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Hunt’s Star Wars Cosplay Workshop: Episode VI- Photography of the Jedi (Hunt’s Photo, Melrose)

April 25 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

April 25 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo, Melrose
Featuring:
Cosplay portraits in a cinematic style; how to use lighting, light modification, posing and directing!
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Instructor:
Paul Nelson, Emily Hojnowski
Class size:
10 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
  • A standard zoom lens is a good starting point
  • Portrait lenses range from 85mm to 130mm. Those lenses are recommended
  • You may choose a wider lens, such as a 35mm or 50mm, but be aware they will include more of the background
  • You do not need to bring any lighting
  • Feel free to bring snacks and water.
  • Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera; an interest in portraits; liking Star Wars movies helps, but it's OK if you don't
Important Notes:
If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

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For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited..

Fear is the path to the dark side, but good lighting and a fun photo shoot are the paths to successful images! Join Star Wars fanboy (and photography instructor) Paul Nelson and Hunt’s Photo Lead Educator Emily Hojnowski as we photograph Star Wars cosplayers for this fun and unique photo workshop.

We will start with a brief introduction on how to position lights to create mood and a “cinematic look”. We will then dive in to photograph our cosplayers with the emphasis on creating a dramatic look utilizing two sections of our Hunt’s Photo Melrose store. We’ll discuss how to light and what to use, create shadows and textures, work with models and more!
In this workshop, we will cover:
• How to compose the lighting in a scene- in this workshop we will specifically be using LED for simplicity
• Creating dynamic shadows and effects in your work with lighting, as well as other light modification
• How to work with (posing and directing) models to achieve a desired look
• Developing a creative concept in portraits, not only using lighting and posing, but also costumes (and if applicable, hair and make-up)

If weather allows, we will spend the last hour outside to mix natural and artificial light to create a different look in our portraits.

You do not need to own a flash or lighting to attend this workshop. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Join us for this unique and fun workshop!

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