November 1, 2009 10:00 AM - 18 attended

Studio Lighting workshop with models (including wedding dress) + CAR + Harley!

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Important notes!

I'm posting the same workshop on both my meetup groups! Please make sure to register ONLY ONCE!

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Due to low enrollment with the original nude workshop, I'm rescheduling this event/workshop to Nov. 1st. And changing the content/price. We will NOT have nude models.
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Please update your attendance! I will send updates every week for this meetup. I will not send updates to people who mark their attendance option. (You can mark as “No” and change it later if you wish to attend)
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As usual our sponsors SmugMug will give our photographers 20% off coupons, and a Full Year of Pro subscription ($150 value) for one lucky winner, as well as many "goodies" !!!
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This workshop is the best opportunity to build your portfolio, and to work with great models in a great studio! We will have 4 stations in a 6000 Square Feet Studio! We will have 4 models
(Maybe even more) And in addition we will have a motorcycle or a car on set!
One more BONUS, we will have one model in a wedding dress!
This is a FULL DAY workshop, Lunch is included (Hot meal)! Refreshments will be available all day. Plenty of free parking available on location.
We will have full model release forms available from the models to all the photographers!

Reservation:
Please reserve your spot to this workshop as soon as possible! I need to know how many people will participate!
We have a very large studio (6000 sq/ft) so there is plenty of room!
I will teach the concepts of each lighting setup in the first 2 hours. And you will have plenty of time working with each model one on one on each set. Actual shooting time will vary based on participation.

Schedule for the workshop:
We will start the workshop at 10:00am SHARP!!! DON’T BE LATE!
10:00am to 12:00pm - Explaining lighting concepts on each set and camera settings.
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Organizing the groups and explaining the work methods.
12:30pm to 1:30pm - Lunch break.
1:30pm to 3:30pm - Working on the sets - each photographer will have one on one time with the models
3:30pm to 4:00pm - Short Break
4:00pm to 6:00pm - Working on the sets - each photographer will have one on one time with the models
We might stay longer based on participation and models availability.

Cost:
$77.55 payable via PayPal only! and only in advance!

What should I bring:
All you need is your DSLR cameras, lenses, and if you have any pocket wizards that will be helpful!
Other then that you are all set!

Location:
Studio is located behind the San Jose Airport.
Address: 1725 De la Cruz Blvd. Studio#4; Santa Clara, CA 95050

Parking:
FREE Parking available on location!!!

Food / Drinks:
Soft drinks will be provided, we will have a hot meal lunch served for all participants.
Lunch will be Chicken, Rice and Salad. Please let me know if you are a vegetarian since I will not order any veggie food if no vegetarians will come.

Models:
Melisha
Karissa Kelly
Dee510
Gina
Dayzee
MissJudz
Malicious Envy
Adam Crowley Male model!
Will be updated in the near future with Model Mayhem links!


themes:


  • Wedding Theme
  • Poker Theme
  • Football Theme
  • Motorcycle + Models (Harley)
  • Hot Car + Models
  • Bikini Theme


Makeup Artists:
We will have makeup artists on location!

Wardrobe / Props:
We have lots of props and some wardrobe on location!

I will update more details about this workshop through this meetup page, and I’ll send updates only to registered people, and people who did not decide yet. (You can update as No and change it later if you wish not to receive any updates from me)

Please let me know if you have any other questions!
See you all there! It is going to be a BLAST!!!!!! Don't miss it !!!

  • Eileen
    Eileen

    I was wondering if you will ever have a workshop using male models

    Posted October 7, 2009 at 12:26 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    I'll try and bring a male model for this one.

    Posted October 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM
  • Prakash
    Prakash

    This is great opportunity models with Bike and CAR!!

    Posted October 7, 2009 at 9:43 PM
  • Eileen
    Eileen

    Can we bring some props to this workshop?

    Posted October 14, 2009 at 4:56 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Sure!!! You can bring any props you like!!!

    Posted October 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM
  • Eileen
    Eileen

    Awesome!

    Posted October 14, 2009 at 5:24 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Vegetarians! Please add a comment HERE by clicking "post comment" to state you want a veggie meal.
    Thanks!
    (Froukje (Fankie) - You are in!)

    Posted October 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM
  • Rosaura Sandoval
    Rosaura Sandoval

    Can we bring the bike and model with the wedding dress outside! FUN!

    Oh, will there be a bouquet for the wedding dress?

    Posted October 15, 2009 at 6:02 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    We might do that Rosaura :) we'll see.
    I'll work no maybe getting a bouquet. if you know of a good place that can donate one let me know.

    Posted October 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM
  • Hannah
    Hannah

    Will pocket wizards be necessary?

    Posted October 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Hannah,
    You should bring your pocket wizard if you have one. But it is not necessary since I will provide you with one if you don't have one.
    make sense?

    Posted October 19, 2009 at 2:14 PM
  • Hannah
    Hannah

    Thanks, Mike. I don't have one. I was going to rent one, if I had to. Looking forward to this workshop.

    Posted October 20, 2009 at 10:55 AM
  • A former member

    Really looking forward to this shoot.

    Posted October 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM
  • Rosaura Sandoval
    Rosaura Sandoval

    Hi, I need practice posing and working with couples. I see that there will be a male model... can we couple him up with one of the female models?

    Posted October 26, 2009 at 8:55 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Rosaura, I see you have lot's of ideas, and we will try to work them all out.
    This specific workshop is NOT about working with couples. it is about working with studio lights, and props. we might do a very short "couple" session but I'm planning a much better workshop for the next one that will be another engagement photo shoot, this time with models! so you will have that one to play with a couple :)
    I hope this helps.

    Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:10 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    So I'm getting 4 Veggie meals. If you must have a veggie meal please write it here as a comment. Thanks.

    Posted October 27, 2009 at 12:18 AM
  • Hannah
    Hannah

    Mike, looking forward to some discussion on how to pose models --- and how to give instructions.

    Posted October 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Hannah, We will cover all that!

    Posted October 29, 2009 at 5:44 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Hi all,
    So the catering company is Dror Catering: http://www.drorcatering.com/
    Please send me an email and I'll send you the details of our models.

    Posted November 1, 2009 at 7:24 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    We found a lens cap and a lens shade. they are at the studio. Contact me or Thivu for more details.

    Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:08 AM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    I have all the model releases. If you want a copy email me!

    Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:09 AM
  • A former member

    I tried to upload my photos. But the maximum has been exceeded. Too bad.

    It was a lot of fun but somewhat chaotic at times. And the people from the studio seemed to think they had a priority over those of use who paid for this shoot.

    Nonetheless, I did get some good stuff. So look for my shots under Rusty Sterling on Flickr.

    Mike, I'll send you my shots as soon as I've finished post.

    Posted November 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
  • A former member

    One other thing I would suggest, is tell people to leave their own speedlights and other lighting at home. There were a couple of guys in my group who had their own speedrings and they were quite annoying because they kept shooting during others shoot time and sometimes their flashes interfered with the lighting of the main shooter. I'd

    Posted November 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    David,

    I agree with you, I'm learning for next time :)
    Thanks for the input. Your photos are great. Please post a link so the models can see them.

    Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM
  • A former member

    I have some photos that can be downloaded full size on my flickr account at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephpascua/ I'm updating photos slowly as I am backed up several sessions.

    Posted November 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    I opened a new alum for this workshop: http://www.bayareaphotogroup.com/photos/757189/
    Please upload your photos there :)

    Posted November 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM
  • Mark Allan Co
    Mark Allan Co

    My photos can be seen here...
    http://markallanco.fotki.com/photo-sessions/sc-shoot/

    Posted November 6, 2009 at 9:31 AM
  • Robert Jan Ridder / Sharif
    Robert Jan Ridder / Sharif

    My photos are now on my brand-spanking new SmugMug account: http://sharifphoto.smugmug.com/Photography/Studio-Lightin... . 110 out of 300+ shots - enjoy the slideshow!

    Posted November 7, 2009 at 5:11 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Hi Robert - nice work! Well done!

    Posted November 7, 2009 at 6:47 PM
  • Prakash
    Prakash

    Uploaded my pictures...

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/starinnovative/sets/72157622...

    Mike,

    Can you please share model's Mehyem accounts and email model release...

    Prakash

    Posted November 8, 2009 at 3:57 AM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Nice work Parkash, did you notice your date is 2008? we are in 2009 :)

    Posted November 8, 2009 at 10:45 AM
  • Prakash
    Prakash

    thx, good catch, camera set for wrong year, do you have model mayhem/myspace links for models?

    Posted November 8, 2009 at 3:28 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Prakash, not all the models had a Model Mayhem, I'm sorry.

    Posted November 9, 2009 at 12:20 AM
  • Gina
    Gina

    i was one of the models at the workshop Gina...i have a mayhem its modelmayhem.com/mzmafia if any of u arnt my friend already~ and if u have any photos to email its vwpwr03@sbcglobal.net =)
    thanks and i had a great time with all of u...
    Gina

    Posted November 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM

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18 attended

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4.00 4.008 (8 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Organizer
    I think it went very well. We had a slight problem with "flaky" models but we got some last minute models and it was a BLAST.
  • Tony Yau, Photographer
    Over all it was a fun event, just need to be more organized.
  • Tina Baumgartner
    Hi: i rated it a neural, that doesn't mean it wasn't fun but there are a few things that I think need to be changed. Firstly, there were too many people so it got chaotic. Its almost unavoidable. Secondly, I was expecting and hoping for more actual lighting setup experience. It's useful to have the lights already all set up but the learning comes from doing it yourself, playing with it, etc. That means more time at one station and more control over the light. I'd be willing to give up fancy props like cars/motorcycels for that. Thirdly, it would be nice to have a few more small props for the models to engage with. And one last, it would be nice to have a station with a more funky/urban feel to it, maybe a brick wall, wall with graffiti or something like that. Thanks, though. It was fun and everybody was very friendly and helpful.
  • Froukje Brouwer
    Very good instructions and Tsafrir was a great help with the settings. I really liked shooting with available light from outsite too. The tunnel was fun! We got a lot out of it, and met some great other photographers, and great models too! The studio is great, and the sets were well set up. The makeup artist was awesome!
  • Robert Jan Ridder / Sharif
    This meetup offered a large variety of studio sets, lighting setups and models. We had a lot of fun, made new friends and got some really nice shots out of it. The organizer struck a good balance between keeping things organized and letting people have their way in the shoots. Thanks to Tsafrir and of course to all the models!
  • Eileen
    Too many people. The individuals that were a part of the studio would grab the best position to video and direct the models so the people in the group could only shoot. There were a couple of people that butted in to the group shoot and took over and started directing the model while we were shooting.. At one point we were on the green background and someone with a video just said "excuse me" and turned on the lights to video after all our camera setting were already set. It was total chaos. I won't go to another one with that many people. The food and the models were great...I did get some good shots..
  • Mark Allan Co
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  • Jack Tan
  • james
  • Prakash
  • Brian
  • Rosaura Sandoval
  • Hannah
  • jwin
  • A former member
  • A former member
  • A former member
  • A former member

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