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How to Work With A Model – Everything You Need to Know
How to Work With A Model – Everything You Need to Know
From the planning, to the shooting, to making perfect photos.
Whether you are a photographer wanting to undertake a photo-shoot with a professional model or a photographer wanting to capture a family portrait, the challenges in photographing your model(s) can vary based on the specific circumstances of the shoot and the dynamics between you and your model(s). Overcoming these challenges requires a combination of technical proficiency, interpersonal skills, and creative vision.
Photographing your model involves a combination of technical skills, creativity, and effective communication. Whether you’re working with professional models or friends and family, this event will give you all the knowledge, hints, tips, do’s and don’ts to make the most of your photo-shoot.
From how to give a brief, explain your concept, develop a theme theme to all the things you need to know, and consider – from clothing to concept, from location to lighting. We will also cover TFP (what is it and how does it work) working in collaboration and copyright issues.
This is a full day event, and will cover all the information you need to know when it comes to organising the perfect shoot – no matter who your model(s) are. The event is a mixture of theory and practical and there will be an opportunity to shoot with at least TWO full-time professional models in a studio environment.
Katey Spink – https://www.instagram.com/kateymodel/ will be your expert, key-note speaker at this event, giving her perspective as a full-time, professional model. Katey will be working with at least two models (who you also an opportunity to shoot with also) as she gives an hands on demonstration. There will be a dedicated Q&A session with plenty of time for questions and answers throughout the day from Katey and professional photographers and lighting experts.
The practical sessions will be using a full studio set-up and on location in and around the Chester Crowne Plaza using off camera flash with the help, support, expertise and guidance of a Welshot Team Leader.
Please note: We do ask that you have a good understanding and know how to use your camera as we are unable to cover the basics a this event.
Image Credits: Eifion Williams
You Will Learn
- How to communication and collaborate with your Model: Effectively communicating your vision and collaborating with your model to achieve the desired result, before and during the photo-shoot.
- How to build a rapport: Establishing a comfortable and positive rapport with your model
- How to choose Your location and environment: The choice of location and dealing with unpredictable environmental factors and the challenges they could pose..
- How to look after your Model’s comfort: Ensuring that your model feels comfortable and respected throughout the shoot is vital.
- How to Pose Your Model: Guiding your model(s) into natural and flattering poses can be difficult, especially if the model is inexperienced or uncomfortable in front of the camera. A good photographer needs to understand body language and be able to direct the model to create visually appealing compositions.
- How to focus on composition: Learning to pay attention to composition rules, such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing will pay dividends. These principles can enhance the overall visual appeal.
Beginner to photography? We’re here for you.
Whether you are a beginner to photography, a photographer who would like to try a new genre, learn a new technique or skill, or, a more advanced photographer who wants to build their image portfolio, you will be made welcome, and we would love to help you get the best out of your camera.
The Welshot Team will be at hand throughout this How to Work With A Model – Everything You Need to Know event to assist and help you get the best from your camera, so you can leave at the end of this session with memory cards full of beautiful photographs and great memories having learned a thing or three about photography and your camera.
Event Schedule
Before 09.55am – Please wait in lounge area of the Chester Crowne Plaza – A Welshot Team Leader will greet you.
09:55 – Function room doors open – Welcome
10:00 – Session starts
13:00 – Lunch – Included
14:00 – Session resumes
17:00 – Finish
Please Bring
- Camera and lenses suitable for this event: Any focal length lens of between 35mm and 100mm or standard kit zoom
- Spare Batteries and Memory Card
- Notebook and pen
- A list of ideas, help, questions etc that you would like to discuss with Welshot Team Leaders.
Please Note
- A light lunch and refreshments are included at this event.
- This event is discounted to £144.00 at checkout if you are a Welshot Academy Member.
- Voucher spaces are limited – Bookings made using a voucher/coupon code are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- This event is both theory and practical with an opportunity to shoot at least two professional models in a studio environment and on location using off camera flash
- While Team Welshot will never let you leave without getting some amazing (properly exposed) images on your memory card – we do ask that you have a good understanding and know how to use your camera as we are unable to cover the basics (if you need help, check out this link – Learn Your Camera – link to one-to-one training) but please don’t worry, Team Welshot is always on hand to help you with any adjustments you need, either for your camera settings/functions or lighting.
- In accordance with our Terms of Service – We may need to make changes to this event – We will do all we can to inform you as soon as possible.
