The Art of Dance Photography
With Frank Doorhof, international fashion and glamour photographer, it is all about being creative and getting the shot. In this class, Frank uses amazing dancers as models to teach you everything from the technical aspects of how to use a light meter to the artistic aspects of creating interesting images with unique looks that make the most of your locations. Frank starts on location in two different settings then brings you back to the desktop to share some of his favorite post-processing techniques while working on the photos he's just created.
Release Date: 2012-09-20
Lessons
Arranging Locations and Models
<p>Whether you are working alone or with a producer, there's a lot of work that goes into arranging the location and models for your shoot.</p>
Duration: 16 mins 14 seconds
Coaching Your Model
<p>Continuous communication between you and your model is critical to the success of your shoot.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 49 seconds
The Importance of a Light Meter
<p>Using a light meter takes the guess work out of your exposure.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 44 seconds
Adding a Strobe
<p>Building on the work from the previous lessons, Frank adds in a strobe for controlled lighting.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 0 seconds
Modifying Light with a Grid
<p>Light modifiers like a grid spot can help you control your light and get more creative.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 36 seconds
Cross Lights
<p>Changing things up with a cross light setup opens new doors to creativity.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 32 seconds
Backlit with Color
<p>Adding new elements to your lighting setup and scene allows you to create more unique images.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 38 seconds
Stopping Motion
<p>Incorporating a sense of movement in your shots adds life to your images.</p>
Duration: 14 mins 12 seconds
Adding Drama
<p>Photos can look more dramatic through the addition of another light as well as new props.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 38 seconds
Up Another Notch
<p>Building on the lighting setup from the previous lesson, Frank takes the image to new heights.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 4 seconds
Switching to a Male Model
<p>Many of these same techniques work just as well with male models as they do with the female dancers.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 6 seconds
Working in Photoshop
<p>With the shooting done Frank sits down with his photos and Photoshop to go through his workflow.</p>
Duration: 16 mins 2 seconds
Getting a Really Different Look
<p>Starting in Camera Raw, Frank moves to Photoshop for some clean up work before heading into Nik filters to create a really unique look.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 29 seconds
Blood on the Shoes
<p>When you have a vision in mind before you shoot, you can work to realize that vision while you are shooting and then bring it all together in post-processing.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 13 seconds
Make it a Little More Artistic
<p>Developing your photos is also your opportunity to emphasize your own unique style that helps you stand out from the crowd.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 22 seconds