Mark Wallace – Anatomy of a Photoshoot

Anatomy of a Photoshoot is designed to give photographers a comprehensive understanding of the commercial photoshoot process, from the initial concept to the final product.

Join Mark Wallace as he dissects a commercial photoshoot to reveal each step at its most basic level. From technical aspects of lighting and color, to real-world experiences working with art directors, make-up artists, models, and other professionals, you’ll have a firsthand look as he puts each piece together to complete several complete concepts from start to finish. This unique course explores the fundamentals of commercial photography, from the smallest jobs to the biggest productions. Bring your questions from your own shoots, or use this experience as a roadmap when planning your first jobs. Mark will be chatting with the live worldwide audience throughout the weekend!

What You’ll Learn In Anatomy of a Photoshoot?

1. Class Introduction
2. Direction Of Light: Setting The Mood
3. Metering
4. Understanding Dynamic Range
5. Understanding Histograms
6. Effective Size: Hard Vs Soft Light
7. Understanding The Inverse Square Law
8. Light Modifiers And The Shape Of Light
9. Controlling Light With Grids
10. Watt Seconds And Other Important Things
11. Color Theory Part 1
12. Color Theory Part 2
13. Calibrating Your Monitor And Printer
14. Mark’s Lightroom Workflow
15. Exercise: Purpose Worksheet
16. Failing With Purpose
17. Example: Prep Shoot For Testing
18. Special Request: Pricing
19. Creativity: From Idea To Product
20. Sharing Your Ideas: Making The Plan
21. Working With A Team (Snapfactory)
22. Working With Models
23. Commercial Shoot Workflow
24. Q&A
25. Set Up Studio Environment
26. Planning The Live Shoot
27. Dialing In The Lighting
28. Q&A
29. QuickTestShot
30. Photoshoot Foil Dress With Carly
31. Lightroom Workflow
32. Q&A
33. Preparing For The Second Shoot
34. Photoshoot: Deep V Dress With Michelle
35. Photoshoot: Closeup With Michelle
36. Photoshoot: Tether Tools Table
37. BONUS VIDEO: Lunchtime Q&A
38. BONUS VIDEO: Quick Ad Mockup

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