Fashion and Beauty
Robert E. Meyer, Instructor

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An intensive course designed to give students a working knowledge of fashion, beauty and glamour photography. The course will incorporate both editorial and commercial image for the development of each students unique style and will explain why both are important components / factors in creating a successful portfolio. The workshop will be in two parts: Part 1 will concentrate on technique discussing lighting patterns, lighting equipment, camera equipment, composition, styling, and directing. The afternoon will be hands on participating in all aspects of a shoot; photographing, styling, assisting experimenting with a variety of lighting patterns to witness their intended purposes.

Part 2 will concentrate on various lighting set ups that were exposed through demonstrations with studio lighting techniques. In conclusion the entire process from promotion to proposal through production and beyond will be examined. The RULE will be exposed.

The final hour of the Workshop will be spent reviewing the images exposed by the workshop attendees. Followed by a lively discussion relating to support services necessary in achieving a successful fashion photo shoot including but not limited to make-up and hair styling, fashion styling, location support assistants, creative lab techniques, business practices discussion and studio promotion needs. A strong emphasis in refining ones ability to direct not only the talent but also the entire project from start to finish.

No lighting experience is needed for this class.

Please bring:
- Camera with all necessary equipment (batteries, CF cards, etc.)
- All of your lenses.
- Laptops are suggested so you may download your images for critiques.

Workshop Fee: $395.00
- Model's fee of $50 is payable by cash or check at the start of the workshop.
- The class size is limited to 9 people.
- Use of studio and lighting is included.
- Lunch is included on both days of the workshop.

Payment Methods: PayPal (use this link to pay with PayPal), Check, or Money Order.

Workshop Studio Location:
Third Rail Studios in Fairfield, CT
(Click here to see a MapQuest map of the Third Rail Studios location)

Workshop Registration Form:
Use this link to open a PDF registration form.

Details given upon registration.

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About the Instructor

Robert Meyer creates dynamic photographic images. Utilizing all photographic formats and techniques, this award winning photographer has been able to master three distinct genres of photography: people, product, and now fine art with his Native Dance project. Meyer not only understands the creative but also the business of making pictures. His work has been published in Vogue, Bazaar, and GQ Magazines. Awards include American Institute of Graphic Arts, Artist Guild of Chicago, Art Directors LA, and Best of Show Photoworks '99. His clients have included Toyota, Mazda, Leo Burnett, Alberto Culver, Lands End, Coke, and 7 Up. Meyer feels “The mixture of the assignment discipline and that of the real world documentarian gives me the edge. Instead of just taking a picture, I help create a specific emotion within the image. In order for a photograph to work it must possess that intrinsic quality that pulls the viewer into the image, making them an unsuspecting participant.” Meyer has been responsible for innovative catalog and commercial work in Chicago, Los Angeles and now New York. Constantly concerned with the changing needs of the advertising print market, Meyer continues to explore new creative and technical avenues in photography. Highly regarded for his ability to give static imagery a degree of depth and believability, Meyer's work remains strategically balanced between the commercial and artistic worlds. After 20 years of operating a successful studio in the mid-west, Meyer took sometime away from commercial shooting to acquaint himself with the latest in technology. Putting his energies into teaching, mentoring and his fine art project with Native Americans, he has reemerged in the forefront of his profession. Meyer has recently relocated to the coasts with studios in New York and Los Angeles. He continues to pursue the commercial assignments and the growing opportunities offered him within the photo community.

His website is www.robertmeyerphoto.com

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