Here are the details:

Wednesday Feb 10, 6 PM to 8 PM at the Library Bar in the Clift Hotel, 495 Geary St.

Hope to see EVERYONE there!

Wow, it’s February already……what happened to January and all those good intentions of a newsletter every month? Hmmmm, I think it was Costa Rica, coffee, beach, jungle, waterfalls, beautiful models, and lots of shooting…followed closely by LA and more shooting. Lots of video production. Editing, editing and more editing. Oh yea, did I mention the introduction of three Mystique iPhone apps and the production several more? Continuing work on the top secret new website I am involved in. (I never said a thing) Yes, yes – there was a little wine and good food on along the way.

Whew! Makes me tired all over again.

I’m off to San Francisco next week for Mac World. Here is the deal: I want to do the first of a series of meet up’s in San Francisco. “What is a meet up?” you ask. It is a time and a place that I hang out and meet with people, fans, models, students, art directors, all in a social setting. At each of these I’ll drag along what ever model I can get, so all you photographers can meet them in person, book shoots, say hi, and get comfortable in a non shooting environment. The wonderful Miss Luana Lani will for sure be there. She is in San Francisco that week shooting. If you have wanted to shoot her, this is a great chance.

So come check out my first meet up! You can come pick my brain for photo wisdom, or I’ll tell stories, or maybe we all will end up dancing on tables. Who knows what will happen?

I have no idea how popular this will be, might be just me and a bunch of beautiful models hanging out drinking wine or a bunch of folks. I’d like you to just send me a quick email telling me you are interested and will attend.

Date: Wednesday, Feb 10
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Place: TBA (will be in the city – I’ll post the location on my site and respond to all the emails with details)

Last but not least, I am available for consultations and mini workshops, seminars, etc. while I’m in town. If you’re interested in any of that, email me for details and tell me what you want.

I will be announcing a bunch of workshops for this year in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for that as well.

Mark
workshops08@markdaughn.com

A school scene…cute school girl, little skirt…yes, I can see it…

Next let’s shoot a sophisticated seductress waiting on a unbelievable couch in a grand salon, ready to make her man’s dreams come true…

Third look, while we are on a roll…a soft bedroom scene at night where our young lover awaits her man, scheming how to greet him…in lingerie? Hmmm, nude? Or how about in his favorite shirt with his Sunday tie on!

Ahh, yes – Thursday sounds like a great day!

I have finally done it! I booked the locations! Thursday we’ll be working in a stunning place downtown packed with great sets. This place gives me the perfect opportunity to show you how to craft the lighting and mood of a scene to your story. This is a great teaching place. I know you will love it!

Friday I can promise you diversity, 20 scenes, two models, lots of great wardrobe it does not get much better than this! The location is a loft with everything from 150 feet of graffiti covered wall to luxurious bedrooms. Hell, if you want I will even break down and teach you the easy way to shoot a great white background! I’m telling you this day of shooting will definitely put a smile on your face!

Did I mention that all the attendees to the workshop will get a special top secret deal on my DVDs? Well don’t be telling anyone – it’s a secret!!

Register now while there are still a few spaces left!

Nov 12 & 13 – sign up for one day or both days to shoot gorgeous models MacKenzie Conn Powers and Carla B. Learn lighting techniques, styling tips, model posing guidelines, and more!

If I get 2 additional sign ups to the Thursday workshop, I will be adding a second amazing model. So in that case, you will have gotten a chance to shoot three different models…of course that assumes you were brilliant enough to sign up for both days. It will also double the number of sets we will shoot that day!

Click here for more info and to register: http://www.markdaughn.com/la2009

I’ll be sending the location info and call times to everyone this weekend, so if you are registered, look out for that email!

Last but not least, I will be hanging out a bit in the Hilton bar chatting with workshop attendees. All attendees are welcome to come on down Tuesday evening (Nov 10) at about 5:30PM. Those of you that have attended before know that this is when the good stories start flowing.

Looking forward to seeing all of you,

Mark Daughn

Let the countdown begin! My photo workshops in Los Angeles will begin in less than ten days. Register now while there are still a few spaces left!

Nov 12 & 13 – sign up for one day or both days to shoot gorgeous models MacKenzie Conn Powers and Carla B at a stunning urban loft location in LA. Learn lighting techniques, styling tips, model posing guidelines, and more!

Click here for more info and to register:

http://www.markdaughn.com/la2009

Nov 14 – join me at the Hilton LAX for a fun, informative, and interactive day. Demo shoots, model posing tips, open forum, story telling… Bring a glass of wine, your questions, and an open mind – you’re in for a tour of the world of glamour pinup!

Click here for more info and to register:

http://www.markdaughn.com/gc2009/sat.html

Nov 15 – glamour shooting workshops will be held all day at the Hilton LAX. Workshop models include Carla B, Alexah Adams, and MacKenzie Conn Powers. Learn by practicing and shooting one-on-one with professional models, with me to light the sets and serve as your teacher and guide.

Click here for more info and to register:

http://www.markdaughn.com/gc2009/sun.html

Guys, this is my last set of workshops for 2009. Take advantage of these shooting opportunities! If you have any questions about these events, please don’t hesitate to email me or call 512-695-9486. Looking forward to meeting some of you.

Mark Daughn

I have released the next DVD in my educational series, Lighting 301:Metering. I feel like this may be one of the most important in the entire series. If you can meter properly you can conceive, control and predict your lighting.

Check it out

http://markdaughn.com/store.html

http://www.markdaughn.com/bahamas2009/

You don’t want to miss this workshop! More details to come

Hey Everyone,

I have several things to bring to you. I am going to be in LA this week shooting and have decided to extend my stay and do some teaching.

I am offering one day workshops on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31. These will be shooting based workshops. I’ll set up three sets each day and you get to shoot each model on each set. You will walk with six (6) set of images from each day you attend. I am still booking models so those who register soon can have lots of input on the models we book. I will completely explain and breakdown the lighting on each set so you will definitely be learning along with getting killer images for your portfolio or your personal use.

The cost for these days is an unprecedented $500 per day, all fees included. This includes the location, model fees, lunch, snacks and drinks, and my wonderful, amazing, perfect instruction! Ok, ok, maybe not perfect…but close. If you want to do both days you can save a $100.

Click here for information and to sign up.

For those folks that want the real ultimate in photo education I have a couple of days that I can make available for private or semi private instruction, this I completely customize to you and your desires. If you are interested in this level email me and I’ll call you so we can discuss the details and the pricing.

Email me for more details

Last but not least the next DVD in my educational series will be released in about 12 days, it is titled Metering. I’ll send an announcement the day it goes on sale.

Any questions or comments

I’m very excited to finally announce the grand opening of my new online store!

On sale now:

* BRAND NEW, JUST RELEASED INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs!
Lighting 101 – The Fundamentals
Lighting 201 – The Ultimate Single Light Setup
Production 101 – Producing a Successful Shoot

* POPULAR ITEMS!
Lighting Diagrams DVD Format *New*
Lighting Diagrams Card Format *Best Seller!*

This was a huge project and after many months of hard work, things are now coming to fruition. This is just the beginning, there are more products coming soon. The estimated completion date for my next couple of DVDs in the lighting series is this August.

Click this link to visit my store: http://www.markdaughn.com/store.html

2-Day Workshop featuring Aria Giovanni and Luana Lani

This is really a great treat you have two of the top models working today modeling for you. You will get to shoot 6 looks each day, so there will be plenty of shooting time to create unbelievable images. There’s no better way to create images at this level for your portfolio!

Both Luana and Aria are experienced workshop models and I think are some of the best at helping attendees to learn and feel comfortable shooting. This is a great chance to shoot in a relaxed atmosphere with the best. You will be shooting 1-1 with each of them on 12 sets. Keep in mind this is not a shoot out it is 1-1 shooting so you get to have the control to create the image you want.

I will set up the lights and explain each setup in detail and then let you lose to create some killer images. I will be there to coach you and answer any questions you have.

This will be a small group – and everything will be taken care of for you; lunch, drinks, everything. You just bring your camera that has a hot shoe or PC connector, memory cards, and a desire to shoot some great images!

I think we all will have a great time.

Visit http://www.markdaughn.com/info.html for details and to register.