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May 5th & May 6th - Bluffton, Indiana

Meet Your Instructor

Join Kiati Plooksawasdi on a full two day journey to discover how to sculpt your subject with light. 

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.

Topics Covered

  • Introductions
  • Boudoir Styling
  • Setting the Mood
  • Lighting
  • Natural Light & Artificial Light
  • Lighting Scenarios ( 1 – light,  2 – light,  3 – light )
  • Cinematic Lighting
  • Posing Techniques for all body types
  • Pose Directing
  • Putting it all together – setting up and styling your own session 
  • Fine Art Editing
  • Business Behind Boudoir
  • Pricing & In-Person Sales
  • Flying Dress Styling & Tossing Techniques

Agenda

 

DAY ONE

Sunday, May 5th 

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Group Introduction and Open Discussion

 

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hands-On Lighting & Posing Techniques

 

2PM – 3PM

Lunch

 

3PM – 5PM

Fine Art Editing

 

6PM – 9PM

Cinco De Mayo Dinner Celebration

DAY TWO

Monday, May 6th 

 

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Dramatic / Creative Lighting & Flying Dress Photoshoot

 

2PM – 3PM

Lunch / Business Q&A

 

3PM – 5PM

Open Guided Shooting


Workshop Price: $1285


Reserve Your Seat

Location & Travel Information

 

Studio Address
110 1/2 E Wabash St.
Bluffton, Indiana 46714

Just 45 mins from downtown Fort Wayne.
Bluffton has hotels close to the studio

Airports:
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

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Prep Guide

What To Expect