Workshops 2010

Change the way you see, feel, think and create!

BodyForm Photography

Instructor Richard Cummings                                           September 24 to October 1, 2010

1. Discover photographing the human form in the rich environments of the Italian countryside with a professional photographer. Drink in the cultural riches and quality of life in beautiful Italy and let it inspire our vision and photographic work.
   

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3. This carefully prepared workshop takes place in Umbria, "the green heart of Italy", to photograph the nude through a fresh perspective, in inspiring surroundings with the wonderful Italian light. Each day we will explore the challenges of how to put all these wonderful ingredients into an image, build on our previous day’s work and find a sense of place. This workshop emphasizes the creative aspect of photography.  There will be 1 – 2 shoots each day (morning and late afternoon), classes, work reviews and time for your own discoveries.
   

4. The workshop is kept to a small size so everyone gets plenty of shooting and time for work reviews. No previous experience with nudes is necessary.
   

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Limited To: 15 participants

Instructor Bio:

1. Since 1988, Rick Cummings’ fine art work has focused on using the camera to capture light, form and composition to challenge our perceptions of reality and photography as an art form. His fine art approach to photography has become an important aspect to his commercial work. A great teacher, he has helped many students of all levels in his classes to develop their creativity, eye for composition, sense of light, shadow and line, whether shooting portraits, human form or exotic locations. 
   

2. Rick has shown his work in many galleries including the Dairy Center for the Arts (Boulder), the Aperture Gallery (Denver), Rembrandt Yard (Boulder), Eclectic Gallery (Denver), Edge Gallery / Colorado Photographic Arts Center, “Best of Show 2009” (Denver) and numerous shows at his studio in Boulder Colorado.   Rick also runs the Body Form Photo Workshop in Boulder Colorado. For more information see www.rickphoto.com and www.bodyformworkshop.com
   

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Syllabus:

1. The human body has been one of the most consistent themes throughout art history. Nudes connect us to our humanity as we all have a body. This class uses the camera to explore the human form with the environment of the Italian countryside to create engaging photos. Two great subjects that inspired the artists of the renaissance. There is an emphasis on taking chances to expand your creativity and breadth of images.  We will work with classic and uncommon photo techniques to bring out the most from our photo sessions.
   

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3. Everyday we will work with some great models and fantastic settings. Everyone will have plenty of shooting opportunities. You come out of this class with great images, fun memories and a new way to photograph.
   

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Supplies to Bring:

1. You are welcome to bring whatever camera you like, digital, film or both. Digital is great for review work from the same day. If you are shooting digital you may want to bring a laptop computer or large storage device and lots of memory cards.  Note that film processing may be limited and is an extra cost. Keep in mind that medium format and large format film may not be able to be processed as quickly as 35mm. You may also want to bring a tripod, even a small table top tripod would be good (Bogen makes an excellent one). Bring clothing for warm to hot days and cool evenings. Pack some comfortable shoes for walking.
   

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Itinerary: (Rated: physical walking requirements are moderate to light).

1. This workshop takes place the Umbrian countryside for seven days, where we will photograph nude models in a variety of settings, including vineyards, ruins, old stone buildings and the lush countryside with the beautiful Italian light. Each day consists of a morning shoot, work review, classes and an afternoon shoot. There will also be time for you to discover Umbria on your own. Of course there will be fantastic meals.
   

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3. The highlight will be a day trip to Rome, home of some of the world’s most important works of art. We will see how great artists, such as Bernini, Raphael and Michelangelo, have interpreted the human form throughout history. We will photograph sculptures and fountains at night to gain inspiration. There will be a clothed shoot in Rome.
   

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Included:

1. Transportation: Pick-up from and delivery back to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci, (Fiumicino) Airport in our luxury passenger van.
   

2. Delivery to and pick-up from scheduled “Excursions,” as outlined in the Workshop Itinerary above.
   

3. Accommodations: A Standard Room with Single bed, double occupancy; is shared with a roommate of the same gender. All rooms are non-smoking. Upgrades to Private rooms, or Private Suites are subject to availability at the time of registration. For more info. please visit our Accommodations page.

   

   
   

4. Meals: 3-meals per day, including a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the common areas you will find fresh fruit, snacks and self-service beverages like coffee, tea, water and juices are easily available throughout the day at no extra charge.
   

5. Wine tasting, critique sessions, final exhibition party, art history guide and informal Italian language lessons.
   

Price:

1. €2445 (EUR) payable by credit card and PayPal.
   

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Availability:

1. All workshops are subject to availability. A Reservation Request Form can be submitted from this website by clicking on the “Register Now” button, and a response will arrive within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. If you do not receive a response to a request, please click here to contact us directly.
   

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