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The Lens Paper
February, 2004
Page 4
Equipment:
Camera: You will want a camera that you are familiar with. It is
highly recommended that you use a camera where you have easy
control over aperture and shutter speed. An SLR/DSLR would be
best. Lenses between 24 mm and 105 mm range should work
very well. I would suggest that you go for the fastest lenses that
you can use in that range rather than going for a slow zoom lens.
Film: I would suggest 3 or 4 rolls of 400 ASA B&W film or 400
ASA B&W C-41 processed film. Slide and color negative film
are a bad idea because they are not as forgiving of light intensity
or temperature.
Monopod: You can bring a monopod if you would like, but do
not bring a tripod because there will be no room to use it.
Lighting: I will provide a number of studio Hot Lights for
lighting the model. Flashes and strobes are not necessary.
Signup:
Any NCPS member who is current on their dues can sign up
for the workshop.
Due to the fact that this is the first workshop of its sort that
we have organized and the limited space in the studio we are
limiting it to eight participants.
To sign up you will need to hand Nancy Jennings a check
made payable to the “North County Photographic Society”
for $15 at the February general meeting or send it in the mail
by the end of February so we can get it before the board
meets in March. Please write your name and photo workshop
on the check. The deposit will cover some of the expenses
of the workshop. The balance will be paid for by the club.
If there are more than eight members who sign up, we will
select the eight names from a hat. The rest will have the
checks returned to them. It is possible that we will have this
workshop again, so anyone who was not able to get into this
one will get first choice next time.
The checks are non refundable for the people who are
selected for the workshop because we will incur the costs
whether you show up for the event or not.
When:
The workshop will be held on Saturday March 20, 2004, in San
Diego from 11AM to 3PM. Please bring something to eat for
lunch. I will provide soda and water to make sure no one gets
parched working with the studio lights.
Where:
It will be at Jeff Brosbe’s house at:
2615 33rd Street
San Diego 92104
Directions from North County –
Take 5 South to 805 South to University Avenue/North Park
Way exit (3rd exit after the I-8 cross over). Go straight at the
stop sign at the end of the exit ramp and then turn left at 32nd St.
Go straight until you get to Maple. Turn left on Maple and left
again on 33rd St. Just after you get onto 33rd St., look for the
easement on your left just past the 2-story house. Park on 33rd
and walk to Jeff’s house. There will be a balloon at the mailbox
and another one at his house so you just need to follow the
balloons.
Finding a Model:
There are a number of places to look for a model but it is never
easy. You need someone who you can trust and who will also
trust you and your ability to keep their dignity and not defame
them with your work. I would suggest you start with your spouse
or close friend. Explain what your vision is and see if they share
that vision. Also, tell them that they can destroy the negatives if
they do not like them. This will give them a sense of control over
the outcome. Then, select a location that you both feel
comfortable with, preferably a private location like a house,
apartment or a secluded outdoor location.
NOTE: I will be providing the model for this workshop.
Fine Art nude Photographers/Artists:
Edward Weston
Kim Weston
Imogen Cunningham
Alfred Stieglitz
Patrick Nagel
Kahlil Gibran
Books
The Model Wife: Six Women
The Body: Photographs of the Human Form
Love and Desire: Photoworks
The Human Figure: A Photographic Reference for Artist
The Web:
One of my favorite sites for contemporary nude photographs is
www.PhotoSIG.com It is a great photo community to get
comments and help on your photography regardless of what you
are interested in.
Of course my site www.Humanscape.com
Jeff Brosbe’s site www.beyondwordsgallery.com
MEMBER SHARE by Emile Kfouri
For February’s member share, show one or two images that are
either nudes or portraits.