![]() Every photographer got to work with every model. The cool part is that this continued (with lunch and sleep breaks) over the two days. The photographers then have new models to experience. It's easy to make new friends.Īfter a pre-set time, the whistle blew and everyone gathered at the "meeting spot". Photographers often assist each other during the shooting with light metering, reflectors, flashes, etc. This way each photographer and model can dedicate their full attention to each other (different than paparazzi style shooting). Each photographer pairs up with a model within their group. I likes them odds.Įach group selects a background or spot and sets up shop. At this AZ ShootOut the ratio was approx. Then each group of photogs rotates through each group of models. The goal was to give every model and photographer a chance to work together one-on-one. Thanks guys!ĭave and Jeff have set up a round-robin style shooting experience. These were valuable additions to the weekend. The two workshops complimented each other giving a great overview and comparison of some professional philosophies and techniques. He explained a good deal of his techniques for capture and output of awesome photographs. ![]() Dan explained and demonstrated how he controls his environment and light, whether indoors or out. His style appeared to be a direct contrast to Johnny's Saturday concepts. He then moved on to his take on photo shoots and lighting. Dan started out by covering how and where to sell our photography. On Sunday, Dan Howell ( provided his expertise. ![]() He likes to call his minimalist style, Guerilla shooting - but you can take a workshop at the next AZ ShootOut to learn what he means. He took us through his process beginning to end. Saturday morning's workshop was put on the shoulders of Johnny Olsen ( Quickdraw Johnny showed us some of his work, explained some of his philosophies, demonstrated some shooting techniques and then Photoshopped the results right there. While the models suffered through the morning make-up and prep sessions with Corinne and Lorri, the ShootOut photographers and I had the opportunity to participate in free workshops taught by respected professionals. It seems to be the perfect place for a group event. The grounds were closed to the public ensuring privacy during the ShootOut.A definite plus for Glamour photography. The next ShootOut should be just fabulous in the spring, with all the fresh greenery and flowers.Īlong with the antique sets and available props, this studio location offered modern restrooms and other indoor facilities to make it a pleasant day. It provided plenty of room for everyone to shoot and more than enough "scenes" that I didn't ever have to repeat a location. The sets include a tavern, jail, church, cottages, adobe structures, textured walls, blacksmiths, barns, old wagons, hay bales, balconies, etc. A movie set, with both Ol' West town and Mexican village motif. BTW:It seemed that it was 50% newbies to 50% ShootOut veterans. It gave Dave & Jeff (the promoters) a chance to explain how things work to newbies like myself. ![]() This turned out to be a fun evening of sharing portfolios and past AZ Shoot stories. This orientation meeting had four benefits for me 1 I got info about what to expect, 2 I was able to mingle with other photographers and the models, 3 found my place in the next days shooting schedule, 4 I got fed. The first scheduled ShootOut get together was early Friday evening. Optional Day of Paid Shooting at provided Location.Promoters Dave Hall ( & Jeff Lee ( provided an orientation "meeting", two days of round-robin shooting, workshops, make-up artists, food, lodging, "after-hours" shooting and a bunch of fun. The ShootOut was a 2.5 day event where a bunch of photogs - Amateur and Pro - show up to photograph a bunch of agency & freelance models in a private, controlled and picturesque environment. | Overview | Location | Workshops | The Shooting | The People | Lodging | Food | Summary | Okay enough of the corny attempt at comparing the AZ ShootOut to a Wild West Adventure. After cleaning and loading my cameras and checking the sites (auto-focus) I headed off to Phoenix to do battle with other camera slingers. I'd heard through the grapevine (translate as "forums") that the AZ Shootout was a good shooting experience. 'stang), I pondered on what lay in store for me at The Arizona Shootout. I gave the October 2003 Arizona ShootOut a try.Īs I hurtled through the Cal/Az desert on my tamed Mustang (I rented a Kia but they upgraded me for some reason to a tamed six cyl. So I decided to find a workshop/event where I could shoot, experiment and be social with other photogs and models. great weather.īecause I have a real job now, I haven't been able to shoot as much as a like. Glamourcon extends a special thank you to everyone who made this review possible.īeautiful models.
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