One Day Workshop At My Studio

On Saturday November 17, 2007 from 10AM-6PM, I will host a workshop at my studio in Brandenburg. The workshop will cover basic lighting and posing for beginners. We will be working with 3 lights: a main, seperation, and hair light. I will show you how to use these lights in various ways to accomplish different moods from high key to low key. I'll also demonstrate how you can vary a background's color/intensity by light positioning. Models will be present and/or you are welcome to bring a model if you want. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $125/person. I have had several inquiries about a workshop at my studio, so I think the spots may fill quickly. If you want to attend, please register as soon as possible. The workshop is for a maximum of 10 people. To sign up, please use the button on the right.

Brandenburg is a small non-tourist city, located approximately 30 minutes from Louisville, KY. Accommodations are limited in Brandenburg and I would suggest that those who attend just drive in Saturday morning from their location or a hotel in Louisville. My recommendation for a hotel is the Marriott in Louisville, which is located about an hour from my studio. I am also willing to allow attendees to stay at my studio Friday night, but I only have 2 half-baths available. If you would like to stay at my studio, just let me know so I can keep track of how many people will be staying.

Hi to Low- The "Key" To Lighting

Wokshop in South Dakota (MN photographers encouraged to attend) at Kari Mertz's photography studio:

When:
November 10th from 9am-7pm

Where:
112 South Main
Arlington, SD 57212

Airport Information:
I received the best quotes from Sioux Falls (FSD).

Hotel Information:
The Comfort Inn in Brookings, SD has 7 non-smoking double rooms (2 queen beds) blocked under Kari Mertz for arrival on Nov 9th and check-out on Nov 11th at a rate of $69.99. Call the Comfort Inn at 605-692-9566 to reserve a room in your name.

Cost:
$150/person due at time of registration, refundable only if registration is cancelled by October 1, 2007.

Payment:
You may pay vial Paypal by clicking the button on the right or call 502-439-4878 to pay via credit card.

Information:
This workshop is for a maximum of 10-12 people, minimum 7 people. We will learn the basics of studio lighting, everything from hi key to low key. I'll teach the basics of exposure and how to use a light meter. We'll learn how to use 1-3 lights to accomplish depth and interest. Learn how to properly use a main/key light, hair light, and kicker/accent light. We'll also create several looks out of 1 background using light positioning. This workshop will be all day, with a break for lunch, so be prepared to absorb like a sponge!

There will also be a marketing roundtable discussion at the hotel on Friday night, so please bring your marketing pieces to share.

Registered Attendees (updated daily)
Kari Mertz
Christy Doyea (http://www.christydoyeaphotography.com/)
Jan Vokal (http://www.vokalphotography.com/)
Alison Stumpf (http://www.alisonstumpfphotography.com/)
Jodi Fugleberg

Recent Workshop in Michigan

I taught a workshop this past weekend in Howell, Michigan at Karina G Photography's studio. Everyone had a blast! Here are some of the images...

And here is the feedback from the attendees:

"I really learned so much from you. I definitely had a few 'light bulb' moments and came right home and started putting them to use!"
-Lisa Adams

"I learned SOOOO much on lighting, RAW and so much more. I always want to go to workshops but I always feel intimidated by the knowledge and don't want to look like a complete idiot. Lisa was so patient and started with the basics and it was an awe moment. Oh and I am now a RAW shooter. I'm in awe after how she taught me how easy it is to work with them."
-Susan Toon

"Lisa did a FANTASTIC job. I have attended some workshops in the past and yes, they were fabulous. But, with Lisa, it was and always has been so easy to learn. She is so patient and easy going, and so easy to understand. I think we all had that 'light bulb' moment when she was describing high key. I actually learned the light meter, and just felt awesome! The models were great, lisa's posing suggestions were great, and the company was sweet. For anyone, Lisa may be doing these workshops again, and I COMPLETELY advise anyone who is questioning their lighting skills, and wants to learn the 'right' way, in easy terms, you must attend Lisa's workshop. The beginner photographer would definitely benefit from this!"
-Karina Golembiewski

"Like I told Lisa today, she is full of talent and has a great way of communicating to those she is helping! I have wanted to learn High Key for so long and now feel so much more confident that I can master it. And WOW, I can now put my batteries in the light meter that I have had for months and have been too overwhelmed to use! Just being able to SEE it - hands on - is KEY! I could truly make a list of all the things Lisa helped with, but it would just take too long. So I will also agree with Karina and say that if you are ever looking for a workshop like this - Lisa is your gal!! It was organized, prepaired for and communicated so well! Thank you, thank you, thank you Lisa for all your patience and all the laughs along the way!
-Jessica Rosenbalm

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Lisa. I have a whole new understanding of lighting. I have done high key in the past, but not without a ton of pp in photoshop to 'fix' it. Anyone can talk til they're blue in the face about technique, but when you actually see it done, it makes all the differentce in the world!!! As far as the actual content of the workshop....I give Lisa an A+. It was casual, but informative, and she stayed on point the entire time. I loved the fact that it was small an intimate so we all got a chance to shoot all the poses and gain the experience. Lisa not only taught lighting, but did a lot to teach us posing techniques."
-Tracy Besek