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Mentoring And Workshops | Deborah Koch Photography And Sara

January 1, 2019
Fine art collage — Pearland, TX — Sara Hunt Photography

Are you ready to take your photography skills to the next level? Join Deborah Koch Photography and Sara Hunt Photography for this ultimate collaborative event. This two day, group workshop will focus on newborn studio posing as well as creating dreamy, fine art child and maternity portraiture.


Day 1:

We will work with 2-3 newborn models throughout the morning. We will cover all essential components for newborn photography such as posing (beanbag & prop workflow), wrapping techniques, camera settings and studio lighting, family/sibling posing with baby, and editing. In the afternoon we will then switch gears and begin discussing the beauty of child portraiture. We will cover styling, posing, child interaction, camera settings, locations and finding the light, achieving tack sharp images, creating dramatic and dreamy imagery while using custom hand editing. Just before sunset, we will then head outdoors to a magical stylized shoot where we will get to photograph several models in gorgeous golden hour light!


Day 2:

We will spend the morning diving into the editing process where you will learn all about hand editing as well as have the opportunity to watch live edits performed by Deborah and Sara. We will break for lunch and end the afternoon with an in-studio sitter session, an introduction to maternity posing and short discussion on business and marketing techniques. We are also planning a bonus (optional) Maternity Shootout in Downtown Houston for that evening if you wish to join in on the fun!


Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided on each day.


Requirements:


*You must bring your own DSLR camera and be comfortable with shooting in manual mode

*You will need to be comfortable with working in Photoshop and familiar with layers and masks

*Students are responsible for travel and lodge arrangements

*Mentoring is not open to those who teach or sell actions/presets

*A non-compete contract will need to be signed upon booking


Investment:


2 day group workshop:


TOTAL TUITION is $995+tax (EARLY BIRD RATE…price increases to $1195 on Jan 15th)

*Non-Refundable retainer $500 (due at booking)

The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to workshop date.


Maximum of 12 attendees


Come make some magic with us! We can’t wait to meet you! Booking link to snag your spot: https://sarahuntphotography.bigcartel.com/product/making-magic-fine-art-child-and-newborn-workshop

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