am, because the room is in use prior to that time.

There will need to be a small donation from participants for the use of the room ... think in terms of $15/per ...

Now I need to trawl this thread and build up a list of names ...

[gstark]

Names, names names ...


From an earlier post ...

Jeff
Michael_,
Kyle,
Kris,
Andre (Radar),
Wocka
Alan (Raskill)
Lynn (Nikkonfan)
Steffen
Mick (Oscar)
Zsolt (Zeddy)
Craig (Alpha_7)
Yi-P
Mark,

Bruce (Oz_Beachside)
Patrick (Reschsmooth),

Bruce will be out because of his travels.

Patrick may or may not be in, because he's pregnant.

That's 14 definite maybes ...

Now ... if some of you want to do one of the portraiture workshops instead of this ... that's fine.

And there's no issues with any of you doing both, or all three ... provided we can fit you in, and that we don't end up excluding others who haven't had an opportunity to do these as yet.


Matt, are you comfy with this many people?

[Matt. K]

I guess 14 is a big class....but what the hell....plan, prepare and overcome all difficulties. A white board, markers and laptop with projector will be required. Is that doable?
Group input should see some good ideas floated. A model with a few changes of clothing also required. Perhaps a student or beginning model who needs a free portfolio?

[Wocka]

Gary,

The 26th is fine for me.

See you there.

Cheers,

[michael_]

all good from this end

[Reschsmooth]

Patrick may or may not be in, because he's pregnant.

Gary, if you are saying that based on my looks, then you would be saying I am in my 23rd trimester!

[methd]

What's the chances we can organise something like this for the Melbourne ppl?

[Yi-P]

What's the chances we can organise something like this for the Melbourne ppl?

Airfare from melbourne to sydney is still quite do-able

[gstark]

Something may be doable, if we can arrange this the way we did with Matt for the PS workshop.

Obviously, we need to be mindful of Matt's time and availability.

[virgal_tracy]

If another of these gets up for later in the year. I'll put my hand up now. I need all the help I can get.

[Oz_Beachside]

What's the chances we can organise something like this for the Melbourne ppl?

We had a portraiture workshop in Melbourne in November, think its time we arrange one again soon... let me put the feelers out...

[iGBH]

I'd be very keen to attend a Melbourne workshop if anything goes ahead.

[Oz_Beachside]

I'd be very keen to attend a Melbourne workshop if anything goes ahead.

register interest for a Melbourne meet;
http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?p=295451#295451

[Matt. K]

Yi-P
Yes. Approaching people and asking them if you can photograph them is a major hurdle for some....in fact, most photographers. We can look at some ice melters for that.

[dviv]

Yi-P
Yes. Approaching people and asking them if you can photograph them is a major hurdle for some....in fact, most photographers. We can look at some ice melters for that.

Excellent!

[michael_]

ok gary/matt are we in need of models? i have two actor friends who may be interested (males) infact they just made a movie and are getting some clothing made up and asked me to take shots of them, i thought why not kill two birds, if we need some models and in return they get some of the shots.

whats everyone think? they wanted to use the shots to produce posters, if people dont want to do that thats cool i can just provide mine, attached is also a shot of the young lady who may be interested.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7936/olgaon7.jpg

and the two guys, Nick has been on Home and Away (he is my best mates little brother) and Igor is a successful stunt man who just produced/stared in his own movie with nick.

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/6811/nickgm5.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4815/igorky4.jpg

[gstark]

Michael,

I already have one lady lined up for Matt's session. Her name is Vicky, and she's a singer friend of mine. I know lots of singers.

I'll be posting some shots of her as soon as I can get around to doing some PP.

I also have one lady - Inica - lined up for the first portrait workshop, and I'm hoping to have another one shortly.

My concern with using actors and/or models is that they're not the type of subject we're going to be typically encountering, and - particularly for the portraiture workshop - I think that they might actually be counter productive, given the goal is that we're aiming to learn how to shoot people of the common garden variety.

[michael_]

true, well if we need backups or last resorts i know nick will be in.

[Raskill]

You'll need to remove me from the list, unfortunately working and can't get out of it.

Sorry.

[johnd]

Gary, is there room for one more? I'll be coming home thru Sydney on Thursday 24th May, so it could be tempting to stay over for Saturday if I can persuade my boss I need to work in Sydney on the Friday.

Just an idea at this stage. If it's full, no problems.

Cheers
John

[gstark]

John,

Let's add you in place of Alan.

Cheerz.

[johnd]

Thanks Gary,
I'll go work on the boss now.

Cheers
John

[zeddy]

i am sorry guys but i have to pull out as from yesterday i have a saturday job in photography
sorry
zsolt

[johnd]

Hi Gary, I just spoke to my boss and he won't be in Sydney on the Friday, so I can't really justify staying over for the course on the Saturday. So I'll have to pull out. I apologise for the inconvenience.

Cheers
John

[virgal_tracy]

With the recent pull outs, is there a chance for a noob to take one of the spots?

Thanks

[michael_]

at this stage i will have to pull out as i just sold my flash, if i purchase one by the date id be happy to come, unless it ndont really need it.

[michael_]

back in should have my new flash in time.

[gstark]

Michael,

I don't think that flash will be a requirement for this.

[michael_]

in light of my recent lens loss i will have to pull out, 10-22 will be way to wide.

[Alpha_7]

in light of my recent lens loss i will have to pull out, 10-22 will be way to wide.

Dude there are plent of people that I'd sure would be happy to lend you some kit for the day, I'd certainly have something spare.

[michael_]

you are a nikon user i is canon ill see what i can come up with.

[Alpha_7]

you are the nikon user i as canon ill see what i can come up with.

I have another Nikon body and plenty of lenses, the learning experience is about lighting and framing.. I'd say both brands do most of that the same..

[Jeff]

I have not attended one of these courses before ,is there any requirements I should know about as in a tripod etc.I guess the address of the venue will be sent by PM.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Jeff

[gstark]

OK, Y'all ... pay attention.

This workshop is being held on Saturday next, starting at 10:30 am, at 2 Booth St in Balmain. It's just across the road from the Balmain Hospital, and it's not the park.

We have a room at the back of the centre; it's a sort of holistic healing community centre. From the corner, just go down the hill a few meters, ad you'll see a pathway heading towards the back of the centre.

I'll be there around that time as well, to help get things started, and to collect your donation for the use of the room. Please keep the room tidy so that we can continue to use this facility.

Your model for the day is Vicky Nik.



Any questions? Please ask in this thread.

Matt, is there anything you'll be needing me to bring on the day?

[gstark]

Public transport (bus) is detailed in this thread.

Or catch the ferry from Circular Quay and then the bus up the hill to the main shopping centre.

[michael_]

Names, names names ...


From an earlier post ...

Jeff
Michael_,
Kyle,
Kris,
Andre (Radar),
Wocka
Alan (Raskill)
Lynn (Nikkonfan)
Steffen
Mick (Oscar)
Zsolt (Zeddy)
Craig (Alpha_7)
Yi-P
Mark,

Bruce (Oz_Beachside)
Patrick (Reschsmooth),

isnt kris overseas? and i think kyle is at dutton this weekend

[Alpha_7]

Gary do we have an idea of finishing time ? I found out (Today) I have to be in Wollongong that afternoon, so may have to leave earlier then first thought.

[gstark]

Craig,

We have the room for the whole day; my expectation is that the day will finish around four, but as always, people are free to leave as they need to.

Michael,

Neither Kris nor Kyle have indicated to me any inability to attend.

if everyone on the list could now reconfirm their intent, that would be greatly appreciated.

[Oscar]

I am still planning to attend.

Cheers, Mick

[Alpha_7]

I'm keen to come but will have to duck out early.

[Jeff]

I will be there,will i need a tripod as I will get one if required.

[Kyle]

Didnt i make the cut?

[Alpha_7]

Didnt i make the cut?

Your on the list, I think Gary was just after confirmation from all attendees.

[gstark]

Didnt i make the cut?

Kyle,

What Craig said; you're #3 on the list, according to my maths.

Just seeking reconfirmation.

Cheerz.

[michael_]

Didnt i make the cut?

26th is sat arent you at wakefield for dutton kyle?

like i said earlier without my portrait lens it wont be worth it, i appreciate craigs offer but think with shooting with a different camera in some respects it will be lost on me so would prefer to give the spot to someone else