Newark, NJ: Hands-on Workshop | September 18, 2025 | $1,200
Spend a day with two legendary photographers who are at the top of their game. Joe McNally, known as a master of light, who brings decades of experience to bear every time he puts his eye in the camera, will team with Jerry Ghionis, a true legend whose style of posing and portraiture is elegance personified. Each has a different approach to portraits, lighting, posing and approach at the camera. Spending this all-in, immersive experience with them will accelerate your skill set and elevate your problem solving talents in the field.
The day starts with breakfast, intro and demo shoots with multiple models on set. This intensive, 12 hour day of learning rolls through lunch and dinner with Joe and Jerry, as they offer an absolute open book about their thought process and creating a truly special photograph. The workshop offers a rotation of environments, subjects, and an exploration of light, gesture and color. Flash and constant illumination and the difference between the two will be shown and explained. Gels, soft light, hard light, dealing with backgrounds, camera basics, posing, and relationships with talent will all be in the mix for discussion and thorough exploration.
In the afternoon, all participants will shoot their own images on various sets with models, with Joe and Jerry (and multiple assistants) constantly rotating, offering advice, moving lights, and providing tips that lead to the subtle but crucial differences that separate a run-of-the mill picture from a truly discerning, vibrant portrait that stands out, pleases clients, and grabs eyeballs.
The day will conclude with dinner, and a round robin AMA with Joe and Jerry. A full day, and a deep dive into the heads of two of the most noteworthy photographers of our times. An answer to the question that arises when in the field and dealing with a difficult subject, location, deadline, client or logistical difficulties. WWJD! What would Joe and Jerry do? The takeaway from this truly thorough, exhaustive day of learning and shooting will be not only enhanced technical skills but an increased level of confidence to create, pivot, improvise, move quickly and succeed photographically, even when the odds are against you. JOIN US FOR WWJD!
Spend a day with two legendary photographers who are at the top of their game. Joe McNally, known as a master of light, who brings decades of experience to bear every time he puts his eye in the camera, will team with Jerry Ghionis, a true legend whose style of posing and portraiture is elegance personified. Each has a different approach to portraits, lighting, posing and approach at the camera. Spending this all-in, immersive experience with them will accelerate your skill set and elevate your problem solving talents in the field.
The day starts with breakfast, intro and demo shoots with multiple models on set. This intensive, 12 hour day of learning rolls through lunch and dinner with Joe and Jerry, as they offer an absolute open book about their thought process and creating a truly special photograph. The workshop offers a rotation of environments, subjects, and an exploration of light, gesture and color. Flash and constant illumination and the difference between the two will be shown and explained. Gels, soft light, hard light, dealing with backgrounds, camera basics, posing, and relationships with talent will all be in the mix for discussion and thorough exploration.
In the afternoon, all participants will shoot their own images on various sets with models, with Joe and Jerry (and multiple assistants) constantly rotating, offering advice, moving lights, and providing tips that lead to the subtle but crucial differences that separate a run-of-the mill picture from a truly discerning, vibrant portrait that stands out, pleases clients, and grabs eyeballs.
The day will conclude with dinner, and a round robin AMA with Joe and Jerry. A full day, and a deep dive into the heads of two of the most noteworthy photographers of our times. An answer to the question that arises when in the field and dealing with a difficult subject, location, deadline, client or logistical difficulties. WWJD! What would Joe and Jerry do? The takeaway from this truly thorough, exhaustive day of learning and shooting will be not only enhanced technical skills but an increased level of confidence to create, pivot, improvise, move quickly and succeed photographically, even when the odds are against you. JOIN US FOR WWJD!
Spend a day with two legendary photographers who are at the top of their game. Joe McNally, known as a master of light, who brings decades of experience to bear every time he puts his eye in the camera, will team with Jerry Ghionis, a true legend whose style of posing and portraiture is elegance personified. Each has a different approach to portraits, lighting, posing and approach at the camera. Spending this all-in, immersive experience with them will accelerate your skill set and elevate your problem solving talents in the field.
The day starts with breakfast, intro and demo shoots with multiple models on set. This intensive, 12 hour day of learning rolls through lunch and dinner with Joe and Jerry, as they offer an absolute open book about their thought process and creating a truly special photograph. The workshop offers a rotation of environments, subjects, and an exploration of light, gesture and color. Flash and constant illumination and the difference between the two will be shown and explained. Gels, soft light, hard light, dealing with backgrounds, camera basics, posing, and relationships with talent will all be in the mix for discussion and thorough exploration.
In the afternoon, all participants will shoot their own images on various sets with models, with Joe and Jerry (and multiple assistants) constantly rotating, offering advice, moving lights, and providing tips that lead to the subtle but crucial differences that separate a run-of-the mill picture from a truly discerning, vibrant portrait that stands out, pleases clients, and grabs eyeballs.
The day will conclude with dinner, and a round robin AMA with Joe and Jerry. A full day, and a deep dive into the heads of two of the most noteworthy photographers of our times. An answer to the question that arises when in the field and dealing with a difficult subject, location, deadline, client or logistical difficulties. WWJD! What would Joe and Jerry do? The takeaway from this truly thorough, exhaustive day of learning and shooting will be not only enhanced technical skills but an increased level of confidence to create, pivot, improvise, move quickly and succeed photographically, even when the odds are against you. JOIN US FOR WWJD!