FAQ
Q: How advanced do I need to be? ↓
A: Our workshops are designed to accommodate different levels of experience, from beginners to professionals. Please check the level required for the workshop you are interested in before you sign up. If unsure about your skills and level of proficiency, please contact us with a short summary of previous photography experience and we will guide you to the proper workshops.
Q: What are the pros and cons of a private vs. group workshop? ↓
A: There are many reasons why our clients choose a private workshop:
1) DISCRETION: We take your privacy seriously. Private workshops afford a level of discretion required by many of our clients. It's just you with the instructors/mentor, the models and a small production team. That's it.
2) CUSTOMIZATION: Your workshop experience is specifically tailored toward your desires, needs and skill level.
3) TIME: Without several participants there is much more time to shoot, learn and visit the specific areas of your interest.
4) MODELS: Last but not least the models will only be focusing on you! Need we say more?
Overall it's a more luxurious and relaxed experience while at the same time maintaining a professional pace.
Q: What kind of equipment should I bring? ↓
A: A digital camera is necessary for any course. Point and shoot cameras are satisfactory for beginner's courses, however, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the digital process and to be more creative, we encourage you to use a digital SLR. Lenses between 24 to 300 mm range will be useful, as well as a flash. Bring plenty of batteries, memory cards, and do not forget memory readers to download your pictures into your computer.
In addition, bring your won laptop computer (Mac or PC) with a current version of either Photoshop or Lightroom (Photoshop Elements). If you do not have a current version, you can always download a free version for use as long as you do not install it into your computer 30 days prior to the end of the workshop.
Other software trials will be provided or can be downloaded/purchased through our free internet connection in the classroom.
Q: What is included in the classroom work? ↓
A: We will discuss photography equipment use and maintenance, software, field techniques, composition etc.
Also, an important part of the daily schedule includes critiques of your past and current work and assignments for the afternoons. Classroom sessions are usually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with regular breaks depending on the workshop. A final schedule will be provided during the "Get to Know Each Other Sessions".
Q: Is transportation provided? ↓
A: Transportation to some shooting locations is provided by us; however, in order to reach the workshop or meet for the social meetings, you will have to provide your own transportation.
Q: What time does the Workshop start? ↓
A: There are social "get to know each other" evenings pre-ceding the workshops. At this point we will provide you with a schedule for the rest of the worksop which usually starts on next morning at 10:00 am.
Q: How do I handle lodging reservations? ↓
A: You will have to make your own hotel/appartement reservations in Prague. We are happy to assist you and share informations & tips.
For "on location" workshops the lodging organisation is handled by us.
Q: How much "hands-on" help will I get (theory part & in the field)? ↓
A: Theory hours are dedicated to group discussions and the exchange of ideas and knowledge. The instructor will provide (by use of equipment) tips, tricks and ideas according to the curriculum of the course. Individual attention is then provided if you ask for it in order to resolve the problem/issue at hand. If you need further help PLEASE ask for it! If you don't, the instructor will move on to the next topic. The same goes while shooting on location. It is the job of the teacher/instructor to provide full guidance in regards to composition, exposure, and other technical and artistic questions. Ask and you will get all the attention you feel you need.
Q: I need more informations. How can I contact you? ↓
A:
- Use our general contact form over the web. You can find it under www.StudioPrague.com/contact/
- or send us an email to website@studioprague.com
- or call us +420 608 709 406 (mobile, Dan Hostettler)
Q: How do I register for a workshop? ↓
A: Use our registration page on www.StudioPrague.com/registration
Please read the "Terms & Conditions" before carefully.
Q: What are the payment options? ↓
We accept payments through Paypal and direct Bank Wire Transfer.
Q: What's included in the workshops? ↓
Your workshop is a combination of "Workshop Fees" and the "Additional Fees" which provide certain transportation, snacks & beverages, model, makeup-artist and entrance fees (where applicable). Alcoholic beverages are not included in the fees.
