by hankinslawrenceimages | Dec 30, 2016 | In the Studio, Workshops
Petals of a Purple & White Dahlia © 2014 Patty Hankins
Early Bird Registration for my January 15 Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop ends tomorrow – December 31.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-studio-workshop-jan-2017/
Siberian Irises © 2015 Patty Hankins
Over the past couple of years, I’ve really enjoyed photographing flowers in my studio. I love that I can control the light and how the flowers are arranged. I’m often able to get closer to the flowers than I can in the field and I also don’t have to worry about the weather (which is especially nice in the winter).
Ina, one of the photographers who took the workshop last year, had this to say about it.
“I took the “Flowers in the Studio” workshop. Not only did I learn how to take impressive pictures of single and multi-floral arrangements using various types of lighting but also how I could implement an in-house lighting setup on a limited cost and size budget.”
I’d love to have you join me for the workshop. It is limited to 4 participants so everyone has plenty of time to photograph using both the continuous lights and strobes.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-studio-workshop-jan-2017/
Not sure if this workshop is right for you, drop me a note and I’ll give you a call and we can talk about it.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Dec 14, 2016 | Workshops
Registration is open for all of my 2017 workshops in the first half of the year! I’d love to have you join me for one of my flower or landscape photography workshops or my Springtime in the South photo tour.
Join Bill and me for an afternoon of photographing flowers in a studio. We’ll cover the basics of studio lighting (both continuous lighting and strobes) and you’ll have the chance to photograph flower under both types of lights. Limited to 4 students.
All the details including registration information: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-studio-workshop-jan-2017/
February 10-12, 2017 – Winter’s Beauty at Chincoteague and Assateague
Join Bill and me for a weekend of photographing at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. We’ll be photographing in the marshes and along the Atlantic shore – and we may even get to photograph some of Chincoteague’s famous ponies. Limited to 6 students.
All the details including registration information: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/winters-beauty-chincoteague-assateague-feb-2017/
March 26 – April 1, 2017 – Springtime in the South: Savannah, Charleston and the South Carolina Low Country
Join me for a week of photographing in some of the most beautiful cities in the South. Known for their stately homes in historic districts, magnificent gardens, and lush spanish moss-filled landscapes, Savannah, Charleston and the South Carolina Low Country are a photographer’s paradise in the Spring. Limited to 6 students.
All the details including registration information: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/springtime-south-savannah-charleston-south-carolina-low-country-2017/
May 15 – 20, 2017 Photographing the Gardens of Philadelphia
With 30 gardens within 30 miles of the city, Philadelphia is a flower lover’s paradise in the spring. Join me for a week of photographing at several of the wonderful gardens in the area. Limited to 6 students.
All the details including registration information: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-gardens-philadelphia/
June 9 – 11, 2017 Photographing Flowers (Without Swearing at Your Camera)
Whether you’re struggling with how to use your camera and tripod or looking for advice on how to improve your flower photos, join me for a weekend of flower photography. Classroom sessions will focus on art & craft of photography, while the field sessions offer you a chance for one-on-one help with your flower photography. Limited to 6 students.
All the details including registration information: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-without-swearing-2017
All my workshops and photo tours are limited to 6 or fewer participants to ensure that I’m able to give you the personalized attention you should get in a photography workshop.
I’d love to have you join me next year, and allow me to help you create the photos you’ve always wanted to create.
If you have any questions about any of my workshops or my photo tour, drop me an email and we’ll find a time to talk.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 15, 2016 | Workshops
For years I only photographed outside under natural light. The sun was always my light source – and I had to deal with whatever light was available to create my photos. I also had to compose my photos based on what I found where I was photographing. So sometimes I couldn’t take the photo I wanted because of something really annoying in the background – or because I couldn’t get my camera and tripod in the right spot.
And then I started photographing in a studio and discovered that when I did that – I had complete control of the light, the setting, and the background. And I could even ask the model to pose the way I wanted her to so that I could create the photos I wanted to.
So when I want to create a photo of a model with a bright red accessory against a dark background – I can use a black drop cloth and lights set to highlight the edges of her body.
Mary Celeste © 2016 Patty Hankins
Anastasia Green © 2015 Patty Hankins
Or if I’m inspired by the contrast of light and shadow in a painting by Caravaggio, I can create a similar look by setting my lights to create the areas of light and shadow.
Quintessence © 2015 Patty Hankins
Quintessence © 2015 Patty Hankins
If I want to capture motion, it’s just a matter of choosing the right lights, shutter speed and aperture
Quintessence © 2014 Patty Hankins
If my vision is for a photograph of a beautiful woman holding flowers in soft light, I can create that look with a right background and a couple of softboxes.
Mary Celeste © 2014 Patty Hankins
And if I’m inspired by Doctor Who (one of my favorite TV shows) I just need the help of a wonderful model and the right props to create some fun photos.
Blue River Dream as the 4th Doctor © 2015 Patty Hankins
Blue River Dream and Andrew the Panda as the 4th and 11th Doctors © 2015 Patty Hankins
If you’re curious about working in a studio with a model, join me on August 20 for my Photographing a Model in the Studio workshop. We’ll be working with fine art figure model Blue River Dream. Since the workshop is limited to 4 participants, everyone will have a chance to photograph under multiple lighting situations.
Be sure register soon if you are interested in this workshop – there’s only one space left. And once that space is filled, I’ll have to place you on a waiting list for the workshop.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 12, 2016 | Workshops
I’ve been trying to figure out what to say in a post letting you know that I only have two spaces left in this weekend’s Photographing Flowers (Without Swearing at Your Camera) workshop. I had no clue what I was going to say.
And then I checked a post I’d made on Facebook letting people know about the upcoming workshop. Two of the people who had taken this workshop in the past had posted comments on my note – so I’m letting them tell you why they recommend the workshop.
John from Springfield, Virginia said
“ I strongly recommend these 3 days with Patty! I learned so much AND had good fun. Slowing down to use a tripod really made me re-think my composition!”
And Ann from Manassas, Virginia replied
“I second this recommendation. I took this class and was so much happier with my photos afterwards. I’m not sure I can pinpoint any one thing I learned, but overall, the use of the tripod and the slowing down to think about the composition that Patty stresses really makes a difference. This class gives such a great fundamental lesson without seeming like a lecture! The balance between classroom and fieldwork is perfect in my opinion.”
The workshop is this weekend July 15-17. We’ll be photographing at 3 local gardens or parks and talk about the art and craft of flower photography back at my home in Bethesda during the middle of the day.
All the information about the workshop is at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-without-swearing/
I’d love to have you join me this weekend. If you have any questions, drop me a note and we’ll find a time to talk to see if this is the right workshop for you.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 14, 2016 | Workshops
Just a quick reminder – early bird pricing for my July 15-17 Photographing Flowers (Without Swearing at Your Camera!) Workshop ends tomorrow – June 15.
During the workshop, we’ll visit at least two local gardens or parks to photograph flowers. We will head to the gardens that have the best displays that weekend. We will gather at my home in Bethesda for discussions of the art and craft of flower photography.
The workshop is limited to 6 participants to ensure that I’m able to give you the personalized attention you should get in a photography workshop.
You can read all about the workshop at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-without-swearing/
If you’ve been thinking about taking this workshop – be sure to register now. The registration fee goes up on Thursday.
If you have any questions about the workshop – drop me an email and we’ll find a time to talk.
by hankinslawrenceimages | May 27, 2016 | Workshops
When I’m photographing at a garden, I’m often limited in how close I can get to the flowers, and what angles I can photograph them from. Another challenge is damage to the flowers from wind, rain, bugs, etc. Sometimes it’s just really frustrating to see a photo in my mind and not be able to take it because I’d need to be standing in the middle of a garden bed to take it!
When I’m in my studio, I’m often able to create photos I couldn’t take in a garden. In the studio I get to choose which flowers I’m going to photograph – and what angle I’ll be photographing them from. I’m also able to control the light and often get much closer to the blossoms than I can at a garden. I’m able to capture details that I’ve never even seen when I’m photographing outdoors.
Roses are one of my favorite flowers to photograph, especially in the studio. I thought I’d share some of my favorite rose photos taken in my studio with you today.
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Babe Spray Roses © 2016 Patty Hankins
Star Campanella Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jalah Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Rose © 2014 Patty Hankins
Petals of a Star Campanella Rose © 2015 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jana Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Babe Spray Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Another advantage (????) to photographing roses in my studio is that Kitty Ansel frequently stops by to help . . .
Stop and Taste the Roses © 2014 William Lawrence
I’ll be teaching my Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop on September 10, where you’ll have a chance to photograph several sets of flowers in my studio using both continuous lights and strobes. One of my students Ina had this to say about the workshop after she attended in January.
“I took Patty’s Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop. Not only did I learn how to take impressive pictures of single and multi-floral arrangements using various types of lighting but also how I could implement an in-house lighting setup on a limited cost and size budget. ”
I’d love to have you join me on September 10 for my Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop.
