This event is much more that just an occasion to take a part in organized photo sessions. With 10 years experience of running variety of workshops , I would like to invite you to my Equine Photography Masterclass USA 2023.. This event will take a place at Feathered Horse Farm - a breeding farm of rare coloured Gypsy Vanner horses, located in Lexington area, Kentucky.

This Masterclass is an exclusive and intensive four-day program that covers a quality equine photography workshop, many hours of theory lessons, various photo-session scenarios and post-processing classes, combined with a family atmosphere and lots of fun.
Here I will help you obtain all of the necessary skills to take amazing equine portraits and action-shots in natural, unique and difficult locations. Working with a intimate group of passionates and professionals photographers who want to broaden their knowledge in equine photography, we will be covering everything from the basics to advanced topics where I will share with you all of our tricks, tips and skills and help you make YOUR photography better than ever!!!

Early spring in Kentucky is the time when nature comes to life. The first leaves appear on the trees, the flowers bloom and the foals run and jump happily in the pastures. The light in the mornings and evenings is truly enchanting, and golden colors that envelop the wavy landscape are breathtaking.
During photo-sessions we will work with exciting range of equine models of different sizes and colours. Our models will be extraordinary Gypsy Vanner horses, whose long manes set the rhythm in the pictures, the feather catches the softest light, various colors and markings make them unique, and a gentle eye attracts photographer's lens. From sunrises to sunsets we will capture horses in motion at liberty in open space, portraits on variety of backdrops, play with light and special effects.

Your stay
Our guests will be accommodated in beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream, where each of them will enjoy stay in their own private room. Pick-up and drop-off from Lexington arirport or city, as well as transport during the Masterclass duration will be arranged.

      
 

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MASTERCLASS PROGRAM:

Thursday 30th March

• Accommodation in hotel
• Welcome meal 
• THEORETICAL CLASSES - 5 hours of lectures during which you will meet my gathered knowledge while working with equipment, people and horses during shootings, as well as some tips on how to establish your own photography business, how to understand light, color and composition in art for improving your own photography skills, rules of capturing movement and setups for our equine models.
• Supper

Friday 31st March  

• SESSION I This sunrise session will be dedicated to a closer look at horses in motion. Our models of different coat colors will appear individually in different locations to study the advantages and disadvantages of different light directions and surrounding conditions.
• Breakfast 
• SESSION II While studying horse portraiture, you will learn not only how to position a horse correctly, but also how to consciously break patterns and how to make good use of the nature around us to create interesting compositions.
• Lunch 
• CONSULTATIONS Review of photos from the first session, individual tips to improve work on the equipment for a further benefits.
• SESSION III Creating rhythmic and interesting captures with couples or groups of horses in motion is difficult. During this sunset session, we will focus on perfecting these skills.
• Supper 
• SESSION IV In order to push students out of their comfort zone, I will take you on a journey to the world of light and shadow, where, under the cover of night, we will overcome our own photographic weaknesses.

Saturday 1st April

• SESSION V With first rays of sun, already knowing our models, we will take our photos to another level by adding some special effects to them.
• Breakfast 
• SESSION VI Classic elegance is equated to the portraits on a black background. I will show you how to create them without owning professional studio and how to use different directions of light in an interesting way.
• SESSION VII Creating frames filled with emotion or interaction between two horses is a challenge. During this session, I will show you how to create story telling images.
• Lunch 
• SESSION VIII On our last session we will take you to unique location. This shooting will be a summary of all skills acquired during practical lessons. In this one-of-a-kind setup, I will show you how to work with our equine models in an unknown places.
• Supper

Sunday 2nd April

• Breakfast
• REVIEW Together, we will analyze the photos taken during our sessions and I will answer all questions about further work on these images.
• POST-PRODUCTION CLASSES During a few hours-long presentation of editing photos I will show you, step by step, my favourite tehniques and will share with you how to optimize your workflow.
• Lunch and the end of the event 
• Drop-off to city of Lexington

 

If you would like to see how my previous workshops looked like from behind the scene, please take a moment to watch this clip:

Price 1950 USD includes

• Non-refundable deposit 650.00 USD
• Transfer from/to Lexington city
• Transport between locations
• Theoretical, practical and post-processing classes with Katarzyna
• Catered meals at duration of the event
• 3 nights accommodation at private rooms
• Non-commercial package - use of photos for portfolio & social media.

EXCLUSIONS

• Cancellation & travel insurance
• Costs of arrival to/from Lexington
• Full permission to use photos taken during the workshops - pariticipants can upgrade their package for full rights for commercial usage of photos taken during this event. The cost of expanding the package is 1200$USD - this upgrade is for life-time and can be done any time before, during or after the event.

Number of participants

Maximum number of participants: 10

Out of concern for the quality of the transferred knowledge, this masterclass will be hosted for small group of students.
Taking a great care for comfort during our photo sessions and work in intimate groups is my priority. 

Arrival & departure
LEXINGTON, KY

Our first class will take place afternoon 30th of March. Please plan your arrival to Lexington on the Thursday 30th of March before 2pm.
Our last class will be scheduled for the morning of the 2nd of April. Please book your departure from Lexington for Sunday the 2nd of April not ealier than 3pm.
Your pick-up and drop-off will be arranged throughout the city of Lexington.

Gear required

Please bring with you a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, 70-200mm (or simillar) & 35mm (or simillar) lenses.. Don’t forget to bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom software, and additional cards or external disks for storing many photos that we will take during our  practices.

experience & Difficulty level

This workshop is dedicated to people who already have a basic skill in photographing. Whether you are a beginner, a hobbyist or a skilled photographer, you are more than welcome to join us - our workshop will help you find answers to your questions, guide you in developing your own creative vision and will let you to boost your portfolio. 

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