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What You'll Learn
The Top Pro Tour is coming to a city near you, bringing an evening of live instruction from a Top Pro Photographer, Westcott Lighting Expert, as well as access to video highlights from all 26 cities. Westcott and 26 of the industry’s best photographers will be covering all areas of photography for any skill level.
Each city will feature a Top Pro Photographer training on his or her expertise, along with a Westcott Lighting Expert demonstrating a wide range of lighting techniques. The education doesn't stop there. Following the event, go online to watch video highlights from other events. You will learn tips to running a successful photography business, techniques to capture breathtaking images and the gear that can make it happen. |
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Left to right: Erin Manning, Eric Eggly, Tyler Stableford
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Lighting Topics
- Using constant light for fusion sessions
- Shooting on location with strobes
- Thinking beyond the "box"
- The one-light miracle
- Lighting for high-end fashion
- Perfect lighting
- Understanding the
five light patterns
- Off-camera flash techniques
- Combining flash and sunsets
- Lighting for green screen
- Building intimacy through light
- Lighting for various skin tones
- High-key and low-key lighting
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Photography Styles
- Portrait and Wedding
- Fashion and Editorial
- Commercial and Corporate
- Sports and Action
- Stock and Micro Stock
- Maternity and Infants
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Left to right: ©Joey Quintero,© Bob Davis, ©Eric Eggly
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Photos by Michael Green
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Inspiration
- Finding your inspiration
- Determining your audience
- Developing your photographic voice
- Getting from concept to completion
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Marketing
- The power of social media
- Enhancing your web presence
- Getting involved in your community
- Networking through various free channels
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Left to right: Zach Gray, Dave Cross, John D. Williamson
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Additional Topics
- Posing
- Photoshop techniques
- Green screen techniques
- Proper f-stop, shutter speed and ISO
- Using post production as a tool, not a fix
- How to properly meter
- Making money with stock photography
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