May 15 2009

It’s a GLAM Thing – Enter the Blog

 Well hello there. My name is Chuckie or Chuck or Anton. I usually go by Chuckie but Chuck is fine also. Anton just sounds like your mad at me and I'm a pretty easygoing type of guy. Well, this is my blog. I'm a photographer here in the great city of Kansas City, but I frequent Nashville a lot and we are getting a place in NYC soon, but keeping the family in KC.  What will you expect to find here? Photos of the things I take pictures of and some lessons as well. They tell me I have something to share, and I really do love to teach, so…I also hope to learn some more myself from you all. I want this to be an interactive blog so please leave comments. Ask questions in the comments and I will do my best to answer. So this is a place for me to Tell the World ( A Ratt Song) whatever. Yeah, time to enter the 21st century and tell everyone what I am doing because somehow or some reason humans now care about that kind of thing. LOL What is the deal with the whole Glam stuff? I am and will always be a Glam Rock kind of guy. Half of my life was spent playing guitar in rock bands. Hair Metal Rulez. Plus it kind of goes with my personality – fashion, glam, eyeliner, nail-polish, you'll get it. Have fun exploring. Read the about me in the menu to get just a little bit more info.

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May 03 2012

Illumination 1. Photographic Retreat. Lake of the Ozarks MO

 

Lose yourself in the tranquility of morning coffee lakeside before a yoga session to clear the mind prior to delving into a day filled of photography. 

"If you want to live your life in a creative way, as an artist, you have to not look back too much. You have to be willing to take whatever you’ve done and whoever you were and throw them away." Steve Jobs

 

 

REGISTRATION: $1495 – ALL INCLUSIVE | ROOM . FOOD . DRINK

REGISTER HERE

AUGUST 6-8 2012. Room is available Sunday night the 5th thru Wednesday the 8th

 

About the Retreat

Focus

This is a workshop that will focus on people photography: Portrait, Fashion, Boudoir, Couples.

 

Mission

Plan on 3 days of learning photography at a calm pace. Let go of the business brain and concentrate only on the art of photography.
 
It's always been a dream of mine to have a photographic retreat where a small group of people could hang for 3 days in one place. Room, food, drinks and covered in the cost. This is absolutely ALL INCLUSIVE. 
I was in a rut as a wedding photographer in the mid 2000's I was starting to resent photography. I was so focused on the business I forgot why I loved being a photographer in the first place. I made a decision to go back to college and start doing all kinds of personal projects. It is exactly what I needed to fall in love with photography again. 

I want to share the Zen like experience that I had. Where the camera is just a instrument used to produce the images I have inside me. I wan't this retreat to be a starting point for you to have that experience. It is a focus on the craft of photography and beyond. I want to share all the techniques I use with exposure and lighting but also, more importantly, how to interact with people to make great images.

 

Topics

  • Exposure
  • Lighting
  • Posing
  • Post Processing
  • Creating
  • Developing of an Idea
  • Composition
  • Seeing
  • Believing in Yourself

Is this workshop for you?

Ask yourself…Do you:
Need to recharge your creative juices?
Love photography and want to be immerse yourself for 3 days?
Want to understand light and how to manipulate it?
Want to understand how to work with people in photography to get real emotion?
Love fashion and want to learn how to shoot like Vogue?
Just need a break?
Think that the craft of photography is important?

 

Workshop Details

Cost to Attend: $1495
 
Registration Includes:  Instruction, Food, Drink, Lodging, Models.

There is a limit of 10 people that can attend. Two of the rooms have double beds so we need 4 people for roommates.
 
There will be 4 models to work with, as well as each other. I strongly believe in photographers having their own photograph taken.  You will be able to use any images for portfolios.

Bring comfortable shoes and clothes. You will have the opportunity to do Yoga in the mornings. Yoga teaches you about your own body and helps in posing. It is also a great way to start a day and clear your mind from the clutter. 
 
We will also be going on a photographic hike to a natural spring. There is a lot of uphill walking on stairs.
At the house, there is an Infinity pool that looks over the Lake, plus a large hot tub and steam room to relax in. 

We will have movie nights in the cinema room. 

If you book and are unable to attend, 1/2 of cost will be refunded or you can apply fees to another retreat.

 

About the Lakehouse

Location

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

 

Amenities

  • Morning Yoga
  • Steam Room
  • Infinity Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Fire Pit
  • Cinema room
  • Luxurious Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Roman showers
  • Complimentary Adult Drinks

This is a time to relax and learn. 
Use the Zen of photography to reach heightened enlightenment and trust yourself to let go of the normal to make images.

Preparing for the Workshop

Transportation

Please book flights to arrive before 6pm on Sunday. If that is not possible, see if there is a Saturday flight and stay with me Saturday night.
If you are flying, there will be a person driving from Kansas City International Airport Sunday late afternoon.  It is about a 3.5 hr drive to the lakehouse.  Flights out should be booked for Thursday late afternoon-evening.

Lodging

Lodging is provided for Sunday night through Wednesday night.

Food and Drink

All food and drinks are provided, but if you have any allergies or food requests please let us know.  My friend Marco will be cooking for us: Italian and American food. Lasagna, Pizza, Burgers, Dogs…


Some final words that I believe in:
 
"If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path."
"The quieter you become, the more you will hear." and SEE…

 

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Mar 13 2012

NEY YORK CITY – Don’t be Afraid of the Light

 

Ask yourself this:

  • Are you a natural light photographer?

  • Do you struggle with flash?

  • Are your images not as good as you would like?

  • Have you ever wanted to try something new photographically?

  • Do you have trouble posing subjects?

  • Do you want to keep your photography fresh?


REGISTRATION $750 | REGISTER HERE

New York City! May 22-23 + Bonus day on the 24th 2012

 

Chuck Arlund in New York City!

25 person limit.

Senior Portraits, Boudoir, Wedding

Let’s make them sexy. 

2 day workshop “Don’t be afraid of the light”
& bonus 1/2 day 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Demystify lighting using Natural, Strobe and Continuous lighting.  In this workshop you will go back to the basics to be able to fully understand how to use lighting properly. We will also discuss theory on composition and design in photography.  You will come away understanding why, not just how to light your subjects.  A optional third 1/2 day will be a photo excursion to three of Chuck's favorite spots to get photographically inspired.  We will have models available during the photo sessions, where you will be given the opportunity to work with them and lighting while Chuck coaches and mentors. The best way to learn is to jump in and just do it!

To make it fun, we will conduct photo challenges in the style of Project Runway and Master Chef type  of shows. This will allow us to focus on certain aspects of the photographic process. We will have fun critique to help understand aspects within the photograph. There are also a number of giveaways from companies like RADIOPOPPER, MILLERS LAB, BIG FOLIO, FUNDY SOS, MARATHON PRESS and more to come.  

AGENDA

DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE BONUS
  • Introductions
  • Review of Day one and questions answered
  • We will be going on a NYC photo gallery excursion. Chuck will take you to three of his favorite photographic places to visit. About 3 hrs.
  • Basic photographic theory. Composition and design
  • Introduction to 2 lights and theory
  • Natural and reflective light
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Multiple light scenarios + Advanced Lighting
  • Introduction to flash, One light scenarios
  • Dynamic reception lighting
  
  • Individual posing
  • Processing, workflow and business application
  
  • Shootout and critique | Intro processing
  • Constant light
  
  • Optional Dinner and Movie night
  • Critique
  
  • Styles shot this day: Senior and Wedding
  • Styles shot this day: Senior and Boudoir
  
Exact schedule is subject to change


Supply List:

Camera, Lens and speedlight is you have them, Laptop or computer, jump-drive, inspire board (your aspirations), 5 images to be critiqued

Topics Covered:

Photographic:

  • Photographic Theory

  • Composition and Design

  • Posing, individual and group

  • Exposure and camera mechanics review

  • Photo history and inspiration

Lighting:

  • Natural, using mirrors and reflectors

  • Flash manual

  • Flash ETTL

  • Proper metering | Lighting subtlety

  • Multiple light setups | Effective reception lighting

  • Off Camera Flash outside & inside

  • Making On Camera Flash look like Off Camera Flash

Workflow & Business

  • Dramatic editing techniques in Photoshop and Lightroom without spending a lifetime messing with images

  • How to approach Photoshop from a darkroom point of view | Less is more

  • Proper costs and selling of your work

  • Marketing tips that have worked for me

Lunch is provided - we might go grab some Pizza.

Hotel Information:

Coming soon. Working on getting some discount rates.

 

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Behind the scenes at Don't be Afraid of the Light in Kansas City September 2011
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Mar 03 2012

Special Event! Light me up in Wichita KS

Close enough to home to keep the cost down. My friend Melissa Kelly of Melissa Kelly Imagery, had asked if I would possibly do a one day workshop on light in Wichita. I had thought that location might be great. I have done a few of these here in Kansas City and had a great response. Wichita is only a few hours from me so that seemed like a great idea. We talked some more at the After Dark Education in Dallas this past week, and Melissa said there was some serious interest. So without further ramblings…
 

MONDAY MARCH 12, 2012 9:30 – 6-ish. Wichita KS. at Melissa's Studio. Only $350.

Limited to 20 photographers. 

REGISTER HERE – $350

Who is this kind of class for:

Any photographer that wants to get a really solid grasp on lighting. Understanding what makes light "Nice"

Complete control over flash using manual settings.

  • Are you a natural light photographer? 
  • Do you struggle with flash? 
  • Are your images not as good as you would like? 
  • Have you ever wanted to try something new photographically? 
  • Do you have trouble posing subjects? 
  • Do you want to keep your photography fresh? 


In this one day class, we will go over how to use manual exposure and flash. You will come way understanding your camera better and have a great understanding of how to use flash without question. This will be a intermediate to advanced class dealing with multiple lights and ratios. 
We will discuss shooting it as correctly as possible to eliminate editing time. I will also show you my favorite editing. NO SECRETS!

Here is an example of what you can do with light. 

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Feb 06 2012

Hot Sexy Light in Vegas

Watch Chuck do his free flow style of shooting boudoir. Learn some tricks, Have some fun.

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What the hell, we are in Vegas and I love to teach while I shoot. 

Bring your cameras – we will all get a turn and learn how I get shots like these.

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Jan 10 2012

Kansas City – One Day Workshop. Off Camera Flash Basics

 

Ask yourself this:

  • Are you a natural light photographer?
  • Do you struggle with flash?
  • Are your images not as good as you would like?
  • Have you ever wanted to try something new photographically?
  • Do you have trouble posing subjects?
  • Do you want to keep your photography fresh?
There are so many other questions I could ask. For those of you that do not know me, real quick. I have been a photographer for over 20 years. Started as an art photographer then turned commercial. I ran one of Nashville's top wedding photography studios for over 4 years before deciding to turn my attention back to commercial photography. My work can be seen at www.chuckarlund.com
 
In this one day class, we will go over the basics of exposure and flash exposure using manual techniques. You will come way understanding your camera better and have a great understanding of how to use your flash without question.
 
Investment: Only $350
Location: Art gallery area Kansas City MO
Time: January 30 2012. 9:30am – 5:30 pm
 

REGISTER HERE

 

There will be some giveaways!!!

Sponsored by: Radiopopper, Miller's, Marathon Press, NIK, Fundy SOS, The Shoppe Designs, 

 

Some testimonials:
"I have attended many seminars before, but with Chuck Arlund's "Don't Be Afraid of the Light" I was not just in attendance but an active participant.  I loved how Chuck was able to identify our problem areas and help us to overcome our lighting hangups, misunderstandings, and issues, no matter the skill level of the photographer.  For me, it was very beneficial being able to practice what I learned with him looking over my shoulder to further my understanding.   And I had a blast!
 
Rebecca Knechtel
Catch Light Photography
 
"'Thanks for the AWESOME workshop, and it was definitely worth more than i paid for. Chuckie has a unique ability to simplify thing and helps me to understand and be more creative with lighting. This is one of the best money I've spent on my career ever. If you want to learn how to take your photography to the next level, then Chuckie's workshop is the right place for you.'
 
Ike Piyapant
 
Shots from Fall 2011 workshops.
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