SHIV VERMA
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Shiv Verma, APSA, MNEC is a published author, photographer, educator and
technologist. He is a member of the Panasonic Lumix Luminary Team, an X-Rite
Coloratti and a Master at the Arcanum. He has been photographing for over 50 years
and has evolved his photography to express his intense devotion to wildlife and
nature. Over the years has earned numerous awards and recognition both nationally
and internationally. Shiv devotes a great deal of his time formally reviewing
photography related products, to education in digital photography and is a speaker
and competition judge. He conducts photo tours and workshops worldwide and
typically has one tour a month.
Shiv’s book Time-Lapse Imagery was published in February 2014. He has
been writing for one of the world’s largest photography education sites “Digital
Photography School” with about 1.5 million subscribers. He is also a co-host on TWiP
(This Week in Photography) a weekly photography podcast that is the 7th largest in
the world.
He belongs to multiple photographic clubs and associations and serves as
Vice President of the Digital Circuit NECCC (New England Camera Club Council), a
member of the Professional Photographers Association of America, past General
Chairman of the PSA International (Photographic Society of America), past Chairman
of Nature Division, PSA; Director of the instructional and essay sets, PSA.
Shiv was elected as an Associate of the Photographic Society of America in 2013
and was elected a Master Member of the New England Camera Club Council in 2008.
PHOTO: SHIV VERMA
Golden Hour in the Field | Field Workshop
Location: Marineland Rock Beach, 9700 Oceanshore Blvd.
Mirrorless Cameras for Wildlife Photography |
Photography Seminar
THURSDAY 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.
Price: $100 | Max No. People: 12 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
The nature of light is not only ephemeral it is constantly changing. In this workshop
we will delve into challenging concepts, using exposure as a tool and how to create
a style that you can personalize.
You will learn concepts of light, exposure and how to tame it to create stunning
images. The quality of light during the golden hour is exquisite, but we won’t stop
there we will continue into the offerings of the blue hour too.
We will photograph on-location working with available subjects to create
compelling images from short to extremely long exposures. We will utilize filters and
timers to create extraordinary motion-blur landscapes and seascapes.
Suggested Gear List: A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, Lenses: (or near equivalent) Wide lens 14-35, Medium tele
24-105, Long Tele 70-200, A sturdy tripod, Remote release, Intervalometer if you have one, ND Filter 3, 6 10
stop (not an must), and Polarizer
Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South
WEDNESDAY 9 TO 10:30 A.M.
Price: $25 | Max No. People: 30 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
The camera technology of the last several years has made wildlife, bird and birds in
flight photography easier than it was before. New DSLR cameras have made action
photography much easier than it was when manual focus was the rule rather than
the exception. Now Mirrorless cameras have entered the realm of nature, wildlife
and action photography. This program will address the various features of Mirrorless
cameras and how to set them up to obtain images that are at par with the best
of DSLR’s. You will learn how to obtain tack sharp images, Exposure, Auto Focus
Modes, Manual Focus, Flight shot Technique – handheld and using a tripod with an
appropriate lens mount, Panning techniques and much more.
In Field Photography at St. Augustine Alligator Farm |
Field Workshop
Horses on the Beach | Field Workshop
Location: Frank B. Butler County Park East, 5860 A1A South
WEDNESDAY 6 TO 8:15 P.M. Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Lighting | Photography Seminar Price: $100 + Annual Photo Pass | Max No. People: 12 |
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
This field workshop is designed to be interactive and inspirational. You will learn
purpose, visualization, creativity and the best techniques for capturing stunning
images of wildlife. You will learn to move away from suffocating compositions and
create environmental images that provide the viewer a sense of place, tell a story
and communicate the essence of the subject’s existence. Camera techniques and
settings will be briefly covered but we will concentrate on composition and creating
images that exude mood and drama.
You will get the most from this workshop if you familiarize yourself with all you
equipment and have a good understanding of manual exposure. Suggested Gear List:
A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, Lenses: (or near equivalent) Long Tele 70-200, Super Tele 100-400 or longer,
A sturdy tripod (not mandatory), Speedlight with a Better Beamer or Magmod Wildlife Kit, and Polarizer
FRIDAY 8 TO 11 A.M.
Price: $100 | Max No. People: 12 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Join Shiv Verma from Panasonic for an exciting afternoon shoot on the beach with
horses and riders! The late afternoon sun should light the riders as they splash
through the surf. Suggested Gear List: DSLR (Full or cropped sensor), 24-70mm or similar lens, 70-200mm
mid-zoom lens, lots of cards
Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South
THURSDAY 1 TO 2:30 P.M.
Price: $25 | Max No. People: 30 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
You will see that you do not need to spend thousands to achieve awesome results.
The session will concentrate on the following:
• Setting up and using off-camera lights
• Shooting hot shoe flash units and other lights
• Using reflectors, diffusers and other light modifiers
• Creative lighting tricks
• You’ll use and learn how to:
Control and modify the quality of light produced from a typical shoe mounted flash
Properly use umbrellas, soft boxes, snoots, bounce techniques
Use a single strobe combined with ambient light for great images
We will use: One, two, three and four light sources, light reflectors, modifies and gels.
Learn how to set up five basic lighting patterns: how to set up lighting patterns for
specific subjects: how to combine lighting patterns, establish lighting ratios for mood
and sculpting, lighting for skin and hair colors, use camera angles and appropriate focal
lengths for image capture; see how to produce quality photos of simple and complex
products, glass liquids, solids and food. You will leave with an understanding of how
light works, color of light, quantity of light and quality of light. You will learn how to
consistent results and be confident in lighting your subject in any environment.
Mirrorless – The next generation of photography |
Photography Seminar
Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South
SATURDAY 10 TO 11:30 A.M.
Price: $25 | Max No. People: 30 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
This session will focus on Mirrorless cameras, a rapidly growing category and
currently the most enticing and popular cameras available. They are light, compact
with a full complement of lenses with exceptional photo and video quality makes
them very compelling. You will learn the advantages of using mirrorless cameras.
This is also a unique opportunity to learn the concepts of hybrid photography,
capturing stills from 4 K video, 4K Photo modes and a whole lot more. Best of all
“Post Focus” and image stacking will be a highlight. See how mirrorless cameras can
change your photography and spark your creativity.
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