Sessions with Joey L (2009 Release)
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Joey shares his unique approach to lighting and Photoshop, and also provides a window into the business of the current photography industry that he broke into at the age of 16. Sessions With Joey L is more than just a tutorial DVD, it is a complete thought process. With educational material spanning nearly 4 hours in length, Joey provides insights into what it's like having gone from the bottom to the top of an exclusive trade, and explains both the technical and personal skills one must develop to arrive there. Detailing experiences ranging from a Forbes assignment in New York, to the jungles of Ethiopia, Sessions gives you the tools necessary to bring out and expose your own style to a wider audience and client base. Through Joey's diverse and extensive lectures and tutorials, Joey shows that circumstance is not a factor and that these skills can be learned by all.
"The only way I can properly teach you is through my own knowledge. Every step in my career has brought me to the place I am now, but it wasn't always easy. I have been working to obtain the success I have now for years of making mistakes and trial and error. This DVD will help you overcome those obstacles and help you reach a new level in your photography, both in artistry and business." — JL
The Overview
Lighting Theory
A photographer without a vision is simply a mathematician. Yet, a photographer who has a vision cannot release it without a knowledge of technicalities. Photography is technical as much as it is artistic, but both sides must be both fully understood to create memorable images.
This section is like sitting down one on one with Joey and geek talking, dissecting some of his strategy when going into a photo shoot. You'll learn how to fully bring out your creative vision using lighting techniques, featuring both beginner and advanced setups. With real examples and in-depth explanations from a collection of Joey's commercial and personal work... From the Jonas Brothers to the Mursi tribe.
Photo Shoots
Exclusive footage from Joey's photo shoots showing the production, the critical interaction between subject and photographer and techniques of getting the most valuable imagery out of your day. The videos give you a first hand intimate experience from start to finish of a pro photo shoot. Learn what goes into the real advertisements, magazines and CD artwork you see in stores.
Business
Learn how Joey got a strong foothold in the industry, and continues to earn a living as a freelance photographer. Joey speaks boldly about what to do, and what to avoid when starting in the industry.
The formula for a successful portfolio based on years of reformatting and tweaking.
Photoshop
Push and fine-tune your lighting to a new plateau with these new home-grown photoshop recipes.
- Compositing
- Using Color Curves
- Swapping Skies
- Experimenting with Blending Modes
- Custom Black and White Conversion
- Tonal Colorizing
- Fixing Blown Highlights
Travel
Sit down with Joey as he goes over some stories from Ethiopia of photographing in rugged conditions, and how to best prepare yourself for a trip of your own. The DVD features both a spoken lecture and travel footage. Go on the road with Joey and learn the key to success in travel portraiture. Whether in a foreign land or at home, it's always difficult to get subjects to trust you as a photographer.
"We take a lot from somebody when we take their picture. If not done carefully, we can take their dignity as well. The relationship between photographer and subject is crucial. You have one frame, one small impression, to represent everything that person is." — JL
What people are saying
What the blogs are saying
"Joey Lawrence is one of the smartest, most focused, centered and talented people I have ever met. And the fact that he is all of this at 19 years old just pisses me off. …my constant feeling during the entire series was that he appears to be holding nothing back. What you see is what you get. It is a full and sincere attempt to help people to see how he thinks and works, and to aspire to that level."
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"I've been going through the DVD myself this past week (it's available as a DVD or direct download), and I have to say - it's very cool seeing how he puts these shoots together (he's got a really cool job, and get some amazing gigs)... Luckily, the disc lives up to the hype."
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Sessions With Joey L is for the person who is looking to take the next step in their professional career and is looking for information on how others handle situations especially working with more famous personalities. It is perfect for someone who does not have that mentor available, but wants to learn more about the business of photography."
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The Package
Attending workshops covering the same amount of subjects can cost thousands of dollars, take days of your time, and be impractical with your schedule. Order the package as an instant download, or a hard-copy data DVD with the same interface and content. Click on the desired link to go a secure checkout.
Option 1: DVD ROM Package
- For your computer only, launches in standard DVD-drive
- Comes in beautiful case with full color disk printing
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