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Wednesday 3-5 PM | $ 15 | Pioneer Barn , St . Augustine
Travel Portraits : Capturing Light and Life by Bobbi Lane sponsored by

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Wednesday 3-5 PM | $ 15 | Pioneer Barn , St . Augustine

Travel Portraits : Capturing Light and Life by Bobbi Lane sponsored by

Photographing people anywhere , home or abroad , presents many challenges to the traveling photographer . The technical concerns about light , camera angle and lenses , backgrounds , selective focus , and composition can sometimes overshadow the importance of making a connection with another human being . Honoring , respecting and communicating with your subject are the first steps to making a meaningful and storytelling photograph . Language barriers can be overcome with a smile , a great attitude and tone of voice , allowing you to communicate without words . It ’ s imperative to use good lighting techniques , both natural and with flash , to create the mood and description of the scene and capture the essence . Patience and observation help the photographer choose the right time and place to capture the subject appropriately . Bobbi shares her many tips and multiple experiences in both the common place and exotic locations . This seminar will help you connect with people , develop a deeper understand of what all humans have in common , and assist you to make photographs that emotionally effect and enlighten the viewer . Come on this journey , laugh and cry with Bobbi and her travels to Ethiopia , Myanmar , Venice for Carnival , Turkey , Hong Kong , Dubai and Oman and discover the keys to making great portraits .
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