WPPI 2010 Convention and Trade Show
(Wedding & Portrait Photographers International in Association
with Rangefinder magazine)
March 4-11 • Trade Show March 8-10
MGM Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
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link to the WPPI site.
Mastering Speedlites
Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m--1 p.m.
Desktop Darkroom
2916 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217
Demonstrates how to get the most out of a portable flash system and the use
of these powerful little flashes to achieve impressive studio quality. We will
also take a look at how to overcome exposure challenges when working with Nikon
and Canon Speedlites. Appropriate for all skill levels. Instructor: Mike Luter
of Desktop Darkroom. Click
here for details and to register. Discount available for early registration.
You will learn: • Camera modes and their relationship with your flash
• Getting the flash off-camera for better results • Metering modes
for best results • Exposure compensation use with flash • Proper
positioning of lights? • High-speed flash sync • Custom function
settings • Wireless flash systems • Use of flashes • ETTL,
TTL& M • How to get the best quality light from Nikon and Canon flashes..
. .and more.
Bring note taking supplies. No equipment is needed but you are welcome to
bring a camera to document the various lighting setups, poses etc. Please do
not bring large camera cases, tripods, studio lighting equipment or other items
that take up large amounts of space. No videography will be allowed by attendees
during this workshop.
Portrait Photography 101
Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Desktop Darkroom
2916 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217
Features live demonstrations with models to give you a first-hand, real time
understanding of how top level images are created. Appropriate for all skill
levels. Instructor: Mike Luter of Desktop Darkroom. Click
here for details and to register. Discount available for early registration.
You will learn: • Choice of lights: advantages and disavantages of each
• Flash vs. continious lights • How to change the quality of your
light with accessories • Using Soft boxes – various sizes and types
• Umbrellas • Grids • Snoots • Proper positioning of
the lights. We will start with one light and work up to a 4 light set up. •
Main light • Fill – will also use reflectors • Background
lights • Hair light • Edge lights • Proper positioning of
lights and subject • Proper metering techniques • Using Light to
Sculpt your subject (creating dimension through lighting techniques) •
How to set a custom white balance. . .and more.
Bring note taking supplies. No equipment is needed but you are welcome to
bring a camera to documnet the various lighting setups, poses etc. Please do
not bring large camera cases, tripods, studio lighting equipment or other items
that take up large amounts of space. No videography will be allowed by attendees
during this workshop.
