1 on 1 Masterclass private lessons with Pascal Vandecasteele
Professional photography training for professional photographers
1 on 1 Masterclass Private workshop Photography with Pascal Vandecasteele
Are you looking for a 1 on 1 Masterclass in photography? Then you've come to the right place. I give workshops 1 on 1 so that you have all the time to ask your questions, to practice and where all the time is taken for you alone. Your 1 on 1 photo training will be at the right pace for you, focusing only on what you need to build your skills and confidence. You will gain new skills, expand existing skills, improve your understanding and develop new ways of thinking about and using photographic techniques.
In my 1 on 1 Masterclass I want to share my knowledge and skills of my expertise as a professional photographer and my vision of the profession. With my personal tips and tricks, after this 1 on 1 session, you will be able to further develop your craftsmanship and increase your business.
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Studio Photography
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On location Photography
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Camera settings
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Portrait Photography
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Architectural photography
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Product Photography
What will you learn during this 1 on 1 Photography Masterclass?
Pascal walks you through the process of camera settings and exposure and other photographic skills. This one-on-one masterclass can be personalized to your personal wishes, whether it is portrait, architecture or product photography that you prefer, pascal adapts to your needs.
You will be actively shooting and will give you the opportunity to practice using various professional photo equipment and modifiers (reflectors, octa-benches, parabolic umbrellas, scrims, softboxes, beauty dishes, natural light, etc.) all with Profoto- flash equipment at your disposal ( Profoto A10 , Profoto B10X , Profoto B1X , Profoto D2 , Profoto Pro11 , Pro-Heads ) We will also always photograph Tethered on a professional Eizo screen so that the images can always be properly assessed.
The goal is to take the time, experiment, create a new body of work you'll be proud of, and develop the skills you need to start shooting professionally.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced photographer, Pascal will adapt the pace and content of your personal workshop to your needs. Before the Masterclass, let Pascal know what you want to focus on most.
As a little guide, here are some frequently requested topics for Pascal's 1 on 1 workshops. But you can always suggest other topics to discuss.
Construction, composition of a photo
The basic triangle: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
White balance Kelvin values
Shooting in RAW (jpg, Heiff formats)
What is Dynamic Range?
Learning to see light and shadow (key light (main), fill light (shadows), Back Light (highlights)
Color spaces (Prophoto, AdobeRGB, sRGB) + printer management
The importance of working with a calibrated screen
Depth of Field (DOF)
Working with natural light and flash + using Continuous light
Working with reporting flash or Studio flashes with or without battery
TTL and High Speed Sync applications in photography
Inverse square of law ( The Inverse Squares Law - Vignetting )
The quality of the light ( The difference between hard light and soft light )
Off camera flash ( use the camera flash )
Light Shaping shaping the light
How do I choose between my studio or the use of studio light on location?
The ideal portrait lens
DSLR or Mirrorless camera ?
How does a light meter work? Need or not?
Tethered shooting how does this work?
How important are megapixels?
Stock photos + backup
Backgrounds in the studio (high key/low key)
The advantage of shooting on a gray background
Developing my own style, how do I do that?
Finding/booking/sending models.
A studio at home and a studio on location
Why edit a photo?
Types of light shaping tools (umbrella, beauty dish, snoot, stripbox, parabox,…)
Types of tripods
Which lens (objective) to use where and when? (types of lenses)
Editing a RAW photo in Lightroom or Capture One Pro or in Photoshop Camera RAW
Working with Tilt-Shift lenses
Setting up your own photo studio
What is included in the 1 on 1 Masterclass.
Personal and individual one-on-one guidance by Pascal Vandecasteele
Use of the professional photo studio
Use of the professional equipment, Eizo screens, studio flashes from Profoto, Manfotto and Avenger Grip, etc..
Breakfast, sandwich lunch during the afternoon and soft drinks, water and coffee throughout the day
For this masterclass you will need an DSLR or mirrorless camera including a standard (zoom) lens objective, possibly your own light meter if you have one. if you are in possession of studio flashes, you can always take them with you.
To be able to participate in this you know the basic concepts such as shutter speed, aperture and ISO and you can set these on your own SLR camera or system camera. Some basic knowledge is therefore required.
Practical information 1 on 1 Masterclass
This 1 on 1 Masterclass is organized in accordance with the Corona measures in force and will take place in a well-ventilated area .
Time: For this masterclass we take plenty of time minus 9 hours
Location: Studio Pascal Vandecasteele or at the customer's location
Costs: € 1250ex vat (maximum 5 persons)
If necessary, a professional model can also be provided. The price depends on the location (guide price 450 Euro)
Do you want to learn how to take professional photos and are you interested in working with me?
Give your photography a boost and register now!
You can register via the registration form below.
