Photographing models is arguably the most challenging and rewarding area of photography. Learn how to use your “Minds Eye” to spot and photograph the high point in a model within a nanosecond of time. Each of us has our own “Minds Eye” that dictates to us when to squeeze the trigger. That single element is what separates all artists from one another. Lee Brones learned this lesson years ago under his mentors and legendary photographer friends Andre de Dienes, George Hurrell, and Peter Gowland. Professional fashion photographer and author of Pro Techniques Of Artistic Figure Photography, Lee Brones, has teamed up with an extremely experienced fashion model and talented actress, Caitlyn Tyler Cole, in a series of one day photographic workshops. Lee believes in helping his student photographers develop their own style of creative thinking in the art of fashion photography. That's why he refuses to teach formulas, technique yes, formulas never. What works for him will not necessarily work for you and that is as it should be. In the workshops, students will learn how to utilize their “Mind's Eye” to recognize a model's high point of action and capture it. Working with someone as talented and skilled as Caitlyn Tyler Cole you will be given the opportunity to produce some truly amazing images.

The workshop will start at 9 am with a question and answer session where Lee and Caitlyn will determine where each student is at in their skill level. After the question and answer session ends, students will move into a professional studio atmosphere and begin photographing Caitlyn. Next students will move to an outdoor setting and continue filming until sundown. Lee will explain the conceptual lighting process he uses with each setup. You will learn the dynamics of creating mood and award winning compositions with these various lighting techniques. Caitlyn will discuss what a model expects from a photographer while being on set. This knowledge will hopefully instill the necessary confidence in the student photographer to create stronger images and heighten their awareness in the art of photographing an experienced model. Learning how to create brilliant compositions and capturing models at their high point is the difference between taking award winning images or just ordinary photographs. Lee's approach to photography is a proven method for producing amazing images that models, art directors and agencies love. If you want to take control of your photography, master lighting and gain confidence in working with a professional model then these workshops will help you achieve this ability. “Our Fuss Free Workshops will be an unforgettable experience in the image creating process. It’s our desire to further each student's working knowledge in photography through our passion in the arts.” - Lee and Cait

Fuss Free Workshop teaches: -how to create iconic images - We will also discuss the best equipment and camera setting to use and how to get the most out of compact digital or film cameras. - Brilliant compositions, dynamic black background compositing and award winning lighting techniques. - How to quicken the photographers reflexes and become more self-assured working with an exceptional fashion model.

Limited to 4 participants: To be considered please email five jpeg images to LeBrones@juno.com add to subject line “Fuss Free Photography Workshops.” Any questions please call Lee Brones at 661-947-2606 for updates

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: Bring whatever cameras you are most comfortable using.

Model’s Note: Caitlyn Tyler Cole “Since this is a workshop class and not a commercial shoot, model/photographer agreement forms will be signed by students before the class will be conducted.” Students are expected to be aware of the Model’s comfort zone at all times.

DATE: TDA - October 15th 2011

Workshop fee: $650 + $500 model and equipment fee, studio and outdoor environmental lighting situations will be taught.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Professional photographer Lee Brones has spent most of his life with a camera. Stating his professional career over thirty plus years ago, he has photographed professionally everything from Alaskan wildlife and landscapes for the Alaska Magazine, to aerial shots of vintage aircraft for Sports Aviation to a career of photographing fashion supermodels. His incredible work has appeared in major Fashion magazines, such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan. Lee is a sought out specialist in the art of photographing women, as can be seen in his best selling book “Pro Techniques of Artistic Figure Photography in 1990.” Lee Brones has been a member of “Magnum” since 1976. Caitlyn Tyler Cole is the best model Lee has ever worked with and the images they produce as a team are extraordinary, that will be showcased in the Magnum Gallery as they become available.

ABOUT THE MODEL:

“Caitlyn Tyler Cole is an incredible beauty with a smoldering raw sexuality, seductive eyes, and a smile to die for. She has that "special something" a natural charisma that you actually feel take your breath away. Caitlyn has a professional work ethic which Hollywood's new generation of stars who hope to succeed would do well to emulate. It is something photographers, producers and directors look for- no make that pray for. “Roy Hahn “The One Magazine” With the unique ability to transform into many diverse looks and with a successful career modeling in many national print & commercial campaigns in beauty and fashion to product and lifestyle...Caitlyn built a highly successful career in professional modeling, appearing in many national print and commercial campaigns. Due to her unique ability to transform herself into many diverse looks, Caitlyn has done everything in modeling from beauty and fashion to product in lifestyle. She is an up and coming actress in many independent and studio films.