with George Simian
Saturday, May 19th 2-4:00 p.m.
Learn how to modify the harsh
sunlight of Southern California when making outdoor portraits. On Saturday, May 19th,
photographer George Simian returns to Crowell Public Library to demonstrate how
to change the quality of that light for beautiful images. Attendees will learn
how to use hand-held diffusers and reflectors while making a portrait, in both
sunlight and shade, right behind the Library. The images will be shown in real
time on a laptop and then after the shoot, students will follow George into the
Barth Community room to see the images on the large screen and discuss the best
strategies for improving outdoor portraiture.
Attendees are urged to bring their favorite subjects, whether it’s Mom
or a best friend, and snap away.
George Simian, a leading
commercial photographer and educator (UCLA Extension, Samy’s Camera) will show
you how to master basic lighting concepts and skills, managing both the quality
(hard vs. soft) and the direction (frontal vs. indirect) of light. A longtime member of the American Photographic
Artists, George started out as a photography teacher in 1973 at Cornell
University, excited to "expose" newcomers to the wonders of the
latent silver image, and its magical manifestation in the darkroom. When his career
moved on to commercial photography, he became a mentor to his assistants,
as well as presenting one-day seminars for photographers' organizations, and
for various manufacturers. Relocating to
Los Angeles, George re-engaged with teaching and continues to offer individual
coaching, meeting with emerging photographers with varying interests, and at
different experience levels. He finds it
amazing how much one can accomplish when working side-by-side, focused exclusively
on the issue at hand.
Don’t miss this free class from an expert on Saturday,
May 19th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Crowell Library.
