Workshops on demand:

Possible themes:
1. 'introduction to portrait photography'
1 or 2 day workshop
- chosing light, lens type, viewpoint
- technische keuzes als lichtbronnen, lenstypes, opnamestandpunt
- catching the personality of your model
- het karakter van je model proberen te vatten
- creating communication with your model
- communiczatie met je model tot stand brengen

2. 'introduction to fashion photography'
1 or 2 day workshop
- chosing light, lens type, setting
- technische keuzes als lichtbronnen, lenstypes, decor
- working with a team
- het werken in teamverband
- creating tension and unity between model, fashion cloths & accessories and setting
- harmony en spanning creëren tussen model, haar/zijn kledij&accessoires en het decor

3. 'introduction to artistic nude photography'
1 or 2 day workshop
- chosing light, lens type, viewpoint, etc
in function of image
- technische keuzes als lichtbronnen, lenstypes, opnamestandpunt
in functie van het uiteindelijke beeld
- directing your model: basic communication skills
- het leiden van het model: basiscommunicatie
- photographing in difficult lighting situations
- werken in moeilijke lichtomstandigheden


4. 'directing your model': 
1 or 2 day workshop
- correcting position of 
feet, body, hands, face and expression
in function of the atmosphere of your images
- communicating with your model
- choosing your light, making technical choices 
in function of the position of your model

5. 'working with concepts':
1 till 5 day workshop
- emotions, atmosphere: detecting your concept
making contact with your imagination
- translating it into images
- giving it impact on the viewer
- tips and tricks

6. 'realising your portfolio':
1 day workshop
- realising a portfolio of images
(openers, headshots, spreads, sequences,...)
- feedback on your images


7. 'dance photography':
1 or 2 day workshop
- in cooperation with choreographer Marc Bogaerts
(Royal Ballet of Flanders, Washington Ballet,
Royal Danish Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, Praga Khan)
- in cooperation with professional dancers
- recognising key moments in dancing
- recognising elegance and body language
- catching movement
- directing your model
- making technical choices in function of light, setting, etc...

8. lingerie photography: 
1 or 2 day workshop
- preparing an 'underwear' shoot (chosing models; accessories)
- creating sensual tension in your images
- directing your model
- making technical choices: light setting
to enhance the subtle atmosphere
- tricks and tips for lingerie photography

9. outdoor/on location nude photography:
1 till 5 day workshop
- preparing an outdoor shoot (chosing models; location hunting)
- making technical choices
in function of weather & environment
- working with models on location
- mastering the light on location
- legal aspects of outdoor nude photography
- tricks and tips for outdoor nude photography

10. beach (swimsuit) photography:
1 or 2 day workshop
- preparing an beach shoot (chosing models; accessories) 
- finding locations
- protecting your equipment against water, salt & sand
(& your model against sunburn)
- directing your model
- making technical choices (lenses, light settings, reflectors)
to enhance the exotic atmosphere
- legal aspects of outside photography
- tricks and tips for beach photography

11. beauty photography:
1 or 2 day workshop
- preparing a beauty shoot (chosing models; accessories) 
- make-up: styles and preparation
- location photography vs studio photogaphy
- making technical choices (lenses, light settings, reflectors)
- tricks and tips for beauty photography

12. erotic nude photography: 
1 or 2 day workshop
- preparing an erotic shoot (chosing models; accessories)
- defining eroticism
- creating erotic tension
- directing your model
- making technical choices
to enhance the erotic atmosphere
- legal aspects of erotic photography
- tricks and tips for erotic photography


13. valentine workshop: 
1 day workshop
price per couple, max 4 couples
- how to shoot your beloved
- defining intimicy
- creating intimicy
- directing your model
- would you like to include yourself in your image?
- making technical choices (light, tripod)  
to enhance the intimistic atmosphere
- legal aspects of erotic photography
- tricks and tips for erotic photography
NOTE: you work with your partner, 
no visual access for the other participants  


14. multiple day workshops: from concept to realisation: 
- several subjects can be bound into multiple day workshops

- emotions, athmosphere: detecting your concept
making contact with your imagination
- choosing your light, making technical choices 
in function of your concept
- correcting position of 
feet, body, hands, face and expression
in function of the athmosphere of your images
- communicating with your model
- tricks and tips

- postproduction and presentation

- demonstrations by Pascal Baetens

- reading and commenting participants portfolios 


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Languages:
English, Dutch, French, German or Italian


Place:
- on invitation, worldwide; or
- at Salve Mater, Groot Park 1, 3360 Lovenjoel
an early 20th century hospital and park
near Leuven (Louvain), Belgium

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Participants:
- number of participants: to be defined by the client

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Prices & conditions:
- on request