August 23rd & 24th - Syracuse, New York
Meet Your Instructor
Photo Credit: Sondra LaRay
Kiati Plooksawasdi is an Award-Winning Boudoir, Portrait, and Dance Photographer and Educator based in Ellicott City, MD. Kiati has over 14 years of experience in the photography industry and enjoys teaching and mentoring in both aspects of photography and the business behind photography when he is not behind the lens. With the knowledge of utilizing both natural and artificial light in his work, he leverages his ability to shape light to contour his subjects to create drama and depth within his images.
Kiati has 20 years in the corporate world developing business strategies for Fortune 150 companies, Kiati has helped launch and mentor several small businesses and now brings that experience in helping photographers develop their strategies. In addition to the business side, Kiati also mentors on how he creates his art through posing and lighting.
Kiati is a StellaPro Champion of Light, CheetahStand Master Creator, UAF Photo Lab Sponsored Educator and serves as an ambassador for Aftershoot, Sew Trendy Accessories, Vienne Milano, Baby Dream Backdrops, and Kayla Douglas Artistry. Kiati is also the AIBP (Association of International Boudoir Photographers)2022 Ambassador of Excellence, and has been published in Rangefinder, Philosophie Boudoir Magazine among other publications and has spoken at ImagingUSA, WPPI, Pas De Deux Dance Photography Conference, ClickCon and the Peculiar Collective Conference. He is currently planning several destination workshops and retreats for 2024.
IG: @kiatiplooks
Topics Covered
- Introductions
- Boudoir Styling
- Setting the Mood
- Lighting
- Natural Light & Artificial Light
- Lighting Scenarios ( 1 – light, 2 – light, 3 – light )
- Cinematic Lighting with Gels
- Posing Techniques for all body types
- Pose Directing
- Putting it all together – setting up and styling your own session
- Fine Art Editing
- Outdoor Boudoir – Shooting at a Waterfall
- Outdoor Lighting
- Overpowering the Sun
Agenda
DAY ONE
Friday, August 23rd
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Group Introduction and Open Discussion
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Hands-On Lighting & Posing Techniques for Boudoir
2PM – 3PM
Lunch
3PM – 5PM
Editing Workflow
DAY TWO
Saturday, August 24th
10 AM – 1 PM
Outdoor Session at the Waterfall – Outdoor Lighting
1PM – 2PM
Picnic Lunch
3PM – 5PM
Back to the Studio for Business Q&A & Open Shooting
Workshop Price: $1395
Early Bird Price: $995*
Use code NYEARLYBIRD for $400 off!
*Early pricing available until August 2nd