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Lee Iggulden
29/08/2010, 19:25
Thursday 16 September 2010 from 18:30 to 22:00 Days Hotel Chester North CH5 2HX


Tonight is our very first Scrap Metal Challenge This is where you have to capture a creative image using a variety of Photographic techniques lighting product tables and lightboxes.... All will be revealed on the evening... Just make sure you bring an OPEN mind : A chance to win a prize too

This is a full Evening's module in which you will be shown the techniques needed to take photographs of various bits and pieces of "Scrap Metal" from old kitchen utensils to.... Well, you will just have to wait and see because if we give too much away it wouldn't really be a challenge now would it!!!
You will be using a variety of lighting and equipment which will include lighting, light tents and of course, your camera.
You'll be taught how to:


Use light tents, lightboxes and other product photography equipment.
Position your lights to avoid shadows and reflections.
Capture images of "Stuff" in a creative way to get a creative image to win a prize.
Use the correct settings on your camera.

Supper is included and will be served between 8.00pm – 8.15pm.

You must register online to confirm your attendance
Schedule

6.30pm - Registration and get yourself a drink from the bar.
6.45 - 7.00pm - First Session
8.15pm - Supper
8.45pm - Second Session
10.00 - Another fantastic photography evening finishes
You Should Bring

Camera and Camera Maual
Tripod
Battery. Battery Charger, Memory Cards
Flashgun (optional and not essential)
An Open and Creative Mind...

markcarline
31/08/2010, 08:20
Should be a good night! - unfortunatly i can't make this month which is a shame as I just purchased a small lightbox from ebay :) I did have a play with it and managed to get a 1/2 decent image:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4927199555_7d6e493ec3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markcarline/4927199555/)
Pink chrysanthemum 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markcarline/4927199555/) by Mark Carline (http://www.flickr.com/people/markcarline/), on Flickr

Looking forward to see what people managed to get from the evening and i'll see you all in October.

Lee Iggulden
31/08/2010, 09:02
Hey Mark.

You will be missed. I love the "Pinkness" of this image, it is really bright and vibrant.

Your booking for the Stockport Open Day has been received, thank you.

Dont forget the challenge tonight ;)

Lee :)