PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1: Mastering a Wedding Like a Pro
Location: Old St. Mary's Chapel, 5251 Front St, Rocklin, CA 95677
Mastering the wedding day like a pro requires the skillsets, knowledge, and stamina to handle every aspect of the wedding and reception. It requires a delicate balance between documenting the wedding day and creating impactful images. You will learn to visualize the wedding day like a blank canvas while sticking to a predetermined timeline. You will learn to balance the couple’s needs with your desire to create art. Your job is to create memorable experiences and document them on visual media. Your images will ultimately become a part of the artistic design of the wedding album and wall portraits. You will learn how to master a range of lighting techniques using speed lights, strobes, and LEDs, while also harnessing natural light to enhance the ambiance and emotion of the day. You’ll get practical tips for using both artificial and natural light. You’ll be guided through posing individuals, couples, and larger groups such as families and bridal parties. The goal is to create natural, flattering, and emotional portraits that capture the essence of each moment. You will be guided through the processes used to strategically and systematically photograph each aspect of the wedding, including the bridal prep, details, wedding, formals, bride and groom alone, receptions, and exits. Understand the importance of setting expectations with your clients. Your communication, before and during the wedding day, will ensure you capture the images needed for a stunning final product. This is a hands-on class and you will have the opportunity to put into action what you have learned. So, bring your cameras, your smile, and an open mind, and let's tackle this professionally!
Day 2: Off Camera Lighting for Creatives
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Cal Expo, 2230 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821
Off-camera flash (OCF) is a powerful tool for creative photographers. It allows you to control and shape light more effectively than using on-camera flash. This enables you to create dramatic, dynamic, and artistic images. Here are some of the OCF techniques I will teach you to take your photography to the next level:
1. High-Speed Sync (HSS)
2. Soft Lighting with Umbrella or Softbox
3. Using a Flash Gel (Color Temperature & Creative Color Effects)
4. Backlighting & Rim Lighting
5. Using Multiple Flashes (Multiple Light Sources)
6. Lighting the Background
7. Use of Snoot (Focused Light)
8. Drag the Shutter (Slow Sync)
9. Off-Camera Flash for Product Photography
10. Using Flash for Dramatic Shadows
11. Flash in Combination with Ambient Light
12. Creating Light Direction
Off-camera flash gives you control over light in a way that on-camera flash or natural light can't. Whether you're creating portraits, capturing action shots, or adding mood to your photos, these techniques will help you get creative and take your images to the next level. I will demonstrate the different combinations of these techniques to discover what works best for your style and the story you're trying to tell! This is a hands-on workshop, so don't forget to bring your camera and Godox trigger.
SPEAKER BIO:
George P. Joell III has been a professional photographer for 20+ years and owns George Joell 3 Photography. He specializes in Weddings, Headshots, branding, Portraits, and Special Events.
George has taught 25 Workshops for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC), Virginia Professional Photography Association, The Professional Photographers of Michigan, Professional Photographers of Tennessee, Professional Photographers of South Carolina, The Photographic Society of the Triangle (PST), the Professional Imaging Group of Eastern North Carolina, & other local Photography Groups.
George served on the PPA Board of Directors and is currently a PPA Councilor. He is a member of the PPNC and has served as Director, Secretary, Treasurer, President, and Chairman of the Board.
He has earned his Master of Photography, and Craftsman Degree from the PPA. He is a Certified Professional Photographer. George has earned an Associate Fellow of Photography Degree (A.F.P.) & Fellow of Photography Degree (F.Ph.), with the PPNC. George is an award-winning photographer. He is a recipient of the PPA’s National Award & the PPA’s Director Award.
George is married to the lovely Millie Joell. They have 2 kids and 5 grandkids.
He is a Retired Army Veteran with 24 years of service.
George P Joell III, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-PH
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All-Day Workshop Pricing Information:
- $99 PPSV Members
- $129 Affiliates (PPWC & PPSCV)
- $199 Non-Members
