On Location Photography, Part 2

In Part II of this on location series, join Scott Kelby and entertainment photographer Jeremy Cowart out on Venice Beach. Watch Jeremy’s creativity come to life as he finds and uses different locations (within 100 feet of each other) to create a variety of different looks and styles in his photographs. He shares his experience with composition, balancing light, working with assistants, and getting the right styled shot for the client. <br> <br> This class is perfect for any photographer looking for inspiration in the world around them.

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Jeremy Cowart

Release Date: 2011-02-24

Lessons

Introduction

<p>Scott talks about what was covered in the fist course and what he and Jeremy will be doing in this second course</p>

Duration: 2 mins 45 seconds

Reflected Metal

<p>In his first setup, Jeremy positions his model on the boardwalk and tries to find the interesting shot he is looking for</p>

Duration: 10 mins 19 seconds

Negative Space

<p>Jeremy and Scott talk about working with assistants on a shoot and Jeremy&#039;s love of negative space</p>

Duration: 14 mins 21 seconds

Layered Composition

<p>Jeremy combines light, scenery, and graphic elements in the frame to create a shot with a lot of levels</p>

Duration: 7 mins 26 seconds

Think Like an Art Director

<p>Scott and Jeremy discuss the importance of knowing your client and giving them the shot they are looking for</p>

Duration: 3 mins 9 seconds

Girl on the Rocks

<p>As he sets up his next shot, Jeremy talks about using natural light, strobes, and flashes on his shoots</p>

Duration: 6 mins 50 seconds

Classic Beauty Shot

<p>Bouncing the available light onto the subject using reflectors</p>

Duration: 12 mins 28 seconds

Vintage Bike

<p>Jeremy puts his subject on a bicycle and picks a focus point to shoot with rapid fire as she rides by</p>

Duration: 11 mins 29 seconds

Beach Umbrella

<p>Classic clothes and classic striped umbrella make for a great classic black and white</p>

Duration: 7 mins 58 seconds

Conclusion

<p>Creativity is the most important element on a shoot &#8211; trying to get the most output you can from basic setups</p>

Duration: 3 mins 8 seconds