Moseley, VA 23120 OPEN TO ALL WHO REGISTER What if Rembrandt was a photographer? Where would he put the light? What settings would he use? What lens would be his favorite (I think the 85mm), and what editing software would he feel would best enhance his portraits? I’m no Rembrandt — but I genuinely love how he creates drama, whispers shadows, and embraces the light. Studying this extraordinary painter has helped me become a better photographer. This demonstration will encompass lenses, camera settings, posing, and using just one light. This technique is called “Chiaroscuro,” light and dark. Learning by doing is my favorite way to learn, so participants are encouraged to bring their cameras with a lens in the 50–100mm range. We will investigate where to set the light and pose your subject to create and evoke mood, dimension, and drama. The second portion of this workshop will cover post-processing to enhance your images for a look of the old-world masters. Lightroom, Photoshop, and additional external editing programs will be used to improve your fine art portraits and create a stunning masterpiece. Bring your laptops (with Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop installed) to follow along in real time — or a notebook to write down these post-processing tips. Kim Kiely, CPP, specializes in fine art photography. She is a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Virginia Professional Photographers of America (VPPA), and Texas Professional Photographers of America (TPPA). Kim earned her Certified Professional Photographer accreditation from PPA in 2108. She is a volunteer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) and is the house photographer for the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra. Kim established Kim Kiely Photography in 2006. She has traveled with her business evolving as each road took the next turn on a new adventure. In each new place wandering through museums, bookstores and antique shops was a constant inspiration and always helped Kim settle into her new surroundings. Many of the cultures, cuisines and geographic landscapes enhanced the nature of her photography. Traveling with all sorts of equipment was unrealistic so she "modified" what to bring and now incorporates this philosophy into her studio work. Work smarter not harder. Just one light can make an ordinary picture into an extraordinary work of art.
