Pose It, Light It, Love It

Join Clay Blackmore for a three-day immersion into the art of photography. Drawing on decades of experience, Clay will cover the essential posing, lighting, and composition skills that are key to creating jaw-dropping images with any camera.

You’ll explore working with both natural and in-studio light. Learn about the essentials of portrait posing, including strategies for working with individuals, couples, and groups. Clay will also share his fail-proof tips for making on-the-fly adjustments so you're able to work seamlessly with any subject, in any environment and source of light. You'll also master the art of capturing the picture-perfect wedding story quickly, reliably, and completely with stunning results.

Whether you’ve been taking photographs for years or are just starting out, this course will give you the knowledge and inspiration to take your work to the next level.

• Class Introduction
• Shoot: Basic Posing
• Shoot: Refining and Lighting the Pose
• Posing Two People
• Shoot: Hannah and Amanda
• Shoot: Back Two Thirds
• Shoot: Basic Two People Poses
• Shoot: Group of Three
• Groups of Four and Five
• Shoot: Groups of Three
• Shoot: Slimming Poses
• Shoot: Beauty and Innovation
• Student Portrait Critiques
• Shoot: Window Lighting
• Shoot: Split Lighting
• Shoot: Corporate Portraits
• Shoot: Outdoor Lighting Roof Top
• Shoot: Family Group One
• Shoot: Baby and Parents
• Shoot: Family Group Two Part 1
• Shoot: Family Group Two Part 2
• Shoot: Family Group Three
• Student Portrait Homework Critiques
• Shoot: Bridal Session Part 1
• Shoot: Bridal Session Part 2
• Clay's Slides and Discussion
• Shoot: Portraits of the Students
• Shoot: Wedding Couple
• Shoot: One Light High Key
• Shoot: Speed Lights
• Shoot: Different Lighting Setups (Sand Box)
• Shoot: Innovative Portraiture
• Shoot: Shake and Bake