BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:596@clevelandphoto.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20250107T155129Z URL:https://www.clevelandphoto.org/events/doug-hansgate-photographer/ SUMMARY:The classical forms of portraiture - Doug Hansgate Photographer - I n Person DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe foundations of classical portraiture.\n\nHow did the ol d masters create such dramatic lighting with limited light sources and tec hnology? How can we easily emulate that work today? This program is design ed to walk a group presentation through the plan of attack\, show the equi pment\, and demo how some of these images were made in a live demo with mo del. Included are some editing techniques to show attendees how to maximiz e their image production.\n\nThe classical forms of portraiture\n\nLive ev ent: Bring your camera.\n\nDoug uses Fujifilm cameras\, and in the past ha s used Canon\, Hasselblad\, Sony and Olympus equipment in his work. In add ition he has tested and uses a variety of lens.\n\nAs a FJ Westcott ambass ador he uses Westcott lighting equipment on location. His studio has a var iety of lighting gear including an extensive collection of Westcott gear a nd lights. His Main Studio lights are Elinchrom lights digitally controlle d by computer\, and a complete Nanlite continuous light studio for video a nd still work.\n\nDoug uses specific equipment that he has found to be inv aluable. Please use the links below to find out more.\n\nNANLITE Lighting Equipment\n\nKupo Grip Studio Gear\n\nSekonic Meters\n\nFJWestcott Lightin g Equipment\n\nThinkTank Bags (organize your gear)\n\nMindshift Gear\n\nEl inchrom Lighting\nPreferred Suppliers are:\nUnique Photo\n\nPixel Connecti on\n\nAbout Doug\n\nDoug has been shooting professionally and with distinc tion for over 40 years. His creative approach to photography\, coupled wit h his ability to see and capture light\, permeates his impressive body of work. His love of photography\, passion for art\, and desire to always be the best that he can be in any field\, has driven him to excel as a photog rapher\, artist and educator\, and fine art craftsman.\n\nDoug’s work ha s been on display in galleries in New York City\, Washington DC Smithsonia n\, Buffalo\, PA and Toronto\, including the world-famous Ontario Art Gall ery. His numerous gallery showings highlight his perceptive and compelling work. Doug is gifted in his ability to view a subject\, see and distingui sh slight nuances in light and tonal variations\, capture that vision thro ugh photography and the capabilities of the camera\, and express his visio n through printed work.\n\nHis work has been seen in dozens of magazines a nd throughout the web on commercial sites\, and has received numerous nati onal and international awards including the Kodak award for image excellen ce. His mainstay has been his commercial work with attorneys\, real-estate developers\, physicians\, product developers\, recording companies\, mode ling agencies including the prestigious Wilhelmina Agency of New York and Silver Modeling agency of New York. As well as maintaining a high volume h igh school senior business and portraiture studio.\n\nThrough his constant search for the very best technology\, new techniques and tools\, evolving styles\, and an idealistic view of the world\, Doug has become a sought-a fter educator. As a consummate instructor\, Doug works hard to share his k nowledge with fellow photographers. Photographers look to him to expand th eir knowledge\, increase their sense of light\, create that which the came ra is incapable of perceiving\, and explore the world as an artist. Doug h as taught at professional photography seminars throughout the United State s and Canada. He teaches classes in Adobe® Photoshop® and Lightroom®\, post production applications\, high dynamic range\, painter\, and studio p ortraiture. His passion for sharing his knowledge is tempered only by the hours of the day and how much can be accomplished in one lifetime.\n\nAs y ou explore Doug’s work\, you will surely see—and feel—the emotion an d passion that he captures in every image\, whether in his dreamscape seri es or iconic architectural images. As a sought-after judge of photographic imagery\, Owner of AMP Studios\, a successful commercial portrait and fas hion photography studio in North Tonawanda\, New York\, Doug often says th at if an image does not exude passion and does not evoke a sense of deligh t\, sorrow\, sadness\, happiness\, or desire\, the image lacks the ability to be a sustainable work of art.\n\nDoug is a master instructor and photo grapher with over 40 years experience. Consider arranging for private less ons from Doug Hansgate. Doug is an extraordinary teacher and has a gift fo r simplifying things that leads to fast improvement.\n“Light is all we c apture as photographer\, a master photographer has honed his skill to the point where the subtleties of light and shadow tell a story that has impac t and drama”\n\n~ Doug Hansgate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR