RE: The Last PH Photo Session Of The Year
RE: The Last PH Photo Session Of The Year
Wednesday 21st September 2011

The Last PH Photo Session Of The Year

Join us on 15th October in Teddington for a day of photographic, er, phun.



Much like a ‘final reductions’ offer at a sofa superstore, we promise to end something only to bring it right back again. Not long ago we told you the PH photo sessions were dead…well, we’ve changed our minds, but this time it is the last of 2011, promise. To bring the 2011 session to a (genuine) close, we’ll run another of our general studio sessions, taking place on Saturday 15th October 2011 with 10 places are available.

PistonHeads HQ just happens to be next door to one of the best photographic studios in London (well Teddington, Middlesex), LAT, so it seemed like a good idea to get a few PHers in there to learn the ropes with a pro snapper.

On the day, LAT's photo genius Pete Spinney will teach the methods used to capture a car in the style that you would see on a magazine front cover. We'll walk you through various angles, all working together to achieve the perfect shot. After lunch (included) we invite you to bring your own cars into the studio to help you put the skills learned in the morning into practise. Pete will be on hand throughout the afternoon to offer advice, and also to show some basic post-production skills on the computer.

You need to bring your own camera, but we will be on hand to give tutorials and offer tips and guidance throughout the day. You will also be able to use the lights and all other studio equipment as you wish, along with some of the lenses that LAT uses to get specific shots. For the first part of the day, PH will also provide a suitable car, and as it’s the last shoot of the year we’ll make it a good one, be assured of that.

Sessions run from 09.30-17.00, lunch is included (we eat in the studio) as are teas and coffees throughout the day.

The agenda for the day will be as follows:

09.30 - 10.00: General welcome and studio rules

10.00 - 12.30: Studio shoot of car – learn how to light a car in a studio. We’ll try to shoot 3-4 main angles, and teach the techniques of perfect lighting along the way. Everyone will be able to ask questions and see first hand the way to achieve the perfect shot, regardless of experience level.

12.30 - 13.30: Lunch is served. Chat over the morning and choose the cars for the afternoon session.

13.30 - 16.30: Shoot your cars. You take control of lighting and shooting the car of your choice, working in small groups. During the afternoon you will be able to ask technical photographic questions, see how images are developed on the Mac in post-production and get one-on-one advice. 

16.30 - 17.00: End of play. Time to review the day and ask any final questions before close. 

Places on this session are charged at £150 per person and payment will be required before the session. Reserving one of the 10 places is free, however, and all you need to do is send an email to reserve a space on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also email us to ask any questions about the day.

We look forward to seeing you there, and thank all who have attended a session so far this year.

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Discussion

roberthiggs

Original Poster:

44 posts

213 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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can i bring a beatiful beige trabant to the photoshoot?

Garlick

40,601 posts

269 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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yes of course you can, we'd love to see it.

AWG

855 posts

185 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Will there be more of these planned for next year?

rutthenut

202 posts

292 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Great, a date I can make.

Email sent. Hope to get along to this to give my photography skills a kick and a leg-up.

Garlick

40,601 posts

269 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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AWG said:
Will there be more of these planned for next year?
Hopefully, but not decided yet. I don't see any reason why not though.

richardpardon

37 posts

180 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Just registered to the site to this will be my first post, hope some days are run next year. Unfortunately I have a shoot planned that day (sod's law) so won't be able to attend. Count me in for next year as a 100% definate smile

crmcatee

5,805 posts

256 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Having attempted to get on those that I could have managed whilst in country I've dropped an email in an attempt to get on this one.

Here's hoping it's a nice day, if it is - I'll take the beast along for a run.




AWG

855 posts

185 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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I assume the main topics will cover static objects? I am keen to learn about motorsport photography as I am a beginner with a digital slr and would like to hoan in on these skills especially for moving cars?

G4HKS

2,673 posts

248 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Just sent you an email Paul, sounds like an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic snapper to gain more experience!

YoungRestorer

206 posts

180 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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PH is based in Teddington?! Where is the headquarters then? Near the Wharf, or near the Lensbury?

Mikeblue22

107 posts

198 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Hi Paul,

This is my first posting!!!

Very interested in the Photo shoot

Have a look at some of my work on
www.photocar.co.uk

Just brought a Nikon D3 and would love to do some studio work with it.

Some of my cars as follows

My email is mdesign@ntlworld.com

01525 753237
07850 167862

Regards
Mike

Garlick

40,601 posts

269 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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YoungRestorer said:
PH is based in Teddington?! Where is the headquarters then? Near the Wharf, or near the Lensbury?
Near the Lensbury smile

AWG said:
I assume the main topics will cover static objects? I am keen to learn about motorsport photography as I am a beginner with a digital slr and would like to hoan in on these skills especially for moving cars?
Static for now I'm afraid, we have discussed a motorsport session but the logistics have proved rather awkward to arrange sadly.

Mikeblue22 said:
Hi Paul,

This is my first posting!!!

Very interested in the Photo shoot
Hi Mike, I'm not sure if you have sent an email as suggested in the article, if you have you are in luck as we have just filled the course. If not....I'm afraid you might have missed the boat this time, sorry frown

londonagent

635 posts

197 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Paul, I've just emailed you. Should be a great day.

YoungRestorer

206 posts

180 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Where is it then? I live right next to the Landmark Arts Centre and have not seen any signs for Pistonheads HQ

Garlick

40,601 posts

269 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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YoungRestorer said:
Where is it then? I live right next to the Landmark Arts Centre and have not seen any signs for Pistonheads HQ
Yes, that's deliberate. We suffer from groupies and it gets tiresome.....

crmcatee

5,805 posts

256 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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They're not groupies - that's the residents in the old folks home next door standing outside having a cigarette

YoungRestorer

206 posts

180 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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I guess thats fair enough smile

Mikeblue22

107 posts

198 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Hi Paul,

Sent you a email and a message on face book so hope I'm booked in

Garlick

40,601 posts

269 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Mikeblue22 said:
Hi Paul,

Sent you a email and a message on face book so hope I'm booked in
I didn't get it I'm afraid (still haven't in fact) and we were taking bookings via the email linked in the article.

I have a reserve list, I'll add you to that (2nd on the list) and will keep you posted, but can you email me via the link so I can keep your details on file please? smile

Mikeblue22

107 posts

198 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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The Link is not working for some reason on my mac at the moment!

Could you email me with the email address so I can send you my details

Mike