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opportunity happening May 15-17, 2020 in Milan, Italy.
Spend 3 amazing days this May in one of Europe's most prominent fashion capitols, home to iconic brands like Georgio Armani, Missoni, Prada, & Emilio Pucci
We'll cover everything from planning the shoot to getting your work published.
Instruction and assistance will be provided by two full-time professional fashion photographers.
We happy to answer any questions you may have in English, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish or Swedish
James Eisele and Flora Cusi have traveled across continents photographing fashion editorials and catalogs for numerous magazines and brands.
James is based out of South Florida and has covered Fashion weeks across the US and Europe for Runway Magazine, Zuma Press, and New York Style Guide. His work has graced the pages of regional, national & international magazines. He's worked as house photographer for Miami Fashion Week, Funkshion Fashion Week, and was the driving force behind Palm Beach International Fashion Week. He is also the President of the American Society of Media Photographers - S. FL
Flora Cusi is a former Photography instructor and has produced countless online courses for "The Mothership" a European equivelent to Lynda & KelbyOne. She has had her work featured alongside Vivian Westwood and has had solo exhibitions in prestigious galleries across Northern Italy. She has covered both Men's & Women's fashion weeks in Milan in recent years. She's also been a magazine co-editor and Adobe Community Professional, giving presentations for Adobe in the UK and Sweden. She's been published in both the US and Europe.
Lorenza Bacchieri (better known in the photographic world as Ladydiabolika) is a designer, a stylist, a make-up artist and hairstylist. She has worked in the business since 2007, not only with her brand - Ladydiabolika, but through collaborations with globally recognized companies such as Nikon & Adorn.
Three Full Days of Hands-on Fashion Photography with top agency models at the world famous Cross Studios in Milan, Italy May 15-17, 2020
James Eisele & Flora Cusi
A chance for everyone to get to know each other, discuss goals, and ask questions.
45mins
Studio A
James Eisele
We'll take a deep dive into the physics of light and the many different modifiers used shape and bounce it. We'll go over additive vs subtractive lighting setups. We'll also get hands-on with the equipment to build several versatile lighting setups.
3hrs
Studio B
Beginner
James Eisele
Learn the ins and outs of posing and non-verbal communication. We'll run through many standard Standing, Sitting, & laying fashion poses and show you how to deviate to make the shot your own "learn the rules, so you can break them with confidence!"
1hr
Studio A
Intermediate
Flora Cusi
Everything the model wears contributes to the final image so it's critical that from the earrings to the shoes is complimentary to the end result.
1hr
Studio A
Intermediate
There are numerous places to eat nearby, we'll pick one based on everyone's tastes and dietary restrictions
50mins
Off site
James Eisele
Your chance to flex your creative muscles with everything we've learned today. Fashion Shoot with 2 models, seperately and together.
2hr
Studio A
Expert
Rest up or head out to explore this wonderful city after dark.
2hr
Off Site
James Eisele
This interactive session will help you to understand the elements of style so that your portfolio flows effortlessly from one image to the next and insure every photograph you show is unmistakably YOUR style
2hr
Studio B
intermediate
James Eisele
Building on what we've just discussed, we'll execute an editorial fashion spread in the studio
2hr
Studio A
Intermediate
Back on the street to forage for food.
1hr
Off Site
James Eisele & Flora Cusi
We will work to create high fashion images using a variety of advanced techniques. We'll work as a group to create stunning images for each other with 2 professional models.
4hr
Off Site
Expert
James Eisele & Flora Cusi
Happy Hour is a Milanese tradition. We'll head out to the city to explore the nightlife.
4hr
Off Site
Flora Cusi
Now that you have shot hundreds of images, we'll go over the best parctices for culling, editing, and organizing your work.
3hr
Studio B
intermediate
James Eisele
Where to find clients, how to approach them, submitting to magazines are just a few of the topics covered. We'll also discuss many of the legal aspects like model releases and contracts.
3hrs
Studio B
Intermediate
1.00p
Sightseeing in Europe's fashion capitol
4hrs
Off Site
Featuring things to see, places to eat, what to bring and so much more!
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Via Giacomo Watt, 5
20143 Milano MI, Italy
4 mi / 7 km from Doumo
(center of Milan)
Via Angelo Fumagalli, 4,
20143 Milano MI, Italy
2
days in-studio
4
professional models
8
attendees max.
12
hrs. of shooting
Choose the option that suits you best. Financing available.
$1,895
$2,450
$3,350
Jim & Flora are the best. THE BEST!
Lena Kim