Join Mark de Paola and Leica Akademie USA for “Nude In The Landscape” in Palm Springs, CA to experience the process of capturing timeless fine art nude photographs the weekend of May 31th-June 2nd, 2019.Master photographer and Director Mark de Paola is inviting a small group of photographers to delve deep into his fine art thought process from conception to realization over three days.This shooting intensive master workshop is designed for creative portrait or landscape photographers interested in exploring new ways to capture portraits and nudes within the landscape
TOPICS COVERED
Classical vs. Unconventional Composition
Using Lighting, Shape and Form to Create a Narrative and Mood.
Visualization
Posing and Collaboration
What is a timeless image and how to create it.
Taking a picture vs. creating a fine art photograph.
More than just a technical or how to workshop, participants will be asked to consider their own goals and motivations as photographers. The class will be encouraged to explore how a form may represent or depict strength, poise, movement, or a frame of personality. We will look back to the history of fine art for inspiration, exploring the use of the human figure as a subject and the model as “Muse” and collaborator.De Paola’s career and real-life experience over the past two decades creating projects from Vogue covers to Gucci campaigns and his transition into Fine Art photography with exhibitions in Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, Dali, China and Tokyo will be a valuable part of our formal and informal conversations. Mark’s vast and comprehensive experience with Leica cameras and optics, especially the 50mm Noctilux, will serve as a point of inspiration throughout the weekend.The timeless artist town of Palm Springs and the iconic photographer’s landscape of Joshua Tree will provide the backdrop for this one-of-a kind-opportunity to be both challenged and guided creatively by de Paola.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
All materials, model fee, personalized instruction, and lectures
Group and private portfolio reviews with Mark de Paola
Opportunity to create fresh images for your portfolio with professional models
Access to a complete line up of the latest Leica Products
Lunch each day.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Whether you are currently a working pro, or a dedicated novice with an interest in fine art nude or landscape photography, you will gain much from this experience. Owning a Leica is not required for this program. A selection of Leica M & SL cameras will be available for your use.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Owning a Leica is never a requirement to attend one of our workshops. We will have a selection of cameras available for your use.
SPECIAL NOTES
Enrollment is limited to only 10 participants.Lodging is not included, but a list of recommended hotels will be provided. Click here for more information.