Fashion and Portrait Photography Workshop by JM Dayao
One time only. Seats are limited. Register now!
The instructor
JM Dayao is a Filipino Los Angeles based fashion, commercial, and portrait photographer. You can check out his work at jmdayao.com.
Workshop description
In this intensive hands-on workshop, JM Dayao will reveal his much-coveted photography techniques and trade secrets, from shooting and editing, all the way through self marketing.
Since this is a hands-on workshop, you won’t just get to see his secrets and techniques, you’ll also get to try them out yourself with professional models and stylists.
And more importantly, you’ll get feedback on your shots from an international fashion photographer!
Schedule
April 25 (Saturday)
Morning
- Introduction to fashion and portrait photography
- What is the difference between commercial fashion and high fashion photography
- Attendee portfolio review on screen (3 workshop participant portfolio)
- Elements of a good-flowing-cohesive work
- Putting a strong online and print portfolio for fashion and portrait work
- Creating your photographer identity
- Fashion and portrait photography gears
- Light modifiers and control
- Artificial lighting
- Lighting fashion and portrait photography
- Lighting placement cues
- Creative techniques in fashion and portrait photography
- Storytelling in fashion
- Storytelling through various lighting styles
- Shooting fashion editorials
- Mood boards and themes
- Working with colors relationships (makeup and wardrobe)
- Directing and posing models
- Working and directing team (makeup, hair, and wardrobe stylists)
Afternoon
- Shooting models
- Clean Fashion
- Edgy Fashion
- Commercial Fashion/ Lifestyle
- Environmental Portraits
April 26 (Sunday)
Morning
- Shoot review
- Selecting your “hero” image
- Choosing and selecting images
- Self marketing
- Resources for fashion and portrait photography
- Websites for fashion resources
- Editorial pitch and submissions
- Contact and email information for editorial story submissions
Afternoon
- Editing for fashion photography
- Difference editing high-fashion and commercial fashion materials
- Working with skin
- Achieving the “fashion” look
- High contrast technique
- Selective dodging and burning
- Creating the “bronze skin” high fashion look
- Creating saturated/desaturated look
- Layer modes and adjustments
Other shoot logistics/information
Models and Team
- 3 Agency represented models
- 1 Professional makeup artist
- 1 Professional wardrobe stylist
Location
- Indoor/Studio with the use of strobes
- Outdoor with natural light
Requirements
April 25 (Saturday)
- Digital SLR and your favorite lenses ( for fashion a wide angle and a telephoto is recommended, however, any lens will do)
- Your portfolio either print or digital (website, laptop, iPad)
- Memory cards
- Camera batteries
April 26 (Sunday), provided by PCCI
- Computer
- Retouching tablet
- Memory card reader
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of your camera’s exposure controls (f-stop, shutter speed and ISO)
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop basics
See this PDF file for complete workshop details.
DATE(S):
- Apr 25–26 (Sat to Sun)
TIME:
9 AM to 5 PM
INSTRUCTOR(S):
FEE:
PhP 9,990 (USD 250)
Includes materials, lunch and snacks.
Be sure to read the Registration Info before registering.