Just coming off the heels of an amazing workshop held right here in Rochester w. lighting guru Neil Cowley. What a great experience!! Neil is a super-accessable guy who encouraged us to pull from within and trust both ourselves and our environment when approaching a shoot. The technical focus of the workshop was lighting...hence the title "Make Light Real". We learned about contrast, color temperatures, equipment, surveying a space and the like. We touched on processing techniques, workflow, actions and other technology-related applications. But the most important lessons, in my opinion, came by way of philosophy and approach. The biggest lesson that I took from the experience...
"You have not begun to reach your potential as a photographer."
The path is open-ended...therefore, a specific destination does not exist. This rings true not only in photo, but in all aspects of life. Stay open-minded...listen to the cues around you...be adaptable...always believe that the best is yet to come. Don't ever accept complacency...always demand the most from yourself and your expericence. Thanks for re-inforcing that Neil!!
I was fortunate enough to share this experience with a small group of talented, encouraging photographers. Rachel Gracie hosted the event at her studio in the Park Ave. Area. Thanks Rachel,for your hospitality...I look forward to getting to know you better in the future. Scott McQuarrie and Tim Forbes made it all the way from Canada for the event. It was a real pleasure meeting you guys - stay in touch!! Lou Gonzalez of Steadfast Designs and, of course, my man...Mr. Erich Camping. We need to do more of these events in the future E...they recharge the batteries and get the wheels turning.OK...a couple of photos...
Neil and Erich looking over some images...what's with that scarry fuzzy thing you're holding Neil??
Inside Rachel's home...what an amazing abode!!
Rock Star Headshot captured by Neil...
One more thing to report....IT'S SUNNY IN ROCHESTER TODAY!!! I REPEAT...IT'S SUNNY IN ROCHESTER TODAY!!
I was beginning to think that home would look like this forever:
I won't jinx the weather by saying that it's turning for the better...but it just might be!!I hope this finds you all well. Remember you can subscribe to this blog by entering your email in the fancy little subscribe box on the right. C'mon...you know you wanna!!
All the best,
t
7 comments:
Dude, Good times! I really enjoyed the workshop. Happy to spend some brain bending time with you. Get fired up for the NYC! We are gonna put some of our new skills to use.
I can't wait to see what you do with your new skills. Lighting is definitely an area I could grow in.
Love the new rock star head shot, you should put that up anywhere you can!
Your endless drive to learn, grow, and pursue excellence still inspires me....and as anyone who saw you at the Decemberists concert knows, the Rock Star headshot is well deserved. Watching you rock out was a show in itself. That was a blast.
Hey Tom! Lou Gonzalez here. Yeah the seminar was definitely food for thought. Lots to think about now. I wish we had more time to get to know eachother. Maybe we can grab a coffee and chat some time. Thanks for the plug off your blog. Feel free to give me a call or whatever. Take Care.
Looks like fun :) New lighting techniques are always HUGE!!! Love the 'rock star shot' :)
Hey Tom- I heard you ran into Steve DePino in New York last weekend? How random is that? Sounds like the seminar you went to was awesome! And true- we have not reached our full potential as photographers, b/c if we did, we wouldn't have anywhere else to go!
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