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Professional Imaging 2012

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Oh wow, today it’s finally there… the weekend of the Professional imaging 2012.
Without a doubt one of the exhibitions I always look forward to with a warm heart, this is the exhibition where in fact I taught my first workshops years ago on the booth for fotoflits (the Elinchrom agent in the Netherlands). It’s also the exhibition where I met up with Scott Kelby for the first time so one could say that this is the one were it all started.

For many years I’ve been teaching seminars and workshops on the Elinchrom booth and this year will be the first year I’m on the main stage (some might wonder why it took so long, so do I actually :-)) but I will also be teaching a brand new Masterclass (I finished writing it this week) the limit was set on 40 people but it sold out so quick we moved to another location and now we are probably around 70 attendees, really looking forward to that one on Monday.

But most of all Professional imaging is a moment to meet up with friends and colleagues, meet people from all over the country (well ok for you Americans it’s like all over the city), hanging out with the guys from Canon (trying to squeeze a 5DMKIII out of their hands to test-drive), and we’re expecting some new stuff very soon from some of my sponsors 🙂 so it will be a fun weekend.

Also joining me on stage will be my buddy from the states Dave Black, anyone who knows Dave’s work knows he is one of the best sports photographers out there but he also does an AMAZING JAWDROPPING light painting technique, and he will be teaching that all on the PI. And also Drew Gardner will be on stage, this English Elinchrom shooter I’ve known for some years and I absolutely LOVE his work, when you see him shoot and work you can’t feel not inspired, so make sure you catch Drew and Dave (and me of course).

But there is so much more, how about the introduction of Lightroom 4 ?
Demos at all the booths, the 5DMKIII, new Nikon gear, Leaf and Phase one are always there etc. etc. and above all…. it’s all free !!! (except the Masterclass).
So surf to http://www.professionalimaging.nl and make sure you are there.

Ambassador for model complaints site

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A few weeks ago I got a call from a friend of mine who is running a Dutch modeling site called http://www.photoplace.nl and he told me about a new project they would be starting, the moment I heard about it I was more than interested in helping out. As many of you may know I’m shooting a lot with models, experienced models but also models just starting out. I’m very aware of the way that some people are perceiving the fashion photography industry and it’s a shame to say that indeed some of these “horror” stories are true. Although most photographers are into model photography to make beautiful work or just have fun without any form of bad intentions there are also some people out there that are in it for the wrong reasons. The problem is that those people are in fact ruining the market, but most of all ruining models emotionally and sometimes physically.

 

Next week a new website will go online in the Netherlands called fotoshootklachten.nl
 And I’m proud to say that they asked me to be their ambassador, and I did not need to think about that one of course, this is an issue that I hold very very dearly and am more than willing to connect my name to. The website will be filled with tips and hints for models how to prevent anything from happening, but also how to act when something has happened. It’s also good to know that the organization will be cooperating with the Dutch justice department. Read more

Workshops and seminars USA

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Hi Guys (and girls), a quick news update on the coming month….
It’s almost March and that’s gonna be an exciting month.
First of course the professional imaging in the netherlands where I will be joined on the main stage by my buddies Dave Black and Drew Gardner plus I will be teaching a 3 hours Masterclass. But after that we are already going to the states for an exciting two weeks.

 

We start at Photoshop world with a great Pre-con workshop and 3 brand new seminars (2 live shoots) for the main stages, you’re gonna love them. After Photoshop world Annewiek and I will drive to New York where I will be teaching a seminar at one of the coolest places in the world (well ok for photographers) B&H !!! It’s not only the biggest camera store in the world but it’s also the place were you can get lost surrounded with the nicest gear you can imagine, I can’t wait to teach there, for me that’s a huge honor and I’m really psyched about it.
You can register via : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eventDetails.jsp/id/1186 

 

And right after the seminar at B&H we will continue the drive to Boston where I will be hosting my second (actually third) workshop in Boston. And also this time everything is arranged by my good friend Brendan from symbol photography. We have 2 seats left at the moment for the Boston workshop so be quick if you want to join… you can find more information at http://www.whyfakeitwhenyoucancreateit.com

 

 

Professional Imaging 2012

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The place to be in the Netherlands for your Photography needs, well ok it’s no Photoshop World but it’s pretty cool and it’s free.
During 3 intense days (11-12-13 March) you can see a nice exhibition with all the big brands, and the whole day there will be demos by the exhibitors and on the main stage (Adobe theater).

I’ve been demoing there for many years on the Elinchrom/Fotoflits booth, and of course this year will be no exception although I will have some surprises for this year that are unique and that I’ve never done before during a show. Plus this year I will be teaching a seminar each day on the main stage (free), two will contain a live shoot (one small flash, one Elinchrom strobes) and one will be about getting your shots better with simple tricks. If that is not enough for you (and who blames you) there is also a 3 hour masterclass I will be teaching on Monday. You can now register for that one via http://www.professionalimaging.nl and the fee is 59.95 euros. In this Masterclass I will teach several techniques to control your light and understand the light meter, but also a lot of shooting tips, gear tips, information about workflow, medium format vs DSLR, business tips and much much more, concluding with a live shoot and retouch.

Frank Doorhof from PI2012 on Vimeo.

 

I can’t yet tell the names from the other photographers that are on the Professional imaging, but trust me it are friends of mine and they ROCK!!!!
So surf to http://www.professionalimaging.nl and register for the exhibition, it’s free !!! and you really, really can’t afford to miss this.

 

I will be bringing some of the best models I work with including Nadine with her extreme styling ideas it’s a blast just to watch her, and of course one of my all time favorite MUAs Linda from BeautyFX