Enjoy an exotic hula hooping and photography experience with Fujifilm and Flowbotics Hoop Troupe where you’ll get to test drive Fujifilm equipment for free and photograph our two performers who will be performing with fire hoops and LED hoops.

Photographer Erik Valind and our Fujifilm Rep Matt will be onsite to walk you through the settings of your camera if you are unfamiliar with Fujifilm cameras, you will also get Pro tricks and tips from Erik over light painting and night photography!

Action & Light Workshop with broncolor & Erik Valind

Wondering how to achieve the perfect action shot and capture a decisive moment of energy? Join broncolor ambassador Erik Valind in this New York City workshop to learn how you can master light for subjects in motion.

At this hands-on workshop you will learn:

• What flash duration means for your action work and how to achieve tack sharp portraits

• When to use broncolor HS technology to break down flash sync barriers on your DSLR

• What is Speed Mode and how it can change your lighting techniques

• And, one of Erik’s top techniques for achieving fast recycle times to keep up with the fastest cameras

Who should attend:

Photographers looking to elevate their action and athletic lighting skills, knowledgable of manual mode on their camera and eager to learn more about flash lighting.

What to bring:

• DSLR or Mirrorless camera with a hot shoe and standard lens

• Business cards to network with your fellow photographers

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Thursday, September 13th

5:30PM - How to Take Better Portraits with Erik Valind

6:30PM - Make Your Photos Stand Out with Erik Valind

For more info: http://photoville.com/adobe-space/

Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Grow beyond natural light to the unlimited possibilities of strobe lighting. When you bring your own light to a photo shoot, you're no longer at the mercy of the existing light and unpredictable weather. In this workshop Erik will cover strobe lighting from A to Z. He’ll take you through all of the reasons why you would want to add your own light, to all of the ways applying that light can enhance a portrait, overpower the sun, or create a completely new environment of your own.

Big Flash Workshop: $75
Date: Monday, 8/27 | 5-8pm
Sponsored by Broncolor

More details to come soon!

After an informative presentation, attendees will break into small groups and with Erik's guidance will be setup to experiment with multiple lighting set-ups and light modifiers. Then we will meet up with some professional models and head out into Penn South Playground to learn more advanced large flash techniques that help you find the right exposure every time, empower you to get those beautiful blurry backgrounds, and to even compete with the sun on a bright day.

We're bringing the lights, the models and the know-how, you just bring your camera gear and memory cards!

Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Grow beyond natural light to the unlimited possibilities of strobe lighting. When you bring your own light to a photo shoot, you're no longer at the mercy of the existing light and unpredictable weather. In this workshop Erik will cover strobe lighting from A to Z. He’ll take you through all of the reasons why you would want to add your own light, to all of the ways applying that light can enhance a portrait, overpower the sun, or create a completely new environment of your own.

Small Flash Workshop: $45
Date: Tuesday, 7/31 | 2-5pm

Speedlights offer a compact lighting solution that allows you to take light with you wherever you go. Once you understand their potential, you can use speedlights to enhance your images and the overall quality of your photography with ease. In this first workshop you'll go from 0-60 in a single afternoon, learning everything you need to know to get started with OCF "Off-Camera Flash" photography.

After an informative presentation, attendees will break into small groups and with Erik's guidance will be setup to experiment with multiple lighting set-ups and light modifiers. Then we will meet up with some professional models and head out into Madison Square Park to learn more advanced speedlight techniques that help you find the right exposure every time, empower you to get those beautiful blurry backgrounds, and to even compete with the sun on a bright day.

We're bringing the lights, the models and the know-how, you just bring your camera gear and memory cards!

RSVP to Erik's Big Flash Workshop here.

Portrait Photography: Shaping the Face with Lenses and Light

It’s easy to see the difference between an unflattering snap-shot and a carefully crafted portrait. But do you know what makes them so different? It’s the same subject in both photos right? Well the difference lies in your choice of camera lens and the quality of the light that you use. In this talk Erik will show you how to best compose a variety of portraits using different lenses, with examples from photoshoots both in studio and out on location. Then during a Live Shooting Demo you’ll learn how to flatter the face with beautifully sculpted light using a variety of light modifiers, strobes and lighting techniques.

You’ll learn things that pertain to Studio & Environmental Portraiture including:

• Composition of the face and the frame
• Lens selection for different scenarios
• The characteristics of light and how it behaves
• How to shape light using studio strobes or speedlights
• As well as tips when working with your subject

Sign Up or Watch Online Here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eventDetails.jsp/id/2656

Thursday, December 14, 2017 4:00 PM ET - 6:00 PM ET

Speakers: Erik Valind

Event Type: Photography, Lighting

Skill Level: Intermediate

Location: B&H Event Space

Address: Second Floor of B&H NYC SuperStore at 420 9th Avenue, New York NY 10001

Streaming Location: B&H Event Space

On this Photo Walk you will get to combine real New York City locations with a professional model and tons on-location lens and lighting advice from New York City-based assignment photographer Erik Valind. You’ll learn how your lens’s focal length can shape the story of your environmental portrait, and how creative control of the depth of field can lead to more impactful portraits. You’ll learn the tricks to finessing the best possible light out of your reflectors, as well as how to use and redirect harsh direct sunlight. Then, with the help of a beautiful model, you’ll get to jump in and photograph too!

Register Now: http://photo.a2zinc.net/PhotoPlus2017/public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=1635&SessionDateID=103

Join us for a first look at the NEW SP24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 with professional photographer Erik Valind. His lecture will consist of cornerstone techniques and thought processes necessary to capture the best images possible. He will share his images and first-hand experience with the new SP24-70mm G2!

Sign Up Here: https://www.uniquephoto.com/event/085

This class is for any photographer who loves to photograph people. That’s you right? After all, passion is the main ingredient in portrait photography. From there you’ll still need a wealth of technical knowledge to create environmental portraits or to truly capture someone while out on location. In this pre-con Erik will walk you through overcoming the challenges of taming harsh outdoor light, naturally, as well as with strobes.

Erik will be setting up studio strobes and reflectors/diffusors of all sizes for you to use. After a quick introduction to the gear, the shooting will begin. He’ll teach you how to tame natural light for amazing images as well as how to introduce strobes into the scene for maximum creativity and control. This is an opportunity for you to shoot with Erik’s assistance and try out gear that he uses every day on commercial jobs and you’ll be able to add some killer images to your portfolio.

After attending this workshop you’ll not only walk away with killer portraits and lifestyle images for your portfolio, but the ability to recreate them on command! You will also have first hand experience working with professional models and the latest high end lighting equipment from Broncolor and commercial lighting modifiers from California Sunbounce. From here on out no location or shooting situation can stop you from creating awesome imagery!

Equipment Requirements:
Attendees bring your DSLR Camera, Lens (24-70, 70-200 etc) and Memory Cards for this workshop. Leave the computers, flashes, and triggers at home.

Price $299 | Limited to 40 Participants | Off Site | Snacks and Transportation Provided

MC33 Portrait Photography: Choosing the Right Lens and Light for Anyone

• Room: N230
• Session Number:MC33
• Wednesday, February 08, 2017: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Learn the cornerstone techniques and thought processes necessary to walk away from any portrait session with the best image possible. Choosing the right lens and composition to tell your story is just the beginning: You also need to select or create the best light to flatter your subject. Join Erik Valind as he explains how to achieve both with minimal equipment and maximum results. Classical and environmental portraiture topics will include: Composition of the face and frame, lens selection for different scenarios, the characteristics of light and how it behaves, finding the right natural light, how to control off-camera lighting, classical lighting patterns and where to apply them and tips for working with your subject.

Tracks: Portrait

Sponsored by: Tamron

SIGN UP HERE: Portrait Photography: Choosing the Right Lens and Light for Anyone

PW04 Resort-Style Environmental Portraiture

• Room: Westgate Pavilion 4
• Session Number:PW04
• Tuesday, February 07, 2017: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

On this Photo Walk you will get to combine incredible Las Vegas resort lifestyle locations with a professional model and tons of location lighting advice from New York City Assignment Photographer, Erik Valind. Valind will introduce you to various pieces of natural-lighting equipment to help you tame bright sunlight while adding that extra pop to your outdoors portraits. You'll learn the trick to finessing the best possible light out of your reflectors, as well as how to diffuse and redirect harsh direct sunlight. You'll then explore the grounds of the resort to find the perfect shooting locations. Valind will explain the thought process behind selecting each location, and with the help of a beautiful model you'll get to jump in and photograph too. You'll leave this photo walk inspired to get outside to shoot more often, with tips and tricks to knock that next shoot out of the park.

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Sponsored by: Tamron

SIGN UP HERE: Resort-Style Environmental Portraiture