Lighting techniques...

[yalemba]

I have been considering attending a 2-day workshop on lighting techniques, and wonder if gurus on this forum would share their experience about such workshops? Thanks.

Here is a sample of my amateur skills (in case site asks for password: "yale"):
http://www.smugmug.com/share/G85uxecAhc5t6

[breathless]

Care to share whose workshop you consider attending?

[Picture North Carolina]

Care to share whose workshop you consider attending?

Yes, I would agree. If you name the workshops you are considering there is a chance a POTN members has attended the same workshop and can comment about it.

[yalemba]

Here is the information on the course...any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Lighting Techniques: An Overview
Instructor: Janusz Kawa
Dates: One-Weekend Workshop
4/25/09 - 4/26/09
Sat, Sun (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Meeting Times: Saturday and Sunday: 9 am-4 pm
Code: 09SWW12

Course Description
This introductory course provides an overview of the essential principles, techniques, and tools for lighting a variety of situations. Demonstrations take place both in the studio and on-location. Through hands-on practice and assignments, students learn how to use lighting equipment and accessories, as well as a range of light sources, including tungsten, studio strobe, portable strobe, and daylight. Through slide presentations and discussions of printed matter, students review examples of the direction and quality of light and discuss its function in the photograph. At the end of this course, students will have acquired a repertoire of lighting techniques to heighten the expressive capacity of their work. PREREQUISITE: Photo I or portfolio review *NOTE: This workshop is held at Splashlight Studios, One Hudson Square, 75 Varick Street, Third Floor, New York.

$430.00 | Members $405.00
Materials: $55.00
Registration Fee: $30.00

[breathless]

I am not familiar with the photographer, but wanted to chime in.
Glancing through is bio, it is clear that he has been around photography and has formal training. I would not doubt his knowledge and abilities in lighting. The tuition and fees are very reasonable(actually, quite inexpensive) for someone with his experience. I guess, you already know that he is a fashion/commercial guy, which is your area of interest, too?

[yalemba]

I have a passion for portrait photography, and would like to advance my studio lighting skills...

[breathless]

As I've hinted in the prior post, I'm sure you'll get much out of the workshop(especially if you consider yourself a relative beginner in lighting.) Even though Kawa's specialty is towards fashion; lighting theories and techniques will translate to portraiture.

Just as an FYI, there are many workshops held throughout the US, geared towards a specific area of photography, style, and level of expertise. Good sources to find such information are: PDN Magazine (PDN Online (http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/index.jsp)), Rangefinder Magazine (http://www.rangefindermag.com/)(WPPI), Professional Photographer Magazine(PPA (http://www.ppa.com)), and other professional sources. Many of the professional photography tradeshows(national and state level) hold some good workshops, too.