January 30, 2010 8:00 AM. 10 attended.

Studio Lighting workshop (NUDE / Lingerie / Glamour) NOW with TWO models!

Note!!!
If you don't want to get more updates about this meetup workshop, mark is as "NO" and you will not get any other updates from me!

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NEW!!!! We now have 2 models! one for the morning and one for the afternoon! So we now have double the shooting time for the same price!
IMPORTANT: If you like to come at 10am when we start shooting you can! if you already know how to setup studio lighting and you just want to learn my setup, and shoot with the models simply come around 10am, just let me know that you plan on coming later, so I will not wait for you for the first part of the workshop.

This workshop will teach you how to actually SET-UP studio lighting, how to create a specific look that you want, and how to work with the model!
One more BONUS, We will have a nude model, I think artistic nude photographs are amazing! and I love creating them. We will concentrate on studying body figure, and posing techniques to create artistic bude shots! If you feel uncomfortable with nude this workshop is NOT for you.
Disclaimer: this is NOT porn, we create artistic images that are of the human body!

I'm limiting this studio workshop to 12 people! Please make sure to register soon if you are interested!

We will have full model release forms available from the model to all the photographers!
You can use the images to promote your work! As well as sell the images.

Schedule for the workshop: UPDATED!!!
We will start the workshop at 8:00am SHARP!!! DON’T BE LATE!
*You can come at 10am if you like - see new note above.


  • 8:00am to 9:30pm - Setting up the lighting in the studio, you will learn how to setup the lights, including assembling them and arranging them in the studio! We are starting from scratch! and building it all up!
  • 9:30pm to 10:00pm - Introducing the model, and learning posing techniques
  • 10:00am to 2:15pm - Shooting 1:1 time with the first model - each one will have at-least 20 minutes of 1:1 time with the model
  • 2:15pm to 5:00pm - Shooting 1:1 time with the Second model - each one will have at-least 20 minutes of 1:1 time with the model
  • 5:00pm to 5:30pm - Disassembling the studio lights and organizing the studio
  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm - Photoshop editing and working on the photos (maybe going back to my studio in Sunnyvale, need to check with the studio owner in Fremont if we can stay little longer)

*Note, our first model has to go back to her day job and has to leave at 2:30pm. Don't be late, arrive at 8am so we can finish the setup of the studio before 9:30am!

Cost:
$145 payable via PayPal only! and only in advance! (Covers: Models fees, Studio Fees and instruction)

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 in Fremont, it is the 3rd studio in the block. (#3 on the right)
Address: 3790 Yale Way, Fremont, CA 94538

Parking:
FREE Parking available on location!!!

Models: UPDATED
Becca is a real pro, she has a lot of experience and she is GREAT looking!
Cora-Ina has an amazing exotic look! I'm excited she could join us!

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

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 !!!

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We now have three sponsors!!!
SmugMug will give our photographers 20% off coupons: use coupon code BayAreaPhotog

Bijouree will provide us with jewelry for some of our workshop: You can also get 10% off by using a coupon code: PhotosTM

Borrow Lenses you can order equipment from them for %10 off with a code: bayarea10

  • Tony Grey, Jr
    Tony Grey, Jr

    This was a well organized, educational, worthwhile and fun Meetup. Mike knew his stuff about the topic, sharing both his knowledge and experience with all of us. There was plenty of 1 on 1 time with the models and Mike. I would attend another one of his Meetups based on this one alone. I just wonder how much the photos we took of him showing the models his desired pose is worth? ;-)

    Posted January 30, 2010 at 8:33 PM
  • Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

    Tony ... Watch it ... :) LOL Thanks so much!!! I'm so glad you liked it! It was a lot of work to get this going and I'm happy I did!
    You guys can see my set on Smugmug link: http://photostm.smugmug.com/Art/Nude-Workshop/
    Password is "nude"

    Posted January 30, 2010 at 8:43 PM
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10 attended
4.50 4.507 (7 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed
    Organizer
    WOW, this was by far the best workshop I had so far! The models were so professional, and everyone had plenty of time working with the models. We learned how to build a set from scratched. It was absolutely amazing! We got some world class images! Check them all out!
  • winston
    Good experience in lighting and working with models
  • Adam Fredline
    It was great! I learned different approaches to lighting. The different ideas from all of the people who attended not just Mike made for a nice time. The models were awesome. Professional and willing to let us learn, very flexible to our wants and or needs. Mike is the man! He has lots of information and the willingness to give this information out is extremely nice.
  • Manny Lopez
    The best photoshoot I have been in. Mike is very helpfull and is very knowledge photographer. Beautyful models and graet atmosphere
  • David
    The event was very educational and fun.
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