These classes contain countless insights, tips and techniques that will inspire you to develop your own skills and style - so you too can capture the glamour, dynamism, and sophistication of the fashion industry.
For many photographers, it is a discipline that's aspired to but often thought to be out of reach. For Bruce Smith, this gap between 'wanting' and 'doing' has created a means for him to share his 30 years of experience as a world class fashion photographer, with people who share his passion for making great pictures.
All you need to benefit from a Bruce Smith Master Class, is a desire to put energy and dynamism into your images. Whether you are an enthusiast or aspiring professional, part-time or full time, Bruce’s Master Classes will give your photography a lift up to the next level!
WHO IS BRUCE SMITH?
His fashion photography images are continually published all over the globe and have been for the past 30 years. Bruce is also the author of the best selling how to shoot book Fashion Photography A Complete Guide and Pro Digital Fashion Photography.
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EXTRACT FROM MILAN STUDIO CLASS
These classes comprehensively teach you every aspect of fashion photography from shooting high fashion and beauty to swimwear and lingerie for editorials, advertising and commerce.
During class, Bruce demonstrates and explains to you all of the key information, from setting up the perfect studio or preparing to shoot on location, working with live professional models, to post-production skills and how to break into, and compete within, the fashion photography business. You will produce your own fashion images for your portfolio during these classes.
These unique hands-on classes will give you the tools required to create a winning portfolio, and ultimately to succeed in the world of fashion photography.
- Max 8 photographers in class to maximize your learning and shooting
- Lean how Bruce lights his amazing location or studio images with flash or available light
- Professional wardrobe stylists and hair and make up artists to ensure up to date fashion images in your portfolio
- Shooting with Bruce's choice of agency level professional models
- How to put together an editorial that would not look out of place in a fashion mag
- Editing and retouching to make the best of your images shot during class
Assembled here are some of the most effective courses, workshops and master classes that you will find. All created and led by the world-class fashion photographer Bruce Smith, to help you to break into and compete in the business of fashion photography.
WHICH CLASS SUITES MY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Advanced:........
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course Studio Fashion Master Class.
Location Fashion Master Class. Editing and retouching class.
Intermediate:...
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course, Editing and retouching class.
Studio Fashion Master Class. Location Fashion Master Class.
Beginners:.......
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course Editing and retouching class.
Studio Fashion Master Class.
This is just a guide, you may take any class at any level. there is no restriction.
WHICH CLASS SUITES MY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Advanced:........
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course Studio Fashion Master Class.
Location Fashion Master Class. Editing and retouching class.
Intermediate:...
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course, Editing and retouching class.
Studio Fashion Master Class. Location Fashion Master Class.
Beginners:.......
Read My Book, Online Fashion Course Editing and retouching class.
Studio Fashion Master Class.
This is just a guide, you may take any class at any level. there is no restriction.
If you don't see a class near you, get back to Bruce b.s@mac.com regarding arranging a special class in a city nearer to you.
Read articles about Bruce's work and teaching, listen to radio podcast interviews or watch fashion tv videos made during some of Bruce's commercial fashion shoots and videos filmed during his Fashion Photography Master Classes.
BRUCE'S BIOGRAPHY
WHAT ELSE DO I GET OUT OF THE CLASS?
A free signed copy of Pro digital Fashion Photography A Complete Guide.
A 14in x 11in Portfolio with 20 leaves and 4, 14in x 11in prints to start your portfolio off. (Only on certain classes.)
A pre-class booklet with my workflow instructions to use as a guide for when you shoot your next test.
An introduction to new faces model bookers at the agencies that I use.
If you book yourself onto one of my 2011, UK 4 day studio fashion photography master classes and one of my 1 day editing and photoshop class or you book onto my spring 2011 UK 5 day location fashion master class, you will receive my 8 week online course free.
Hi Bruce
The workshop was an eye-opener for me. Your teaching, your style and direction gave me a complete freedom over developing my own style yet enhancing my photographic techniques and skills. After his workshop, my rapport building skills and directing the model developed very rapidly.
Cheers, Toufic
CONVENTIONAL STUDIO LONDON
Jan 10th to 13th .....4 Day London Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class..........£750 (1 place left)
Feb 07th to 10th .... 4 Day London Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class ........£750 (7 places left)
DAY LIGHT STUDIO LONDON
Mar 07th to 10th .....4 Day London Daylight Studio Fashion Master Class ...............£999 (8 places left)
There will be a 5 day fine art nude master class on a luxurious boat off Turkey in spring MID APRIL 2011, if your interested get back to me for information. full board for 7 nights £1999 to £2499 (not inc flights)
LOCATION NEAR LONDON
Apr 25th to 29th ....5 Day Nr London Location Fashion Master Class ....................£1250 (12 places left)
Please use the Aug booking on the drop down button and tell me your booking April
STUDIO USA
May 2nd to 4th ......3 Day New York Studio Fashion Master Class........................$1600 (12 places left)
May 9th to 11th ....3 Day Chicago Studio Fashion Master Class...........................$1250 (12 places left)
LOCATION USA
May 16th to 18th ...3 Day LA Location Fashion Master Class...............................$1600 (12 places left)
Jun 6th to 8th ...3 Day Miami Location Fashion Master Class.........................$1250 (12 places left)
LOCATION NEAR LONDON
Aug 22nd to 26th ..5 Day Nr London Location Fashion Master Class ....................£1250 (12 places left)
There will be a 5 day fine art nude master class staying at a luxurious villa in Majorca in MID SEP AUTUMN 2011, if your interested get back to me for information. full board for 7 nights £2499 (not inc flights)
DAY LIGHT STUDIO LONDON
Oct 03rd to 10th ... 4 Day Daylight Studio Fashion Master Class .............................£999 (8 places left)
CONVENTIONAL STUDIO LONDON
Nov 7th to 10th .....4 Day Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class .......................£750 (8 place left)
Dec 05th to 10th .. 4 Day Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class .......................£750 (8 places left)
Fashion TV film of an editorial shoot by Bruce for Linia Intima magazine
What past students are saying about the experience gained on one of the Bruce Smith Fashion Photography Master Classes.BRUCE'S BIOGRAPHY
Who better to come to, to guide you in the raising of your profile in the world of fashion photography than a seasoned, long term professional such as Bruce Smith.
WHAT ELSE DO I GET OUT OF THE CLASS?
A free signed copy of Pro digital Fashion Photography A Complete Guide.
A 14in x 11in Portfolio with 20 leaves and 4, 14in x 11in prints to start your portfolio off. (Only on certain classes.)
A pre-class booklet with my workflow instructions to use as a guide for when you shoot your next test.
An introduction to new faces model bookers at the agencies that I use.
If you book yourself onto one of my 2011, UK 4 day studio fashion photography master classes and one of my 1 day editing and photoshop class or you book onto my spring 2011 UK 5 day location fashion master class, you will receive my 8 week online course free.
Hello Bruce
Initially I was reluctant to join the workshop, as I did not have much confidence in-group workshops. Little did I know? Bruce's enthusiasm, humour and professional know-how miraculously turn my early Saturday morning into a highly interactive day filled with tips, hints and just the right amount of supervision! Bruce knows his stuff and certainly has his way in letting you know what he thinks you should focus on. I highly recommend his workshops. They are also great value for money!
Initially I was reluctant to join the workshop, as I did not have much confidence in-group workshops. Little did I know? Bruce's enthusiasm, humour and professional know-how miraculously turn my early Saturday morning into a highly interactive day filled with tips, hints and just the right amount of supervision! Bruce knows his stuff and certainly has his way in letting you know what he thinks you should focus on. I highly recommend his workshops. They are also great value for money!
Firas Abouzeid
The workshop was an eye-opener for me. Your teaching, your style and direction gave me a complete freedom over developing my own style yet enhancing my photographic techniques and skills. After his workshop, my rapport building skills and directing the model developed very rapidly.
Cheers, Toufic
Classes coming up in 2011
BOOKING ON THE RIGHT
BOOKING ON THE RIGHT
CONVENTIONAL STUDIO LONDON
Jan 10th to 13th .....4 Day London Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class..........£750 (1 place left)
Feb 07th to 10th .... 4 Day London Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class ........£750 (7 places left)
DAY LIGHT STUDIO LONDON
Mar 07th to 10th .....4 Day London Daylight Studio Fashion Master Class ...............£999 (8 places left)
There will be a 5 day fine art nude master class on a luxurious boat off Turkey in spring MID APRIL 2011, if your interested get back to me for information. full board for 7 nights £1999 to £2499 (not inc flights)
LOCATION NEAR LONDON
Apr 25th to 29th ....5 Day Nr London Location Fashion Master Class ....................£1250 (12 places left)
Please use the Aug booking on the drop down button and tell me your booking April
STUDIO USA
May 2nd to 4th ......3 Day New York Studio Fashion Master Class........................$1600 (12 places left)
May 9th to 11th ....3 Day Chicago Studio Fashion Master Class...........................$1250 (12 places left)
LOCATION USA
May 16th to 18th ...3 Day LA Location Fashion Master Class...............................$1600 (12 places left)
Jun 6th to 8th ...3 Day Miami Location Fashion Master Class.........................$1250 (12 places left)
LOCATION NEAR LONDON
Aug 22nd to 26th ..5 Day Nr London Location Fashion Master Class ....................£1250 (12 places left)
There will be a 5 day fine art nude master class staying at a luxurious villa in Majorca in MID SEP AUTUMN 2011, if your interested get back to me for information. full board for 7 nights £2499 (not inc flights)
DAY LIGHT STUDIO LONDON
Oct 03rd to 10th ... 4 Day Daylight Studio Fashion Master Class .............................£999 (8 places left)
CONVENTIONAL STUDIO LONDON
Nov 7th to 10th .....4 Day Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class .......................£750 (8 place left)
Dec 05th to 10th .. 4 Day Conventional Studio Fashion Master Class .......................£750 (8 places left)
BOOKING ONTO A CLASS
PLEASE BOOK ON THE DROP DOWN BOX TO THE RIGHT
If you book a studio or location class and an editing and photoshop class before 31st December 2011, please contact me by email or telephone. I will give you a free 8 week online course worth £199. Any bookings for 2011 classes made before the 31st December 2010 will also receive a 10% discount off the above listed prices. Please email me at b.s@mac.com to book.
The Online Course is a great insight into shooting fashion and will greatly help you when you do attend either a studio or a location fashion photography master class with Bruce Smith....
The Online Course is a great insight into shooting fashion and will greatly help you when you do attend either a studio or a location fashion photography master class with Bruce Smith....
CONTACT
For further information please or email to b.s@mac.com or telephone: outside uk +447904485253 or inside uk 07904485253
If you have skype you can call me for a video conversation using the skype call me link at the top right of my blog.
If you have skype you can call me for a video conversation using the skype call me link at the top right of my blog.

