I am very excited to be part of Nicole Boenig-McGrade's Portrait Workshop in Paris in November 2011. Nicole is the master of the soulful portraiture and has given workshops on her art all around the globe. Her portraits are calm and beautiful and I have long admired them.
My portraits I often think are the opposite. Full of noise!! My role in this workshop will be to impart how I inject energy and life into a portrait and work with my subjects to create something unique.
If you are interesed in furthering your portrait skills you may like to join us in November. Further details are below and you can contact Nicole directly on workshops@nicoleboenigmcgrade.com
Carla x
“PORTRAITS IN PARIS”
A unique 2-Day Soulful Black & White Portrait Photography Workshop with
from Perth, Western Australia
from Paris, France
WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
This workshop examines techniques in the finer art of portraiture covering families, babies, children, teenagers and individuals of all ages - portraits and environmental portraiture. Soulful portraits are the result of interacting with the subject and the careful use of lighting. Lighting in this workshop is all natural light.
DAY 1
8:30am: Meet at location #1 – indoors.
9:00am: The workshop begins by reviewing your submitted images.
Lunch: We will have a light lunch together at a local café. After lunch we head back to location #1. Please note: lunch cost is not included in the workshop price.
4:00pm: Debrief at a Paris café on what you have learned today. Please note: Café expenses are not included in the workshop price.
5:30pm: Day 1 finishes at the café.
What to expect on Day 1:
• Explore the power of a portrait, including composition, technique
• Learn how to effectively direct and communicate with your sitter
• Make each click of the shutter count
• Learn how to work indoor natural light to your advantage
• Dare to be different
• Learn how to edit… edit… edit...!
DAY 2
9:00am: Meet at location #2 – outdoors.
Lunch: We will have a light lunch together at a local café. Please note: Lunch cost is not included in the workshop price.
2:30pm: Head to location #3 – indoors.
5:00pm: Debrief at a Paris café on what you have learned over the past two days. Please note: Café expenses are not included in the workshop price.
6:00pm The workshop comes to an end.
What to expect on Day 2:
• We’ll visit a number of beautiful locations around Paris - stunning backdrops
• Today we will be practicing photographing portraiture with each other
• Head indoors to review your best 6 photographs from the past 2 days & debrief
ATTENDEE INFORMATION:
Who should attend? Advanced amateurs and professional photographers with a working knowledge of manual mode camera settings.
A portfolio submission: of 5 images is required with your booking registration form, of which two images will be discussed during the Portfolio Review on Day 1 of the workshop. Your images should be formatted to 72dpi at 5x7” (up to 500kb). File names must include your first and last name.
Suggested equipment for attendees to bring:
• A digital SLR with necessary memory cards, batteries and rechargers (European connection)
• Or, if you prefer to use film, a 35mm or medium format camera with lots of medium to fast rolls of film (i.e. Kodak TriX400, or Ilford HP5 or Delta 400 - and Delta 3200), batteries and rechargers (European connection). Attendees are welcome to work with film, however the material will not be reviewable during the course of the workshop. Carla works with a digital camera and Nicole works with film.
• A laptop with editing software, so you can download your favourite shots from the workshop for critiquing. Out-of-camera images only – no image manipulation (Photoshop or other such software) will be discussed as this is a whole other subject.
• Round pop-up reflector, if available
• Lightmeter, if available
WORKSHOP SIZE: The workshop is limited to a maximum of 12 attendees.
WORKSHOP FEE: The workshop fee is AUD$1,800 per person (Australian Dollars).
HOW TO REGISTER: There are only a maximum of 12 places. To secure your place in this workshop, please email Nicole at workshops@nicoleboenigmcgrade.com requesting a Booking and Registration form with further details.
REGISTRATIONS DUE DATE: Bookings including full payment & portfolio submission due by 31st July 2011.
ENQUIRIES: If you have any questions, please phone Nicole Boenig McGrade on 0417 189 169 (Perth, Western Australia) or email workshops@nicoleboenigmcgrade.com
Copyright Carla Coulson - Shay Stafford Lido de Paris
Copyright Carla Coulson - Pont Des Arts
Copyright Carla Coulson - No Photos
Copyright Carla Coulson - Paris Winter
