Mastering the Art of Travel Portraiture: Tokyo
with Greg Gorman
(With bonus crossover events with participants from “Ginza and the Heart of Edo-Tokyo with Sam Abell”)
Dates: Nov 14 - 21, 2024
OVERVIEW
Join one of the true masters of portraiture and lighting in an all-new workshop experience in Tokyo. Limited to 8 participants + 1 scholarship recipient, this lucky group will work with the photographer to the stars Greg Gorman in curated settings all over the iconic, picturesque and dramatic city that is Tokyo.
Greg’s lighting techniques, both natural and artificial, and his command of a room, his subjects and situations make him one of the most sought-after photographers to the stars. But in this special workshop we want to get you out of the studio and about in the amazing backdrops that Tokyo has to offer. For that reason, we will be in small
groups together in locations selected by Greg and our director George Nobechi. Working with models and citizens as well as artisans, we will work with reflectors and smaller, portable lights that you can take with you on your next trip so that you can add the art of the travel portrait to your photographic toolkit.
We will stay together in a beautiful art hotel conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo and have access to a wonderful co-working space for photo reviews. Moreover, this workshop partially crosses over on dates with Sam Abell’s street photography workshop, setting us up for our first ever “crossover” event between portraiture and documentary street photography. We will have several group dinners and interactions lined up, making this a truly once-in-a-lifetime, can’t-miss event in the company of two great masters and three very dear friends.
*Note this workshop is not a nudes workshop.
Dates
Nov 14~21, 2024
(Participants should depart North America/Europe by Nov 12 to arrive Nov 13 before the workshop meets on the 14th and fly out on November 22nd or later).
What’s included
8 nights accommodations (11/14-21 inclusive) at a 4-star hotel in the heart of Tokyo
Breakfast every morning
5 group dinners (leaving 3 nights for you to explore Tokyo’s culinary delights on your own)
Lunch everyday
Location admissions and rental costs
Transportation within Tokyo for the purposes of the workshop- Greg’s instruction and feedback- George’s organization
Bilingual workshop support
Workshop assistant
Color-and-brightness-adjustable LED lights provided by Rotolight®
Greg’s signature California Sunbounce reflectors, darks and silk
Crossover events with Sam Abell’s workshop: meals, fun outings, etc.
Detailed Info Pack on travel to Japan
What’s not included
International Travel
Extra nights at the Park Hotel
Travel/Trip Insurance
Alcohol (except at designated events such as the welcome and farewell dinners)
Model Fees (estimated at $350~$500 per participant for the entirety of the workshop) - these fees go directly to the models. You are welcome to provide an additional gratuity if you wish for exceptional service, but it is not expected.
Class Size
Limited to 8 registrants.
Tuition
$9,945 US per person.
Single supplement: None
Payment schedule: $1000 refundable deposit (until June 15, 2024)
50% of balance due June 30, 2024
Remainder due Sept 15, 2024
About greg Gorman
For over four decades, Greg Gorman has continued to master the art of photography. From celebrity portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Mr. Gorman has developed and showcased a discriminating and unique style in his profession. Mr. Gorman’s work documents that peculiar obsession of the 21st century celebrity. His photography is timeless and not confined to has-beens, hot properties, and wannabes. Each shot gives a picture of human nature in its infinite range. Each picture is also a testament to the individual character. “For me a photograph is most successful when it doesn’t answer all the questions,” says Mr. Gorman, “and it leaves something to the imagination.”