“BIRDS” workshop – Leuven, Belgium

Hi. Thank you for being here and opening yourself up to the possibility of developing your photographic skills with me right now.

The first thing I would like to convey to you is this, each of us is creative, you are too, and with the proper use of this potential you are capable of creating works similar to mine and even much better.

My hope is that you will let me be your guide in discovering your talent and building your photographic confidence.

I love to share my knowledge and ten years of photographic experience.

I am constantly working on improving my workshop and enriching my program, so that a photographer like you feels special with me and, above all, to understand that it is in him that the power of creation lies.

This time I have created a unique offer, for those who are looking for an individual approach, intimate groups and a unique program.

THIS IS THE ONLY WORKSHOP where the models will be not only humans but also animals.

“BIRDS” workshop is one of the unique meetings, prepared for people like you, looking for beautiful frames, enriched program and individual approach.

The workshop in Leuven is a two-day group meeting that includes outdoor work and photo retouching.

Workshop date- November 25/26

Location- Leuven, Belgium

Workshop price 850 Euros

NOTICE: WORKSHOP IS ALREADY SOLD OUT

953,00 3 808,00 

two-day workshop:
Plein air with falcon, raven, owl....
and more....

Leuven, Belgium November 25/26, 2023

mariola glajcar

I HELP YOU DESIGN THE LIFE YOU WANT

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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

During our meeting, I will provide you with information that will help you realize your photographic visions, as well as in your daily work with clients.

Questions I will try to answer:

  • how to prepare for a session
  • How to bring out the model’s emotions and create a good mood during the session
  • how to negotiate with your customer
  • How to work with children and animals ( not necessarily the “wild” ones )
  • How to use “ordinary” space to create exceptional shots
  • What to avoid during outdoor sessions
  • how to work with light
  • How to select photos and prepare them to work in Photoshop
  • How to use your shots as “overlays”
  • How to streamline your work using ready-made settings
  • How to create and modify custom actions, etc.
  • How to find your own style and your own colors
  • How to create a painterly image from a RAW file
  • how to plan post production
  • How to create a unique package for a VIP customer

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why is this workshop special?

I often hear from my clients that my photos are unique and ones they definitely can’t take with a phone. These days, these words are extremely relevant, because in the age of mobile photography, it makes sense to reach out to those who want to commemorate a piece of their lives in a unique way, far from what can be achieved by reaching for a smartphone.

Our meeting in Skierniewice is one of the offers I prepare for photographers looking for a way to stand out from the competition.

It’s not just a workshop on retouching, on how to prepare and run a plein air shoot, and on learning how to work with light.

It’s a meeting after which you will no longer have the fear of working with children, teenagers and animals at the same time.

During this workshop you will learn not only how to prepare a classic commercial frame, but also how to create a fairy-tale image for your VIP client to hang on the wall of their home.

My job is to give you the knowledge you need to create painterly shots that will make you stand out from the crowd and make your client recommend you to other beauty-sensitive people.

in addition, we will discuss together

light&cień

techniques to get the most out of Camera RAW,
The essence of working with light in skin retouching,
local and global dodge and burn,
working with mixing modes
working with Blend If options

color

working with selective color
advanced mixing modes
color grading
changing backgrounds and colors
working with a range of colors
color editing in Camera Raw

creativity

creating custom brushes
working with gradients,
use of overlays
using one's own work for photomontage
background editing

Agenda - how it looks like

day one

10:00 Start

  • Aperture, depth, focal length, time – topics that you know well, but nevertheless worth repeating before going outdoors(this step is often skipped if the group does not need it)
  • Awakening creativity-an exercise to help you change your thinking about making your frames
  • Stages of creating a creative image – what, how and when to photograph to get a consistent result
  • Working on oneself – motivation for self-development, influence of chosen goals on further photographic activities
  • Working with the customer – finding balance in negotiations
  • Portfolio – discussing several of my works, which will be the basis for learning how to create compositions
  • Social media – some tips on how to manage your photographer profile

12:00 Methods of working with animals and people during the session

  • I will teach you how to ensure a good frame of reference despite the difficult cooperation of models
  • I will show some “tricks” to prevent a nervous atmosphere at a session with animals
  • I will discuss the basics of safety at the session, which includes humans and animals

14:00 – Lunch break

15:00 – Open air

  • Preparation of the session plan and the stages of work with the model
  • A few words about emotions – what we want to show and how to work with the model for future cooperation
  • A joint session in the open air, exploring perspective, light and color

Together we will create an extraordinary atmosphere that will make your photos unique. Together, forming a team of creatives, we will discuss and make several frames, from classic commercial shots , to shots that give us the creation of a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Agenda - how it looks like

day two

9:00 Start

This is the day we put on an intensive study of retouching.

We devote the entire second day to the ins and outs of post-production, your questions and supplementing the previous day’s topics.

  • Photo selection in Adobe LR
  • Selection of the best shots and their brief discussion
  • Post-production in Adobe Photoshop CC and CR

Post-production is divided into two stages:

  • Watching my editing, asking questions, learning the various steps and tools of Photoshop and Camera Raw
  • Individual work on your own photos, with my help.

17:00 Summary, Conclusion.

*Program is subject to change due to student preferences, weather and other factors.
*WORKSHOPS ARE AIMED AT PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE BASICS OF PHOTOSHOP.
I *DO NOT ACCEPT TO JOIN THE GROUP OF TRAINING PHOTOGRAPHERS.
*THE CONDITION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKSHOP IS TO GATHER A GROUP OF MIN. 7 PERSONS

What you get

After the workshop

Certificate

After each meeting with me you will receive a certificate of completion of the workshop

Retouching video

When editing photos in Adobe programs, the process is recorded along with the sound. After the workshop and accepting the terms and conditions for the use of the recordings, you will receive a video, so you can return again and again to edit our workshop frames.

Support

As a member of our closed workshop group, you will be able to count on support from me and also from your new photographic friends.

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“BIRDS” workshop – Leuven, Belgium

mariola glajcar

Why learn with me

Experience

I have been involved in photography for 10 years. During this time I learned all its secrets and nuances.

Education

I graduated with a degree in psychology. As a result, I know how to impart knowledge in an organized and understandable way

Passion

Photography is not just a profession for me. I love what I do and it allows me to stimulate my creativity and yours

Support

My contact with you does not end with workshops or tutorials. You can also count on my help later

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To meet your expectations from January 2023, all tutorials will be available forever. This means that you can return to your course whenever you want

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The tutorial is available in the stream version, which means that you cannot download, copy, duplicate or otherwise infringe the film’s copyright.
The tutorial cannot be used by third parties, only the person who has acquired the rights to access stream.
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Of course it does. If you have any question or technical problem write to me. Preferably on my Facebook fanpage or via email: foto@mariolaglajcar.pl

Make a purchase and write to me with a proposal for the date. I will try to match you or give you some alternatives. Remember that we have 2 months to set the date

It depends on how far in advance of the workshop you’ve booked a place – but generally speaking I’ll get back to you a few weeks in advance and give you the details

Courses and tutorials: due to the fact that these are digital products, there is no systemic possibility of returning the product. However, if you would like to talk about it write to me

Workshops: Since this is a group event with a logistical minimum it may depend on your attendance whether it takes place. Therefore, out of concern for the other participants, refunds are not possible. If you would like to talk about it write to me.