Shooting on Assignment
Go on assignment with Bob Holmes for a front row seat to how he works in the field. Bob Holmes is joined by Marc Silber, as he prepares for and heads out on an assignment to photograph California wineries for an upcoming book. Throughout each lesson Marc asks Bob the questions you would ask as they encounter a wide variety of shots and locations. You’ll get an in-depth look at how Bob prepares, visualizes his shots at different locations, works with people to get the best out of them, overcomes the normal challenges each location brings, and so much more! By the end of the class you’ll have a new appreciation for a day in the life of an assignment photographer as well as all of his tips, tricks, and techniques for creating amazing photos along the way.
Release Date: 2020-11-25
Lessons
Introduction
Bob Holmes introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 1 mins 26 seconds
The Creative Brief
Join Marc as he meets Bob at his home to go over the creative brief for this assignment.
Duration: 2 mins 17 seconds
Bob’s Gear
Bob shares the gear in his kit for assignment work.
Duration: 15 mins 19 seconds
Digital Storage and Shoot List
The constant challenge for digital capture is storing the ever growing body of work. Marc also asks Bob about his approach to a shoot list.
Duration: 7 mins 35 seconds
Beringer Vineyards
The first location of the assignment is Beringer Vineyards.
Duration: 11 mins 24 seconds
Shoot a Selection That Illustrates a Story
As Bob and Marc walk the grounds of the vineyard they discuss the importance of capturing images that tell a story.
Duration: 10 mins 11 seconds
Learn to See How Your Camera Sees
Stepping inside, Marc and Bob discuss shooting at the margins of light and how to expose properly.
Duration: 6 mins 33 seconds
Working with a Subject
Asking for some props, like a candle and glass of wine, Bob sets up a shot with a model posing in the light of a doorway.
Duration: 8 mins 20 seconds
Spending a Day in a Place
If possible, it helps to spend a full day in a location to explore the changing light and have a greater variety of light possibilities.
Duration: 8 mins 31 seconds
Visualizing the Shot
Walking into a space, Bob and Marc take a moment to discuss how Bob visualizes the shots he wants to create in that space, and then sets up for a wine tasting shoot.
Duration: 10 mins 13 seconds
Waiting for the Sky
As blue hour approaches, Bob and Marc are back outside waiting for the light to get to just the right amount and color.
Duration: 4 mins 38 seconds
Finding Inspiration
Bob and Marc discuss where Bob finds his inspiration to keep shooting new work.
Duration: 12 mins 24 seconds
Exploring Bob’s Past Work
Returning to Bob’s studio, Marc asks to see some of Bob’s previous work.
Duration: 8 mins 56 seconds
Chateau St. Jean Winery
Arriving at the next winery on the list, Bob and Marc are faced with a number of challenges to overcome to get the needed shots.
Duration: 12 mins 1 seconds
The Secret is to do Research
Marc and Bob discuss the importance of doing your research on your location and subject before arrival.
Duration: 13 mins 36 seconds
Using a Drone
There are many opportunities to incorporate drone work into your assignment shoots.
Duration: 6 mins 12 seconds
Conclusion
Marc and Bob sit down to wrap up the class with some closing thoughts to help you move forward.
Duration: 5 mins 20 seconds