New Beginners Photography Courses

Liverpool-Manchester-Beginners

Liverpool Part One Beginners Digital SLR Photography

Course Cost £75

 

“Stuck on Auto?  Learn to use Aperture Priority & take control of your images”

 

This workshop is designed for all makes and models of DSLR, mirrorless compact system and bridge cameras (also known as superzoom) with the facility to set Aperture Priority, with small, friendly groups (a maximum of 10 students).

You’ll create your own help sheet that you can refer to instead of the camera’s manual.

  • Learn to take control of your camera for predictable results every time
  • Find the fastest way to access your camera’s features
  • Learn how to take control of what’s in focus in your images
  • Find out how to set the right depth of field, from blurred backgrounds to detailed landscape shots, by choosing the appropriate Aperture
  • Put it all into practice by taking some close-up, portrait & landscape shots
  • Review and discuss your images as a group
  • Detailed handouts and exercises that you can use later to perfect your skills

 

Held Twice Per Month Liverpool For Dates & To Book Please Email Me or Call 07918 954 230

 

 

How to Build a Modeling Portfolio

I receive a great deal of emails from Models asking advice on how to start modelling and build their first Model Portfolio. Wiki How have posted a great article full of advice, if you are interested in a model career please take a look. 

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Modeling-Portfolio

Model Portfolios Liverpool & Manchester

 

Liverpool & Manchesters Most Comprehensive Model Portfolios & Photoshoots

Rory Lewis is the only independent professional photographer in Liverpool & Manchester who specialises solely in Modelling Portfolios and studio portrait photoshoots. Unlike impersonal makeover studios that hire cheap photographers, have mediocre photography and hit you with hidden costs, a professional photo shoot with Rory is a rewarding and comprehensive experience. Rory has outstanding feedback and a wealth of experience to offer. 

Clients regularly visit Rory from all over the UK and abroad. Each photoshoot in Liverpool or Manchester with Rory is unique, whether it is a Model Portfolio, Dance portfolio, Actors headshots, Glamour Photo shoot or – most typically – just lovely portraits for regular people who aren’t models or performers and want beautiful professional photos to capture them at their best in a comfortable, relaxing private Liverpool or Manchester studio.

There are packages to suit all budgets, at clear, attractive prices that include all the photos. No experience necessary. Please check our Rory’s Photoshoot Services Page for links to all his packages and services.

Liverpool & Manchester Model Portfolios 01

Liverpool & Manchester Model Portfolios 02

Glasgow Perfect Portraiture Digital Photography Course Saturday 22nd June 2013

**ALL courses are practical tuition sessions giving you plenty of time to learn hands on the skills taught. Enabling you to work with professional models on the day and capture amazing photography for your portfolio.** 

 

 Saturday 22nd June 2013 Glasgow 10am-5PM

 

Price £129

 

To Book Please Email Me or Call 07918 954 230

 

Portraiture Course Liverpool

 

Rory Lewis Photographer runs Weekend, Daily and Evening Digital Photography Courses and Workshops in Liverpool, Manchester & Glasgow, throughout the year. Whether you are a total beginner or advanced, our Professional Digital Photography Courses will give you the knowledge and hands-on practical experience to succeed as a Freelance Photographer or to simply make better photos as a Hobby. Group sizes are kept small to 6-8 delegates so you can get hands on in the practical tutorials. Rory uses fun, practical learning techniques for all his digital photography courses. You will work professional models to hone your skills and walk away with new photography techniques.

 

“Working with a Professional Model with amazing bone structure and facial expression. This course is a MUST for all those enthusiastic portrait photographers who want to capture some amazing shots for their portfolios.”

 

Tuition is a hands on classroom as you work with the models throughout the day learning new skills and techniques ” You will walk away from this course with the skill to develop and improve your photography techniques” Learn studio flash lighting, develop your understanding of studio technique and test using two photographic models.

 

You will be shown the effect of soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots, and beauty dish how to use reflectors. How to use both soft and hard lighting to change the mood and effect of a portrait. Learn what a main lights function is; and how to use fill lights, back lights and hair lights and be shown how they affect the final image.

 

Time Table

  • 10:00am – Introduction with Light refreshment
  • What equipment is needed
  • How to set up the studio beginners guide
  • Learning to use a flash meter for accurate exposure
  • Camera set up and custom white balance setting
  • Model poses and composition tips
  • 3 effective single flash lighting plans (softbox and umbrella)
  • Soft Lighting
  • Business advice for headshot, portrait and corporate client
  • How to use flags and reflectors
  • How to light a white background
  • High Key Lighting + exposure technique
  • Full lenght lighting

1:00pm – Lunch

  • 2:00pm – Low Key lighting
  • Working with shadows and mood
  • Hard Lighting
  • Using, umbrellas beauty dish snoots etc
  • Multiple Flash Lighting plans
  • Three point lighting
  • Broad and short lighting
  • Kickers hair lights and back lights
  • Business Advice
  • Q and A

5:00pm – Close

 

To Book Please Email Me or Call 07918 954 230

 

 

Glasgow Art Nude Photography Course 1st June 2013

**ALL courses are practical tuition sessions giving you plenty of time to learn hands on the skills taught. Enabling you to work with professional models on the day and capture amazing photography for your portfolio.** 

 

 Saturday 1st June 2013 Glasgow 10am-5PM

 

Price £149

 

To Book Please Email Me or Call 07918 954 230


Glasgow Art Nude Photography Courses

 

Rory Lewis Photographer runs Weekend, Daily and Evening Digital Photography Courses and Workshops in Liverpool, Manchester & Glasgow, throughout the year. Whether you are a total beginner or advanced, our Professional Digital Photography Courses will give you the knowledge and hands-on practical experience to succeed as a Freelance Photographer or to simply make better photos as a Hobby. Group sizes are kept small to 6-8 delegates so you can get hands on in the practical tutorials. Rory uses fun, practical learning techniques for all his digital photography courses. You will work professional models to hone your skills and walk away with new photography techniques.

 

“A Wonderful workshop and opportunity to capture some amazing shots, we will be working with a published artistic nude model. The course will be a great way to build your fine art nude photography portfolio under the guidance of Rory Lewis Photographer.

 

Tuition is a hands on classroom” You will walk away from this course with the skills to develop and improve your photography techniques” Learn studio flash lighting, develop your understanding of studio technique and test with our model.

 

An Internationally published model will be provided for you to shoot. Advice  will be given on lighting, direction and posing. Teaching is presented in an easy to understand relaxed and entertaining manner.”

 

Topics Covered

 

  • What equipment is needed
  • How to set up the studio beginners guide
  • Female Art Nudes
  • Learning to use a flash meter for accurate exposure
  • Camera set up and custom white balance setting
  • Model poses and composition tips
  • 3 effective single flash lighting plans (softbox and umbrella)
  • Soft Lighting
  • How to use flags and reflectors
  • How to light a white background
  • High Key Lighting + exposure technique
  • Full length lighting
  • Low Key lighting
  • Working with shadows and mood
  • Hard Lighting
  • Using, umbrellas beauty dish snoots etc
  • Multiple Flash Lighting plans
  • Kickers hair lights and back lights

 

To Book Please Email Me or Call 07918 954 230

 

 

Glasgow Art Nude Course 30th March 2013 Feedback

Today’s Art Nude Course in Glasgow was a great success the delegates with my help developed new lighting techniques and worked throughout the session with model Fredau Hoekstra

Learning new skills in lighting, creative direction, and camera technique. Thank you to Fredau who did a wonderful job modelling for the course.

If you missed out on the course I will be holding another Art Nude Workshop in Glasgow on Saturday 1st June.

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Delegate Dawn Matthews Shots from the Session

Delegate Dawn Matthews Shots from the Session

Red Skies – Stories from the Liverpool Blitz

One of my Recent Clients Actor Alan Walsh will be appearing in The Liverpool Play Red Skies (Stories from the Liverpool Blitz). 24th-27th May at St Georges Hall in Liverpool.

The play marks the 70th anniversary of the May Blitz of 1941.

Tickets are now on-sale 0151 225 6909, don’t miss it! 

Red Skies – Stories from the Liverpool Blitz

Red Skies – Stories from the Liverpool Blitz

Rebecca Cordell Test More Shots

Over the past few weeks I’ve had some down time giving me a chance to have  look through my Back Catalogue. I discovered some more gems from my photoshoot with Rebecca Cordell Model; photographed  some months ago, and with a little retouching I think they look amazing let me know what you think?

 (Rory Lewis)

 (Rory Lewis)

London Actors Headshots Session £79 Saturday 20th April 2013

Rory Lewis is one of the most sought after actors headshot photographers in the UK photographing actors headshots for several years.  Over the years Rory has developed his own unique style of working with actors ensuring their photographic headshot experience is an enjoyable; relaxed session to create the very best in Actors Headshots.

Actors Headshots London

Whether you’re just starting your Acting Career, or are already a veteran of the stage or screen, you will understand how important it is to have striking and engaging headshots in your portfolio. 

“A strong Actors Headshot reflects something about your personality and I can work with you to draw this out on film and shoot in a style suitable for castings in London and internationally.”

On the 20th April 2013, I will be holding an Actors Headshots Drop in Day at Farringdon Studios in London. Places will be limited, so please EMAIL me or CALL 07918 954 230 to book your time slot. Times start from 9am-7pm please specify in your EMAIL which times are best for your session.

Drop in Package

Normal Package Cost £159 Discounted to £79

 

How Should I Prepare for the Session

Just as you wouldn’t tell a hairdresser to cut your hair, you’d have a few ideas yourself, so it’s fine to brief me as much as you like, if their are any particular roles you are cast for tell me.

So, when we agree a headshot sesson time, I send you aWelcome Email with my advice on preparing for and making the most the session.

That encourages you to think about the sorts of castings you get and want, and to make clear choices about hair, makeup and clothing that will really help you get the range of headshots to create a dynamic portfolio fit for the modern casting environment.

Of course you can rely on me to do my job (“Spotlight Recently Recommended My Services”), but the more prepared the better!

 

View Latest Feedback from Acting Clients

Reviews & Feedback

“I WILL be coming back!”

Finally I have found a fabulous photographer! 

In the past I have payed for photos I haven’t even used. 

This time I was spoiled for choice! Where do I begin?….Fantastic value, I didn’t feel rushed. I felt comfortable, I received my photos the very same day and most of all we had so much fun! 

I will recommend Rory Lewis to all my Actor friends.

Andréa Williams- Signed by All Stars Casting Agency.

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“Extremely relaxing shoot!”

I have never had my photo taken in a ‘photoshoot’ environment and was very nervous.

Rory helps you relax, simply by his personality, the way he talks to you throughout the shoot is very encouraging. He takes plenty of images, so you are completely spoilt for choice!

I asked for a make up artist to be present as I felt that would aid with the shoot, and I was not disappointed, together the duo were brilliant.

John Bird Actor

 

L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2013 Finals

Good News to share, I found out today my photograph; taken for Love the Salon in Cheltenham has made it through to the Finals of the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2013. Good luck to the team for the upcoming Final!

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