Baltimore/D.C. Aug. 09
June 9, 2009
Venue: Rockville, MD
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 320-plus workshops were sell-outs! 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!
It’s our second ever Glamour, Beauty & the Nude workshop in Rockville, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington D.C. area). Rolando’s “International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude” in Rockville, August 22nd and 23rd., a Saturday and Sunday. A totally new format, 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 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!
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Baltimore/DC Editorial Nude Aug. 09
June 9, 2009
Venue: Rockville, MD (Editorial Nude Workshop, Baltimore/Washington D.C. area)
Details: First Come, First Serve– First time ever offered! Limited to eight photographers only! Almost all previous 320-plus workshops have all been sell-outs in the past eight years! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first four attendees sign up, so hurry! Class size is limited. Four models too!
Second time ever offered, “Editorial Nude” workshop in Rockville, MD. Rolando’s Editorial Nude” takes it one step further in 2009, a Friday only, August 21st, 2009, we’re giving you a full-day to work with four nude models. The models will pose nude the entire workshop. We’re going to show you how to put the “editorial” in nude photography. Learn how to tell a story with nude photography. You’ll discover some brilliant and dramatic lighting concepts utilizing the Inverse Square Law, the Angle of Reflectance Law. Though totally different from our glamour workshops, this workshop may sound complicated, but it’s not–it’s open to all levels of experience. Only eight photographers allowed to attend! Book your spot before they are gone!
You will receive an informative lecutre combined with hands-on instruction and allowing you plenty of time to photograph four gorgeous nude models–the workshop hours are on Friday, August 21st, from 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, though not mandatory). Our models are simply the best in our photography workshops. Here’s a link (new window opens) to some gorgeous models we’ve used in the past photography workshops–this is the quality we provide you. We’ve proven it for eight years now, over 3,500-plus satisfied attendees. [Read more]
Virgin Islands Exotic Nudes–May 2010
May 27, 2009
Venue: U.S. Virgin Islands New! Special One on One Workshop, One model per photographer!
Details: The first Virigin Islands worskhop sold-out in less than 2-weeks! Most sell out a year in advance. After five fantastic years in the Virgin Islands, we’ve added one that is sure to be a blast, during the Memorial Day holiday to help you utilize your vacation time on an exotic island with six beautiful nude models.
The dates are May 27th-31st, 2010. Fly in on May 27th (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 June 1st. (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 passport required for U.S. citizens, only a valid government ID card if you’re a U.S. resident. 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!)
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 six Virgin Islands workshops, so all spaces will sell fast! We have a high return of previous attendees! You’ll get six full shooting rotations with each model for hours, not one, but hours! We’re also including a special nighttime event where you will do an “editorial nude” with several chosen models as an added bonus.
Limited to six photographers only! Your personal assistant will be provided by us. That’s right, we’ll shoot six beautiful models in one on one rotatios–you will photograph every model and have an assistant to help you! Very personable one on one instruction for this event! There is no room for more than six photographers! Take advantage of the early-bird price now, as this will go up soon! This is a workshop worth booking 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 breakfast and lunch.
This package includes lodging during the workshop, 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 on an exotic island. We ask that you book your flight to arrive no later than 5 p.m. and depart no earlier than 9:00 a.m. Besides, who wants to get up early when we have a small party on our last night there?
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 “Super Early Bird” price at (early bird, limited price, first five!) $1999 today, regular price resumes to $2499 before you know it! Save $500 now! The last slots are sold at $2999, so you’re saving $1,000 for the first two attendees. 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–every day! We also allow for private shoot time in addition to the normal workshop hours!
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 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and one optional day (Monday) to book a 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 3,500 students have attended Rolando’s workshops and speaking engagements in the past four years–including over 150 attendees for the past Virgin Islands workshops, many more than once, some even up to six VI workshops! Rolando is the only current glamour workshop instructor with national speaking credentials, 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. We always provide gorgeous models, past models include State Beauty Pagent winner, Deal, No Deal model, Playboy Playmates, Playboy SE Models, American Idol Superstar and more!
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 for lunch. Refreshments will be provided.
The price is for workshop and lodging costs and some meals, you are responsible for all travel and your film costs if you’re not shooting digital. The price includes three days of shooting with models. We break the six photographers with your own assistant as a team of two, so you always work with an assistant, but you are the photographer only for that model each shooting rotation. Models are rotated twice per day to allow for two major shoots with one model, per shoot, per day. 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 in the past five years.
Make-up will be provided and images maybe used in off-line, personal and web portfolios, however, you can, for an additional $100 (paid to the model by the photographer), secure an unrestricted release (except for adult pay-sites or membership sites), full use, including nudity. Releases will be provided, this is optional and not mandatory but highly encouraged. This is not $100 per shooting day, but $100 for all three days for each model! Most models of this caliber charge $200 and up per hour so it’s a heck of deal! We ask that you consider the make-up artist and your assistant for a small graturity, though voluntary.
First Come, First Serve Basis–limited seating–Reserve Your Slot Now!
A minimum of five people must attend otherwise the workshop will be canceled and refunds will be immediately provided. Rolando has never canceled a Virgin Islands workshop in the past five years. Feel Free to email Rolando Gomez should you have any questions at rolando(at)rolandogomez.com
Daytona–Sept. 09′
May 12, 2009
Venue: Daytona Beach (New!)
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 350-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! Every Florida workshop has sold out in the past! Take advantage of the limited Super Early Bird pricing–it will go up after first five sign-ups ! Book now and save!
We’re back in the Daytona Beach area, but in a different format. One day with b-planes, the next day at the beach! Rolando’s “International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude” in the Daytona Beach area is slated for May 2nd & 3rd, 2009, a Saturday and Sunday. This will be Rolando’s second Daytona workshop for 2009. Rolando’s 350 previous workshops and seminars for 2001-2008 all sold-out.
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! Plus spend a day on the beach using reflectors and battery pack, portable units–lighting is provided.
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Las Vegas
May 11, 2009
Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 320-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! 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! It doesn’t get any lower than this!
This is our second workshop in Las Vegas, in the studio for our first workshop of the area in 2009. Rolando’s “International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude” in Las Vegas, July 18, a Saturday is here now! This is a one-day workshop. A totally new format, limited in size with five models! Immediately following any attendee may attend our Las Vegas Photographic Explorers (more information at PhotoMeetUps.com) meet-up featuring Rolando Gomezand celebrity and fashion photographer Jerry Avenaim! The meet-up fee will be waived for the group, provided monthly meet-up dues are paid in advance and workshop fee is paid. (meet-up group subscription payable here workshop fee payable below!)
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. Come with an open mind to learn–bring your camera, lenses and a portfolio (if you have one, not mandatory).
A full day 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!
Use this special button below to reserve your “Early Bird” price at $149 today, price will increase to $299 shortly, then higher thereafter–limited time offer! Save $150 now! Guarantee your slot!
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Denver Editorial Nude–Sept 09′
March 17, 2009
Editorial Nude
Date: 9/25/2009 Venue: Denver, Colorado (Editorial Nude Workshop)
Details: First Come, First Serve– First ever offered in Denver, Colorado! Limited in size! Almost all previous 320-plus workshops were sell-outs in the past eight years! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first four attendees sign up, so hurry!
Class size is limited. Five models too! Rolando’s Editorial Nude Workshop takes it one step further in Sept. 25, 2009, a Friday only, we’re giving you a full-day to work with five nude models. The models will pose nude the entire workshop. We’re going to show you how to put the “editorial” in nude photography. Learn how to tell a story with nude photography. You’ll discover some brilliant and dramatic lighting concepts utilizing the Inverse Square Law, the Angle of Reflectance Law. Though totally different from our glamour workshops, this workshop may sound complicated, but it’s not–it’s open to all levels of experience. [Read more]
Denver–Sept. 09′
March 17, 2009
Date: 9/26-27/2009 (Sat. & Sunday, optional Friday the 25th) Venue: Denver, Colorado Details: First Come, First Serve–
Found Full-Page in Current Sports Illustrated Swimwear, Playboy & Maxim
Almost all previous 320-plus workshops were sell-outs! Almost every workshop has sold out in the past eight years! 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! Here’s your chance to photograph at least five gorgeous models! First time ever offered in Denver, Colorado, Rolando’s “International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude” (GBN) Sept. 26th & 27th, 2009, a Saturday and Sunday.
We also realize the ecomomy is affecting everyone, so we’re going to have a very special, early bird price of $249. And if you want to attend the special, one-day, Editorial Nude (EN) workshop on Friday the 25th, we’ll give you a combined discount price of $399 for both workshops–that’s an early-bird savings of almost $100 for both, or less than $200 for each workshop and three days of photographing beautiful models! The GBN 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.. [Read more]
Birmingham–Jun 09′
March 17, 2009
Found in current Sports Illustrated Swimwear, Playboy & Maxim
Venue: Birmingham, Alabama
Details: First Come, First Serve– Almost all previous 320-plus workshops have all been sell-outs! 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 Birmingham, Alabama!This is the first workshop for 2009 in Birmingham! Yes, we’re back, bringing you five gorgeous models to photograph while receiving quality instruction from three-time photography book author Rolando Gomez. We’ll be in the studio for Rolando’s “International Glamour, Beauty & the Nude”June 27th & 28th, 2009, a Saturday and Sunday. A totally new format for Birmingham in a very large studio and though we have at least five models, the workshop is limited in size. Strictly a first-come, first-serve basis!
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 at least five gorgeous models, make-up, hair, lighting, lunch and more provided!
Atlanta Ed. Nude–Aug 09′
March 15, 2009
Editorial Nude
Date: 8/7/2009 Venue: Atlanta area (Editorial Nude Workshop)
Details: First Come, First Serve–Limited in size! Almost all previous 350-plus workshops were sell-outs in the past eight years! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first four attendees sign up, so hurry!
Class size is limited. Five models too! Rolando’s Editorial Nude Workshops takes it one step further in 2009, a Friday only, we’re giving you a full-day to work with five nude models. The models will pose nude the entire workshop. We’re going to show you how to put the “editorial” in nude photography. Learn how to tell a story with nude photography. You’ll discover some brilliant and dramatic lighting concepts utilizing the Inverse Square Law, the Angle of Reflectance Law. Though totally different from our glamour workshops, this workshop may sound complicated, but it’s not–it’s open to all levels of experience.
We’re also giving you the chance to combine this with our Glamour, Beauty & the Nude (GBN) Mansion workshops immediately following on Saturday and Sunday, August 8th & 9th. You save almost $200 when you book all three together. Book your spot before they are gone! You will receive an informative lecutre combined with hands-on instruction and allowing you plenty of time to photograph five gorgeous nude models–the workshop hours are on Friday, August 7th, from 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, though not mandatory). [Read more]
Philadelphia Photo Workshops-August 09′
March 14, 2009
Editorial Nude
Date: 8/14/2009 Venue: Philadelphia/Coatesville area (Editorial Nude Workshop)
Details: First Come, First Serve– Second time ever offered! Limited in size! Almost all previous 320-plus workshops were sell-outs in the past eight years! Take advantage of the limited Early Bird pricing–it will go up ! Book now and save! Price goes up after first four attendees sign up, so hurry!
Class size is limited. Five models too! Rolando’s Editorial Nude Workshops takes it one step further in 2009, a Friday only, we’re giving you a full-day to work with five nude models. The models will pose nude the entire workshop. We’re going to show you how to put the “editorial” in nude photography. Learn how to tell a story with nude photography. You’ll discover some brilliant and dramatic lighting concepts utilizing the Inverse Square Law, the Angle of Reflectance Law. Though totally different from our glamour workshops, this workshop may sound complicated, but it’s not–it’s open to all levels of experience.
We’re also giving you the chance to combine this with our Glamour, Beauty & the Nude workshop immediately following on Saturday and Sunday, August 15th & 16th. You save almost $100 when you book both. Book your spot before they are gone! You will receive an informative lecutre combined with hands-on instruction and allowing you plenty of time to photograph five gorgeous nude models–the workshop hours are on Friday, August 14th, from 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, though not mandatory). [Read more]