ONE TO ONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS WITH GUILLAUME KAYACAN

This intense form of workshop is aimed at both professional photographers & photography enthusiasts ready to challenge themselves,
wider their craft and accumulate a large amount of knowledge in a very short amount of time.
The workshop will take place in a photography studio located in the center of Brussels.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY & FREEING YOUR MIND.
Portfolio review. Where you wanna lead your photography to.
What is worth keeping in mind. What really matters. And what to forget.
Handle your subject. Learn from them. Adapt yourself accordingly.

PART 2: STUDIO LIGHTNING, ITS POSSIBILITES & ITS TECHNICAL SIDES.
Quick review of the main light modifiers.
Different types of lightning setups for different moods & ambiances.
Gear suggestions.

PART 3: THE ACTUAL PORTRAIT SESSION.
Define a direction for your shoot. Create your lightning accordingly.
Move around your subject. Find new perspectives.
Make your work looks seamless at all cost. Always have a plan B ready.
Safety setups & my own favorites and why.
Know when you peak. Know when to stop.

PART 4: THE WORKFLOW.
Handle your files with care. Different ways of keeping your data safe.
Learn how to select your images. Show only the very best & burry the leftovers.

PART 5: THE RETOUCHING.
Main differences between Lightroom & Capture One.
How crucial calibration & Wacom tablets are.
Quick recap of Capture One, RPP & Photoshop.
Plan your retouching. Keep track. Common retouching mistakes.
My own workflow explained. The most efficient way of masking.
Building strong black and white images. Two opposite techniques explained.
Colors & toning. A few mistakes to avoid and a few tips.
The techniques & tricks I’m constantly applying to my own work.

REQUIREMENTS.
Your own photography gear.
Your laptop or desktop computer.
Pre-installed Adobe Photoshop.
Pre-installed Capture One.
Both have a monthly subscription system. 

INFOS & PRICING.
From 09:30 to 18:30 - Parking available.
The fee is 375€ (50% deposit required).
It includes light breakfast, lunch & drinks. 
General & booking inquiries: guillaumekayacan@gmail.com