Description
Let's Get Weird: Creative Portraiture Using Unusual Objects
with Josh Baker
Boring Backgrounds. White Seamless. Ugh. Not any more! Come get weird with us in this class. Aluminum Foil? Yes we will be using foil. Haze, projectors, and crystals? Them too. Sign up for this class if you are ready to shake things up and explore your creative brain by putting old things to new uses.
Please register early, within 5 days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation.
Structure and Format
30-45 Minute Discussion followed by 2+ hours of studio work. This class is very interactive and your participation matters.. This class will be held at the Precision Camera Studio.
Topics Covered
• The Creative Process
• Putting new things in front of your lens
• Adding Haze
• Alternate Backgrounds/Using a projector for effect
• Adding color to your work
• The Lindsey Adler optical spot grid
Equipment Required
Bring a camera and lenses you like. Note taking materials. Memory Cards, batteries. And bonus but not required item: something shiny or translucent. Instructor will provide lighting and creative equipment.
Audience
This is an intermediate to advanced class. You should know how your camera works and have at least an understanding of off camera lighting. If you feel you are stuck in a rut and not sure how to break out, this is a great class for you. We are going to teach you creative tools that you can apply to your photography.
About the Instructor
To Josh, life is one big adventure. He founded AzulOx Visuals in 2009 and has been exploring the world and new photographic techniques ever since. Josh loves to use his photographs to tell stories, and he excels in designing creative story-boarded shoots. Josh is passionate about photography and the creative development of his students. He uses a variety of teaching techniques to help his students realize their photographic vision.
For questions about the class, please email inquiry@azulox.com.
Please review our class cancellation policy below.
Class Cancellations
Tier 1: Standard Classes
You can cancel a class registration up to two business days before the class begins and receive a full refund for standard classes. If you register for a tier 1 class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited. You may reschedule a class only if notice is given before the start time of the class. Unless otherwise stated, class refunds are only issued to customers that provide notice to the store that they would like a refund no later than two business days prior to the class. Refunds will not be issued to customers who sign up for a class but fail to attend.
Minimum Enrollment
Each class needs a minimum number of students to enroll before the class can “make.” If the minimum enrollment has not been met two business days before the class begins, the class will be cancelled. All students who enrolled in the class will be notified by telephone or email, and may transfer to a different class or be issued a refund (see refund procedure). We encourage all students to enroll as soon as registration begins. Please check your phone and email messages, including your SPAM.
How to Reschedule or Cancel a Class
Please contact the store at 512-467-7676 or email classes@precision-camera.com to cancel a class. Class cancellations or requests to be rescheduled that are sent through other channels, such as Facebook or Meetup.com messages, will not be honored.
