Art Director, Assistant, and Model in Studio reviewing portfolio

Program

In the course of one week, students will experience each step in creating a fashion photo shoot, start to finish. their day will start with an in-depth talk from a different industry professional; then, they’ll be given the chance to use their new knowledge in a hands-on project. the projects build on each other through the week, up to an actual, full-scale professional photo shoot. in exciting, real-life teaching situations, students will learn what it’s like to be in front of and behind the camera, and will finish camp with their own portfolio – one they created and starred in.

DAY 1: DeSiGninG AnD PlAnninG A SHoot

today students see how a shoot takes form, from initial creative concepts and art direction to how all the production elements

– such as lighting, catering, and location – are brought together.
MORNING: create a look with photo producer AFTERNOON: Storyboard creation with art director

DAY 2: PHotography

Fashion photographers have to keep more than just the model in mind as they shoot, so today students will learn about lighting, retouching and other key behind-the-lens details.
MORNING: Lighting and Photography. AFTERNOON: Retouching.

DAY 3: Modeling

Models are a part of our culture today, akin to celebrities in many ways and here students will hear from real models what a day in their real life is really like.
MORNING: Tips and techniques from real models.
AFTERNOON: Hair, make-up and styling lessons from industry professionals.

DAY 4: The Shoot

Everything students have been learning about this week comes together today in an exciting, real-life fashion photo shoot, starting with set prep, lighting and styling through to the final shot.
MORNING: Create the shoot look.
AFTERNOON: The fashion shoot.

DAY 5: Post-Production and Portfolio Development

Today,students will see the results of their work as they edit yesterday's photos, and will see how photo selection and pacing can create an exceptional professional portfolio.
MORNING: Selecting and editing photos.
AFTERNOON: Portfolio assembly.

Fashion Image Camp South Beach, Florida