Learning to See and use Light to Tell Stories

Carl Caylor
Track: Lighting & Camera Skills

At a Glance

• Portrait work with Natural Light
• Use of OCF on location to balance with your scene.
• Posing concepts for the custom portrait.
• How to create depth in your work.
• Digital Darkroom – preparing images for printing.

Class Description

This class will transform you as a photographer. It does not matter where you are in your career; each participant will receive specialized instruction from concept to print.

I will teach you to see differently before you even put the camera to your face. We’ll break it all down; the psychology of the portrait, the right light for the situation, the power of seeing shape, form, and lines, and learning how to harness whatever light you have.

• You will learn to see and use Natural Light for portrait patterns and emotions.
• You will practice using artificial light (OCF) to enhance a subject in areas without good natural light.
• You will learn to see compositions and background items that help create depth.
• You will practice each day in class and get feedback from your work.

I’ll demonstrate, then you create. We’ll talk and critique, and then repeat.

This class is intentional in scope and very hands-on. At times, we do not know what it is we do not know. This class will open your eyes to the world of natural light and artificial light portraits in an all encompassing learning experience.

This class will allow you to use your creativity in a way that still checks all the boxes of a professional portrait.

Whether it’s your hobby, first career or final career; the concepts you uncover in our week together will send you on the path of success.

This is a “HANDS-ON” class. You will work on assignments and have them reviewed in class.

You will need camera gear and a computer for this to happen. A full list of gear will be available well before Texas School.

Carl was a professional printer and lab technician in his past life… he will share post process work that is easy for anyone to do. He wants you all to sell PRINTS and be able to create for that purpose.

• CLASS INTENSITY: Black
• CLASS BREAKDOWN
  Classroom instruction & demos: 45%
  Hands-on: 40%
  Post-production: 15%
• PREREQUISITES:
  Lighting 1: All Levels
  Post-Production 1: All Levels
  Studio Business 1: All Levels

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