Studio Workshop Details
Studio & Location Workshop Details
These are one day workshops at the Jackson Hole Photography Studio.
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Information That Pertains To Studio & In-Field Workshops
Studio Equipment
Studio equipment covers a wide range of things. Backgrounds, lights of many types, umbrellas, soft boxes, light modifiers, light stands and cross bars, reflectors of different shapes and styles, assorted types of tripods with many attachments, remote camera triggers, multi-channel radio triggers for strobe lights and yes, cameras and lenses picked for the session.
There are many different kinds of studio lighting. The most common are strobe lights. Others include incandescent, fluorescent, LED and more. Different types of lights have their own distinct purposes and unique color temperatures. Learn how to adjust for them. Learn about stopping action or allowing motion in a shot. Learn how to measure the brightness of a strobe light for accurate multi-light balancing and camera settings. Learn how strobe lights relate to camera shutter speeds and aperture settings.
Studio Lighting
Portrait Sessions
Portrait sessions most often are with individuals, famalies, children and pets with the idea of creating flattering photos. Learn about light placement for pleasing effects. Learn how to use studio props to give dimension to your shots.
Working With Models
Shooting with a model is generally for a specific purpose. A clothing store needs pictures of their newest outfits worn by a model. A model can be helpful when demonstrating how a product looks for works. Using models gives dimension and scale to items. Sometimes a model will need photos for their own purposes. Shooting with a model is entirely different than shooting with a non-professional individual. Learn how to work with a live model at the studio.
Products can include many things. We've shot automobiles at the studio and we've shot tiny diamond rings. Every product session has its own requirements. Most often the camera of choice is full-frame. The choice in lenses can vary depending on the product to be photographed. A macro is used most often for very small items.
Product Sessions
Architectural Photography
Photographing a room or an entire building requires special knowledge of lens optics and controlling converging lines, depth-of-field issues, how to light a room without being in the shot, how room windows can cause all sorts of problems and much more. Learn about architectural photography at the studio.
On-Location Lighting
Using reflector panels and artifical light to augment the ambient light at an outdoor setting requires training and practice. Attend an on-location session to find out how.
Shooting an in-field portrait is not like shooting in a studio. Whether the session be a private shoot for an individual or a family or a model wearing the latest outfit, shooting outdoors is tricky. Learn more about it.
In-Field Portraits
Post-Processing
All studio sessions regardless of in-studio or on-location require post-processing. Learn about Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera RAW and other effective image processing software.
General Information
All studio sessions:
All studio sessions cover everything discussed above. That said, it is not possible to become completely skilled in every aspect of studio shooting in one day. But, you will be exposed to all these things and can then decide what area of studio shooting you enjoy and whether or not to pursue it further. For those that already have some studio expertise you will be able to take things to the next level. There are always new things to learn in photography and what better place to do it than in a studio.
What To Bring:
A digital camera of at least 24 mp. A full frame DSLR works best for most studio work. Also bring spare batteries; battery charger and memory cards sufficient for holding several hundred pictures. You won't need a telephoto lenses during a studio session. Instead, you will need a zoom lens in the range from 35mm to around 120mm. Or, several prime lenses covering the same approximate range. Also, a macro lens of at least 85mm will be required for product and commercial sessions. A 105mm macro will be better. The studio has many tripods, but you can bring your own if you would prefer. A three-way head works best.
The studio will provide all the backgrounds and lighting equipment necessary for both in-studio and in-field sessions.
Lastly, talk with us before you run out to buy all new camera equipment soley for attending a workshop. All the things you will need can be rented at much less expense. With some advance discussion, we can provide you with everything you need or augment what you already have. This is also a great way to find out what equipment you actually like.
COSTS
In-Studio & In-Field Workshops
$999 Flat Rate (up to four photographers)
$1,499 Flat Rate (up to four photographers)
In-Studio:
In-Field:
Please note that In-Field Workshops require completing at least one In-Studio Workshop first.
Back-to-back multi-day studio workshops can be reserved.
PAYMENTS
30% due at confirmation of reservation.
70% due 14 days prior to workshop.
CANCELLATION REFUNDS
60% of all payments made up to 14 days prior to workshop.
Session Times
In-studio sessions are usually eight hours long. This includes both instructional and shooting time plus short breaks. The shooting portion is one to two hours when working with a model.
In-field sessions are longer due to travel time to and from the session location. Most in-field sessions are about eight hours.
What's Included
*** Transportation to and from the studio...
*** Transportation to and from in-field locations...
*** Photography instruction and assistance every step of the way...
*** Bottled water...
*** All workshop expenses including a model when required...
What's Not Included
*** Park Entrance Fees...
*** Rental photography equipment if required...
*** Meals...
*** Tips...
*** Miscellaneous Expenses Not Relating To The Workshops...
*** Gifts, tee-shirts and other souvenirs...
Jackson Hole Photography Studio is a permittee of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Jackson Hole Photography Studio owns and operates a full time commercial photography studio in Jackson, Wyoming offering many services including this workshop.
Read more about it here.