On Wednesday afternoons I teach a photography class at my studio for the Hope Stone Center. My students are between the ages of 12-17. Today they learned a little about studio lighting with Anastasia as their model. I showed them a few simple one light set ups and they learned about using a reflector.
These next shots were taken by the students themselves and I think they're awesome! I had a little fun with them in Photoshop. Next week they are going to separate into two groups and come up with an idea for a portrait and choose wardrobe. I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with!
Give my students a big round of applause! I think they're looking forward to next week. Would you like to see more of their work? Check out our Hope Stone Flickr group.
Magan Smith says:
What size reflectors do you recommend? Thanks!! :)
(02.17.11 @ 04:35 PM)
Farrah Braniff says:
I use Larson 4'x6' ones in the studio as well as smaller Larson ones for on location shooting. Thanks for commenting!
(02.20.11 @ 04:06 PM)
Today was a great day! I led a group of budding photographers through downtown for a walking photography class. We started at The Flying Saucer on Main and walked down Main and through the theater district, by the library and all the way up to Discovery Green. The weather cooperated and we didn't end up with the storms that were predicted but we were all sweating! Here are a few of my walkers striking a pose!
I can't wait to see all of their images. I started a new Flickr group for my classes and they will be posting images there over the next week or so. As for me, I had a blast just shooting for the sake of shooting. I didn't have any preconceived ideas about what I was going to shoot. I just played. I also had a great time processing the images. I made of bunch of diptychs that I think turned out pretty cool!
The skills we worked on were freezing and blurring motion. All of the fountains in downtown are perfect for that! We also worked on depth of field (making the background and foreground blurry or sharp). All of these topics are covered in my intro class. If you are interested in taking a class, the next intro one is open for registration here. The next intermediate class is online here. We'll be doing more walks too and I'll post info on that as soon as I have it.
That's all from me for now. I can't wait to see what everyone else came up with. Thanks fellow walkers for a great day!
Christopher Brown says:
Thanks Farrah for putting this together. It was a blast. Love your pics BTW. c
(05.02.10 @ 01:32 AM)
Farrah Braniff says:
Thanks Chris! I enjoyed getting to hang out and chat afterwards too.
(05.02.10 @ 09:30 AM)
Eric Lane says:
Thanks again Farrah. I had a great time and learned a lot. I can't wait to take your class. I'll post a couple pics when I get this Flickr thing going.
(05.02.10 @ 10:12 AM)
Julie Schultz says:
I had a great time and I learned a Lot, Thanks Farrah!
(05.02.10 @ 09:29 PM)
Farrah Braniff says:
Eric and Julie- thanks so much for coming!
(05.02.10 @ 09:56 PM)
Sarah Craig says:
I hate that I missed this, but Farrah, if you have another one- I'm so there!
(05.08.10 @ 04:00 PM)
2010 has been a whirlwind so far! I have been a busy bee and loving it. I have a bunch of little announcements, links and tid-bits to share with you guys. Ok, what to start with...
If you are on my email list (and hopefully you are!) you have seen the announcements about my photography classes. Just in case you aren't, here's the list of all of the upcoming classes and links to register for them. If you are NOT getting the Snap Click Shoot emails or email newsletters from the studio and you would like to get them, please email me and we'll get you on the list. My email address is farrah@farrahbraniff.com
THIS WEEKEND! I am very, very excited about this event. It will be fun and casual and a great way to practice your new skills. If you have taken a class with me in the past then i would definitely recommend this! It's fine for new shooters too because we'll be learning as we walk. I am a little worried about rain but, in the event that we get rained out, we'll reschedule for another day soon. Let's all just think super positive thoughts. A little overcast would not be a bad thing but a downpour will be hard to work around. Here is the event info and sign up link:
Downtown photo walk, Show Up and Shoot! more info and register online
Beginner and intermediate workshops coming up:
Intro digital SLR workshop, May 29th, more info and register online
Intermediate digital SLR workshop, May 22nd, more info and register online
Intro digital SLR Workshop, September 4, 2010, online registration coming soon. In the meantime, if you would like to register for this one please call the studio at (713) 255-2882.
Intro to digital scrapbooking, TBA
Intro to Photoshop Elements, TBA
For my professional photographer friends and blog readers, I wanted to give you a set of links to my recent Marathon Press & PPA webinars as well as my new template that is for sale on the White House Custom Colour site. In case you missed these and are interested, please visit the links!
Mastering Marketing (FREE webinar from PPA!)
Totally cool new GIRL and BOY accordion templates on the WHCC Focused site! I am also working on a referral kit that will hopefully be up soon. Keep an eye out for it!
Lastly, I am teaching a Super Monday class for PPA here at my studio. It is NOT on the normal Super Monday day but is on May 24th. You can register for any of the Super Monday classes here. To find the info on my class (and all the other classes in Texas), go here and scroll down until you see my name. The class is called Inspired Marketing and Packaging.
Well, I think that's all the shameless self promo that I have for you guys today! :) I hope you guys enjoy the webinars and look forward to meeting you in the upcoming classes!
Digital Photography Class!
Taking your photography to the next level
Are you tired of feeling discouraged and confused when it comes to your digital camera? Would you like to take better pictures of your family and friends? I thought so! Come join me on Saturday, May 29, 2010 for a special event at my studio. I am teaching a one day digital photography workshop for beginning photographers shooting with a digital SLR camera.
Some of the topics we'll talk about:
Camera controls- learn how to really control your camera, know how to shoot in various modes, and learn what all those letters and icons mean.
Finding good light, dealing with bad lighting, and using your flash better.
Metering the light, you can control your camera and not always the other way around
Composition, color and creativity!
Lenses and equipment.
Limited to 25 students! Please reserve your spot now because this class will sell out.
Where: Farrah Braniff Photographs: 1210 W. Clay, Loft 18, Houston 77019
When: Saturday May 29, 2010 from 10 am until 4 pm (1.5 hour break for lunch)
Price: $95 per student
The class spots will fill up fast so please reserve your spot today, (713) 255-2882.
To learn more about my work, please visit the studio website.
The class spots will fill up fast so please reserve your spot today, (713) 255-2882.
To learn more about my work, please visit the studio website.