Scott teaches the nuts and bolts of portrait lighting in plain English. Difficult to grasp subjects such as ratios will be made to seem simple. Quick solutions for complex problems are discussed and students learn how to avoid the common problem of making things more difficult than they need to be.

Students spend time observing many different kinds of camera room setups using a variety of models and camera techniques.

Whether you are using digital or film, Scott shows how spectacular images are created with a minimal of equipment and expensive props using simple principles of lighting that are simple to learn and easy to apply.

Posing and lighting will be simplified. Learn how to photograph large family groups with totally goof proof lighting. Scott will teach extensively on the subject of creative and artistic lighting with the use of colored gels and smoke effects. There will be study on everything from character studies and contemporary couples to boudoir photography. Students will learn how to take proper meter readings, making perfect exposures whether using film or digital cameras.

There will be hands on learning with students working in groups to create portrait lighting and posing setups that will then be evaluated.

Scott teaches how to quickly find studio quality light outdoors without using special equipment and how to create it when conditions are not ideal.

Scott teaches simple techniques for photographing the bride and groom and how to create many couple poses, quickly and with little effort.

Scott’s unusual method of photographing weddings will cause students to rethink every aspect of their wedding business. He eliminates conflicts, reduces work, increases profit, and makes the customer happier. Scott will show forms, letters, and contracts. He will also teach on posing the bride and groom with ease using live models.

Scott offers constructive comments on students work. Students are asked to bring a sampling of their photography.

Scott teaches how he sells portraits. His selling techniques turns small sittings into large orders without high pressure to the customer. He will also teach how he sells frames for nearly every portrait sold.

Learn to make your own spectacular backgrounds with household items for little or no money!

Scott also teaches on the subjects of composition, subject, color, cropping, lighting, and posing as well as how to use creative matting to making winning competition prints. Scott shares 25 years worth of information on this hot topic.

Scott’s students learn more in one week than they ever dreamed possible. Scott’s visual way of teaching makes learning not just easy but extremely fun as well.

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