studio/portrait photography course?

positivenote

hi guys,
i generally shoot street photography but id love to start shooting studio with the use of flashes but i have never attempted it. Are there any courses worth signing up to in the dublin area? ideally i would eventually like to set up a little studio in the attic. ideally evening courses, but im off work for july and aug so during the day these months would also suit.
thanks in advance

CabanSail

Probably the best way is to get into a Studio & giving it a go.

The problem is that Studio Hire can cost a lot as they are geared towards Professional use.

There is a way to access a Studio much cheaper, but with a few restrictions. At DCC we have a fully equipped studio, which is free for use by members. To qualify to use the studio you have to be a member & have completed a Studio Course (Level I) To access the Studio you will then need to book a session at a Tuesday night meeting. It helps if you have keys to the building to access at times when the club is not open. Keys can be issued after 3 months membership & application to the council. This Studio can only be used for Amateur work.

There is also a Studio Course (Level II) which I have just done. It goes a lot further into lighting techniques. I am now looking for someone to model so I can do a shoot, hopefully this weekend.

positivenote

hi thanks for the reply... im heading away on hooneymoon soon but id be up for jooining the tuesday after i comeback. Do you know if the studio level 1 course is running anytime in july or august? as it sounds like a good place to start?
thanks again

CabanSail

Next Studio Course (Level I) is scheduled for June 11th. There are only a few places left.

positivenote

ah well, im getting hitched on the 12th and wont be back in the country untill the start of july...:(

melekalikimaka

institute of photography has courses i think, as does digital beginners. tho to be honest... tag along with someone with experience for a day and you'll learn lots, read up on techniques apres, go on a shoot, and your pretty much sorted, once you know what you NEED to do and APPLY it, it kinda defuncts a course, someone with experience can direct you in how to perfect it.

my two cents

mrmac

Sorry to hijack your thread, but do you have any more info on this CabanSail?
Membership fees, Studio Course Level 1 fee, and what time/duration on June 11th?

TIA

CabanSail

Membership is €90 per year + €5 Joining fee.

Studio Courses - €15 ea (1 Night)

Keys (after approval) €25 (I think)

mrmac

CabanSail wrote: »

Membership is €90 per year + €5 Joining fee.

Studio Courses - €15 ea (1 Night)

Keys (after approval) €25 (I think)

Thanks for that. Had a look at their web-site and see that all the meeting are on Tuesdays? Is that right, as I'm only going to be about Wed. - Fri.?

Plus, I've got to bring my wee girl to the dentist on the 11th, no way I'm going to be back in Dublin until very late

Looks like a decent club though, wouldn't mind finding out some more about it. Are you a member, do they have a discussion group?

CabanSail

I am currently the Vice President of DCC.

We meet on Tuesday nights.

It is an active club & we have quite a few members who are on this forum as well.

There will be more Studio I courses.

Buzz Lightyear

Having recently done the Level 2 course in DCC, I have to say the guy who runs the course has put a mountain of work into it. He goes through a plethora of lighting layouts and scenarios. His studio photography work is to an amazing standard with wonderful fresh ideas.

The studio is also a wonderful facility to have, to try out your ideas and to put into practice what you have learned from the studio courses. It's also great space to share with others while having fun with your hobby.

ThOnda

Both courses are very good. I was quite happy to pay for both, because I have learned even more. Next step is to get into the studio and to start working. I hope to get the key soon.
And, by the way, if anybody wants to cooperate with me on printout for Level 1 course, let me know. I will need at least typography and spelling help/advise.

CabanSail

Buzz Lightyear wrote: »

Having recently done the Level 2 course in DCC, I have to say the guy who runs the course has put a mountain of work into it. He goes through a plethora of lighting layouts and scenarios. His studio photography work is to an amazing standard with wonderful fresh ideas

Paul Timon really does some amazing work in the Studio. I am sure he would not mind me Linking some of his images here from his Gallery on the DCC Website

AFAIK all these images were taken in the DCC Studio. He goes through the set ups he would use to create these photos on the course.