working with model

April 10, 2019

On April 28th at our Hill location, a first of its kind event will happen . We will have not one or two but FIVE workshops taking place in 3 waves: 10am-12pm12:30pm-2:30pm3:-5pm ! Important: If you register for 2 events or more for this day, you will get 5$ off! Please send...

Studio Lighting 102 : Portrait Photography Lighting | WORKSHOP

March 28, 2019

Ready to learn how to shoot portraits? Then this workshop is for you! On April 10th, photographer Toma Kostygina will explain the patterns of the face , the separation from the background, distance and color tricks, planes of lighting, etc. One lovely model will be there to assist her...

!WORKSHOP! How to Shoot Long Exposures with Colored Gels.

February 10, 2019

Photographer B. ALYSSA TROFORT, a Paul C. Buff ambassador brings this new workshop on Feb 20th, 6-9pm in Hill 2, that will take your lighting skills to the next level and will let you learn how shoot those colorful active shots you’ve had your eyes on. With the help of an experienced model,...

!WORKSHOP! Studio Lighting 102 : Portrait Photography Lighting

September 8, 2018

Photographer Toma Kostygina is one of the best teachers we are proud to have at FD. Her experience in both photography and teaching photography has already touched 100s of students in Los Angeles. Her teaching approach goes both ways via online tutorials like this one or cosy uniques workshops she teaches at FD. On...

!WORKSHOP! Learn how to Light and Capture Raindrops

September 7, 2018

Do you know what really grinds my gears? Having absolutely not a single drop of rain in Los Angeles for like entire year, every year! The drought is serious business, and a boring one. When you don't have it raining' , You cannot dance in it, cannot sing in it,...

!WORKSHOP! Retouching – Learn the basics of Lightroom!

August 29, 2018

What is retouching? And why the beginner photographer must learn it? In photography, retouching refers to a process used to improve the images appearance by altering an image physically, in the case of film or, digitally. Also known as "photoshopping" retouching can be used to remove a variety image defects or parts...

!WORKSHOP! STUDIO LIGHTING and 3-LIGHT SET UP

August 9, 2018

"Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography." This quote by the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, George Eastman is the motto every photographer must write on her inspiration wall....

6 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS on HOW TO WORK WITH A MODEL

June 24, 2018

“When you''re modeling, you're actually acting for the camera and the photographer. It's more fun, too because there are no lines to memorize.” Cindy Margolis Working and most importantly, guiding another human being is not an easy task. It requires good management skills, keen perception and sustained friendly attitude throughout the whole...

!WORKSHOP! STUDIO LIGHTING and 3-LIGHT SET UP

May 20, 2018

Many photographers who visit our studios are fascinated by beautiful ambient light each stage gets. Yet not that many take advantage of 3 strobe lights positioned in each space we offer. After series of interviews/feedback we received from our clients, it turns out that a good number of photographers is...