Pose It, Light It, Love It
Pose It, Light It, Love It
Class Description
Join Clay Blackmore for a three-day immersion into the art of photography. Drawing on decades of experience, Clay will cover the essential posing, lighting, and composition skills that are key to creating jaw-dropping images with any camera.
You’ll explore working with both natural and in-studio light. Learn about the essentials of portrait posing, including strategies for working with individuals, couples, and groups. Clay will also share his fail-proof tips for making on-the-fly adjustments so you're able to work seamlessly with any subject, in any environment and source of light. You'll also master the art of capturing the picture-perfect wedding story quickly, reliably, and completely with stunning results.
Whether you’ve been taking photographs for years or are just starting out, this course will give you the knowledge and inspiration to take your work to the next level.
Lessons
- Class Introduction
- Shoot: Basic Posing
- Shoot: Refining and Lighting the Pose
Clay takes an unconventional approach to shooting profile headshots - watch him work.
- Posing Two People
- Shoot: Hannah and Amanda
- Shoot: Back Two Thirds
- Shoot: Basic Two People Poses
- Shoot: Group of Three
- Groups of Four and Five
- Shoot: Groups of Three
- Shoot: Slimming Poses
- Shoot: Beauty and Innovation
- Student Portrait Critiques
- Shoot: Window Lighting
- Shoot: Split Lighting
- Shoot: Corporate Portraits
- Shoot: Outdoor Lighting Roof Top
- Shoot: Family Group One
- Shoot: Baby and Parents
- Shoot: Family Group Two Part 1
- Shoot: Family Group Two Part 2
- Shoot: Family Group Three
- Student Portrait Homework Critiques
- Shoot: Bridal Session Part 1
- Shoot: Bridal Session Part 2
- Clay's Slides and Discussion
- Shoot: Portraits of the Students
- Shoot: Wedding Couple
- Shoot: One Light High Key
- Shoot: Speed Lights
- Shoot: Different Lighting Setups (Sand Box)
- Shoot: Innovative Portraiture
- Shoot: Shake and Bake
Reviews
a Creativelive Student
Clay Blackmore is the real deal in portrait photography. The guy is a bundle of creative energy and technical mastery. I took portraiture with Monte Zucker, and am glad to have Clay now as his successor. This concepts in this course are the rudiments. They'll never change, regardless of trends and fads. Clay is also very likable and fun to watch work. Keep your ears peeled for every word. When Clay points out those many little details, they all count. Love the course, and have a ton of respect for Clay. He's a portrait master, and a great guy. What else could any portrait student hope for?
Tom Lokos
Of all the courses I have purchased without exception this is the best. Clay is an excellent teacher. When he speaks he is saying something and not just talking. He explains his lighting techniques in great detail while demonstrating them . He is clear, concise and fun to listen to. You will learn how to pose individuals all the way to large groups, while learning the correct way to light them. All this while being entertained by one of America's great portrait photographers.
Michael A. Gruich Jr.
I purchased the course for a few specific things listed in the description, and after being able to see some of the previews and wrap ups for the day. After the purchase and going through them, I have found that the value of this course is well above what I paid. Clay does not walk you through the course, he runs through it holding your hand like you are both being chased through Central Park by Godzilla! Everything is explained well and examples are both amazing and inspiring. I am still taken back that there is so much useful information here in this program, well worth a look for anyone wanting to get started, improve, or if you are just looking for some new techniques.