Events at Studio 8
Workshops are a great way to practice new skills, work with other photographers, and get some great images.
Our workshops are typically scheduled for 2 hours. We hire a model for the workshop. Up to 5 photographers can attend. We plan looks and concepts with the model, so those are set. If a workshop includes nude looks the description will clearly state that. We will plan lighting setups, but the group can always agree to modify these.
During the workshop each photographer works one-on-one with the model for about 5 minutes for each look. To get the best outcome, we do not permit "side-shooting" - only one active camera at a time.
All props and equipment are provided. You need to have a camera with a hot shoe that accepts an external flash unit (you do not need a flash) since that is how the the trigger for the strobes is attached. Note that some cameras only accept proprietary flash adapters. Your hot shoe should have a center contact point. Consult your camera manual or contact us if you are not sure.
You also need to be able to put your camera into manual mode.
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Super Mini Workshops are smaller, more focused versions of the full workshops (most of the description above still applies). Mini workshops are 1 hour long and limited to 2 photographers, so you can expect very personalized attention. In a mini workshop we focus on developing one specific skill or technique while working with a model.
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In addition, we offer Studio Days, a day when a professional model is in the studio for 6-8 hours and can be booked for individual shoots in the studio.
Studio Days
Studio Days are a great way to book a professional model in a fully equipped studio for as little as one hour (most models require a minimum of two hours for private bookings). In most cases you pay the model's standard hourly rate; some models will offer discounted multi-hour rates. The studio fee for Studio Days is discounted to $35/hour (from the standard $50/hour).
Studio Days are not workshops, you need to come prepared with a creative plan. While the registration page will contain some information on the model's limits, we strongly suggest that you communicate with the model to agree on the theme for your shoot and any other details (contact information for the model will be on the registration page).
However, studio personnel will be on site for the shoot and can provide as much technical assistance with lighting and props as you would like.
You request a time slot on the registration page - in some cases the model will contact you to complete the booking/payment and in other cases you will be invoiced by us. In either case we will invoice you for the studio fee.
Past and Upcoming Workshops
The descriptions below give you details about each type of workshop we offer. We have just started to develop our workshop ideas, so we will have more content soon! The button above takes you to the registration page where you can check on upcoming workshop dates.
Please note that some workshops include opportunities to shoot one-on-one with the model before and after the workshop. You can request a time slot on the registration page - in some cases the model will contact you to complete the booking/payment and in other cases you will be invoiced by us.
Amelia Forte
Amelia is a full time traveling model working on both commercial and artistic projects. She has experience in styles from fashion to artistic nudes. Her petite, toned figure combined with her posing experience will create wonderful images. She is incredibly versatile with poses from soft boudoir to edgy fashion. She travels with a couple of wigs to further vary her looks.
For our workshop we will set up two artistic nude looks, with plenty of wardrobe and prop items as optional add-ons. The 3rd look will be a fashion-nude look. In each case we will talk through the lighting options.
You can see her work on IG (@afortemodel ) and here.
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​Amelia is available for private one-on-one shoots following the workshop. The studio fee is waived for workshop participants. Use the registration page to book a side shoot.
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Private shoots booked hourly: $185.
Workshop attendees discounted private rate: $150
Kody Evans
Our model for this workshop is Kody Evans. Kody has well over a decade of modeling experience in genres ranging from casual through lingerie and nudes (both art and erotic), as well as various fetish styles.
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Kody's work can be seen at https://www.modelmayhem.com/kodyevans321 as well as here.
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For our workshop we will focus on nude bondage looks, with plenty of wardrobe and prop items as optional add-ons. We will pick two lighting setups and shoot at least three different looks.
​Kody Evans is available for private one-on-one shoots following the workshop. The studio fee is waived for workshop participants. Use the registration page to book a side shoot.
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Private shoots booked hourly: $185.
Workshop attendees discounted private rate: $150
Ember
Teaching Workshop
This is both a content and a lighting workshop. We will design and set up three lighting scenarios to match the look our model is creating.
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Our model for this workshop is Ember. She is an experienced commercial, boudoir, and artistic model. We will focus on fashion and topless looks.
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You can see her work on IG (@thechinaglamour)
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​Ember is available for private one-on-one shoots following the workshop. The studio fee is waived for workshop participants. Use the registration page to book a side shoot.
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Private shoots booked hourly: $165.
Workshop attendees discounted private rate: $130
Nude in a Balloon
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Molly Beth
Molly Beth has done specialty workshops for us before, but this one is on another level. In this workshop she will pose while enclosed in a roughly 5-6ft balloon. Folks do these "balloon walks" for fun, but I have not seen many attempts at creating artistic images with this concept. You are sure to get some unique looks!
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We will start with a set where Molly poses outside the inflated balloon. This will allow us to finalize lighting and have every camera dialed in properly. Each photographer will take a turn, we do not permit "side-shooting" - only one active camera at a time.
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During the main set, Molly will be inside the balloon. In this case two photographers will work together, each shooting the same pose before Molly moves on. We do this to reduce the time Molly is enclosed, and reduce fatigue on her part. As before, no "side-shooting" will be permitted.
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Workshop participation is capped at six photographers, the fee is $125 each.
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Molly Beth is available for private shoots prior to the workshop. The side shoot immediately before the workshop will have slightly limited studio access to allow for setup work.
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Private shoots booked hourly: $185.
Workshop attendees discounted private rate: $150
Amanda
(BunnyPGH)
Based in Pittsburgh, BunnyPGH is a full time traveling model with 9 years experience mostly in lingerie and various nude genres.
For this workshop we will focus on art-nude looks possibly with some leather/goth accents added in. As always we will have plenty of wardrobe and prop items as optional add-ons. We will pick two lighting setups and shoot at least three different looks.
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Her work can be seen at https://www.modelmayhem.com/4058080 as well as here.
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BunnyPGH is available for private one-on-one shoots following the workshop. The studio fee is waived for workshop participants. Use the registration page to book a side shoot.
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Private shoots booked hourly: $185.
Workshop attendees discounted private rate: $150
Anoush Anou
Our model for this workshop is Anoush Anou. Originally from New Zealand, Anoush Anou now resides in Columbus and travels extensively from that base. She mostly models artistic nude and lifestyle looks.
Megan Lee
Our model for this workshop is Megan Lee. Megan is a professional Native American/ Italian traveling model with 4+yrs of experience and a passion for anything Artistic Nude. Her profile includes everything from Fashion to Fetish; she specializes in Glam, Boudoir & Artistic Nude.
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Check out her work on Instagram (@dontbemeganxxo).
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For this workshop we will focus on artistic nude looks with light fetish components; we will have plenty of wardrobe and prop options to choose from. We will pick two lighting setups and shoot at least three different looks.
Artistic Nudes with Anastasia
Our model for this workshop is Anastasia Maye. She is a full time fashion/nude/boudoir traveling model.
She is on Instagram (@anastasiamaye_official) and Twitter/X (@anastasia_maye).
For this workshop we will focus on fashion-nude and glamour-nude looks. We will pick two lighting setups for three looks, and work with Anastasia on some wardrobe options for variety.
Artistic Nudes with Ayeonna
Our model for this workshop is Ayeonna Gabrielle. She is a full time traveling model who has been modeling since 2017 - she is based in Houston, TX. I have been fortunate to be able to work with her several times starting in 2020.
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Ayeonna is comfortable with genres up to art-nude; we will not shoot erotic content.
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Check out her work on Instagram (@a.gabrielle.model) and at https://www.ayeonnagabrielle.com/.
Artistic Nudes with Molly Beth
Molly Beth is a back! She is a very experienced model in a wide variety of genres. In this workshop we focus on artistic nude looks. (be sure the check the sample images here.)
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We set up both high-key and low-key lighting scenarios. Props and wardrobe options are available.
Studio Lighting and Posing
This workshop is designed for photographers who have little or no experience with studio (strobe) lighting. We will work on 2-3 lighting scenarios with varying complexity.
At the same time we review ideas for posing our subject in the selected lighting, and cover communication between the photographer and the model.
This workshop type typically includes lingerie and fashion looks, no nudity.
Capturing
Motion
If you have some experience with studio strobes, but would like to create more dynamic images, this workshop is for you! We will set up 2 lighting scenarios and our model will select 3 outfits (no nudity). We will focus on capturing the model in motion during dance moves, jumps, and other types of movement. During the workshop we will go over camera and strobe settings, model communication, and other strategies to get great shots.
More Workshop Models
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Emily (IG @ferlysunflower2)
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Charlie Kristine (IG @charliekristine)
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Most Ghost (IG @TheMostGhost)
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Carrie (IG @carrieturnermodelohio)
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Belle Amelie (IG @belle__amelie)
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​Rachel Adams (Twitter/X @rachel_adams2)