I attended a Portrait Class in NYC this past weekend. I learned all about studio equipment, lights, how to put it all together and break it down and how to work with models/clients. The biggest thing I learned is that studio equipment is EXPENSIVE!! My friend Cecily (who is also a budding photographer) took the class with me. We both used to work in the area and we had a good time reminiscing about the neighborhood. Here are some pics from the day ... don't expect this from me again any time soon, I can't afford all the stuff you need to take these kind of pictures!

First our teacher "modeled" for us (she was a trip!)


Then a couple of the more adventurous students had a go.


Then the professional came in.