VIENNA PORTRAIT SERIES - MASTERING PEOPLE & LIGHT

UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE

Shooting portraits is one of the most challenging and yet one of the most excting genres of photography. To create a great portrait, among other things, you need to understand your subject and the purpose of the photograph. It requires quite a bit of psychology to encourage your model to open up and trust you, so you can take the best portrait possible. During the workshop you will learn all the tools and tricks to take portraits, so that the person in the picture will love the results and enjoy the experience.

MASTERING LIGHT

We will also pay particular attention to working with light in all situations: full studio setups / minimal equipment in small spaces / using only natural light etc. We will cover all posibilities you might face while taking portraits. To make sure you get the most educational value from the Masterclass, each day will cover a short theoretical part and extensive hands-on experience, where you will learn the best setups for each situation.

EXPLORING THE VERSATILITY

Since it is also important to understand the differences between people in front of your camera, we will be working with 6 different models in 4 different locations. This will allow you to practice how to adapt each setup to different people and different genres.

KEY FEATURES

Vienna, Austria
3 days (9am to 6pm)
Instructor: Cliff Kapatais (Pixelcoma)
Studio & On Location shoots (indoor & outdoor)
6 participants max (in 2 groups)
6 different models in total
Light equipment provided
Make-up artist/stylist on board
Suitable for all levels
PRICE: 1.790 EUR

WHAT YOU GET

Different Portrait Types: Classic/Character/Fashion/Sensual etc.
Extensive Hands-on Education
Free Shooting Time & Portfolio Building
Shooting on Different Locations
6 Shooting Slots

Psychology of Shooting Portraits
Technical Aspects of Your Camera
Mastering Light for Different Occasions
Professional Make-up/Styling
At the End of Each Day: Discussing the Results, Tackling the Questions, Optimizing Your Workflow and Business Tips.

LOCATIONS

MODELS

Summary & Schedule

ACCOMMODATION

We recommend you an accommodation in hotel Max Brown 7th District. The hotel is located in the heart of the city’s creative centre and very close to our shooting locations.

Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel every room comes with a private bathroom.

The hotel has it´s own restaurant and offers delicious homemade breakfast with variety of salty and sweet dishes.

Check-in on August 25th is possible from 3pm and check-out on August 29th is till 11am.

Parking is possible in the parking garage of the hotel for 20 EUR/day (limited amount of spots) or just behind the corner in Parkhaus Burggase for 27 EUR/day (200 spots).

Participants of our workshop will receive 10% discount for the accomodation in Max Brown 7th District.

PRICE: 486 EUR/4 nights (if you use a promotional code for our workshop)
Breakfast is possible for 14,50 EUR/day

ADDRESS:
Schottenfeldgasse 74, Wien, 1070

www.maxbrownhotels.com

MORE INFORMATION

We will provide:

Strobes, Studio Flashes, Triggers, Light Modifiers, Reflectors, Stands, Tripods and other necesssary equipment.
Model Release (self-promotion on your website, social media channels, photo contests etc.).
Lunch & Light Snack for Every Day.
Challenges to test your newly acquired skills and Immediate Feedback to help you improve.
Possibility to share the results and get feedback even after the Masterclass (through FB/Whats App private group).

You have to bring:

Your camera (DSLR, mirrorless or film), ideally with a hot shoe for the flash triggers.
Lenses (recommended 50mm, 85mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm,…).
Loaded Batteries and Fresh Memory Cards.
An Appetite to Learn and Improve Your Skills. 🙂

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WORKSHOP, CONTACT CLIFF BY E-MAIL: cliff@pixelcoma.com

CLIFF KAPATAIS

Cliff has devoted his career to capturing fascinating people and their moods & emotions in captivating portrait and beauty images. He is also passionate about food and concert photography.

His technical abilities and creativity have earned him several awards, including Vienna’s prestigious Landespreis Fotografie and the Foodelia International Food Photography Award.

For many years, Cliff has passed on his knowledge and enthusiasm to individuals and businesses in the form of workshops, seminars and presentations. He also lectures at Vienna’s LIK Academy for Photography and Design and the BFI Vocational Training Institute.

In addition, Cliff is the founder and organiser of the PIXEL.POWER Conference for Photography and Image Processing, which brings together renowned national and international photographers for presentations and exclusive hands-on workshops. He has written books about portrait and food photography, and also advised private and business clients on matters related to brand identity and visual communication through his public relations agency.

Links:
www.pixelcoma.at
www.pixel-power.at
www.instagram.com/pixelcoma
www.instagram.com/pixelcoma_foodphotography
www.facebook.com/pixelcoma
www.commotion.at

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VIENNA PORTRAIT SERIES – MASTERING PEOPLE & LIGHT