Photographing Kids for Everybody with Ross Whitaker Mar 12-14, 2010 ! Nov 5-7, 2010

© Ross Whitaker

Members: $525 • Non-members: $595 • Prerequisites: None

Space Limited to 12 participants.

Description

The best photos happen when everyone is having fun. The key is to set up the right environment so you can capture children as they really are, instead of that “Say cheeseburger” shot you might be tired of! If you just want better pictures of your family, are ready to make the leap to pro, already are a Pro, this hands on workshop will help get you where you want to be! Ross helps you get a better understanding of how the right environment, film, camera, and your own unique personality combine to make great children’s photos. We’ll begin by reviewing your work and then discussing special techniques and tips for shooting a wide range of ages. We will spend time getting a great understanding of the basics of lighting. You will participate in on-location shootings with Ross demonstrating his approach in a variety of scenarios. There will be time to critique the work that you shoot. For the Pros, we review presentation, marketing, and pricing of your work. Digital or film, everyone is welcome! Bring your work, camera, lots of film or Flash Cards.

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Biography

ROSS WHITAKER is a New York Based photographer who specializes in shooting commissioned photos of children and lifestyle for advertising, catalogs, books, and editorial publications. A few of the folks that have kept him busy include: American Girl, Cheerios, Kool-Aid, Quaker Oats, John Deere, Nabisco, Beechnut, Gerber, Enfamile, Dannon, Playtex, Oragel, Triaminic, Tylenol, Motrin, GE, Fisher Price, Stride Rite, Sesame Street, Samsung, Evenflo, Merck, The Discovery Channel, and Disney. Ross is also a regular contributor to: Parent and Child, Family Circle, Prevention, Ladies Home Journal, Brides, Baby Talk, Mothering, and The Parenting Group.

Website: http://www.rosswhitaker.com