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Address for the workshop:

1415 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island.

You will see us about 4 condos in on the right.

Hi Florida Workshop Attendees.
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Maps and more info below on this page.
More information here. Model Information at the bottom of the page.

Anna Maria Island (Tampa, Florida) December 4, 5, 6, 2009

Download the Pre-Workshop Document Here. This will answer a lot of questions.

REMEMBER: Sunscreen. Extra Pants (in case you get wet in the surf) or shorts, sunglasses, hats, and protective gear. Umbrella for sheilding camera from sun when shooting. A great and fun attitude - yeah, that will really make the weekend even more special.

Anna Maria Island and Tampa/St Petersburg area is a great place to meet all the Florida shooters and have one heck of a workshop. There will be a meetup on Friday evening and there will be some additional things for Monday and Tuesday following the workshop for those who wish to stick around and do some portfolio work. Watch for particulars

It is an all day workshop on Saturday and Sunday, so be ready for it. We are going to shoot inside and on location. If you are attending and you have a favorite model, let her know about it and send her to the model info page on the Workshop site for more information. You will be shooting a ton of images, so be prepared.

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Map from Airport to destination:

This is our base of operations. We meet here.
1415 Gulf Drive
Bradenton Beach, Fl
My cell (text works great for me): 602 814 1468
Billy Kidd's cell: 321 662 8398
7am Saturday for a demonstration shoot - optional
8am Saturday for chatting and discussion - optional
9am Saturday - workshop begins.

Friday Night Meetup and Marketing (part 1): World Famous Sandbar Restaurant. 6:30 PM Come on over and have a Mojito and think about marketing your work. We will be having some fun and talking and if there is any light left, we will probably be making pictures too... Don't bring big gear... little cameras only.

We will be inside / outside a lot. We will have lots of water. If you have any specific needs, let me know. Lunch is simple and tasty and usually eaten while we shoot. Heh... just got a lot to do.

Bring camera, flash, lenses and plenty of media cards. If you have a meter, bring it. If you don't know how to use your meter, you will after this workshop.

When you sign up you will be asked for a deposit of $200. If for some reason I cannot come that money will be returned in full to you. I don't forsee that happening, but just to let you know. The balance will be due two weeks before the workshop and you will be notified by email and on this page. Bookmark this page to keep up on what is happening at the workshop.

We limit it to 15 participants per workshop.

Included:

Workshop Workbook with lighting schemes, ideas, charts, graphs, cool little arrows and stuff - and places for you take and keep notes on what we do.

Lighting Essentials 1 DVD with Photoshop Essentials.

Special Workshop Only DVD that is not available for sale anywhere. It is only for the workshop attendees.

Models. You will have a ton of images for your portfolio after this workshop. I do ask that you send the models images for their portfolios as well.

I will be there as long in the evening as you all want me to stay.

This workshop is about learning to light, not listening to me bluster on, so there is very little of that. We focus on taking your photography to the next level... and maybe two. I will add some more info to this page as it comes in.

MODEL INFORMATION BELOW:

If you are a model and would like to be one of our workshop models, here is what to expect and what is expected.

First of all, thank you for doing what you do. I can't believe how hard it is to be a good model. Personally I hate having my picture taken, so I am very happy that you all actually enjoy it.

There is NO CHARGE for models and you will not be charged for prints / files for you portfolio. Absolutely no fees attached to models at all.

This is a TFP opportunity without compare. You will end up with dozens of images to add to your portfolio. This is a great chance for a beginning model to get a lot of images and some great instruction on working with photographers. As well, you will meet some of the most interested shooters in your area... and that kind of networking works for everyone.

Time for the workshop.

We usually ask the models to arrive at 11 and be prepared to stay most of the day. Shooting into the sunset is a fantastic opportunity. If there is a MUA involved, we will tell you in advance, but this is time to prepare for shooting which starts around noon both days.

What to bring:

Wardrobe: Jeans, dresses, skirts / tops and plenty of stuff for headshots. Also remember shoes, belts and accessories. Please have clothes hanging and not in bags. You should have fingernails and toenails done, but please don't feel you have to spend a fortune on that stuff... just nice. Bring makeup for touchups, hair sprays, hair ties for putting it up, and powder. If weather seems chilly bring sweaters, jackets etc... We will have water and fruit and such. If you require something special, bring it. Swimsuits are optional... if you want a swimsuit shot and the weather is nice, bring it along and we will make it happen. No lingerie unless it is coordinated as a part of a specific outfit. This is not a 'glamour' workshop so wardrobe appropriately.

If you have a shot that you want to do, bring the wardrobe with you and let me or Briana (if she is attending) see what it is and we will work it into the shoot if at all possible. Models who are starting out should keep in mind the variety of wardrobe that can be shot. You will recieve a lot of pictures from this workshop, make them all usable by keeping the wardrobe diversified.

What you can expect from us:

• Professionalism. We are professional in our work and our demeanor.
• We will work with you to create the best images possible
• We will treat you with respect
• The photographers will pledge to send you images for your portfolios
• The photographers will not sell your images to any third party licensees (stock) nor will your images appear in any third party advertisements unless the photographer and you have worked out a mutually agreeable arrangement.
• The workshop is not involved in any transactions you make with the photographers.

What we expect from you:

• Enthusiasm and patience. This is a workshop so there are times when we will be working with you to do the same thing a few times over.
• Respect and professionalism.
• Please, please, please be on time. No... be early.
• The photographs the photographers send you are totally useable for self promotion and portfolio use. No third party sales can happen without a mutually agreed upon relationship with the photographer.

This is a G-Rated workshop so we will not be expecting nudity, implied nudity or any images that would be deemed inappropriate for a general audience. Cute and sexy is great, but sleazy is not going to be something we ask. This is a workshop that a 16 year old model can attend. In fact, my 16 year old daugher occasionally models for us.

So if you would like to be a model at any of our workshops, simply hit the contact page and send me your portfolio link (Model Mayhem, OMP or whatever online model source you use). If you do not have pictures, this is a heck of a great way to get a porftolio for no cost.