Workshop Descriptions  

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Sunsets and Swimsuits – Sports Illustrated Style (Limited to 8 participants - Min. 4)    

  Fee: $85.00   

Friday evening workshop  5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Use the early evening light and warm glow available at this time of day to get glamorous shots of the model.  Learn how to use bounce light reflectors and when to use fill flash.  Posing the model to achieve the look often seen in calendars or on the covers of your favorite magazine will be stressed.  


Infrared Nude (at a private ranch location)  (Limited to 10 participants - Min. 6)     

Fee: $225.00   

One day workshop10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  (Meet 9:30 at the ranch)

 This unique workshop will provide information about photographing the nude/figure model on infrared film. A private 190-acre western ranch set along a river-bed wash will be used.  The film of choice is Kodak High Speed Infrared (HIE 135-36).  Other films may be used, but none have the surreal effect that can be obtained with infrared film.  Learn posing tips and how to manipulate available light with reflectors.  Lunch will be available for a fee.  The ranch is about an hour drive north of Lake Pleasant & Carefree Hwy. off I-17.


Nude Figure in the Environment and Nature Workshop     

Fee: $1,595.00     

Six day workshop (Limited to 12 participants-min. 6)

 Instructional and creative techniques provide the individual with the opportunity to expand their photographic expression.  Locations will be in the Grand Junction , Colorado and Canyonlands National Park & Moab areas.   Moab,Utah is less than a two-hour drive west of Grand Junction and is known for Arches National Park .

In the figure portion of the workshop emphasis will be on the proper use of filters, fill-light, synchro-sun flash photography, and model posing techniques.  Evening sessions include casual get-togethers to discuss the day’s events and view slide presentations.  Participants are encouraged to bring pictures they created for a critique.  E-6 slide films can be processed during the workshop to help assure maximum productivity.  Professional lab services are available.  Workshop fees do not include accommodations, meals, or transportation to and from Grand Junction ,Colorado. Ground transportation will be provided from the motel to all shooting locations.  A $500.00 deposit must be received at least two months before the workshop to guarantee your enrollment.  


The Intimate Couple (a private study of love on location or at couples residence)     

Fee: $395.00

One day workshop 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You can also contact me for special arrangements 

This workshop will provide an opportunity for a couple to learn how to create artistic sensuous images of themselves with the guidance of the instructor and his wife.  Explore the subtleties of the lines, forms, curves and angles of the body when juxtaposed with their counterpart.  Learn about setting up studio electronic flash lighting and hot lights.  Learn exposure metering techniques to give you better quality images and posing techniques to hide or flatter and enhance the body for more pleasing images.  Any film or format is acceptable.  

 

Special Effects / Studio Nude figure  (Limited to 8 participants - Min. 4)     

Fee: $175.00    

   One day workshop 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to photograph the figure model in the studio and how to have your slide film cross-processed to get unusual colors.  Learn how to use colored gels, filters, multiple exposures, movement and blur to create “cool” artistic images.  Emphasis on abstract design, and the interplay of texture, geometric line, shape and composition will be shown, 


Nude Figure On Location (Limited to 8 participants - Min. 4)  

Fee: $185.00  

One-day workshop    9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

A great workshop for the beginning or advanced photographer who may wish to explore working with the nude figure.  This workshop that will explore composition, metering techniques and directional light by use of bounce light reflectors and fill-flash.  Posing the model will also be discussed.
Our location will be in Cave Creek, AZ. at a private residence in their courtyard and desert property.
Lunch break will be on-location.A great workshop for 35mm, medium format and digital cameras!  

 

    How to make Polaroid Transfer Images

Fee: $95.00

One day workshop 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This workshop will provide instruction for making Polaroid transfers and Polaroid lifts that can be transferred to watercolor paper.
Students are welcome to bring several of their favorite 35mm slides to work with.  We will provide a 4x5 camera and a still-life set up for creating one-of-a-kind originals.


There will be a fee for all film and materials used.
(Minimum - $25.00)  

 

Old Arizona Ghost & Mining Towns  (Limited to 10 participants - Min. 4)     

Fee: $125.00     

One day workshop 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Meet at the ghost town at 10:00 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and beverages.  The workshop will include demonstrations on shooting the old buildings and found objects.  Photographing patterns, textures and mood of the old West will be discussed.  Composition and metering techniques will be demonstrated and each participant will receive individualized instruction as needed.  

 

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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH DEPOSIT

(WORKSHOPS HELD ON A FIRST COME – SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS)

Note: Workshops will not be held unless minimum participant requirements are met and are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.


*Photographs taken of models during our workshops cannot be sold, used commercially or published in any manner including use on internet web sites without the written permission of

Cavecreek Photographic Workshops.


Other workshops and seminars available by request.

Private lessons and consultations available by appointment.

 

Alan Lowy is available for lectures and seminars for groups, corporations and organizations.

Contact Alan at alan@cavecreek-photo.com


Cavecreek Photographic Workshops

2135 E. Gaffney Road  

Phoenix, AZ  85087

Phone (623) 465-1077 ( 10:00 - 5:00p.m. )

Conveniently located near the North Phoenix,  New River, Cave Creek, Scottsdale, and Desert Hills.