This last Saturday we did our first Photographing People Part 3 and it was sooo nice to see the photographers put to use what they learned in Part 1 & 2. It was impressive to see their understanding of light! We first shot downtown SLC, then went out to the Great Salt Lake with Mr.GSL himself (Charles Uibel www.greatsaltlakephotos.com) as our guide. In this image you see a portable tungsten spot lighting up the brides face. I have used portable battery powered tungsten spots since 1981!!!!! ( Yes I know a lot of young speakers think they invented that.) It has been used in film forever and it was while working as the still photographer on a movie in Paris, France summer 1981 I discovered it and it sure changed my thinking.

I love to play with the Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 here is a sample of Infrared Thermal filter.

In my last Photographing People class I was telling a student how she really needed to get a longer lens to get a more professional look on some of her work. I had just photographed Nathalie with my 70-200mm f.2.8 @ 160 and f 2.8 ( see left image) when I thought I would hurry and take a picture more like what she would get on her lens. I also had to shoot from a higher angle (a mistake almost all people do when the photograph children), because otherwise I would get all kind of problems in my background from the wider lens. In the first I shoot more into her face and am on her level with good contact. The one to the right is shot at 75mm f 9.0. It sure is important to me to choose the right lenses and f stops to look different and better then most people do, even with the same light. Notice the background blur with the longer lens, yes it was shot on 2.8 so yes the 75mm shot would be a bit more blurred if shot on a lower f.stop. Both pictures are processed with one click in Colorperfect, the most useful workflow action we have in the Linge Action Packed PS 1 Workflow actions. It vignettes nicely and corrects very well, saves us about 80% of our time in Photoshop. The Actions set sells for US$ 175. To buy a set fill out the contact form to the left.

Last week I had a wonderful time in California attending the yearly meeting of The Society of XXV, a group of 25 leading photographers from around the world. One of the days we photographed kids and there families for The Make a Wish foundation. On this image Henk van Kooten and his wife Christina, my wife MaryLyn and myself got to work as a team. Most of the credit goes to Henk's always amazing vision, but it was sure fun to see how well we could work and think together.

I'm so excited to inform you that Epson and The International School of Photography will be having a seminar with my favorite photographer, Henk van Kooten, from The Netherlands. Henk's main subject will be "How to Create your own Creativity". Henk is unquestionably the most creative photographer I have ever met. I just spent three days at his studio and can promise you there is NO end to his imagination and creativity, simply AMAZING! You just have to see him to believe it and you will be INSPIRED!

So, here's the scoop:

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 25th and 7:00 p.m. at the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott at 625 South 300 West, Salt Lake City. It is very close to Pictureline and if you need a room for the night, ask for the Pictureline rate! ww.marriott.com/slcsh.  The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. precisely. It will last until 9:30 p.m. with two short breaks. The price of the seminar is $85 with a maximum of 40 participants.

So, if you want to get your CREATIVE juices flowing and STAND OUT from your competition please join us for an evening with Europe's most creative and hip photographer, Henk van Kooten. And remember, seats are limited, so get yours right away. You can check out Henk's website at: www.henkvankooten.com

With the rapidly increasing number of photographers in our market place, it has never been more important to stand out with your own style. Henk most certainly does this and will share tips and techniques so that you can develop your unique style.

So to re-cap:

What: Seminar entitled "Create Your Own Creativity"

When: Tuesday,March 25, 2008

Where: Salt Lake City, SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Investment: $85

Sign up now: email kenneth@kennethlinge.com

I can't wait to participate and look forward to seeing you there!

Respectfully,

Kenneth Linge  M.Photog. Cr. CPP.XXV.PFP

Founder

The International School of Photography