Day 4 filming with Michael Corsentino

Wow, what a great day filming with Corsentino. The day started at an old mill with more OCF with the new Canon 600 Speedlites being controlled wirelesly of course. Michael was breaking in a brand new model / client live on film for us with some great shots.

The evening saw a trip to San Fransisco were Michael shot a pre wedding shoot with one of his clients in a awesome location near the Golden Great Bridge.

Watch out for these films in 2012 on PhotoTraining4U as top speedlite photographer shares his techniques for TTL flash.

Day 3 filming with Michael Corsentino

Too many locations to choose from in Graffiti Alley at the Phoenix

Day 2 filming with Michael Corsentino

Last shot of the day was a cop shoot in a back street location. Great day thanks Michael.

Check out Michaels web site here

ot our face book page to see more pictures from the shoot.

Day 1 Filming with Michael Corsentino

Wow what a day with our New Master Michael Corsentino, he jumped in right in the deep end with a real client shoot in the studio. Wow was his work cut out with the family concerned.
But a great end to the day with a few glasses of wine at the Francis Ford Coppola vine yard.

Thanks to Jay the video guy for all his patience, Dennis for being dogsbody and runner and all round great guy and of course Michael for a big inside to his world.

Natural light before reflector part 7

Have You entered the 2012 Dream Team Competition?

All photos taken on one of last years Dream Team days

The Dream Team 2012 Competition is now open.

Win a 3 day Dream Photography Experience.
Enter an image that has a "Dream" theme into our competition and you could be one of the lucky winners who will join Mark Cleghorn and the PT4U team on a 3 day dawn till dusk shooting experience that could change your photography for ever.

Plus get your hands on some great free prizes..
Please note that the dates for the Dream Team experience are the18th - 20th August 2012 and by entering you must agree to be available.

To enter click HERE

All images are copyright of the photographer and do not have permission to be copied or printed.

Webinar - Natural Light before Reflector, Reflector before Flash Part 6

The next PT4U webinar in the series Natural Light before Reflector, Reflector before Flash will be on Wednesday 16th May at 7pm UK Time.

Webinars usually last for 20-30 minutes and cover the specified topic.
These webinar sessions are usually based on requested topics from members.

So why not stop by and watch

To register for the webinar click HERE

New TriGrip Warm Tone Difflector

The TriGrip Difflector, the world’s first dual purpose reflector and diffusion panel is now available in a warm soft gold. This is in addition to the popular cool soft silver. The unique fabric developed for this product allows light to pass through a 2-stop diffuser fabric on one side and bounce off the other side, making it a truly versatile product whatever the lighting conditions.
The TriGrip Difflector also features the unique TriGrip moulded handle for accurate positioning of the reflector with just one hand.

Prduct Details
new TriGrip Difflector Soft Gold mini 45cm (18”) 3553
new TriGrip Difflector Soft Gold 75cm (30”) 3653
new TriGrip Difflector Soft Gold large 1.2m (48”) 3753
TriGrip Difflector Soft Silver mini 45cm (18”) 3552
TriGrip Difflector Soft Silver 75cm (30”) 3652
TriGrip Difflector Soft Silver large 1.2m (48”) 3752

Please contact the studio to place an order
nicola@markcleghorn.com

Tel - 0844 8569987

The Perfect Photo Suite 6.1 Sale

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- PhotoFrame: Borders, backgrounds, textures and adornments

- Works as a plug-in for Lightroom, Aperture, and Photoshop! The program also works as a stand alone application.

Top Five Images From Photo Critique 8th May 2012

Congratulations to Christopher Ladds, Dominic Byrne, Donna Grey, Sanjay Gupta and Tina Chatfield for getting into the Top Five Images from PhotoTraining4U Photo Critique on the 8th May 2012.

The next Photo Critique is on May 30th at 7pm (UK time) to register click HERE

Next Live PT4U Photo Critique is on the 8th May 2012 at 7pm (UK Time)

Next Live PT4U Photo Critique is on the 8th May 2012 at 7pm (UK Time)

We have another live photo critique. These Photo Critiques are where Mark helps you see ways to improve your images using his simple 7 judging components.

We are now recording some of these sessions, so even if you cannot join us live on line why not submit an image for possible inclusion.

Critiques usually last for approximately 60- 90 minutes and often include tips and tricks in Photoshop as well as the critique itself.

To register for this Photo Critique click HERE

If you are a PT4U member and would like to submit an image in to the critique click HERE

So why not stop by and watch, even if it's not for the whole session.

PT4U Fashion Apprentice 2012 Day 2

Wow, what a second day of the 2012 PhotoTraining4U fashion apprentice. Every 3 months the apprentices Deborah Selwood and Tom Keenan come down to the PT4U offices for two days. The first day is all about ' The Project ' and day two is set in two parts.

In the morning, Deborah and Tom will watch and learn how Mark or one of the PT4U masters work with designers, make-up and hair artists to a brief, whether it's an established designer or new designer. Over the next 12 months the two apprentice will be learning from the PT4U masters on real fashion shoots. In  the afternoon, Deborah and Tom will get to shoot and learn techniques, and how to work with designers and their briefs.

 

All elements on a commercial fashion shoot are just as important as each other.  The make up and hair must reflect the designer's clothes and the scene must suit the style of the designer, whether it's fresh and funky or beautiful and elegant. The images above and below are one of many sets from the shoot with a vintage theme. More vintage wedding shoots on PhotoTraining4U

Briefs and story boarding is essential when shooting designers ranges.  You must understand what the designer is looking for to capture the image that they have in mind. Equally it is just as important that you put your flavour and creative edge to the image to bring all the elements together.

In the image above you can see Mark working with the designer fine tweeking the image, whether it's the pose, hair or dress, as each component within the shot must be perfect.

In the above image Mark is talking the two PT4U fashion apprentices, Deborah and Tom, through the shot.  Looking at composition within the image, the pose, the style, as well as the fine details like hair and the dress. 

Mark is briefing Deborah and Tom on what they should be looking for with the image, before they start shooting in the afternoon session. Check out PhotoTraining4U for more training films.

Do you want to be part of the biggest buzz in Photography?  Well PhotoTraining4U are looking for 3 assistants to assist on the 2012 PT4U Apprentice days.

If you're interested, please contact carl@phototraining4u.com and tell him why you want to be an assistant for the day.

PT4U Fashion Apprentice 2012 Day 1

The first day of the 2012 PT4U Fashion Apprentice has started and what a day it turned out to be. The day began with the initial interview stage where you get to meet the two new apprentices Deborah Selwood and Tom Keenan.

Mark Cleghorn interviews Deborah Selwood and Tom Keenan separately to find out a little more about who they really are and their individual backgrounds in life and photography.

PhotoTraining4U member Deborah Selwood (bottom left) is a professional photographer from Nottingham and is a member of the MPA.  She currently has her Licentiateship with them and Deborah wants to take everything that she will be learning over the next 12 months and go for her Associateship.

PhotoTraining4U member Tom Keenan (above right) is a young, enthusiastic photographer from Kent currently studying photography at university. Over the next 12 months Tom is looking to absorb all he can from Mark and the PhotoTraining4U Masters to push his photography to the next level.

With the interviews over, Mark told the two apprentices what their challenge is going to be over the next 12 months. The first day of every visit to the PT4U studio is going to be 'The Project '.  Deborah and Tom will shoot a series of images over the year with their final image in mind. The 2012 Fashion apprentices are to take the seven elements of photography into consideration from lighting, pose and structure, composition, style, exposure and story telling to create their final image.

Mark has given the two apprentices the challenge to capture and create the image that they feel ' The Project' reflects by pushing their creativity and style using masking within Photoshop and onOne Software to create the final image.

 ' THE PROJECT '

The scene is set and Deborah and Tom now know what they have to do. The Project is going to be shot on green screen ( chroma key) during the 12 months apprenticeship. When using green screen the lighting must be perfect, so metering is essential making sure that you evenly light the background and that there is no green reflectance coming back onto whatever subject you are shooting. For more lighting techniques and tutorials check out PhotoTraining4U today.

The set up :- Lighting the background we have two Elinchrom BX500ri flash heads with Lastolite 90x90 studio flash softboxes. The main light is a Elinchrom BX500ri flash head with a rotalux octa box. For the separation lights, we have another two Elinchrom BX500ri flash heads with two more Lastolite 90x90 studio flash softboxes.

The 2012 PT4U apprentices will be going live in the next couple of months so until the next post.

See You Inside !!!

The Next Apprentices on PT4U

Tom & Deborah start their 12 days of Fashion with us today!
Remeber to check our Face book page for updates

PT4U Member Offer
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As your workflows have changed, so have our products. All of the products in the Perfect Photo Suite 6 now work directly from Lightroom and Aperture, in addition to Photoshop, and they can even be used on their own.

• Perfect Portrait (new) – Perfect Portrait is a completely new product that offers the latest innovations in portrait retouching for photographers. You can now focus on the art of retouching and portrait creation because the most time consuming tasks have been automated in Perfect Portrait.
• Perfect Layers 2 – Perfect Layers allows you to combine photos for endless creative options. With Perfect Layers you can create and edit multi-layered files directly from Lightroom and Aperture, or even use it as a standalone application. All Perfect Layers files can be edited in Photoshop later giving you complete flexibility in your workflow.
• Perfect Effects (new) – Perfect Effects builds on the popularity of PhotoTools to give you an even faster and more powerful way to create images with impact. Perfect Effects 3 includes a complete library of professional photographic effects that can be previewed live, full screen, on an image before being applied. Perfect Effects 3 now includes blending options that provide even more control over how effects are combined and applied.
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• Perfect Mask (latest edition) – Perfect Mask 5 is the next generation of Mask Pro, the leading software for background replacement. Perfect Mask takes the core strengths of Mask Pro to another level, by automating many common masking tasks with incredible accuracy.
• PhotoFrame 4.6 Pro (latest edition) – Add the perfect finishing touch to your images with PhotoFrame 4.6. It features hundreds of design elements like film edges, borders, textures, backgrounds and adornments. It even has complete layouts where you just drop your image in and you are done. It's the perfect way to add a realistic darkroom touch with a film edge or to create beautiful album or scrapbook pages. It includes all the tools you need to find the perfect design elements, add them to your image and control things like size, color and opacity. You can even stack multiple elements to create your own designs and save them as a preset you can use in a single-click inside of Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture.
• Focal Point 2 – You control the focus with FocalPoint 2. Create realistic selective focus, depth-of-field and vignette effects that tell your viewers right where to look. With the intuitive FocusBug controller it is just like using a tilt-shift or selective focus lens right inside of Adobe Photoshop. Set your area of focus and then select a lens to simulate or create your own by controlling the amount and kind of blur, even in 3D. With the new FocusBrush tool you can paint sharpness or blur right where you want it. Finish things off with an elegant vignette. It has never been easier or faster to focus your viewer's eye and minimize distractions.

We hope you really do take us up on one of this amazing offer.
Regards
The PhotoTraining4U Team

Photo Critique Today 27th April at 7pm (UK Time)

Don't forget today's Photo Critique 27th April 2012 at 7pm (BST)

We have another of our live photo critiques today , 7pm (London BST) 1pm (New York EST) 11am (Los Angeles PST) 4am + 1 day (Canberra )

Mark helps you see ways to improve your images using his simple 7 judging components.

Critiques usually last for approximately 60- 90 minutes and often include tips and tricks in Photoshop as well as the critique itself.

So why not stop by and watch, even if it's not for the whole session.

To register for tonight's critique click HERE

Off Camera Flash - The Basics and Beyond!

Places are filling fast so don't miss out book TODAY!

Shooting with portable flash can at times be a frustrating learning experience. On this course Mark gets you using flash like you have never done it before. The practical course gets you shooting straight away using both on and off camera flash for powerful portraits. Using a model the different setups are explained and then shot to demonstrate the techniques, this is when the delegates jump in. During each shoot several flash setups are in use to maximise the experience. Just bring your camera, lenses and a Speedlite and leave the rest to us. You will have an amazing time on this course and under the watchful eye of the Master of Flash.

“My Fear of flash has gone forever – thanks Mark great workshop” – David Giles 2011

” OCF – its my new drug – can’t wait to put it all into pracice” – Angie Fathers – 2011″

 PT4U members can save themselves 15% with discount code that can be found on the PT4U dashboard.

 For more information and to book your place click HERE

Off Camera Flash Tour is coming to Hertfordshire on the 25th April 2012

Back by Popular Demand - Off Camera Flash Tour 2012
Practical workshops on portable flash and speedlite Photography

The next OCF workshop is taking place in Hertfordshire on the 25th April 2012

Places are limited and are filling fast! Don't miss out book your place TODAY!

Shooting with portable flash can at times be a frustrating learning experience. On this course Mark gets you using flash like you have never done it before. The practical course gets you shooting straight away using both on and off camera flash for powerful portraits. Using a model the different setups are explained and then shot to demonstrate the techniques, this is when the delegates jump in. During each shoot several flash setups are in use to maximise the experience. Just bring your camera, lenses and a Speedlite and leave the rest to us. You will have an amazing time on this course and under the watchful eye of the Master of Flash.

“My Fear of flash has gone forever – thanks Mark great workshop” – David Giles 2011
” OCF – its my new drug – can’t wait to put it all into pracice” – Angie Fathers – 2011″

Who should come – These courses are perfect for Photographers at all levels, Mark takes time out to develop each individual whilst shooting to maximise the experience

What should I bring – Delegates should bring their own cameras as well as any specific equipment to your camera manufacturer plus bring your own speedlites, etc for off camera flash use.

What will we supply – Usually a light lunch (unless stated) and refreshments plus any special equipment including flash, reflectors , radio triggers

When should I book – As soon as possible as places are limited to 15 photographers (unless stated).

For all the information and to book your place click HERE

Images taken on the last OCF Tour

The Next PT4U Live Photo Critique is 20th April at 7pm (UK Time)

Next Photo Critique is on the 20th April 2012 at 7pm (UK Time)
We have another live photo critique. These Photo Critiques are where Mark helps you see ways to improve your images using his simple 7 judging components.

We are now recording some of these sessions, so even if you cannot join us live on line why not submit an image for possible inclusion.

Critiques usually last for approximately 60- 90 minutes and often include tips and tricks in Photoshop as well as the critique itself.

Use this link to register for this week's Photo Critique -Click Here
7pm (UK Time) 1pm (New York EST) 11am (Los Angeles PST) 4am + 1 day (Canberra )

Submit Image for critique- Here
(Remember 2000 pixels longest length)

If you would like to submit an image, simply login to your account and go to the Photo Critique page, select an image that is no bigger than 2000 pixels on the longest length and then upload.
Images should be uploaded by the night before to enable submission to the critique.

So why not stop by and watch, even if it's not for the whole session.

Still time to book your place on Monkey Business 8

 

A quote from a previous Monkey Business
“I’ve been in sales and marketing for 12 years and each and every time I come to a Monkey Business event I learn something else I had not considered.
Now I have more ideas to go off and work on!”

JOIN MARK CLEGHORN ON A FULL DAY OF FUN, FUNKY AND FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS.

This new Monkey Business seminar is all about the next generation of weddings, and is an essential guide to shooting, planning and marketing for 2012 & beyond.
These seminars are guaranteed to stimulate you in business and inspire you as a wedding photographer.

The MB8 tour has been called - Fun, Funky and Fashionable for obvious reasons as it looks at the changing market of wedding photography from every angle, including social marketing techniques to generate interest, the marketing and pricing skills to drive a client to book, plus the preparation of the day and different shooting styles to allow for post production efx to transform wedding photography to another league.

The day is again a combination of trade and training at a next to nothing price of £25 for PhotoTraining4U members (using code from the PT4U dashboard) and £30 if not, amazing value for money, plus you get free stuff like Actions and Presets, posing guides, and a free film download "What the bride really wants".


The Monkey Business concepts have been responsible for the regeneration of thousands of studios over the years in the UK and Ireland. They are designed as business builders to pass on photography techniques and inspirational ideas, posing and lighting skills as well as Photoshop techniques.

Who should come – The Monkey Business 8 one day course is perfect for Photographers at all levels, whether enthusiast or pro. The programme is structured to help you develop your wedding business no matter what level.
What should I bring– Delegates should bring notepads and pens. There is not a practical session on this tour.
When should I book – Now, as places are usually limited to 100 photographers

For all the information and to book your place click HERE