We have separate dates in the catalog!

Ready to experience new ideas and practice lighting for your portrait work?

Day 1 is practicing Available Window Light and Constant Lighting.

We will use reflection, diffusion, flagging and also open shade and distancing. Then we will review images taken and talk about the light effects and do some toning to further the process.

Day 2 is practicing strobe. Bring your own, or utilize ours.

Please understand your equipment before class.

We will work with diffusion and bounce, along with flagging.

Also placement power levels for different results and styles.

After lunch we will work on our images in post processing as Lori shares her personal techniques on toning and color grading.

This is an opt in day!

These days everyone can use a headshot. It is a way to become known in your community and can lead to more substantial work as you build a client base and receive referrals from your service and the presence of your work on their social media.

We will talk about the important consultation for intention that leads to what to wear, hair & make-up, which background settings to use and then move to delivery intentions.

Next we get technical as Lori shares her camera settings for different scenarios. She will also discuss various posing and expression techniques based on intention in a live demonstration. Other topics will include lighting setups (studio and on location kits and background choices that need to be made for clients best representation.

This class will give you the experience of hands-on shooting with other students where you will be in front and behind the camera practicing posing, expression, cropping in camera and more, you will be ready to go home and start building this viable segment to your studio brand.

Lori Patrick specializes in setting up the look and then coaching from back of your camera.

We limit this class to 8 attendees to ensure your success. You will make your newest friends while learning this skill as a group.

***This is an Intermediate to Advanced Class intended for photographers looking to expand their headshot training. Knowledge of camera basics and exposure is critical. Lori will help get you through if struggling.

Day 1: The Artistry: We’ll look at lighting, posing, client interaction in an intimate setting with a beautiful backdrop… if you need coaching, this is the time, if you’re confident and want to play, this is the place.

Day 2: The Business: Pricing, Collections, 4 figure sales, Marketing, Branding, Social Media, Client Sales. Everything you need to know about beginning, revamping, running your business happens on this day. I’ll share all my marketing materials and contracts, pricing, and the companies I work with, how I get and sell my clients, and how I built my business with zero advertising dollars, and how you can do the same. Theres lots of Q & A time to address specific concerns and obstacles you may be facing. And the models will be available again so that when you are bored or overflowing with all the information you can take a creativity break and work on your portfolio instead. -Jessica Lark

This is an opt in day!