COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH KIRRA SMITH

Designed for beginner photographers, the Commercial Photography Workshop will cover everything from how to shoot in a commercial setting and what that means to starting your business from scratch.

There will be an information session for the first hour and then an hour of shooting two different setups with direction from Kirra and the option to ask questions and get help with camera settings.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• What it is to be a commercial photographer

• How to create the best images in different types of light

• How to be confident behind the lens

• Gear you do and don’t need when starting out

• Editing techniques, tips and tricks

• Starting a photography business; programs and platforms to use

• Finding new clients

• Planning for a shoot

• Posing people for optimal imagery

• Creating a portfolio

• Social media tips and tricks

• Creative time to practice everything you’ve learned

• A camera you know how to use in manual mode

• A spare memory card and batteries

• Your preferred lens

• A notebook and pen (or laptop if you prefer to take notes that way

• A waterbottle and snacks if you want them