Is this class only in English? No, We are very fortunate to have extremely experienced portrait photographer Carlos living here in Playa Del Carmen, and he is a native Mexican who also speaks fluent English.
Do I need an expensive DSLR? No, we can also teach you how to use your mobile phone and compact camera pro settings if they have this feature. There are many advanced camera mobile apps that will also allow you to enhance your photos.
Will you also teach us how to edit the photos afterwards? As this is a specialist topic in itself, we plan to offer this in a future workshop. Today we will focus on getting the best in-camera shot, so considering background, composition, model direction, outfits & any flaws (eg.labels etc sticking out), timing, lighting, also use of shadows, shutter speed, use of flash and additional lighting.
Do the models need to pay too? No, models will not need to pay to participate, although for many, we anticipate that this will be an educational day for them too, as models will learn how to make best use of their wardrobe, positioning, taking posing guidance, eye focusing & blinking, lighting, timing, awareness of surroundings as well as awareness of what the photographer may be seeing or wishing to achieve.
Models will also not be paid, but they will receive the best images from each photographer, and may then use these photos for their own benefit (Social Media marketing etc).
Do models need a change of clothes? Ideally models will come with a range of outfits including choice of sunglasses, swimsuits, hats, shoes, dresses etc.
Will there be any Make-up Artists? Yes we plan to have a couple of experienced makeup artists available on the day too.
How many photographers/models? We expect to have a maximum of six models and ten photographers only
Will there be transport to location? We will have to arrange transport for all to arrave at same time. This could mean taking a local colectivo to the nearest gate and walking from there.
Will there be food and water ? No, please bring your own catering with you. We will have an hour for lunch and recommend you take sufficient water to last you throughout the day too.