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Showing posts with label maree nichols. Show all posts
07 December 2012
10 February 2012
Learning to Shoot on Manual mode -3 Hour beginners photography course-ricwoods photography
We ran a another beginners photography course the other night and the emails we received over the next couple of days from inspired photographers highlighted we are on the money with the course .Its theory and practical in a 3 hr session at the studio in carrington.
All the students are guaranteed to be shooting on manual mode when they leave the studio or they can come to another course for FREE
We talk about, aperture,shutter speed,iso etc. Here Maree talks to Barbara about the focus points inside the viewfinder and how they can be changed
Its a casual visual approach to learning photography.We supply a QUICK REFERENCE FIELD GUIDE for the participants , a remoder of what theylearned when they leave the studio
We show participants how to throw the background out of focus for their portraits..
...and how to throw the foreground out of focus to lead the viewer to important aspects of a captured scene.
Brad Davies sent us a few images from his practise session with his children the next day...putting the theory into practise...well done.Cant wait to see more.
Download the 2012 PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING COURSE BOOKLET here.The beginners course feeds into 13 other courses, including a weekend away.
All the students are guaranteed to be shooting on manual mode when they leave the studio or they can come to another course for FREE
We talk about, aperture,shutter speed,iso etc. Here Maree talks to Barbara about the focus points inside the viewfinder and how they can be changed
Its a casual visual approach to learning photography.We supply a QUICK REFERENCE FIELD GUIDE for the participants , a remoder of what theylearned when they leave the studio
We show participants how to throw the background out of focus for their portraits..
...and how to throw the foreground out of focus to lead the viewer to important aspects of a captured scene.
Brad Davies sent us a few images from his practise session with his children the next day...putting the theory into practise...well done.Cant wait to see more.
Download the 2012 PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING COURSE BOOKLET here.The beginners course feeds into 13 other courses, including a weekend away.
28 January 2012
Beginners Photography Course, the addiction begins at ric woods photography
We conducted another beginners photography course today.I still really enjoy the blank stares moving into smiles and nodding as these guys start shooting on manual and learn to see the way the camera sees.....Can you spot the intense focus on their faces?
maree and our newest staff member mike baker were on the scene to help participants naviget difficult camera menus...thanks guys
maree and our newest staff member mike baker were on the scene to help participants naviget difficult camera menus...thanks guys
25 November 2011
Create & Escape..a weekend away for photographers to learn lighting and photography
We took a group of photographers away to a resort and taught them some photography and lighting.Split them up into 2 groups and had a THINK TANK where they came up with some very interesting environmental portraits....then when we were finished...the resort made a food and drink...BLISS !! We are already planning the next one ....want to be involved? email ric at enquiries@ricwoods.com
09 November 2011
Mel-image by maree
Whilst I was editing all day Maree and Mel were having fun with newsprint. We like Mel, I think we will keep her.
25 October 2011
portraits-ric woods photography 2011.mpg
Portraits are our passion,here is a sideshow of people we have captured (12 min).This collection of portraits shows many different styles of our photography.
Thanks to all our subjects and to Terence Koo for the music from his Lunacy album.
If you are interested in learning photography, contact the studio mgr maree nichols on 0249621066 or send her an email maree@ricwoods.com and she will send you a copy of the 2012 Photography & Lighting Course Booklet(2011 booklet).We conduct courses from beginner to Pro.
www.ricwoods.com
Thanks to all our subjects and to Terence Koo for the music from his Lunacy album.
If you are interested in learning photography, contact the studio mgr maree nichols on 0249621066 or send her an email maree@ricwoods.com and she will send you a copy of the 2012 Photography & Lighting Course Booklet(2011 booklet).We conduct courses from beginner to Pro.
www.ricwoods.com
24 October 2011
Hunter Tafe Hair & Beauty Academy (Tighes Hill) 2011-ric woods photography
Our story begins...."Maree, having had training in make up for film, was frozen in her tracks as she stared at the fittings, equipment and vast selection of make up and hair products inside the Hair & Beauty Academy at the Tighes Hill Campus of Hunter Tafe.......I realised that she is having a vision what one of the rooms of Heaven may be like......" ha ha....ric
Vicki Davies a teacher of hairdressing approached us to capture the work of the teachers at the Newcastle Beauty & Hair Academy on the Hunter Tafe Campus at Tighes Hill. The focus of the photo shoot was to inspire and encourage applicants to the courses.The shoot was a great success and we were amazed at the craft,dedication and professionalism of these teachers.Their ability to work as a team was inspiring.The young men and woman who were our models were committed and stunning as you will see in these "behind the scenes" unedited proof images
CAST & CREW
Models:
Kaela Afflick ,Donna Arendse,Serena Carney,Zac Carter,Mikaela Davies,Brittany Gonzalez,Olivia Gough,Holly Gralton,Jed Hill,Chantelle Hunt,Emily Manning,Lauren Moulton,Daniel Plant,Jarrod Smith-Abel
Hair Stylists:
Karen Batterham,Vicki Davies ,George Francis,Lee-Ann Fleming,Ann-Maree Gralton,Robyn Hill,Cheryelle King ,Nicole Middleton,Victoria Plant,Jackie Richardson,Karina Thomson
Make-Up Artists:
Deborah Fisher,Deborah Nicoll
Photo Shoot Support: Lesley Afflick (Head Teacher),Claire Andrews,Louise Robinson
If you are interested in learning photography contact
ric woods photography
studio 02 4962 1066
enquiries@ricwoods.com
attention: ric woods or maree nichols
www.ricwoods.com
Vicki Davies a teacher of hairdressing approached us to capture the work of the teachers at the Newcastle Beauty & Hair Academy on the Hunter Tafe Campus at Tighes Hill. The focus of the photo shoot was to inspire and encourage applicants to the courses.The shoot was a great success and we were amazed at the craft,dedication and professionalism of these teachers.Their ability to work as a team was inspiring.The young men and woman who were our models were committed and stunning as you will see in these "behind the scenes" unedited proof images
CAST & CREW
Models:
Kaela Afflick ,Donna Arendse,Serena Carney,Zac Carter,Mikaela Davies,Brittany Gonzalez,Olivia Gough,Holly Gralton,Jed Hill,Chantelle Hunt,Emily Manning,Lauren Moulton,Daniel Plant,Jarrod Smith-Abel
Hair Stylists:
Karen Batterham,Vicki Davies ,George Francis,Lee-Ann Fleming,Ann-Maree Gralton,Robyn Hill,Cheryelle King ,Nicole Middleton,Victoria Plant,Jackie Richardson,Karina Thomson
Make-Up Artists:
Deborah Fisher,Deborah Nicoll
Photo Shoot Support: Lesley Afflick (Head Teacher),Claire Andrews,Louise Robinson
If you are interested in learning photography contact
ric woods photography
studio 02 4962 1066
enquiries@ricwoods.comattention: ric woods or maree nichols
www.ricwoods.com
20 October 2011
maternity and newborn collection-ric woods photography
We wish to thank the wonderful mothers ,fathers and children appearing in this small collection of black and white images.
we would also like to thank terence koo a newcastle pianist of great talent for the music "song for rachel".
ric woods photography has a purpose built studio that provides air conditioned comfort for expecting mothers and new born babies.no matter what the weather is doing outside we know that comfortable mothers and babies makes for beautiful images.
our photography session gift vouchers are a great way to celebrate this happy time.grand parents are always welcome in the sessions.
We conduct photography courses for maternity and newborn photography.more details at www.ricwoods.com
we would also like to thank terence koo a newcastle pianist of great talent for the music "song for rachel".
ric woods photography has a purpose built studio that provides air conditioned comfort for expecting mothers and new born babies.no matter what the weather is doing outside we know that comfortable mothers and babies makes for beautiful images.
our photography session gift vouchers are a great way to celebrate this happy time.grand parents are always welcome in the sessions.
We conduct photography courses for maternity and newborn photography.more details at www.ricwoods.com
23 September 2011
Begionners Photography Course-ric woods photography
We conducted another photography course last night.I must say that we were delighted to watch ALL the participants shooting their cameras on manual at the end of the 3 hour session.
Maree gave the introduction letting people know the style of photography we shoot at our studio and a bit about our beginnings.
We had a couple of strange heads to demonstrate ,focus,lens selection,aperture,camera shake and correct exposure.
I was shooting tethered to the computer using Nikon's Camera Control 2 ,this enables me to demonstrate not only composition,but,also the histogram and explain about exposure9 both under and over) This program also shows the focus point .I can show our students with a series of exposures how to drop the background out of focus using kit lenses.
Each participant puts the theory into action, this enables them to SEE the results in their own camera.The smiles were forth coming as I showed them on their histogram the blacks,whites and skin tones in their image.I make them over expose their images so they can see their over exposure warning or "blinking" image, then show them how to read a scene and some of the tricks of the trade.
The students were able to compare results and start to work as a group.Everyone was on their own though when the refreshments and Tim Tams were served....
Maree finished off the night by letting our students know that this course does not end here.We are available to answer questions by email and by phone if they get into trouble.Participants are invited to join another beginners class for free if they think they could use a refresher.That is our photography school guarantee...just come again at no cost.Maree also talked about our up coming "Create & Escape" This is a photography weekend away at a resort where people can join into as many or as few photography and lighting workshops as they choose.All meals ,tuition and accommodation is included.There are a couple of spaces left....Interested? Give us a call 02 4962 1066 or email to maree@ricwoods.com.
Maree gave the introduction letting people know the style of photography we shoot at our studio and a bit about our beginnings.
We had a couple of strange heads to demonstrate ,focus,lens selection,aperture,camera shake and correct exposure.
I was shooting tethered to the computer using Nikon's Camera Control 2 ,this enables me to demonstrate not only composition,but,also the histogram and explain about exposure9 both under and over) This program also shows the focus point .I can show our students with a series of exposures how to drop the background out of focus using kit lenses.
Each participant puts the theory into action, this enables them to SEE the results in their own camera.The smiles were forth coming as I showed them on their histogram the blacks,whites and skin tones in their image.I make them over expose their images so they can see their over exposure warning or "blinking" image, then show them how to read a scene and some of the tricks of the trade.
The students were able to compare results and start to work as a group.Everyone was on their own though when the refreshments and Tim Tams were served....
Maree finished off the night by letting our students know that this course does not end here.We are available to answer questions by email and by phone if they get into trouble.Participants are invited to join another beginners class for free if they think they could use a refresher.That is our photography school guarantee...just come again at no cost.Maree also talked about our up coming "Create & Escape" This is a photography weekend away at a resort where people can join into as many or as few photography and lighting workshops as they choose.All meals ,tuition and accommodation is included.There are a couple of spaces left....Interested? Give us a call 02 4962 1066 or email to maree@ricwoods.com.
13 September 2011
Advanced Studio Lighting Workshop-ric woods photography.
Even Chris who was delivering the pizza's couldn't resist the promise of fame......
Behind the Scenes Slideshow of the PROOFS from a great evening of passionate image makers..ric woods photography conducts 14 different photography and lighting courses for all skill levels.Here is a behind the scenes slideshow of the advanced studio lighting course Sept 2011.All participants were able to take away stunning portfolio images created in camera.We focus on getting it right in camera ,using minimal lighting modifiers to get several different looks, etc.We also pride ourselves in giving local stylists and make up artists a shot at working with a commercial studio and they get great portfolio images to promote their skills.We are putting together the 2012 course booklet now....
More info at www.ricwoods.com or email maree@ricwoods.com
Behind the Scenes Slideshow of the PROOFS from a great evening of passionate image makers..ric woods photography conducts 14 different photography and lighting courses for all skill levels.Here is a behind the scenes slideshow of the advanced studio lighting course Sept 2011.All participants were able to take away stunning portfolio images created in camera.We focus on getting it right in camera ,using minimal lighting modifiers to get several different looks, etc.We also pride ourselves in giving local stylists and make up artists a shot at working with a commercial studio and they get great portfolio images to promote their skills.We are putting together the 2012 course booklet now....
More info at www.ricwoods.com or email maree@ricwoods.com
02 September 2011
Terence Koo ,pianist-ric woods photography
We photographed Terence Koo yesterday,Terence is a very skilled pianist. You can hear some of his work at www.terencekoo.com.
It takes time to look natural.We used 4 lights, a reflector,2 cutters and 2 gobos in this setup.Want to take a guess where they are positioned?
26 August 2011
Jess one of our photography students-ric woods photography
Maree said."Did you see Jess in the back row" at a previous beginners photography course."I sure did" I said and the process begins. Maree and myself are passionate about making images, not only as a job, but as a way of life.
Maree makes the phone call to Jess and we set up a meeting to discuss styling.
(images have zero photoshop)
After a trip to spotlight we came home armed with sequins,wire flowers,beads etc and started to plan the shoot. Maree is taking her creative photographic,styling input. Her make up skills sell themselves to clients.We have the privilege of seeing this growth in our students abilities as they come through our courses.They are picking up the game for photography in Newcastle taking the next up from the "natural light" photographers. Watch out for them you old schoolers...the young guns are coming.
Well did Jess find her first modelling shoot enjoyable? She sure did and has signed up to do another up coming course.21 page PDF Course booklet download HERE
Maree makes the phone call to Jess and we set up a meeting to discuss styling.
(images have zero photoshop)
After a trip to spotlight we came home armed with sequins,wire flowers,beads etc and started to plan the shoot. Maree is taking her creative photographic,styling input. Her make up skills sell themselves to clients.We have the privilege of seeing this growth in our students abilities as they come through our courses.They are picking up the game for photography in Newcastle taking the next up from the "natural light" photographers. Watch out for them you old schoolers...the young guns are coming.
Well did Jess find her first modelling shoot enjoyable? She sure did and has signed up to do another up coming course.21 page PDF Course booklet download HERE
24 August 2011
Beginners Photography Course-A Passionate Group-ric woods photography
WE had a great group last night for the 3 hour "beginners photography class". Passionate and enquiring,I'm sure we will see some of these faces in more of the classes maree has planned for the end of this year and into 2012. Download the course booklet HERE.
We teach the participant to shoot on MANUAL mode, taking control of their image making and making much better pictures CONSISTENTLY
As you can see from our "subjects" called David and Jenna, learn to "SEE what your Cameras Sees" with practical hands on demonstrations
Here maree is amongst the group( wearing red lips)
Participants reading their Histograms and over exposure warnings
Here I am explaining the exposure meter and histogram graphs
Talking about the 18% grey card explaining why your snow comes out grey on Auto mode.
After our refreshment break we were back to the practical exercises.What are they photographing in such a FRENZY ?
Well its our charming models, David and Jemma. ( below)
Here I have set up a scene in the studio so we can identify, blacks,whites and flesh tones in the camera histogram.Maree took the class through changing shutters speeds and showed them how the over exposure warning flashes when the image is over exposed.
During the 3 hour class we also showed how to get those professional looking portraits by dropping the background out of focus and why we don't use wide Angle lenses for portraiture
We look forward to the next beginners classes coming up on the Thursday night 6-9pm the 22nd Sept 2011 and Saturday the 29th Oct 2011 from 2-5pm
More information needed? email maree : maree@ricwoods.com or call the studio 02 4962 1066
We teach the participant to shoot on MANUAL mode, taking control of their image making and making much better pictures CONSISTENTLY
As you can see from our "subjects" called David and Jenna, learn to "SEE what your Cameras Sees" with practical hands on demonstrations
Here maree is amongst the group( wearing red lips)
Participants reading their Histograms and over exposure warnings
Here I am explaining the exposure meter and histogram graphs
Talking about the 18% grey card explaining why your snow comes out grey on Auto mode.
After our refreshment break we were back to the practical exercises.What are they photographing in such a FRENZY ?
Well its our charming models, David and Jemma. ( below)
Here I have set up a scene in the studio so we can identify, blacks,whites and flesh tones in the camera histogram.Maree took the class through changing shutters speeds and showed them how the over exposure warning flashes when the image is over exposed.
During the 3 hour class we also showed how to get those professional looking portraits by dropping the background out of focus and why we don't use wide Angle lenses for portraiture
We look forward to the next beginners classes coming up on the Thursday night 6-9pm the 22nd Sept 2011 and Saturday the 29th Oct 2011 from 2-5pm
More information needed? email maree : maree@ricwoods.com or call the studio 02 4962 1066
20 August 2011
Dragons & Mythical Creatures images by maree nichols-ric woods photography
ric woods photography is managed by maree nichols.What many people do not know about maree is her many talents that she brings to the studio.
Besides being an admin and marketing guru ( she will be running a course about this is 2012) who has increased profitability of the studio last year by more than 300% she is also a talented photographer.
Whilst I'm in Melbourne doing some R&R eating cake and looking through galleries maree is running things in the studio.So what does she do after hours after a big work day?
Make images of course. 'I just NEED to do it'.... she says. It was inspired by Dragons.
Below is a couple of images from her latest shoot, if you want to know more about it or book her for a shoot , you best contact maree[at]ricwoods.com , because I wasn't there....I'm eating cake
maree nichols - ric woods photography -02 4962 1066
Besides being an admin and marketing guru ( she will be running a course about this is 2012) who has increased profitability of the studio last year by more than 300% she is also a talented photographer.
Whilst I'm in Melbourne doing some R&R eating cake and looking through galleries maree is running things in the studio.So what does she do after hours after a big work day?
Make images of course. 'I just NEED to do it'.... she says. It was inspired by Dragons.
Below is a couple of images from her latest shoot, if you want to know more about it or book her for a shoot , you best contact maree[at]ricwoods.com , because I wasn't there....I'm eating cake
maree nichols - ric woods photography -02 4962 1066
15 August 2011
Industrea Mining Equpment Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot-ric woods photog...
Here is maree nichols, studio manager and photographer, for ric woods photography with a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot at Industrea Mining Equipment's Photo shoot late last year- Fantastic Australian made mining equipment
10 August 2011
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE -aug 2011-ric woods photography
We had a very bright class this last session, very few questions were asked during the course, and there were many nodding their heads as different aspects of the camera were covered.
Course notes make it easy to remember suggested starting camera settings for various photographic scenes.
We explain lens selection and using wide angle and telephoto lenses.
We talk about the image information available in camera
we talk about histograms and over exposure, with practical hands on exercises.
Our pre shoot check lists minimises mistakes during your photographic photo shoots
We explain the lens,iso,aperture and shutter speed relationship and teach participants to take control and shoot on manual mode.
Easy to follow course notes are designed for "visual" AND "text reading" learners
Our beginners course is designed to lead into other courses as skills are learned.The 21 page PDF course booklet download is HERE
Course notes make it easy to remember suggested starting camera settings for various photographic scenes.
We explain lens selection and using wide angle and telephoto lenses.
We talk about the image information available in camera
we talk about histograms and over exposure, with practical hands on exercises.
Our pre shoot check lists minimises mistakes during your photographic photo shoots
We explain the lens,iso,aperture and shutter speed relationship and teach participants to take control and shoot on manual mode.
Easy to follow course notes are designed for "visual" AND "text reading" learners
Our beginners course is designed to lead into other courses as skills are learned.The 21 page PDF course booklet download is HERE
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