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GoCast #15 – What’s Wrong With Photography Education

KerryG — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:09:00 +0000

In this episode Kerry discusses issues with the current state of photography education and why it is in such a mess these days. The main problem is that some instructors, both in certain schools as well as photographer-turned-workshop gurus, often fill people with horrifically unrealistic expectations about what they can hope to accomplish as a photographer. In the US the average income for photographers is $29,000 while the average income in the US is $44,000 putting the average photographer not only well below the US average, but actually below poverty level. I’m not trying to crush any dreams here but I think you need to have very realistic expectations and pick the instructors and classes that are actually teaching you skills and setting you up for success and not just trying to keep their own pockets filled.

Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro / Blackbelt Lighting Products

Using Multiple Light Sources – Two Chances This Week

KerryG — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:47:43 +0000

This week Kerry Garrison is speaking at both the OC Photo Club on Tuesday and the LA SmugMug on Thursday. At both locations the topic is how to use multiple light sources. Kerry will start with a single light source and work up to as many as six.

During this presentation you will learn how to balance lighting, setup hair lights, rim lights, background lights, and more while maintaining a proper exposure.If you are wanting to move into multiple lighting setups, this will be a great primer to get you going and learn how to use different modifiers such as softboxes, snoots, grids, and other accessories to really control your lighting.

Event Details

OC Photo Club (website)
Tuesday, Oct 11th 6-9pm
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604-1901

LA SmugMug (Meetup Group)
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 6:30 PM
Beverly Garland Holiday Inn
4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA

Free Workshop – Mastering Your DSLR’s Manual Mode – Saturday July 16th

KerryG — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:14:10 +0000

During this workshop Kerry Garrison will teach you how to completly take control of your DSLR and learn to shoot in manual mode. Learning to shoot in manual is a key skill for having complete creative control of your images.in this class you will learn:

How ISO, Shutter, and Aperture relate to each other
What the different camera mode are and when to use them
Understanding your cameraâ€™s meter
How to read a histogram
How the different camera settings affect your image

This workshop series is brough to you by Blackbelt Lighting, CameraDojo, and Lumodi. At these workshops, products from BlackBelt Lighting and Lumodi will be used for demonstration purpose and will also be available for sale.

Where: Anaheim, Ca
When: Saturday, July 16th, 10:30am – 11:30am
Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1909915609

Free Portrait Lighting Workshop Sat July 2nd – Anaheim, Ca

KerryG — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:47:49 +0000

I have told many of my customers that not only do I stand behind the products, but I also support them to make sure that they are creating the best images possible. Beginning this weekend I am starting what I hope will become a regular mini-workshop series. These workshops are going to be about an hour long with the first half being instructor presentation and the second half being live shooting.

We have arranged to use a small studio in Anaheim this weekend for the first workshop, Portrait Lighting.

For instructors, we have myself, Kerry Garrison and Brandon Cruz from Lumodi Beauty Dishes.

All of the lighting gear will be provided, you just need to bring your camera!

When: Saturday July 2nd, 12:30pm – 1:30pm right near Anaheim Stadium
Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1861051455

Workshop sponsored by Blackbelt Lighting Products & Lumodi

Dave Montizambert Temecula Workshop May 15-16

KerryG — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:22:12 +0000

Long time readers/listeners of CameraDojo will know that I do not recommend very many workshops. The only time I will help to promote a workshop is if I personally know the instructor and am completely convinced that it is going to provide you with enough value that you walk away happy to have gone.

This is exactly the case with the upcoming workshop thatÂ Dave Montizambert is going to be teaching in Temecula, Ca on May 15-16. Dave was a long time assistant of Dean Collins and presents his material in a very similar way which helps you learn quickly. Dave’s commercial clients include companies such asÂ McDonalds, Motorola, Toyo Tires, Warner Brothers, Kodak, and many others.

If you want to learn what it takes to make compelling images that stand apart from the competition, then this is most certainly an excellent workshop to attend.

For more information, please check out:Â http://www.wix.com/sarahreid/lightingworkshop

Podcast #90 – Conversation with David Ziser – Lights, Clients, Business

KerryG — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:33:33 +0000

In this podcast Kerry welcomes back David Ziser. David Ziser is one of the most famous wedding photographers around and is also an incredible teacher. With his blog that is updated daily to his seminars and workshop David tries to help other photographers hone their skills.

This week Kerry and David discuss a variety of topics including lighting, business, marketing, and staying in touch with your clients.Show Links

David Ziser
http://digitalprotalk.com

Matt McGraw

http://www.mattmcgrawphotography.com/home.html

Worldwide Photography Webcast
http://kppablog.blogspot.com

Discount code for David’s Captured by the Light Tour: cbldpt10
http://capturedbythelight2010.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

Two Great Workshops This Weekend in Los Angeles

KerryG — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:28:53 +0000

Although the topic of workshops is a big topic of debate these days, there are a couple of workshops that I highly recommend (and will be attending myself). If you have time on Friday or Saturday and are near Los Angeles, do yourself a favor and check out these workshops and see if they appeal to you. As with any workshop, investigate it completely and make sure the descriptions and agenda are going to provide you with the information that you are looking for. These two workshops are the Scott Robert Limâ€™s Mentoring Program and Syl Arenaâ€™s Speedlite Intensive.

Scott Robert Lim – Mentoring Program

Lesson #1
Los Angeles, CAÂ May 14, 2010
The Four Elements of WOW- How to create images with impact.
Posing 101 (part 1)
How to use one light and available light.

The Goal is to teach any photographer from the ground up and help develop them into an elite photographer through a year long teaching process on all facets of professional portrait and wedding photography. Scott will assign projects that will be accessed and critiqued and provide personal, customized coaching to maximize the learning experience of each individual photographer ensuring they are competent at each necessary skill. Every lesson is accompanied with 4 hours of practical hands on learning and experimentation. It is Scott’s desire to provide the most comprehensive photographic program in the country- certifying a new generation of highly skilled and successful artists ready for real world application.

The Method is to combine world class teaching with fully stylized live practice sessions and individualized coaching.

http://scottrobertgallery.com/index.html#/mentorprogram/

Syl Arenaâ€™s Speedlite Intensive

Sat. May 15, 2010 – 9:00a to 5:30p
Doors will open at 8:30a

Doubletree Hotel / LAX
1985 East Grand Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-322-0999

This one-day seminar focuses exclusively on Canon Speedlites. Youâ€™ll get the how-to and why-to specific to your Canon gear. Itâ€™s called theâ€˜Speedliterâ€™s Intensiveâ€™ for a reasonâ€”a ton of information will be headed your way all day.

This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to get their Speedlite(s) off the top of their camera and to start crafting well-lit photographs. Regardless of whether youâ€™re a novice with one Speedlite or an experienced shooter with many Speedlites, your Speedlite technique will jump to the next level after investing a day at the Speedliterâ€™s Intensiveâ„¢.

http://speedliting.com/details/speedliters-intensive-canon-flash-seminar/

Podcast #63 – Conversation with Mark Robert Halper – Taking Great Portraits

KerryG — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:18:17 +0000

In this episode I talk with Mark Robert Halper andÂ discusses portrait shooting. During the show we talk about what goes into making a great portrait, working with the subject, lighting, and location issues.

During the show we look at some of the work Mark has done and you can follow along at:

http://markroberthalper.com

If you are interested in any of Mark’s workshops, please visit:

http://studiomark.com/workshops.html

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.