Two Day Workshop Outline

Day 1 (1PM – 9PM)

Jake Garn Photoshoot (about 20 minutes)

Watch Jake Garn perform a photoshoot with a professionally styled, experienced model from beginning to end. During this shoot Jake Garn will pretend the class isn’t there so you can observe his actual interaction with the model.

Introduction (about 30 minutes)

Introduce the creative team that makes it all happen
Tips on finding models, hairstylists, makeup artists and wardrobe stylists to shoot with
Tips on organizing photo shoots with models and stylists
Finding your unique style

Posing Module (about 20 minutes)

Conversation techniques during the shoot
Differences in working with new models or experienced models
Posing for the light
Posing to eliminate unflattering angles and wrinkles
Posing to emphasize strongest features

Lighting Module (about 20 minutes)

Introduction to different lighting concepts including natural and studio lighting
Demonstrating different lighting setups
Reading a histogram

Jake Garn Talks you Through A Photoshoot (about 30 minutes)

Jake Garn will demonstrate another actual shoot from start to finish, this time interacting and discussing different concepts with the class as he shoots.

Hands on Shoot assisted by Ryan Muirhead and Jake Garn (about 4 hours)

We will break off into separate groups of four people each and you will have the opportunity to apply what you learned with professional lighting, professional models, and a professional styling team.

Each participant will have the opportunity to shoot two separate models in two different light setups for 25 minutes each
Professional wardrobe stylist, makeup artist and hairstylist from my hand-picked creative team all on-set
Signed model releases so you can use the images in your own portfolio

Q and A with the Creative Team (about 30 Minutes)

The professional styling team made available for any questions you have.

Editing and Processing Raw Images with Adobe Lightroom (about 1.5 hours)

We will settle back into a classroom setting as Jake Garn demonstrates how he uses Adobe Lightroom as part of his workflow

Jake will show you how he sorts and selects the final images
Advantages of RAW vs. JPG
Color correction and fine tuning techniques
Using and Creating Presets

Day 2 (1PM-9PM)

Retouching with Adobe Photoshop (about 1 hour)

Destructive vs. Non-destructive editing techniques
Fixing Skin
Dodging and Burning (multiple techniques)
Using Photoshop Actions
Using Curves/Layers
Using Layer Masks
Replacing an image background using photoshop plugins

Watch Jake Garn photograph a bride using flashes (about 40 minutes)

Watch as Jake Garn demonstrates an on-location whimsical Bridal Shoot

Watch Ryan Muirhead photograph a bride using natural light (about 40 minutes)

Ryan Muirhead will walk you through natural lighting techniques he uses to get amazing results

You Photograph bridals in natural light assisted by Ryan Muirhead (about 2.5 hours)*

You will be in groups of two, one shooting and one assisting, with Ryan Muirhead available for advice and questions
You get to photograph at least two models professionally styled in wedding dresses
You will have about 30 minutes per model
Professional wardrobe stylist, makeup artist and hairstylist from my hand-picked creative team all on-set
Signed model releases so you can use the images in your own portfolio!

Watch an actual Test Shoot and have Lunch With Jake Garn (about 2.5 hours)*

Watch the spontaneous creativity in action as Jake Garn does a whimsical test shoot with a girl he’s never worked with before. No styling or pre-planned concepts, watch the improvisation in action! Not only will Jake Garn photograph multiple looks but you’ll also watch his coaching techniques in action as well as the creative process he uses to come up with whimsical ideas.
Jake Garn will take you, along with 8 other class members, out to lunch and talk about whatever comes up.

*For a more personalized experience the class will divide into two groups of 8 and swap places for these modules. Each module will be conducted twice so all 16 participants will be able to experience both.