Creative Portrait Photography Series: Backgrounds With Gobos

🎨 Creative Portrait Photography: Mastering Backgrounds with Gobos

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"Sandy is brilliant and very clear and descriptive in her presenting of the course content. She kindly shares her new discoveries and ideas on making a great theme even better, always going the extra mile!" - Rebecca Ybarra

Welcome to Our Journey! 📸✨

Hello, dear photographers! My name is Sandy Dee, a seasoned photographer and author of "Posing Like A Pro" from San Jose, California. With over 50 photography workshops under our belt, specializing in conceptual photoshoots, I'm thrilled to guide you through the enchanting world of Creative Photography Lighting - Create Funcy Background Designs With Gobos.

What Are Gobos & Why They Matter?

Gobos, short for "go-between-objects", are an essential yet often overlooked tool in photography. They are used to cast interesting shapes or patterns onto your subject or background, adding a layer of depth and creativity to your images. 🌟

Why Master Gobos?

1. Cost-Effective Creativity: With a modest investment in gobos and gels, you can achieve a plethora of effects, eliminating the need for multiple backgrounds.

2. Efficiency & Variety: Easily switch up your shoot's aesthetic with a gobo and a gel, without moving props or changing sets.

3. Space-Saving Magic: Gobos are space-efficient, unlike cumbersome paper or vinyl rolls.

Plus: Elevate your images with unique effects that will make your work stand out from the crowd, perfectly complementing your model's narrative and style.

Course Requirements & What You'll Learn:

To get the most out of this course, you should be comfortable with the manual settings on your DSLR and have some foundational knowledge of lighting. We'll cover essential topics for beginners, including basic lighting diagrams, and provide advanced techniques for those looking to refine their skills. 📚

Your Creative Toolkit:

• Lastolite Strobo Gobo: Create realistic window effects with foliage.
• Lastolite Mask Strips: Achieve artistic shadow patterns.
• Lightblaster by Spiffygear: Explore a myriad of background options.
• Cinefoil: Design intricate patterns on your backgrounds.
• Household & Decorative Items: Discover how everyday objects can cast interesting shadows.

Unlock Your Creativity with Gobos!

Through step-by-step "fly on the wall" videos, detailed lighting diagrams by Matt, and my expert guidance, you'll learn to create stunning images with amazing background effects that will impress your models and clients. 🌈

Join Us & Transform Your Photography!

If you're ready to push the boundaries of your portrait and fashion lighting skills, this course is your gateway to a new dimension of creative expression. Let's bring your photography to life with the magic of gobos! 🤩

Have Fun Learning & Shooting! Let's light up that frame together! 📷💖