Some people like to relax in a spa (so do I!), others like to go away on a short break (so do I!) and some like to spend the day at Alton Towers (and yes again so do I). However last week I decided I was going to treat myself to a day of indulgence.... on my business and take time out to take my photography to the next level....so I called the lovely Steve Gerrard and booked a One2One workshop!
It felt very indulgent as the day was geared to my needs and requests I really wanted to understand the detail in using artificial light in a variety of ways, off camera, video light and of course the fabulous techniques of light painting.....I was not disappointed!
After Steve and I had spent hours discussing shots, techniques and how he runs his business, Matt and Lisa joined us so I could go out, try everything out and play with Steve very much there to discuss and hold my hand a little (metaphorically speaking!)...We had a blast and Matt and Lisa were just the perfect couple for this shoot, plenty of patience and willingness to try it all! Whilst a fair bit of the start of the shoot involved me holding lights and talking through it all...so much got cemented in my head. I got to then try it all myself and I am now going to be doing a great deal more of this kind of work! The light painting was soooooo much fun with Steve and I moving like Jedi around Lisa and Matt with torches and lights, I shall be doing this a great deal more!
The last shot is my favourite as we finally managed to time the traffic lights and catch a bus going by! Fabulous effect...but shhhhh don't tell anyone!
Huge thanks to Steve and of course the gorgeously scrumptious Matt and Lisa x
So please take a peek and I hope you love them as much as I do, just hope my winter wedding clients are ready for this!!
Awesome shots Sara, I need to learn more about light so will hopefully treat myself to a session next year. I love the last shot with the bus - sublime!
T x
Posted by: Tracey Barrow | 09/29/2011 at 02:28 PM