Professional Portrait & Fashion Photography
(for commercial & editorial work)

Professional Portrait & Fashion Photography is a masterclass taught personally by Lance Lee, the creative director of Beijing Center of Photography. See his professional portfolio at http://lancefolio.com

Apart from improving on their photography skills, participants of this workshop will also walk away with a brand new fashion and portrait portfolio. Check out the images shot by Lance's students in past workshops. (On right column)

Membership discounts not applicable to this course
(inclusive of model fees for practice sessions with professional models)

Contact
For more details
Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call us at 010 - 5869 1383 | 150. 1100. 3051

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Suitable for students who are:
Recommended for both professional photographers and serious amateurs aspiring to do professional work.

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Prerequisite for the course
Students should have a strong foundation in digital photography, studio lighting knowledge as well as photoshop techniques.
Please consider joining our Basic Digital Class, Photoshop Basics and studio lighting class first if you are a total beginner.
Alternatively, we can arrange for personalized crash courses to prepare you for this advanced class.
Please come to our school for a complimentary (free-of-charge) 1-to-1 review session with our instructors to understand if this course is suitable for you.
Call us at 5869.1383 | 150.1100.3051 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you wish to find out more.

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Gallery of past students' works

Lesson Outlines

Lesson 01: Theory Class

(1) Understanding the concept of space in a studio environment.
(2) Revision on the principles of lighting and how to use them for portrait and fashion works
(3) Know the expectations and commercial requirements of portrait and fashion photography
(4) Familiarization with the workflow
(5) Critique & Analysis of participants' past works and portfolio

Lesson 02: Practical Class & Studio Clinic

(1) Participants will execute studio lighting assignments so instructor may study the way they work and propose ways to improve
(2) Reinforcement of studio lighting techniques
(3) Practical shooting with model to learn how to observe and direct body language during shooting

Lesson 03: Practical

(1) How to shoot BEAUTY shots emphasizing model's facial features, hairstyling & makeup.
(2) Learn how to accentuate a model's better side and hide their facial flaws through camera angles and lighting techniques

Lesson 04: Photoshop Practical
(1) Learn digital imaging techniques for retouching
(2) Every participant retouches best image shot during lesson 02

Lesson 05: Theory Class
(1) Lighting on Location: Techniques & Considerations
(2) Environmental Portraits: Choice of Backgrounds

Lesson 06: Practical
(1) Practice with model: Lighting on Location
(2) Balancing flash with ambient lighting

Lesson 07: Theory
(1) Alternative lighting techniques for shooting fashion
(2) Studying how masters in fashion photography light their works
(3) teamwork and leadership: directing a fashion shoot
(4) working with stylists, makeup artists and hairstylists in a team

Lesson 08: Studio Practical
(1) Practice with model: studio fashion
(2) Directing and posing models
(3) Getting the right moment

Lesson 09: Photoshop Practical
(1) More Digital Imaging techniques
(2) Retouching the best works (at least three for every participant) taken during lesson 06 & 08

Lesson 10: Practical: Bridal Fashion Photography
(1) Theory: Studying the demands for bridal fashion photography
(2) Practical shooting: On-location with model

Lesson 11: Photoshop Practical
(1) White-on-White considerations in retouching bridal shots
(2) Retouching the best works (at least two for every participant) taken during lesson 06 & 08

Lesson 12: Theory & Critique
(1) milestone check of participants' progress and developments
(2) Question of style in photography
(3) Helping every participant find their own vision and unique personal styles

Lesson 13: Theory
(1) Conceptual photography - how it contributes to your career
(2) Adding drama to your shots: How-tos
(3) Conceptualizing your personal project

Lesson 14: Practical
(1) from conceptualizing to fulfilling your vision
(2) Using lighting, stylistic treatments to dramatize your shots
(3) Practical shooting with model.

Lesson 15: Photoshop Practical
(1) Advance digital imaging techniques
(2) Retouching best images shot during lesson 14

Lesson 16: Career Planning
(1) Setting up your own studio & workspace
(2) Introduction to professional business practices
(3) How to develop your photography career

Starting on

if none of the dates & times below fit your schedule, feel free to email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call us at 5869.1383 | 134. 666.43100

We would be glad to set new start dates for your convenience.

Weekday Classes

October 20, Wednesday 10am

lesson 01: October 20, Wednesday 10am - 12pm
lesson 02: October 20, Wednesday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 03: October 22, Friday 10am - 12pm
lesson 04: October 22, Friday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 05: October 26, Tuesday 10am - 12pm
lesson 06: October 26, Tuesday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 07: October 27, Wednesday 10am - 12pm
lesson 08: October 27, Wednesday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 09: October 29, Friday 10am - 12pm
lesson 10: October 29, Friday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 11: November 2, Tuesday 10am - 12pm
lesson 12: November 2, Tuesday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 13: November 3, Wednesday 10am - 12pm
lesson 14: November 3, Wednesday 1pm - 4pm

lesson 15: November 5, Friday 10am - 12pm
lesson 16: November 5, Friday 1pm - 4pm

Note:
Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays are regular lesson time for theory classes and practical sessions
Mondays and Thursdays are revision days where students are expected to revise on their own plus work on photoshop retouching of images shot during practicals.

Weekend Classes

December 4, Saturday 10am

lesson 01: December 4, Saturday 10am - 12pm
lesson 02: December 4, Saturday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 03: December 5, Sunday 10am - 12pm
lesson 04: December 5, Sunday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 05: December 11, Saturday 10am - 12pm
lesson 06: December 11, Saturday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 07: December 12, Sunday 10am - 12pm
lesson 08: December 12, Sunday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 09: December 18, Saturday 10am - 12pm
lesson 10: December 18, Saturday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 11: December 19, Sunday 10am - 12pm
lesson 12: December 19, Sunday 1pm - 3pm

break for christmas holidays

lesson 13: January 15 2011, Saturday 10am - 12pm
lesson 14: January 15 2011, Saturday 1pm - 3pm

lesson 15: January 16 2011, Sunday 10am - 12pm
lesson 16: January 16 2011, Sunday 1pm - 3pm