Josie Fox + Nino Batista Workshop, Houston
Learn photography, lighting and retouching techniques from Nino Batista and learn from nationally touring model Josie Fox, learning about dynamic posing, model and photographer interaction, styling, and more.
Glamour | Fashion | Editorial
Photography, retouching, posing workshop series.
Sponsored by Paul C. Buff, Inc. Lighting Equipment
Join two highly experienced instructors stemming from both sides of the camera. Learn photography, lighting and retouching techniques from acclaimed educator and artist Nino Batista in intimate environments, while working hands on in the best venues with the best talent. Work with nationally touring model Josie Fox, learning about dynamic posing, model and photographer interaction, styling, and knowledge about the industry.
Topics covered:
- Lighting approaches (diffusion, modifiers, shaping, tech details)
- Camera and lenses tech (learn the what, how and why of your gear)
- Composition (learn to craft your shots with intent)
- Posing (what works, what doesn't, and why, in different situations
- Model/photographer interaction (planning, on set execution, coaching, and more)
- Styling your projects
- High-end portrait retouching (Adobe Photoshop plus Capture One Pro methods)
- Industry and business discussion
Learn details and secrets about posing, model-photographer interaction and communication, styling, composition, business and more from Josie.
Actively modeling since 2004, Josie Fox is one of the most sought after glamour models based in the midwest. Effortlessly working from coast to coast for more than 14 years, Josie has worked with some of the best artists and brands in the country on numerous occasions, while featured in countless publications and online features including Playboy online, Fuse Magazine, Peeled, Casual Encounterz, Haute Couture, Fixe, FemmeXposure, and many others.
Josie’s dynamic skill set in acting keep her busy as well, including numerous calls for television programs such as Blue Bloods, Empire, Chicago Fire (and others), as well as national hostess, spokesmodel, promo and brand ambassador relationships with Flirty Kitty Lingerie, Havoc Brand, La Senza lingerie, Miller Lite, Playboy, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Hot Legs USA, and several others.
Always passionate and driven, Josie Fox remains one of the highest in-demand models in the United States because of her lengthy experience, consistent work ethic, engaging and positive personality, incredibly beautiful and striking looks, and her incredible skills on camera. Additionally, Josie’s own photography work experience affords her a unique perspective from both sides of the camera.
Learn all of Nino's approaches to lighting approaches, camera specifics, composition, high-end retouching, color theory, business and more.
Ron "Nino" Batista is an editorial glamour and exotic automotive photographer, with work regularly published in lifestyle and men's publications all over the world. He is regarded as one of the premier glamour photography and retouching educators in the United States.
His previous writing work in the automotive, lifestyle and music industries (GTSpirit.com, Driven.com, Lion’s Den U, JamHouston.com, and others) led him to become a photography writer for Fstoppers.com since 2014 as a Senior Writer, and he currently writes monthly for Shutter Magazine. Speaking engagements include ShutterFest 2016, 2017 and 2018, featured Photo Walk host for Paul C. Buff, Inc. at ImagingUSA, and as a featured instructor on CreativeLive, featured speaker at the AIBP Retreat in Ojai CA and New Orleans LA, and his own workshops and events in many cities around the country.
Nino actively creates video tutorials and instructional content in photography, retouching and business, and is an official Paul C. Buff Ambassador.
What to bring: Your camera and favorite portrait lenses. Questions? Email Nino direct at nino@ninobatista.com
IMPORTANT: Professional behavior and courtesy is expected at all times from all attendees. Any inappropriate behavior from an attendee can result in being ejected from the event with no refund. Please respect all modeling talent, venue property, house equipment, and other attendees. Any damage caused to venue property by an attendee will be the attendee's responsibility. No illegal substances, weapons or video equipment are allowed at any event.
Non-paid assistants are not allowed at events unless otherwise stated in the event description.
In the event of a reschedule due to weather, you will automatically be enrolled in the rescheduled event. In the event of a canceled event by Nino Batista, refunds will be issued.
There are no refunds or credits offered for any attendee who cannot locate the venue / location of the event. There are no refunds or credits offered for any attendee who chooses not to or cannot attend after registering.
We cannot "hold" spots for anyone. If a down payment is offered for an event, the down payment is not refundable once paid.
"Workshops" and "Master Classes" are instructor led, and set up as formal training courses, whereas "Shoot Outs" are free form shooting events, with no instructional curriculum; please note some events can be both. Instruction is given only in English at Workshops and Master Classes.
Some events are at outdoor locations (patios/pools, deserts, mountains, rural fields, abandoned buildings, etc) and are "shoot at your own risk". All reasonable efforts are made to ensure safety precautions are considered at all events, but please note Nino Batista cannot be held responsible for any damage to an attendee's photography equipment at an event or injury to an attendee due to a misadventure while on site.
Modeling talent is subject to change at *any* event, due to multiple factors that are out of the control of Nino Batista events. We work to book the best modeling talent possible for any given event, but cannot predict when said modeling talent doesn't show up on the day of, or has a legitimate emergency that causes them to cancel. Replacing modeling talent that cancels in advance is a priority, and we work hard to ensure the best experience possible with the modeling talent we book for events. If an event is significantly and negatively impacted by major, unexpected changes in the model lineup, a reschedule will be issued. In extreme cases, which are rare, refunds will be issues to all registered attendees of the event
Refund Policy
Before booking workshops, carefully review your workshop information, including location, date, time, and cost. Refunds will not be granted through Fisheye Connect. For questions please reference our Attendee Policies.
