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Getting Great Portraits - by Jeffery Luhn

Feb 2008 2
Sat 2:00 PM
Location
Los Gatos Recreation Center

123 E. Main St. Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA 95030

How to find us
"I'll be there in the classroom."

Estimated attendance
 9  people attended.
5.00 5.005

Who organized?
Jeffery Luhn

Event fee

$79.00 per person

No matter what type of camera you have, film, digital or video, this class teaches you how to use natural and artificial light to get professional quality portraits of individuals and groups. This simplified system is based upon the five basic lighting patterns used in Hollywood films and professional portrait studios. There's no experience necessary with this system because we start at the very beginning and use the auto exposure mode for the whole process. You'll learn about soft lighting, hard lighting, solving common problems, and making tough lighting situations work for you. Your people pictures will look totally different after this class! Handouts are included in the fee. Bring your camera to class.

If you're an intermediate or semi-professional shooter that can't immediately accomplish the five basic lighting patterns - Paramount, Loop, Rembrandt, Split, Rim - you should take this class. You won't be able to progress unless you can control the lighting patterns and ratios. This is a good place to start.

Registration info: http://www.lgsrecreat...

Instructor: Jeffery Jay Luhn is a professional photographer with 28 years of experience. Visit his website at www.luhnphoto.com

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  • Jeffery Luhn
    Posted Feb 1, 2008 11:52 AM
    Jeffery Luhn
    Assistant Organizer
    There has been a problem with the online confirmation software at Los Gatos Recreation. If you signed up, but did not receive a confirmation, don't worry. Please attend the class and the director of the program will be there to make sure you're payment has been credited, etc. No worries. Jeff
  • Posted Jan 28, 2008 9:48 AM
    Former Member
    Oh Boy - maybe I'll get my portrait taken! (Being the default photo buff in a group means that the pictures taken of you are usually unsatisfactory)
  • Richel Lavette
    Posted Jan 19, 2008 1:14 PM
    Richel Lavette
    I am a professional photographer, but mainly shoot outdoors. I would like to learn these 5 basic lighting patterns where I know them cold. I have shot weddings for 10 years, but can always learn more and improve my skills. Thanks! Should be there if I can get my hubby to watch my one year old. :)
  • Jeffery Luhn
    Posted Jan 10, 2008 1:31 PM
    Jeffery Luhn
    Assistant Organizer
    Register for this class at: http://www.lgsrecreation.or...

Who attended?

  • 9 attendees
    • “ I'm the teacher, so I recommend that you read the reviews by the attendees. From my point of view the class went very well. I got lots of compliments. The group was very enthusiastic and loaded with nice people. No one knew the portait lighting patterns before the class began but they could name them all after it was over. This is critically important information for anyone interested in doing good portraiture. ”
    • “ Jeff was great! He kept the information simple to understand and easy to apply. I'm anxious to put his lessons to use. ”
    • “ Jeffery was kind enough to share his experience and insight about common lighting patterns and the challenges photographers face getting a good shot in various situations: studio, outdoors, shooting children, etc... I liked his demeanor and level of knowledge; the course was casual and and I feel it was accessible to photographers of all levels. I covered the basics of controlling lighting, natural, artificial, and reflected. He entertained everyone's questions from basic to advanced and I feel it was a great environment to learn the basics. Jeffrey used a lot of 'classic' black and white portraits as well as some samples he shot himself to illustrate the problems and techniques. One thing I would like to have seen a bit more of, were his own professional shots. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their snapshots as well as those who would like to learn the basics of controlled lighting. ”
    • Carla (+1 guest)

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