Join Clay in his new teaching studio at the VisArts Center at Rockville during his Spring Seminar. Spend four intense days with Clay and immerse yourself in every aspect of his methods. With in-studio fashion shoots and a photographic field trip to the monuments in Washington, DC, you will be constantly learning in an exciting and hands-on style. Class is limited to 20 students.
Seven Reasons Why You Should Attend!
1. You will be able to create a profitable studio that will position you as a leader.
2. You will develop the skills you need to deliver exceptional photography and which will guarantee your success.
3. You will discover the simple secrets that will allow you to control your clients and keep wedding days or portrait sessions flowing smoothly.
4. You will project confidence, acquiring new and better clients.
5. You will gain recognition and project a powerful personal image.
6. You will learn how to create your own individual style.
7. You will achieve your long and short term goals in the photographic profession.
Techniques to stretch the boundaries of your imagination and skills
• Learn facial analysis and how to achieve the most flattering facial angles.
• Learn posing, close-up and full length for individuals, couples and groups.
• Achieve crisp and/or soft images with a single light or with multiple lights.
• Understand barebulb lighting; combine it with ambient light indoors and outdoors.
• Learn the latest black and white portrait techniques.
• Put together a successful photographic business.
No short-cuts, no compromises, no disappointments! Your Clay Blackmore seminar will be an unforgettable educational experience. In today's world of hurried imitation, it's refreshing to find a teacher who reflects long-ago traditions of meticulous artistry with today's contemporary styling. The hours you study with Clay will profoundly impact you for the rest of your photographic career. He will encourage you to express your own feelings in your life and in your work...and show you how.
We have arranged for a block of rooms for attendees
Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites
1251 W Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850-3133
Reservations can be made at (301)-424-4940. Upon placing your reservation, be sure to let the hotel agent know that you are with Clay Blackmore’s class in order to take advantage of the $109/night rate, with includes a full breakfast buffet.
Class Schedule
Day One:
-Students begin with their cameras at 9:00 am to make a basic portrait.
-Clay discusses foundations of basic posing, lighting, refining.
-How to Photograph Everyone: discussion about photographing men, women, children, families and couples.
-Flash indoors and out.
-Marketing with today’s latest tools.
-Portraits of several students.
Day Two:
-8:00am Portfolio reviews
-Hands-on practice with students’ full participation with their cameras to create images of our models.
-Clay photographs students and models.
-Working with minimal equipment for great results.
-Concentration on small groups.
-Practice, practice, practice.
-Outdoors for portraits in bright sun or shade.
-How to sell your pictures. Complete business discussion.
Day Three:
-8:00AM Portfolio reviews
HD DSLR Video discussed using the new Canon cameras for spectacular results!
-Working indoors and out with models. Taking cover for great results.
-Clay photographs students and models.
-Bring your situations to the table, areas that we can help.
-Full discussion on sales and marketing. Practice, practice, practice!
-Class get-together for dinner
Day Four:
-8:00 AM Portfolio Reviews
-Pulling the wedding story together for the complete coverage. Clay takes you step by step through the entire wedding and/or Bar Mitzvah, from booking and shooting to selling and delivery.
-High Key vs. Low Key. Glamour lighting. Practice, practice, practice.
-Discussion about larger groups and corporate events.
-Business discussion, social media and marketing your work.
Spring in Washington, D.C. means layers of clothing, and a heavy jacket, just in case. Gloves are not a bad idea either, in case we do a sunrise shoot. |
