✓ This course is split into 3 sections. In the first section complex composition skills are broken down in easy to follow steps. You will learn to use composition to make a clear visual statement and affect the viewer psychologically. The second section is all about using flash. The different types of flashes available, the cons and pros of each and how to use them. You’ll learn about using a hand held light meter to measure and control your flashes. Also in this section you’ll see all this put together in actual photo shoots. Lastly, a clear explanation and location photo shoot of Sun-synchro, Combining existing light with flash. In the third section you’ll learn about the 6 most important light patterns. You’ll learn Light Ratio and how to control it. Throughout each section there are photo shoots with models to show you how it all comes together to create amazing photos.
• You should have a working knowledge using a digital camera with interchangeable lenses and using external flashes. You should be familiar with f/stops, shutter speeds, ISO and getting a correct exposure.
• This instruction is for photographers that have a burning desire to be the best. This is for creatives that are willing to put the time and effort in learning the techniques that will put them miles above the competition. If you desire to learn what the top notch photographers know about lighting and composition then this is for you If you are a beginner or have very little experience please consider getting Jump Start Your Photography (for beginners) or The Skilled Photographer (for intermediate).
Emanuele Pontoriero has created 7 courses that got 349 reviews which are generally positive. Emanuele Pontoriero has taught 2,161 students and received a 4.6 average review out of 349 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Emanuele Pontoriero is an instructor that you can trust.
Winner of The Fassbender Award, Telly Award, Communicator Award, Emanuele “Manny” Pontoriero started his career as an apprentice.
After 3 years he became a full time professional photographer
Throughout his career he has been a member of the:
Professional Photographers of New JerseyProfessional Photographers of North Eastern PennsylvaniaProfessional photographers of Greater New YorkProfessional Photographers of America
He was Print Chairman for the Bergen, Passaic, Hudson chapter of the Professional Photographers Association of New Jersey for 3 years.
Averaging about 55 weddings a year and traveling to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Manny has photographed over 2,000 weddings. Besides the hundreds of Christian and Jewish weddings he has photographed Italian, Greek, Croation, Cuban, Polish, Korean, Chinese, Iranian, Ethiopian and many other ethnic weddings.
Although most of the photography revolves around weddings and portraits Manny also does commercial photography. He has done photography for;
Unelever Brothers (North Bergen, N.J.)Palisades General Hospital (North Bergen, N.J)Prudential Securities (New York City)Prudential Bache (United Kingdom)Seamans (Orlando)YKK Zippers (New Jersey)Johnson and Whales University (Florida)Rasmussen College (Florida)
When not taking photos he is lecturing and teaching photography. He has lectured at the Professional Photographers Assoc. of.N.J and B & H Photo Video in New York City. Has been on the Advisory Board for the Photography Dept. of St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida.He is Co-owner of Get The Picture DVDs which are the popular instructional DVDs that teach photography and are sold on Amazon.He is a frequent guest on Studio 10, a Tampa morning TV show.
“When you love what you do you never have to worry about going to work”Emanuele
