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Lighting Workshop at Smash Photo Studio, Monday Nov. 23, 2009

An Introduction to Studio Lighting, a 2 hour basic lighting workshop covering some easy to use lighting techniques using professional studio equipment. This class will be the taught by professional instructors; Bill Schutt/Smash Photo, Dave Fieling/Dave Fieling Photography, and David Griffin/David Griffin Photography

Topics to be discussed
NEW! – Using small battery powered flashes, aka: speedlight, hot-shoe flash, or STROBIST techniques.
- Constant lighting and strobe lighting
- Light modifier [softboxes, umbrellas, and more]
- Reading a light meter
- White Balance
and a few other random bits of useful information

By the end of the workshop you will have some basic studio lighting information and will be able to shoot away with confidence.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Monday Nov. 23, 2009
7PM to 9PM
LOW FEE $20 [entry fee includes a coupon for $10 off Smash Photo studio rental time]
*Fee will be collected at the door, cash only please.

CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
Reservation strongly encouraged, class size is limited.
To reserve go to our contact page and send us an email or call us at 310-807-5752.

Additional Information
Photos and description of the studio space
Dave Fieling Photography
David of David Griffin Photography, Los Angeles, CA | Bill of Smash Photo Studio in Long Beach, CA – photos taken by your instructors.
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CEO Andrea White-Kjoss - Bikestation.com

CEO Andrea White-Kjoss - Bikestation.com

Recently we had Andréa White-Kjoss, President & CEO of Bikestation a Mobis Transportation Alternatives Company, in our studio for a quick Corporate Portrait Photography Session. Bikestation, headquartered here in Long Beach, provides bicycle commuters what I think is a great idea in service. We wish Andréa and Bikestation much continued success.

Thank you Andréa & Bob, her Dad, who was in town at the time whos great personality added to the shoot too.

You can read more about Bikestation.com in this months FastCompany magazine.

Related: Masstransitmag.com, Bikestation Bio

STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP

The Seminar will explore the "CONCEPT" of lighting. Our goal is to teach you the ability to "SEE" light. We will look at the many different approaches to lighting and how they all evolve from a sound understanding of what light is. We will look at the many different lighting and light shaping devices and will explain the features that make each one useful. You will leave with the knowledge of how to achieve a desired lighting effect under varying situations not just a diagram of a "one size fits all" lighting set-up

• Exposure: Understanding the difference between illumination and "Lighting" a subject. Determining the correct exposure and the factors that affect exposure variations. How to achieve a desired lighting ratios.
• Color Temperature: A basic explanation of Color temperature and considerations to prevent color contamination.
• Type of light: Understanding the concept of the "Quality" of light and how to achieve a desired effect with the use of various light modifiers.
• Studio Equipment overview: Overview of various light modifiers the advantages and disadvantages of different modifiers.
• Lighting Setups:  Will demonstrate how a 3 dimensional portrait can be achieved with just one light then build on the basic setup with the addition of lights

WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY DAVE FEILING

LightWriting.com | OMP
Dave is an advertising photographer specializing in environmental portraits. He has been supplying photography to advertising and corporate clients for over twenty years. A Southern California based photographer, his work encompasses editorial, lifestyle, advertising, annual report, corporate, industrial, executives portraiture, health care and enjoys working with children. His commercial and fine art photography showcases his mastery of light and the ability to work well with people. Dave’s schooling at Brooks Institute and graduate work at Syracuse University has provided him with a solid background in the Visual Arts, Commercial Art, Photography, and Arts & Humanities.

WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH

• Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11AM to 3PM
• Cost for this 4 hour workshop is $60 and is limited to the first 14 attendees.
  HURRY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
• Smash Photo Studio, 2176 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90806 [click for Google Map]
• Beverages and snacks provided, air conditioned and comfortable photography studio environment

RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION

• Call 310-807-5752 -or -
• Email info [at] smashphotolb [dot] com
• Payment methods: Visa, MC, AMEX, CASH, or Paypal
• WORKSHOP IS RESERVATION ONLY, no walkins on day of workshop.

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Just happen to have a couple of HS senior shoots and they were both named Christina/Kristina. Although the names are similar each shoot was definitely unique and fun.

Congratulations girls!

Kind of letting the cat out of the bag early on this one, haven’t even shown the couple these shots yet.

Some selected shots from a great day down in San Pedro with Rashell and Marc. Congratulations you too! See you in September for your wedding… which we are shooting too.

This is even funnier because it has happened to me, as I am sure many of you other photographers too. Sometimes you just have to laugh, enjoy.

Thanks Connie for the link.

Hey All (all 3 of you)! Our good friend, David Griffin, has just published his latest work on StudioLighting.net and what do you know… he has very nicely given our studio a plug in the article.

Recently, I was on a shoot at the infamous Smash Photo Lab in Long Beach CA just to keep up my “chops” and practice some new theories I had about hard light. When I was done “Mr. Cool” himself (Bill Shutt – Owner of Smash Photo Lab) told us we should check out this little hole in the wall hut that had recently been erected on some abandoned property.

*David likes to refer to us as Smash Photo Lab. Keep giving us press like this and you can call me Bubba too.

Well after all, I did tell him about the shack he used for the location, I should get at least a pat on the back for my contribution to the shoot. Since Davids’ shoot, I was able to get in one more shoot at the location but unfortunately it was closed down shortly after that.

Great work David and huge thank you from myself and Shirley.

One more time – go read the article and checkout David Griffins other photography work.

Met with Precious Griffin & Dorsey Fuller of PKR Group, Inc the other day. Very nice and talented duo, look for more and exciting work from these two in the future. Below are a few of our favorites from the corporate photo shoot that they will be using for promotional use.