Laura MyersSince moving back to the USA I have taken an interest pushing my work in a more avant garde direction. Recently, I worked with model Laura Myers. If you ever have a chance to shoot with Laura, do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on that opportunity. She is really great and she usually shows up with a lot of accessories and ideas. In this case, a long red wig and some twine.
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Claudia shot by Bryon Paul McCartney at a Paris hotel. 
Hello everyone,
PLEASE NOTE: Both nude weeks are filling up quickly, week one is already half-full and week two is nearly completely full. sRegistrations are on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in attending, please register as soon as possible.
I am happy to announce my 2011 Art Nude Photography workshops in Tuscany. This is my third year teaching these workshops and I have enjoyed putting these events together along with my wife Kellie and also with support from Michele from il Poggiolo, all the models, and finally Dave Kai Piper.
If you aren’t that interested in nudes you can also check out my Beyond Postcards travel and landscapes in Tuscany photography workshops in April and June 2011. This workshops will show you some of my favorite locations in Southern Tuscany, allowing you to not only capture great photos with my instruction and guidance, but also to experience Tuscany with all of your senses.
Below is a press release.
Kind regards,
Bryon Paul McCartney
San Quirico d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy
WINTERTHUR, Switzerland - (3 February 2011) - ViewFinder Center returns to Tuscany this spring and summer for a third season of photography workshops, led by award-winning fine art photographer Bryon Paul McCartney. New for this year is the Beyond Postcards: Landscape and Life photography workshops. Immediately following the summer session of Beyond Postcards, ViewFinder will hold its Amore Toscana Fine Art Nude Photography workshops, with two different six-day programs combining beautiful experienced models, stunning Tuscan landscapes and expert hands-on guidance.
Offered two times this year, first in spring (17 - 24 April), and again in the summer (26 June - 2 July), this workshop will give photographers opportunities to learn new techniques and re-energize their creative approach to move from ordinary snapshots to making compelling images that reflect their own personal point of view. (One-week workshop Fee: €1850)
Workshop I. LIGHT, FORM & EXPRESSION 3 - 9 July, 2011
Light, form and expression are the foundations of fine art figure photography. This workshop will help photographers better understand how to work with these key elements. During shooting sessions, students will learn how to “design” their images using natural lighting, posing techniques, light modifying equipment and post-processing technsiques. They’ll also develop skills to communicate ideas and effectively work with and direct models. We will also talk about where to find inspiration for images and how to get expressive images. (One-week workshop Fee: €2550)
Workshop II: Personal Vision & Portfolio 10 - 16 July, 2011
A photographer’s unique style does not happen by accident, it must be developed over time and will grow with confidence and experience. In this workshop, students will be challenged to explore and investigate their own individual ideas and intentions towards fine art nude photography. We will discuss and shoot various genres and techniques in fine art nude photography to encourage students to break out of the routine and further refine their own style. By expanding experiences, each photography will clearly focus on building up and advancing their personal work. (One-week workshop Fee: €2550)
“Photography workshops are a great way to re-energize your creative approach and dive deep into your hobby or craft,” says Bryon Paul McCartney, founder and director of ViewFinder Center for Photography. “We’ve developed each week to provide focused and intensive study, with hands-on instruction and interactive projects that give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their passion for photography.”
Against the backdrop of a stunning location that offers unlimited inspiration, each workshop is designed to provide a dynamic learning experience. Students will be challenged to explore their personal creative expression and master new technical skills. Students will take on several assignments and be responsible for delivering a portfolio of images for the closing night’s student showcase.
Each workshop is limited to eight (8) students to ensure that participants and the instructor have every opportunity to work together and create a personalized learning experience. Workshops include image review sessions, hands-on shooting and assignment work, as well as group discussions and critiques. “All the students will prepare a show of their work from the week and participate in the final evening’s slideshow,” says McCartney. “It’s a chance for everyone celebrate their accomplishments.”
In addition to providing an inspiring and rewarding learning experience, the workshops create a community of photographers. “We focus on small group workshops, with a mix of individual and group activities. Planning each day together over cappuccinos in the morning and exchanging stories and new techniques while dining on local specialties and Italian wines in the evening add to the community atmosphere and give workshop students opportunities to create a network of photography colleagues,” McCartney explains.
Having attended several workshops himself, McCartney takes the workshop experience very seriously. In short, you can be assured that Bryon and his team will challenge, teach and guide you through this experience. No portfolio or previous experience with models is required for the workshops, but students are asked to bring their best photos to share with the group at the beginning of each week. Past students have included intermediate amateurs and working professionals.
Through shooting and post-processing photos, observing others, group discussions and reviews and individual feedback sessions with Bryon, each student will develop their photography skills and vision, whether they are taking their travel photography to a new level in the Beyond Postcards workshop, or exploring figure photography in one of the Fine Art Nude photography workshops. “At the end of their experience, students take away fantastic memories, new skills, a wealth of ideas and inspirations, and a new group of friends,” says McCartney. “Most importantly, they leave with their own personal portfolio of amazing new images from their time in Tuscany.”
San Quirico d’Orcia is in southern Tuscany, just off the beaten tourist path, but in the center of the famed region that produces Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montepulciano wines. According to McCartney, “This area stimulates all of the senses. The eyes with it’s romantic vistas and painted skies. The ears with the lively hum of village life. The nose with the inviting smell of the rustic Etruscan cooking. The tongue with bold flavors of the San Giovese wines. And, the hands and fingers with the earthy soils. It really is a pleasure to return here, year after year.” The workshops explore fascinating locations beyond its residence at il Poggiolo, including the natural hot springs of Bagni San Filippo, abandoned factories and farmhouses, and the local villages.
“We selected this location especially to inspire our students,” says McCartney. “The beautiful il Poggiolo provides an ideal creative environment, high quality housing and spacious rooms for meeting, relaxing and, naturally, for taking great photos. To make the Amore Toscana workshops truly special, we add a high level of service and attention to detail so every student can relax and enjoy the week while they explore and develop their own photographic point of view.”
More details and registration online at http://www.viewfindercenter.com/photo-workshops-in-tuscany/
Today, I took the opportunity to shoot again with Benedetta who is visiting here from Rome. Rita Primerano from the Vitality Center was on hand to provide makeup and hair. Rita and I had previously discussed trying some retro 40’s makeup styling, so the corsets fit perfectly within that theme. The corsets were provided by Beata Sievi of Atelier Entre Nous here in Winterthur. I have been working with Beata since about 2004, when I first saw her corsets in a window display on Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich. She makes everything by hand, every detail is considered, from the selection of materials, the construction of the ribbing and framework and especially the inspirations behind the designs. Beata’s works are very personal artworks, made individually for each client. The end products often include clues or messages reflective of the garment owner’s interests.
To see all the final results and some more backstage images, please visit the full gallery.
Eyeline
Reflection
Some Results
This weekend I have a model visiting from Rome. This afternoon we decided to head over to the old parkhaus across from where I live in the Sulzer Areal in Winterthur, Switzerland. We had simply planned to go over there and take a few fashion shots in this old converted factory. When we arrived, I noticed there was a group of people at the opposite side of the hall. We started shooting together and within a few minutes, one of them came over to ask if we wanted to join them and shoot with the cars they had. Luckily they had some nice cars.
This turned out to be a great coincidence as I got some nice shots out of it. Check out the images below.
Street Legal
Window Pane
Looks That KillThis is just a preview, to see the full collection of images, click here.
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