RICK FRIEDMAN

As a magazine and corporate photographer, I am often required to produce creative and interesting lighting in a very short period of time. On most of my assignments, I do not have the luxury of scouting locations and pre-planning the lighting. I have to go to the location, usually chosen by someone else, quickly determine what is the most telling photograph and create interesting light. A single still photograph, has to tell the story.

 In this hands on, private class we will be photographing models and using the equipment I use on assignments. I will share how I interact with subject to get the photograph needed in a very short period of time. 

We will go over how you plan for the unpredictable assignment, making sure you have everything you need, without have too much equipment. As I often work alone, there are times, too much equipment can get in the way of the shoot.

 We will set up scenarios, create and light the photographs and pose the subject. We will be working with strobes, continuous light, soft boxes, strip lights, grids, color gels, smoke machines. 

At the end of this “Private Class”, you will have new photographs to add to your portfolio.

 I have been teaching my “Location Lighting Workshops” around the globe for over 20 years. 

This Private Class is perfect for portrait, corporate, event, wedding photographers and photojournalists. Any job where things are unpredictable and change quickly.