Thursday, September 4, 2008

Headshots












Here are a couple from our Headshot shoot yesterday afternoon...

Monday, August 25, 2008

Photo 375 Fall 08-WELCOME

Welcome to Photo 375: Fashion and Glamour Photography. This should be an exciting class. The first time that it has been offered during daytime hours. I have been teaching this class at SCC since 1989. The class has evolved from a combination portrait/fashion/glamour class using film exclusively to a fast paised digital class. If you have any spacific questions, you can email me directly at:
motherlode@innercite.com
or ask me during class. We still have a few openings in class so, if you know anyone slightly interested, pass the word.
Bob Calkins
Instructor

Photo 375 List of Assignments

List of Assignments:Photo 370 -Calkins
1: Create a scrapbook with at least 20 different images from magazines put into a folder/binder with explanation of each images of why you liked the image.
2: Basic Fashion Headshot using Glamour lighting. B/W Digital File.
3: Male Fashion shot, Head only. Color or B/W.
4: ¾ length Female Glamour Shot.
5: Outdoor Location Male or Female. Using fill lighting or Reflectors.
6: Childs advertising image.
7: Do a location image at night using artificial light. Male or Female.
8: High Key outdoor fashion oriented image
9: Commercial Product, with client.
10: Shoot model portfolio and create a zed card with 3 or 4 images. Black and White. With client statistics on front.
11: Using the above model shoot, create a slide show with at least 30 images. Color and B/W
12: Produce a photo book through My Publisher.com of all of your assignments. Cost approx $15.00

Photo 375 Policys

Photo 375 Fashion/Glamour Policys
POLICIES & PROCEDURES Photo375
Class Blog Page:http;//www.sccphoto375.blogspot.com
This class is a digitally oriented class. If you do not have a digital SLR, you will need to shoot 35mm or medium format film cameras and scan required images.
1: If you did not take the required prerequisitesfor this course you must see instructor.
2: Late assignments will be penalized one gradeper class day (week).
3: Do not bring friends or children to the lectureportion of class. You may bring them to photograph.
4: Studio Usage: you must sign up in advance to use the studio with instructor. The studio is here for use for a learning environment. Do not use studio for commercial purposes.
5: Treat equipment with respect. Misuse or carelessness may result in being dismissed fromclass. Always have instructor to turn on lighting equip. Do not use remote control for strobes!
6: Photos taken on campus cannot be nude, semi-nude or in any way revealing.
7: Please try to be on time as it is a disruption for whole class.
8: LAB TIME: The lab is open from 2:10-4:45(when we start clean-up). If you used any equipment .in lab or studio, you are expected to clean that space and, put away that equip. You are expected stop working at 4:45 PM, or times will be altered. NO EXCEPTIONS!
9. Computer & print rooms are off limits to students in this class, unless you are enrolled in one of our digital classes and clear it with the digital instructor .
10. All assignments will be turned in using the following criteria:1: Digital Files only.2: PSD files only.3: Sized to 8x10 (or 8x12) @ 300 DPI
.4: File Names:Last name, Assignment name class name (example: joneshighkey375). NO EXCEPTIONS! Failure to follow the above criteria will result in 0 (zero) points for that assignment.
Textbook: Required textbook: Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography. Stephen A. Danzig PsyD. Amherst Media ISBN1-58428-147-2 (www.amhurstmedia.com) You can also check at Amazon.com for purchase.Field TripsThere will be two field trips this semester. Attendance is required. The first field trip will be to Old Town Folsom and the second to be announced.
GradesFinal grades will be based on assignments and the quality of your finished presentation, lab procedures & class participation are also important.
HOW TO REACH ME:No office hour is alloted.
You can e-mail me at: motherlode@innercite.com

Course Information Photo 375

Course Information Photo 375
COURSE INFORMATION SHEETCourse Name:: Fashion and Glamour Photography
Course Number: Photo 375
Instructor’s Name: Bob Calkins
Office Telephone: 530 409 7733
Office Location & Hours: None
Prerequisites:
Course objectives: Instruction of newest Fashion and Glamour photography techniques, business practices. Ready the student for entry level job in studio or self employment.
How to make an appointment with instructor: email: motherlodephoto@innercite.com, or call 530 409 7733
Text:None required:
Suggested reading: Lighting Techniques for Fashion & Glamour Photography. Amherst Media ISBN: 1-58428-147-2
Name of Dean of Technology Division: Donetta Webb
Evaluation procedures: Portfolio, participation in class weekly critique of assignments
Grade standards for:
A_900-1000 pts
B 800-900 pts
C 700-800 pts
D 600-700 pts
F Below 600 pts
Textbook: Required textbook: Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography. Stephen A. Danzig PsyD. Amherst Media ISBN1-58428-147-2 (www.amhurstmedia.com) Unacceptable behavior: See Policys

Friday, May 9, 2008

missing assignments

I am missing some assignments from some of you....this could be that you had the incorrect name of assignment on the file or didnt turn in, turned in late or something....the following people email me ASAP.

Aljabairy
Inga
Christien
Knox
Vang

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Old Sac...field trip Photos





Here are a few images of the students in Old Sacramento Last Night. Thanks to those who brought models. And thanks to everyone for having patience with each other. It was fun!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Old Sac...field trip

Hi guys,
Dont forget that we are having a field trip to Old Sac Wed night....4/16/08. We will meet at the Delta King at 5:30....bring your cameras, lens', tripods, additional lights.  If you can round up a model or two, that would be awesome. See you then....

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Night Fashion Shoot





Here are a couple images that I shot last week. The color was great with the Flashlight, however when we got into that super orange light, it went to bits. Great candidates for Black and white...LOL.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Photo 375 Assignments

List of Assignments:
Photo 370 -Calkins

1: Create a scrapbook with at least 20 different images from magazines put into a folder/binder with explanation of each images of why you liked the image.
2: Basic Fashion Headshot using Glamour lighting. B/W Digital File.
3: Male Fashion shot, Head only. Color or B/W.
4: ¾ length Female Glamour Shot.
5: Outdoor Location Male or Female. Using fill lighting or Reflectors.
6: Childs advertising image.
7: Do a location image at night using artificial light. Male or Female.
8: High Key outdoor fashion oriented image
9: Commercial Product, with client.
10: Shoot model portfolio and create a zed card with 3 or 4 images. Black and White. With client statistics on front.
11: Using the above model shoot, create a slide show with at least 30 images. Color and B/W
12: Produce a photo book through My Publisher.com of all of your assignments. Cost approx $15.00

Photo 375 Fashion/Glamour Policys

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Photo375

Class Blog Page:
http;//www.sccphoto375.blogspot.com

This class is a digitally oriented class. If you do not have a digital SLR, you will need to shoot 35mm or medium format film cameras and scan required images.

1: If you did not take the required prerequisites
for this course you must see instructor.
2: Late assignments will be penalized one grade
per class day (week).
3: Do not bring friends or children to the lecture
portion of class. You may bring them to photograph.
4: Studio Usage: you must sign up in advance to use the studio with instructor. The studio is here for use for a learning environment. Do not use studio for commercial purposes.
5: Treat equipment with respect. Misuse or carelessness may result in being dismissed from
class. Always have instructor to turn on lighting equip. Do not use remote control for strobes!
6: Photos taken on campus cannot be nude, semi-nude or in any way revealing.
7: Please try to be on time as it is a disruption for whole class.
8: LAB TIME: The lab is open from 7:00-10PM
(when we start clean-up). If you used any equipment .in lab or studio, you are expected to clean that space and, put away that equip. You are expected stop working at 10PM, or
times will be altered. NO EXCEPTIONS!
9. Computer & print rooms are off limits to students in this class, unless you are enrolled in one of our digital classes and clear it with the digital instructor .
10. All assignments will be turned in using the following criteria:
1: Digital Files only.
2: JPEG files only.
3: Sized to 4x6 @ 150 DPI.
4: File Names:
Last name, Assignment name

NO EXCEPTIONS! Failure to follow the above criteria will result in 0 (zero) points for that assignment.

Textbook: Required textbook: Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography. Stephen A. Danzig PsyD. Amherst Media ISBN1-58428-147-2 (www.amhurstmedia.com) You can also check at Amazon.com for purchase.


Field Trips
There will be two field trip this semester. Attendance is required. The first field trip will be to Old Town Folsom and the second to be announced.
Grades
Final grades will be based on assignments and the
quality of your finished presentation, lab procedures
& class participation are also important.
HOW TO REACH ME
No office hour.
You can e-mail me at: motherlode@innercite.com

Course Information Photo 375

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET


Course Name:: Fashion and Glamour Photography

Course Number: Photo 375

Instructor’s Name: Bob Calkins

Office Telephone: 530 409 7733

Office Location & Hours: None

Prerequisites:

Course objectives: Instruction of newest Fashion and Glamour photography techniques, business practices. Ready the student for entry level job in studio or self employment.

How to make an appointment with instructor: email: motherlodephoto@innercite.com, or call 530 409 7733

Text:None required: Suggested reading: Lighting Techniques for Fashion & Glamour Photography. Amherst Media ISBN: 1-58428-147-2

Name of Dean of Technology Division: Donetta Webb

Evaluation procedures: Portfolio, participation in class weekly critique of assignments


Grade standards for A_900-1000 pts
B 800-900 pts
C 700-800 pts
D 600-700 pts
F Below 600 pts

Textbook: N/A

Unacceptable behavior: See Policys