Back to the Ranch, A Great Success!
September 30, 2008
Back to the Ranch was a great success! With a support staff of almost 30 people composed of models, assistants, make-up artists, VIP instructors and myself, it was one of the largest events I’ve ever handled and we’re going to do it again. Many thanks to everyone that made it such a great event. An event like no other ever held before that will leave memories burned in people’s minds, in addition to great friendships and photographs.
It began around 2 a.m., Thursday morning, as I drove out to Canton, Texas in my packed Suburban. About 45-minutes down the road on Interstate 35 North, I made a decision that almost sent BTTR into a whirlwind of uncertainty as I opened the sunroof directly above me for some fresh air. First there was that rushing air sound, as I was driving at 70 mph, then a sucking vacuum cleaner sound like something had just flown out the roof.
That something was not planned. After a few seconds, still traveling at a high-rate of speed down the inside lane, I realized, it was the cashier’s check to pay for our lodging for the entire group of photographer attendees, my models, make-up artists, assistants and VIP’s.
A check with a value of two-digits in front of three zeros, right out the window on the busiest Interstate in Texas, often know as the death trap between San Antonio and Austin. I immediately slowed down, panicked, and pulled over inside toward the concrete barrier. I began thinking, as I cautiously, but dangerously backed up looking in my mirror for that now lost check—what if a the check had floated down into another vehicle’s grill or bumper and was head down the Interstate on it’s own? What if it had floated to the other side of the expressway and was now headed back to San Antonio?
Short of a heart attack, my thoughts raced in my head, what do I tell the folks at the Mill Creek Resort, the dog ate the check? It never worked for my teachers with homework. Then after a coming to my senses, I crossed three lanes of traffic to the shoulder side of the road, at the same time noticing a car, backing up on the access road, not just any car, a Sheriff’s deputy car. As I exited my vehicle, I ran through the grassy area between the expressway shoulder and the access road and when the deputy rolled down his window, I said, “Officer, I need your help, I just lost a high-dollar cashiers check on the expressway, and without hesitation the deputy parked, took his flashlight and helped me with the frantic search.
About fifteen minutes later and a quarter-mile of the Interstate thoroughly searched, he crossed the expressway and found it next to the concrete divider. As he crossed back to the safer shoulder, I thanked deputy S. Masters of Comal County profoundly. He told me to put the check safely away and not to place it on the dash or the visor area. As he drove off, I was still in disbelief.
Fortunately, though there were a few very minor glitches, BTTR didn’t follow the early morning format of almost giving me a heart attack, instead, with the help of 14 great models, assistants, make-up artists, the VIP instructors and the attendees, we overcame some minor quirks and pulled it off with great success. Like VIP Shelly Katz stated at the closing ceremony, “Remember, this was the first Back to the Ranch and you’ll always remember it as there will be a second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, etc., Back to the Ranch Event, but there will only be one first and you were here, that’s why I we took that group picture too.”
Harrison Funk added, “I had such a great time, I can’t wait to do it again.” I commented back Harrison with, “we will do it again.” While the attendees were in awe of the VIP’s and all the great talent, it ultimately took 30 support staff, plus the staff at Mill Creek, to pull it off. We all did it as a team, but more importantly, because of the passion. It wasn’t just another event. Like when American Idol Superstar Amy Davis sang to the group at both the opening and closing ceremonies, we felt her passion in her voice just like the passion in photography and modeling filling the air at the Mill Creek Resort in Canton.
There are many memories and more that I’m sure will be talked about for the days and years to come. Great friendships and photographs were created and we all gained some type of experience we’ll never forget.
As I drove away from the “ranch,” I opened my sunroof, though this time I made sure there was nothing in my visor and the sound of the air rushing buy as I drove down the Interstate was like a breath of fresh air, I was satisfied and so were the attendees, models, assistants, make-up artists and the VIP photographers and I thought of Eli Reed’s closing remarks the night before, “This was like a vacation, I truly enjoyed it and look forward to it again.”
San Antonio-Nov 08′
September 30, 2008
Venue: San Antonio (New!)
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 300-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! Every San Antonio workshop has sold out in the past! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first 5 attendees sign up, so hurry!
We’re back in San Antonio area, it’s been a long time, but it’s a great way to have fun the weekend before Thanksgiving. Rolando’s "International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude Special" in the San Antonio area is slated for Nov. 22nd, 2008, a Saturday only. This will be Rolando’s last San Antonio workshop for 2008. Rolando’s 300 previous workshops and seminars for 2001-2008 all sold-out. All of Rolando’s San Antonio one-day workshops sell-out in advance!!
The workshop includes hands-on instruction, roundtable discussions, critiques and interaction with Rolando and all attendees–open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced. We’ll be demonstrating new lighting techniques!
The workshop hours on Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come with an open mind to learn–bring your camera, and digital cards, or film. Only $199 early bird pricing, save $150 now!
Use the secure button above to join now, as with all of Rolando’s workshops space is limited and this workshops sells fast! Enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis–guarantee your spot. All proceeds are non-refundable, but we will allow you to transfer your seat should you have to change your plans, provided you give us reasonable notification.
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations. 2008 is a new format than previous years, with heavy emphasis on digital photography and how digital has changed a few methods of accomplishing the same or better results than film. It’s about the "Art of Lighting for Impact."
Rolando will walk you through, step by step on some sets, showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models throughout the day. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures, but at the same time showing you why we take pictures before we can create photographs.
Plus much, much more! Over 3,000 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past seven years–many returnning for more than seven workshops–you just can’t get enough, and the key to succesfull photography is repetition and consistency. Don’t be discouraged, all workshops are open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced–Rolando will take time to work with new photographers and will answer your questions before, during and after the workshop.
Use this special button above to reserve your "Early Bird" price at $199 today, price will increase to $299 shortly, then higher thereafter–limited time offer, regular price resumes to $349 before you know it! Save $150 now! Guarantee your slot!
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $50 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Release will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged. Before you get stopped about the voluntary release structure, read this post and you’ll know why this has worked for us for over seven years successfully!
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot at the Above Link Now!
A minimum of eight people must attend, otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. No refunds allowed should your plans change. On a case by case basis, we will issue partial or full credit to future workshops held only by Rolando should you have a an issue arise that would cause you to cancel/postpone. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
Virgin Islands-Nov 09′
September 30, 2008
Venue: U.S. Virgin Islands New!
Details: The first Virigin Islands worskhop sold-out in less than 2-weeks! All of the VI workshops for 2008 sold-out, most sold-out a year in advance! All of the 2008 workshops are sold-out! Here’s your chance if you missed out to book early for 2009! Only Twelve Photographers and Six Models per workshop. First-come, first-serve!
This will be our 20th Virgin Islands workshop. The dates are Nov. 5th-10th, 2009. Fly in on Nov. 5th (Thurs.) to St. Thomas (Airport code STT) then we ferry over to a smaller island where it’s private, camp-style workshop–open to all levels of photography, from beginners to advanced–your departure day is Nov.10th (Tuesday) unless you choose to stay longer in St. Thomas on your own.
These workshops promise to be better than the best workshops ever done–this is not a foreign country, this is the U.S. Virgin Islands! No currency conversions, no foreign language, no crazy inflated value-added taxes or worries about the food and water or your camera equipment held in customs till you pay the "bribe." Currently a U.S. passport it not required, provided you present a government issued identification card, such as a driver’s license.
(All images below, photographed at previous Virgin Islands’ Workshops, actual models, equipment and location featured!)
We’ve got a place that rocks! The location was featured on HGTV this year and Brad Pitt filmed parts for one of his movies on this secluded island part of the islands. It’s not your "typical tourist hotel" trap found in other workshops–this is a private paradise 10-minutes from St. Thomas giving us great sunsets, sunrises, private infinity-pool shots with the ocean blue/green waters and golden sunsets in the background.
Complete with bbq’s, outdoor activities and a dinner on the beach after sunset, this workshop will be better than the best workshops ever held! We even had one photographer sign-up for five Virgin Islands workshops, so all spaces will sell fast! We have a high return of previous attendees!
Limited to twelve photographers only! That’s right, we’ll shoot six beautiful models in groups of two photographers one model, the whole time you’re there–you will photograph every model. There is no room for more than twelve, period. Prices will eventually go up if not booked early! We’ll be staying on a private island off St. Thomas in a "camp-like" style environment as we enjoy the use of three houses with full facilities including internet connection DSL, refrigerator, stove, satellite TV, and phone plus we’ll have catered breakfast and lunch.
This package includes lodging during the workshop, transport to and from the private location on travel days, most drinks and food–there is two optional evening dinners at your expense. Your responsibility, get there! Fly into St. Thomas. From there you’ll have the greatest time photographing without hotel distractions, tourist distractions, etc…total focus on what we’re there for, the glamour, beauty and the nude photography of beautiful women.
This is a first-come, first-serve, non-refundable workshop. The workshop attendees will not be staying in a hotel, we’ll be staying in fully equipped houses that are cottage style, complete with satelite TV, DSL, refrigerator, stove, etc.–your house on a private island.
Use this special button to reserve your "Early Bird" price at (early bird, limited price, first five!) $1399 today, regular price resumes to $1899 before you know it! Save $500 now! Rates are going up with gas prices unfortunately, so save now Guarantee your slot!
Lighting will be provided by Hensel for sun-overpowering shots, though you may bring your own too. We’ll have some California Sunbounce scrims and reflectors, again, you may bring your own too. Make-up and hair provided for the models too.
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations. Overpowering the sun with flash will be a big focus along with beach and pool shoots.
Rolando will walk you through, step by step showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models from sunrise to sunset. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures. Plus much, much more!
Three full-days of shooting and one optional day to book a private shoot! Our fourth day is reserved for private shoots. Private shoots are optional and will be scheduled reasonably for a small additional charge–this money goes straight to the model–first come, first serve. Shooting will be from sunrise to sunset–just like if you’re on assignment for publication. We’ll have a nice bbq event too. The workshop attendees will stay in three beautiful "home-style" cottages with kitchens, baths, refrigerators, etc., on an exotic island. DSL internet connection is available too along with satellite TV–though who will have time to watch TV? (grin)
All proceeds are non-refundable, but we will allow you to transfer your seat should you have to change your plans. You must do the transfer on your own as we will not refund anyone due to the small size of this workshop.
Over 3,000 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past four years–Rolando is the only current glamour workshop instructor with national speaking credentials, a glamour DVD, photography book author, photo magazine staff writer with national and international tearsheets. Rolando also discovered the April 2006 Playboy Playmate for Playboy–she attended the April 2006 VI workshop as an actual model too! This workshop is open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced–Rolando will take time to work with new photographers and will answer your questions before, during and after the workshop. No one is leaving the island until it’s over!
The workshop is intense, but designed for everyone. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided every day upon arrival. Evening supper will be furnishe two of the five days. Three days of supper will be your responsibility as we’re giving you the choice of staying on the island or going to St. Thomas. Refreshments will be provided.
The price is for workshop and lodging costs and all meals except three, you are responsible for all travel and your film costs and three meals. Door prizes, literature and sample products at all workshops. The price includes three days of shooting with models. We break the twelve photographers in teams of two, so you always work with a partner but never have to wait in line. Models are rotated twice per day to allow for two major shoots with one model, per shoot, per day–you will photograph all six models. We reserve the fourth shooting day for private shooting for a small additional fee, this is an optional day after your three solid days of shooting, for your favorite models. This system works so good we’ve had many repeat customers to the VI workshops.
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $50 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Release will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged.
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot Now!
A minimum of seven people must attend otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. Rolando has never canceled a workshop in the past seven years. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
Virgin Islands-Jul 09′
September 30, 2008
Venue: U.S. Virgin Islands New!
Details: The first Virigin Islands worskhop sold-out in less than 2-weeks! All of the VI workshops for 2008 sold-out, most sold-out a year in advance! All of the 2008 workshops are sold-out! Here’s your chance if you missed out to book early for 2009! Only Twelve Photographers and Six Models per workshop. First-come, first-serve!
This will be our 19th Virgin Islands workshop. The dates are July 16th-21st, 2009. Fly in on July 16th (Thurs.) to St. Thomas (Airport code STT) then we ferry over to a smaller island where it’s private, camp-style workshop–open to all levels of photography, from beginners to advanced–your departure day is July 21st (Tuesday) unless you choose to stay longer in St. Thomas on your own.
These workshops promise to be better than the best workshops ever done–this is not a foreign country, this is the U.S. Virgin Islands! No currency conversions, no foreign language, no crazy inflated value-added taxes or worries about the food and water or your camera equipment held in customs till you pay the "bribe." Currently a U.S. passport it not required, provided you present a government issued identification card, such as a driver’s license.
(All images below, photographed at previous Virgin Islands’ Workshops, actual models, equipment and location featured!)
We’ve got a place that rocks! The location was featured on HGTV this year and Brad Pitt filmed parts for one of his movies on this secluded island part of the islands. It’s not your "typical tourist hotel" trap found in other workshops–this is a private paradise 10-minutes from St. Thomas giving us great sunsets, sunrises, private infinity-pool shots with the ocean blue/green waters and golden sunsets in the background.
Complete with bbq’s, outdoor activities and a dinner on the beach after sunset, this workshop will be better than the best workshops ever held! We even had one photographer sign-up for five Virgin Islands workshops, so all spaces will sell fast! We have a high return of previous attendees!
Limited to twelve photographers only! That’s right, we’ll shoot six beautiful models in groups of two photographers one model, the whole time you’re there–you will photograph every model. There is no room for more than twelve, period. Prices will eventually go up if not booked early! We’ll be staying on a private island off St. Thomas in a "camp-like" style environment as we enjoy the use of three houses with full facilities including internet connection DSL, refrigerator, stove, satellite TV, and phone plus we’ll have catered breakfast and lunch.
This package includes lodging during the workshop, transport to and from the private location on travel days, most drinks and food–there is two optional evening dinners at your expense. Your responsibility, get there! Fly into St. Thomas. From there you’ll have the greatest time photographing without hotel distractions, tourist distractions, etc…total focus on what we’re there for, the glamour, beauty and the nude photography of beautiful women.
This is a first-come, first-serve, non-refundable workshop. The workshop attendees will not be staying in a hotel, we’ll be staying in fully equipped houses that are cottage style, complete with satelite TV, DSL, refrigerator, stove, etc.–your house on a private island.
Use this special button to reserve your "Early Bird" price at (early bird, limited price, first five!) $1399 today, regular price resumes to $1899 before you know it! Save $500 now! Rates are going up with gas prices unfortunately, so save now Guarantee your slot!
Lighting will be provided by Hensel for sun-overpowering shots, though you may bring your own too. We’ll have some California Sunbounce scrims and reflectors, again, you may bring your own too. Make-up and hair provided for the models too.
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations. Overpowering the sun with flash will be a big focus along with beach and pool shoots.
Rolando will walk you through, step by step showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models from sunrise to sunset. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures. Plus much, much more!
Three full-days of shooting and one optional day to book a private shoot! Our fourth day is reserved for private shoots. Private shoots are optional and will be scheduled reasonably for a small additional charge–this money goes straight to the model–first come, first serve. Shooting will be from sunrise to sunset–just like if you’re on assignment for publication. We’ll have a nice bbq event too. The workshop attendees will stay in three beautiful "home-style" cottages with kitchens, baths, refrigerators, etc., on an exotic island. DSL internet connection is available too along with satellite TV–though who will have time to watch TV? (grin)
All proceeds are non-refundable, but we will allow you to transfer your seat should you have to change your plans. You must do the transfer on your own as we will not refund anyone due to the small size of this workshop.
Over 3,000 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past four years–Rolando is the only current glamour workshop instructor with national speaking credentials, a glamour DVD, photography book author, photo magazine staff writer with national and international tearsheets. Rolando also discovered the April 2006 Playboy Playmate for Playboy–she attended the April 2006 VI workshop as an actual model too! This workshop is open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced–Rolando will take time to work with new photographers and will answer your questions before, during and after the workshop. No one is leaving the island until it’s over!
The workshop is intense, but designed for everyone. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided every day upon arrival. Evening supper will be furnishe two of the five days. Three days of supper will be your responsibility as we’re giving you the choice of staying on the island or going to St. Thomas. Refreshments will be provided.
The price is for workshop and lodging costs and all meals except three, you are responsible for all travel and your film costs and three meals. Door prizes, literature and sample products at all workshops. The price includes three days of shooting with models. We break the twelve photographers in teams of two, so you always work with a partner but never have to wait in line. Models are rotated twice per day to allow for two major shoots with one model, per shoot, per day–you will photograph all six models. We reserve the fourth shooting day for private shooting for a small additional fee, this is an optional day after your three solid days of shooting, for your favorite models. This system works so good we’ve had many repeat customers to the VI workshops.
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $50 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Release will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged.
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot Now!
A minimum of seven people must attend otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. Rolando has never canceled a workshop in the past seven years. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
Daytona–Dec. 08′
September 30, 2008
Venue: Daytona Beach (New!)
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 300-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! Every Florida workshop has sold out in the past! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first 5 attendees sign up, so hurry!
We’re back in the Daytona Beach area, it’s been a long time, but it’s a great way to get an early Christmas gift for yourself. Rolando’s "International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude" in the Daytona Beach area is slated for Dec. 6th & 7th, 2008, a Saturday and Sunday. This will be Rolando’s last Florida workshop for 2008. Rolando’s 300 previous workshops and seminars for 2001-2008 all sold-out. All of Rolando’s Florida workshops sell-out in advance!! New format, new hours too!
The workshop includes hands-on instruction, roundtable discussions, critiques and interaction with Rolando and all attendees–open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced. We’ll be demonstrating new lighting techniques and even incorporating some vintage aircraft at this workshop!
The workshop hours on Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Come with an open mind to learn–bring your camera, lenses and a portfolio (if you have one, not mandatory). We will have a networking dinner to follow after the workshop on Saturday–this is not mandatory, but a fun dinner. You may bring a guest to the dinner, dinner is pay as you go as it’s an optional get together for those interested.
Use the secure button above to join now, as with all of Rolando’s workshops space is limited and this workshops sells fast! Enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis–guarantee your spot. All proceeds are non-refundable, but we will allow you to transfer your seat should you have to change your plans, provided you give us reasonable notification.
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations. 2008 is a new format than previous years, with heavy emphasis on digital photography and how digital has changed a few methods of accomplishing the same or better results than film. It’s about the "Art of Lighting for Impact."
Rolando will walk you through, step by step on some sets, showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models throughout the day. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures, but at the same time showing you why we take pictures before we can create photographs.
Plus much, much more! Over 3,000 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past seven years–many returnning for more than seven workshops–you just can’t get enough, and the key to succesfull photography is repetition and consistency. Don’t be discouraged, all workshops are open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced–Rolando will take time to work with new photographers and will answer your questions before, during and after the workshop.
Use this special button above to reserve your "Early Bird" price at $299 today, price will increase to $349 shortly, then higher thereafter–limited time offer, regular price resumes to $449 before you know it! Save $150 now! Guarantee your slot!
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $50 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Release will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged. Before you get stopped about the voluntary release structure, read this post and you’ll know why this has worked for us for over seven years successfully!
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot at the Above Link Now!
A minimum of eight people must attend, otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. No refunds allowed should your plans change. On a case by case basis, we will issue partial or full credit to future workshops held only by Rolando should you have a an issue arise that would cause you to cancel/postpone. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
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For sponsorship and support opportunities, please contact Rolando at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com. Thanks!
Philadelphia-March 09′
September 21, 2008
Venue: Philadelphia (Coatesville, PA)
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 300-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! Every Philadelphia (Coatesville area) workshop has sold out in the past! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first 5 attendees sign up, so hurry!
We’re back in Philadelphia for the first workshop of the area in 2009. Rolando’s "International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude" in Philadelphia, March 28th and 29th, 2009, a Saturday and Sunday is back. This will be Rolando’s last Philadelphia workshop for 2008. Rolando’s 300 previous workshops and seminars for 2001-2008 all sold-out. All of Rolando’s Philadelphia workshops sell-out in advance!! New format, new hours too! And it’s limited in size! With five models!.
The workshop is roundtable in format and open to all experience levels –from beginner to advanced, with plenty of time to shoot –the workshop hours on Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Come with an open mind to learn–bring your camera, lenses and a portfolio (if you have one, not mandatory). We will have a networking dinner to follow after the workshop on Saturday–this is not mandatory, but a fun dinner. You may bring a guest to the dinner, dinner is pay as you go as it’s an optional get together for those interested..
Two full days of shooting and there will be plenty of models and everyone receives hands-on feedback –constructive not destructive–collaborative and individually. Special guests often appear! From Playmates to famous photographers! You will work with four or more gorgeous models, make-up, hair, lighting, lunch and more provided!
Join now. as with all of Rolando’s workshops space is limited and this workshops sells fast! Enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis–guarantee your spot. All proceeds are non-refundable, but we will allow you to transfer your seat should you have to change your plans, provided you give us reasonable notification.
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations. 2008 is a new format than previous years, with heavy emphasis on digital photography and how digital has changed a few methods of accomplishing the same or better results than film. It’s about the "Art of Lighting for Impact."
Rolando will walk you through, step by step on some sets, showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models throughout the day. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures, but at the same time showing you why we take pictures before we can create photographs.
Plus much, much more! Over 3,000 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past seven years–many returnning for more than seven workshops–you just can’t get enough, and the key to succesfull photography is repetition and consistency. Don’t be discouraged, all workshops are open to all levels of photographers, from beginners to advanced–Rolando will take time to work with new photographers and will answer your questions before, during and after the workshop.
Use this special button above to reserve your "Early Bird" price at $249 today, price will increase to $349 shortly, then higher thereafter–limited time offer, regular price resumes to $449 before you know it! Save $200 now! Guarantee your slot!
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $50 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Release will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged. Before you get stopped about the voluntary release structure, read this post and you’ll know why this has worked for us for over seven years successfully!
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot at the Above Link Now!
A minimum of eight people must attend, otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. No refunds allowed should your plans change. On a case by case basis, we will issue partial or full credit to future workshops held only by Rolando should you have a an issue arise that would cause you to cancel/postpone. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
Atlanta Mansion Feb/Mar.09′
September 21, 2008
Venue: Atlanta Mansion (Saturday, or Sunday, or Both!) Each workshops is a separate workshop, though you have the option to purchase both at a discount, see below!)
Details: First Come, First Serve– New! Saturday or Sunday or both Mansion! Only 12 photographers, with SIX beautiful models at a former Hollywood A-list, actresses mansion estate. Filled with over 10-years of CBS, hit-show memorabilia, this is our fifth Mansion shoot–always a sell-out with top models! Act now, price will go up! New models too!
It’s back! Rolando’s "Glamour, Beauty & the Nude Plus, Mansion Special" in Atlanta, Feb. 28th or March 1st, 2009, a Saturday or Sunday or both, it’s your option. These are one-day workshops (option to purchase two-days below). Each special one-day workshop (one held each day, though you have the option to purchase both days) are in a celebrity mansion, over 7,000 sq. ft. that once belonged to a famous television personality! We’ll give you the experience of over 300-plus workshops since 2002, all sell-outs!. Normally special workshops sell-out weeks in advance, and these special workshops are not as common as other workshops–this is your chance–sign-up now! Never will there be more than two photographers for each model! Plenty of shooting time! Make-up and hair is provided for the models too with a professional stylist!
Rolando Gomez, with almost 30 years as a professional photographer, provides this special workshop in one day at a private mansion. We’ll shoot indoors and weather permitting, outdoors too! Meet some of the models and more, found in his book Garage Glamour: Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple and his second book, Rolando Gomez’s Glamour Photography: Professional Techniques and Images
You’ll learn the inside secrets of how to properly submit your images to *Playboy and other glamour venues. Rolando’s recent sucess with Playboy includes the discovery of April 2006 Playmate Holley Dorrough–earning him a Playboy finder’s fee of $5,000. Holley will be one of the models if her schedule permits! He’s also provided Playboy many Special Editions models and even discovered Penthouse Pet Jana Adams (1986). He’s sold his work to Playboy Special Editions since 1999 and in Sept. 2008 you’ll see full-page advertisements for a famous liquor company in Playboy, Sports Illustrated and Maxim to name a few, featuring Playboy Playmate Monica Leigh.
The workshop is informative, educational, and hands on in a format open to all experience levels–from beginner to advanced, with plenty of time to shoot –the workshop hours on Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come with an open mind to learn–bring your camera, lenses and a portfolio (if you have one, not mandatory). Lunch will be provided along with all lighting equipment!
Join now. as with all of Rolando’s workshops space is limited and this workshops sells fast! Enrollment is based on a first come, first server basis–guarantee your spot. Two photographers per model at all times, never more photographers with each model at this workshop! These are separate one-day workshops though you have the option to purchase both days below!
Rolando will cover many topics, from basics, fundamentals and concepts that you can use in glamour photography and other genres of photography as well as submission to magazines. Emphasis on lighting, posing, and the ability to see and feel the light. You’ll get hands on instruction and demonstrations.
Rolando will walk you through, step by step on some sets, showing you the in’s and out’s of the image, at the same time, every photographer will have his or her time to photograph lovely, photogenic models throughout the day. The emphasis is to take photographs not pictures, but at the same time showing you why we take pictures before we can create photographs.
(Actual Mansion Photos, click on thumbnails)