CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN FORM NYC ADVANCED WORKSHOP WITH JOHN BENTHAM
New York Advanced Photography Workshop, A Celebration of the Human Form, with John Bentham
© John Bentham
© John Bentham
On Saturday December 12th, John Bentham led a Studio Photography Workshop in DPA’s Manhattan studio illustrating lighting and tips to best photograph the human form. This was the first such workshop offered by DPA. John presented a slide show of images, explaining different lighting styles and techniques, followed by lighting demonstrations and exposure advice enabling the students to create a number of different looks. Students gained insight into how to deal with models, how to make a model comfortable but still get the shots. A variety of lighting equipment and photo accessories were available for the student photographers including studio flash, pocket wizard radio slaves, grip equipment, backdrops and light modifiers such as Octobanks, soft boxes, lighting globes and umbrellas.
© John Wilkerson
© John Wilkerson
© John Wilkerson
© Kim Parker-Maneja
Two professional figure models were provided for the workshop and students walked away with portfolio worthy photographs shot in a professional studio with pro lighting gear. For those students interested in expanding their equipment inventory, advice on purchasing lighting and camera equipment was included in the workshop. The class size was limited to a small group which awarded each student with plenty of shoot time and individual attention in an intimate studio setting. Lunch was catered by Estancia 460 Restaurant, a local favorite offering Italian Argentine specialties, and a good time was had by all.
© Michael Nowacki
© Michael Nowacki
© Mike Vanderbilt
© Mike Vanderbilt
© Mike Vanderbilt
John Bentham is an award-winning photographer specializing in documentary and portraiture. He has photographed Biker Rallies, Burlesque Dancers, Native American Powwows, Drag Queens and underground NYC clubs. John has photographed such public figures as Harrison Ford, SEAL, Uma Thurman, James Taylor and the late Frank McCourt. His clients and publications include AUDI, Mercedes-Benz, Newsweek, The New York Times, People, Pfizer, LIFE, Rolling Stone, Sony, Time and Vanity Fair and he has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Paris, Tokyo and Prague. See more of Johns work at www.johnbentham.com.
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