ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL WORKSHOP
One of the most incredible lighting experiences you can have is working with one large light. This 8-week workshop is designed to give you a taste of this experience through a variety of challenges.
We will be doing:
- Two Food Assignments
- Two Product Assignments
- Two Still Life Assignments
- Two Portrait Assignments.
We will cover the construction of a large scrim suitable for any light source: strobe, speedlights, continuous light, or sunlight. We’ll dive into using this large light to create images that will blow you away. I have wanted to do this workshop for years, and now I am doing it. We start right after Thanksgiving, but you will get the scrim instructions upon signing up as well as many other goodies.
MORE INFORMATION HERE
The Collective is a large format book of photography designed to show photographs from members of Project 52. This is our 2024 Edition. If you want to download it, this is a link for the PDF. Download the two previous versions below.
THESE PDF COPIES ARE FREE COURTESY LIGHTING ESSENTIALS AND THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS FEATURED INSIDE.
Composite Image with Catherine Vibert
Photoshop file in layers for you to see: Composite_Vibert_Photoshop File.psd Catherine Vibert / Website
The “Test Shot” with Stephen Collins
Objective: Shoot rare military memorabilia (medals, daggers, insignias, etc.) for inclusion in to an auction catalog and online viewing portal. Images must be large (3000-4000px, .tiff), with no specular reflection, especially the dagger blades (ornate etchings), yet...
“Work The Scene” with Rasmus Hald
Work the scene. Rasmus Hald One of the things that separate a good photo from a great photo is often planning, patience and how we work the scene. In July 2012 I was in Italy on vacation, driving around Tuscany in an RV and we went to Florence for a couple of days. I...
Dark Field Lighting: With McGunn Media
DARK FIELD LIGHTING: A PRIMER Anna and Filipe walk you through the making of these shots. They have a full course on shooting table top and still life work at Udemy. See more of McGunn Media's work at their website.
A Food Shot for a Blog: Daniel Fenwick
Reno Photographer Daniel Fenwick walks us through a simple, but well crafted food shot for his blog. Daniel Fenwick / website / Food Blog MANY OF THE TUTORIALS DURING "SUMMER SCHOOL" ARE BY PROJECT 52 PRO MEMBERS EITHER CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ALUMNI.
An Interesting Negotiating Tactic
... and it is true. Names have been changed a bit to keep client/photographer privacy. I had lunch with a photographer today. We had met to go over plans for a big project and chose "The Vig" for delicious sandwiches and salads. What has that to do with the story?...
One Umbrella on Location
I am a Photoshop guy who is finding a lot of love in Lightroom. I would say that about 80% of my work goes from LR (or CR) into Photoshop for finishing. But the other 20% is done totally in Lightroom. Briana and I did this shoot last year for some new portfolio...
A Simple Tool for Shooting to Layout
Sometimes we have to shoot to specific layouts or dimensions. Here is a very simple tool for working with layouts that may not be typical. I use cardboard stock for making these little screens. And as I note on the video, I always give the shot a little breathing...
“Twenty Four Frames In May”
The Project 52 members were tasked with shooting something different: 24 frames of film - and making every image count. This is a very exciting time with digital instantaneousness... but something can be said about taking one's time to make an image. Limiting the work...
Extensive Post Production with Tomas Jansson
From Project 52 member, Tomas Jansson. An extensive retouch/edit on a fantastic food shot. ALL THE TUTORIALS DURING "SUMMER SCHOOL" ARE BY PROJECT 52 PRO MEMBERS EITHER CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ALUMNI. Thanks Tomas!
Photographing a Mundane Item… Is Harder Than You Think
Our assignment #46 was to shoot a power strip. A mundane, easy to find, nearly ubiquitous power strip that could possibly be purchased at any store for about $10. It proved to be quite a challenge. These images are from the assignment, and while the photographers all...
Go Beyond Full Frame Without Selling The Farm: Shane Ernest
Going Beyond Full Frame Without Selling The Farm. In this tutorial, I’ll share my reasoning for going beyond full-frame, a few reasons why you shouldn’t, and some simple steps I use to create images that match your vision. While there are huge differences between a...
Post Production (Retouching) of Wardrobe: with Don Fadel
See more of Don Fadel's work at his website.
Fitness Model on Location with Hiram Chee
I was aiming for a clean catalog feel. We shot this image at high noon in a football field. I used an Einstein F13 in a Softlighter without the sock for fill. I also used a -3f stop ND filter on my 85mm F1.8 to get the blue sky and blurred background. I was shooting...
Jamie in a Kimono, Omaha. Lightroom and Photoshop
Here is a look at my processes. From Lightroom to Photoshop to finished image. These are the simple steps that I use nearly every time. I hope you enjoy it. ALL THE TUTORIALS DURING "SUMMER SCHOOL" ARE BY PROJECT 52 PRO MEMBERS EITHER CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ALUMNI - or...
Hey… It’s Me. Being Somewhat Controversial… or Not – if you know me.
Creating a Grid Effect in Photoshop with Luxkala
See more of Luxkala's work at his website. ALL THE TUTORIALS DURING "SUMMER SCHOOL" ARE BY PROJECT 52 PRO MEMBERS EITHER CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ALUMNI.
Don’t Be Afraid of ‘Systems’
As a commercial photographer I know a lot about how to make things happen. In fact, being a commercial photographer is a lot of 'solutions... NOW' sort of life. The locations are too small or too large. Too many lights or not enough. Always need another stand or...
“Photographing Pills” with Alicia Bonterre
The assignment was to photograph some pills and bottle for a drop in to another shot. Parameters for the shot? White background…..that’s it. My thought process for this shot was how can I make this even a little bit interesting What type of shadows do I want and What...
Available Light / Available Tools; with David Price
I wanted to side-light this artisan's hands to highlight the texture both in her hands, as well as the fabric. She was making a set of custom gloves to honor my wife for her many years of service to living history re-enactments. I did not have a lot of equipment with...
Fitness Shoot with a Model by Hiram Chee
For the key light I used an Einstein F8 through a Softlighter camera right and for fill and Einstein F4 through a 8in reflector and 30 degree grid, camera left. The reflector was angled up towards the model's shoulder slightly towards the back wall. I also feathered...
“Layering Your Image” with McGunn Media
McGunn Media (Anna and Filipe) have this great little video for you on "Layering" the different items you use for still life. They have a full course on shooting table top and still life work at Udemy. See more of McGunn Media's work at their website.
Cool Sneakers with Alicia Bonterre
Today's class is from Alicia Bonterre, a photographer who makes her home in Trinidad. This was the assignment: Running Shoes are one of the staples of sports and fitness… and come in all colors and sizes. Distance runners, joggers, sprinters, hobbyists and kids all...
Making a “Splashing” Apple with John McAllister
SUMMER SCHOOL, DAY ONE: JOHN MCALLISTER. John shows how to create this stunning effect. You can download the raw files used to make this photograph here. Image One Image Two Image Three Image Four Image Five image Six For more from John McAllister, visit his blog. ALL...
