Analog and Digital Studio Portrait, with Model

We will Photograph a Model in Studio, combining Digital with Analog (Big-format), including development, celebrating Photography´s 200 years

Any doubt - Contact Carlos Loff - geralcarlosloff@gmail.com

Analog and Digital - Studio Portrait Workshop with Model – Celebration of 200 Years of Photography

Link Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews

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Introduction

Throughout the entire day, combining the latest digital techniques (Participants’ cameras) with the “ex libris” of analog techniques (Large Format Camera + step-by-step development), we will photograph a Model in a studio, merging both types of image-making.

Carlos Loff leads the Digital Studio process, promoting Photography as a process of refining lighting and poses.

Pedro Gil leads the Analog Studio process, following the digital tests, promoting Large Format Analog Photography, and then involving Participants in the hands-on development process, step by step, until we obtain our unique and final “Plate.”

The analog camera we will use is a Sinar F 4x5 Large Format (see photo in the gallery below).

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Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Invention of Photography

Although there is some debate between 1826/27, the most credible sources indicate that the inventor of Photography — Nicéphore Niépce — presented the first image on a permanent support in 1826 (View from the Window at Le Gras). The image shows parts of buildings and the rural landscape surrounding his estate, Le Gras, seen from a high window.

The image was created through heliography, a process Niépce had invented around 1822, which uses the light-hardening of bitumen to record an image after the removal of the remaining unhardened material.

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Instructors – Check Bios at the bottom of this page

Reviews page for Carlos Loff – carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews
Pedro Gil’s LinkedIn page – linkedin.com/in/pedrogil67/

1 Model to be selected – From this list

After registering, download the list and suggest your 3 favorite models — the most voted will be hired.

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Full Workshop Program

Morning – 10:30am to 11:45am – Carlos Loff

• Brief introduction to Digital Studio Photography
• Description of equipment and lighting setup
• Useful tips for good studio portraiture
• Tests with Participants’ Digital Cameras

11:45am – 12:00pm – Coffee Break

Morning – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Pedro Gil

• Presentation on Analog Photography
• The photographic process
• The development process
• Large Format specifics

1:30pm to 3:00pm – Group lunch near the Studio (not included)

Afternoon – 3:00pm to 5:00pm – Carlos Loff and Pedro Gil

Each Participant will:

• Photograph the Model in the Studio
• Take multiple Digital photos (light and pose tests)
• Take 1 Large Format Analog photo

5:00pm – 5:15pm – Coffee Break

Afternoon – 5:15pm – 8:30pm – Pedro Gil

Each Participant will:

• Take part in preparing the materials
• Participate in the development process
• Obtain their final “Plate” – Large Format negative

Final Step – From Negative to Positive:

• Scanning of each negative
• Converting the negative into a positive using software
• Obtaining a Digital image

8:30pm – End

⚠️ Attention – Follow-up possibility

Participants may optionally attend a second Workshop for guidance and practice in scanning the “Plates” and preparing them for printing.

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Essential Equipment to Bring

• DSLR or Mirrorless Digital Camera with manual mode and flash hot shoe
• Lenses covering the 35mm – 50mm range

Optional Equipment

• Accessories for the Model or lighting equipment with Bowens mount

Materials Included in the Workshop Fee

• Access to a fully equipped studio in Lisbon
• Experienced portrait model
• Universal wireless trigger
• Use of Sinar F Large Format analog camera
• Equipment and chemicals for development
• Final “Plate” offered – Large Format negative

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IRIS Studio in Lisbon / Benfica

Lisbon/Benfica – 40m² + Dressing Room + Wi-Fi

• Digital screen for graphic presentations
• 3 flash heads (300W and 400W)
• 2 pairs of softboxes (large, strips, and octas)
• 4 backgrounds (neutral and scenic)
• Snoots, color filters, barn doors, and reflectors
• Various medium/large umbrellas
• Flags, barriers, and shaped filters
• Fan for wind effects
• Heater for winter days
• Coffee machine (2 coffees offered per Participant)

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Safety

IRIS Studio has Accident Insurance, provided the incident is attributable to Carlos Loff.

Any accident attributable to the Participant is their own responsibility.

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Analog Photography by Pedro Gil – pedrogil@mac.com / instagram.com/pedrogil67/

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He began experimenting with image and sound at the age of 7. He gradually moved from the center to the margins.

He studied photography at Ar.Co. and IADE. He worked in advertising photography, cinema, and video. He has exhibited Photography and Video.

He teaches Audiovisual Media at Escola Artística António Arroio.

Currently, his “margins” are computational photography (AKA mobile photography) and several so-called alternative analog processes.

He tries to live off-grid. He enjoys sharing ideas, projects, and other things.

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Digital Photography by Carlos Loff

Carlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 250 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.

• Geographer and Certified Trainer (CCP) since 2006
• Professional Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO)
• Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: www.carlosloff.com/
• Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
• Official photography guide for Green Trekker
• Website: www.carlosloff.com