Last nights class was impressive! The people who came out had to suffer the Shock and Awe of having not 1, not 2 but 3 teachers! Bill Schutt of Smash delivered his love for the tools, Dave delivered his 20+ years of experience, I delivered… uhhh… whatever it was everybody got it! As a teaching team we enjoyed answering all your questions! We covered so much material, answered so many questions, the photographers that wee there are sure to have a jump on there lighting! Participants rec’d a 50% off coupon to the studio! (That’s worth its weight in gold alone!)

Photographers… its going down and if you didn’t attend… I’m sorry cause you missed out! Dave Feiling the 30 year veteran showd some ULTRA BIG SECRET lighting setups that are the staple of his work! The best part, he did it with JUST ONE LIGHT!!! Classic – Killer – Effective! Get in next time! The next workshop? In two weeks of course… Mark your calendars and make the time – Lets get it in! (See you then Daniel B.!) 

Bill was awesome!

Dave was Killer!

I was… hmmmmmmm???

Next class: FOCUS ON STROBIST (only $20.00 at the door!)
Wednesday October 14th 7-9pm @

Smash Photo
2176 Pacific Ave. Long Beach CA 90806
Take the 405 and exit on Pacific and go south on Pacific (the only way it lets you go). 2176 will be on your left just past Hill St.

People, get in on this workshop! All I can really say is that if my family over at Smash Photo area all over this… YOU SHOULD BE! Hurry! Booking is almost closed! Put it this way… If I wasn’t working on 400 projects at once… I’d be there! ITS GOOD! Here are the details! Best thing… its CHEAP! – The Prince

Lighting Workshop with Dave Feiling
STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP

The Seminar will explore the “CONCEPT” of lighting. Our goal is to teach you the ability to “SEE” light. We will look at the many different approaches to lighting and how they all evolve from a sound understanding of what light is. We will look at the many different lighting and light shaping devices and will explain the features that make each one useful. You will leave with the knowledge of how to achieve a desired lighting effect under varying situations not just a diagram of a “one size fits all” lighting set-up

* Exposure: Understanding the difference between illumination and “Lighting” a subject. Determining the correct exposure and the factors that affect exposure variations. How to achieve a desired lighting ratios.
* Color Temperature: A basic explanation of Color temperature and considerations to prevent color contamination.
* Type of light: Understanding the concept of the “Quality” of light and how to achieve a desired effect with the use of various light modifiers.
* Studio Equipment overview: Overview of various light modifiers the advantages and disadvantages of different modifiers.
* Lighting Setups: Will demonstrate how a 3 dimensional portrait can be achieved with just one light then build on the basic setup with the addition of lights

WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY DAVE FEILING

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Dave is an advertising photographer specializing in environmental portraits. He has been supplying photography to advertising and corporate clients for over twenty years. A Southern California based photographer, his work encompasses editorial, lifestyle, advertising, annual report, corporate, industrial, executives portraiture, health care and enjoys working with children. His commercial and fine art photography showcases his mastery of light and the ability to work well with people. Dave’s schooling at Brooks Institute and graduate work at Syracuse University has provided him with a solid background in the Visual Arts, Commercial Art, Photography, and Arts & Humanities.

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WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH

* Saturday, August 8, 2009, 11AM to 3PM
* Cost for this 4 hour workshop is $100 and is limited to the first 14 attendees.
HURRY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
* Smash Photo Studio, 2176 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90806 [click for Google Map]
* Beverages and snacks provided, air conditioned and comfortable photography studio environment

RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION

* Call 310-807-5752 -or -
* Email info [at] smashphotolb [dot] com
* Payment methods: Visa, MC, AMEX, CASH, or Paypal
* WORKSHOP IS RESERVATION ONLY, no walkins on day of workshop.

Hey people… before the Prince returns in full force, I gotta drop this line… I just had the pleasure of photographing the most beautiful subject yet.! Let me tell you a bit more. I usually take a week too three weeks to prep before a serious shoot to plan and make things happen. I was presented an opportunity through a new contact to photograph a FIRECRACKER… Mrs. Sincerely Ward. Model, Video Hottie, hostess, ACTRESS and other talents! Hell no I wasn’t gonna turn down the potential! She’s frickin been on (cover) and in some killer magazines not too mention how highly recommended she came! Resistance was MAJOR from all angles: timing, props, clothing, makeup, hair, styling… it was just rough on all areas. Not to say that I’m being ungrateful for the chance… I just know I couldn’t created hell on earth with her. Here is the lesson people, you take everything as a lesson that life is teaching you. Stay prepared at all times! I wasn’t ready to photograph her, but I made it happen and did my best.

I wasn’t even Ultra Trilled (what I’m accustomed too) with the images from the back of the camera when I saw them however I did know that they’d improve with a little work. I only had approximately 50 minutes to photograph her when everything was done but made due and had to severely improvise… severely. After it was over I wasn’t really ready for what I saw on screen with about 10 minutes of tweaking on one of the images I did like… I saw something great… I saw the start of Sincerely Ward…. being REINVENTED! I am actually THRILLED! I saw a new her emerging from the images! I saw something awesome! I believe she can be branded into a frickin’ MACHINE… a TYRA style machine! I pray you read this Sincerely… but think about what I just wrote and look at the direction the images went into! Besides, you are implored to come back so I can create a transformation!

Closeout: Look no one knows what God has in store for people… especially you (I’m talking to you reading)… ’till he gives it too you! He blessed me. My wife was on team, my team came together, my studio (second home) kept its doors open for me, my brotha was able to come in… what can I say? I will say God bless them ALL! The lesson that I see is that when you stride from greatness and a place in eternity…. RESISTANCE COMES STANDARD!

To my wife Delilah:

1. QUEEN!

To my Hair and Makeup:

1. Albert Elizondo – KING! Your the last minute champ of having my back!
2. Angel Prado – KING! Your killer on hair!

To Bill from Smash Photo (GREATEST STUDIO IN THE SOUTH BAY!) worked with me in the wee hrs into the night and let me get time in at the last minute!

1. Bill Schutt – KING! DADDDYYY!
2. Shirley Schutt – QUEEN MOMMMMA!

To Larry “Big L” Land

1. Laurel Crowned KING! My Brotha from anotha mutha!

To C.H.M.

1. KING! “Q Dog” Roof-Roof-Roof!

and last but not least….

To Sincerely Ward

1. QUEEN! YOU ARE KILLER! Rarely do I meet people that have success written all over there persona. You have it! Everybody else sees it! Also, I don’t know if its humanly possible to work with someone that is more fun to work with than you!!! So far you have the “Favorite Person to Work With” title for 2009! You hear that agencies out there… an “A” class model with class and a HELLUVA sweet personality! Only my three girls (Wife, and two daughters) could be any sweeter than you! You have my utmost respect!

To Tammie:

1. Queen! Thanks for touchin’ stuff that would get me in trouble!

P.S. I think “Big L” turned Sincerely Wards sponge into Salad Crutons! LOL!!

Note: In a week or two finnished images will be ready with a sample here! Stay tuned!

Remember you can check out the lovely SINCERELY WARD at http://www.sincerelyward.com and at http://www.myspace.com/sincerelyward … trust me… you wanna see!