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This summer the Minnesota Professional Photographers Association (MNPPA) traveled to Duluth for their annual summer shoot-out. The beautiful summer day was packed with education and portfolio building with models. The MNPPA arranged for the seminar to take place at the historic Gleensheen Mansion where professional photography is no longer allowed except for booked on-site weddings. The above image was captured lakeside by MNPPA member Todd Myra of Todd Myra Photography out of St. Cloud Minnesota using off camera flash.
The day began with a short round table discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of running a home based studio. Minnesota Professional photographer Mark Fitzgibbons of Fitz Photo in Duluth led the discussion. After lunch Mark switched gears as he led the group through various lighting scenarios with models. Mark made clear to the group that his business is built around his knowledge and skill of creating multiple lighting set-ups with natural and additive light to give his clients unique art pieces. In the above photo the group practices the use of reflectors and scrims to control natural light to create images. Mark also gave demos with off camera flash and various light modifiers. He encouraged every member of the group to try each method themselves. After several demos Mark set the group free with their cameras, models and gear for some portfolio building in a manor similar to an After Dark event.
The MNPPA will be hosting two hands-on photography events on October 6th, 2014. Both events are open to members and non-members. They are a great way to learn more about the MNPPA and to meet fellow photographers in and outside of your area. To sign-up or learn more about the events, please visit our MNPPA event sign-up page.
Above is one of the images that I, Stacy Milburn, of Phodot Photography captured during the free for all part of the day. To view more of my work please visit my Phodot Blog. To view more of Todd Myra's work from the Shoot-Out please visit the Todd Myra Photography Blog. To learn more about Mark Fitzgibbons please visit Fitzphoto.com.
