James Schmelzer

    Elite Photographic Studio- Owner/Operator

    James Schmelzer is an award winning photographer and instructor with over 30 years experience teaching lighting and posing techniques. As a LUMIX Global Ambassador, James has ben actively involved with Panasonic in demonstrating LUMIX cameras at trade shows and camera dealers across the country.
    James uses LUMIX cameras exclusively at his studio where he specializes in wedding, portrait and fashion photography as well as video production services.
    James is a long standing member of the Professional Photographers of America , where he holds the Master Craftsmen Photography Degree. He also holds Master of Photography Degree with the Wedding and Portrait International.
    James is owner of Elite Photographic Studio in Shelby Township, Michigan.

    All Sessions by James Schmelzer

    • Day 2

      January 23, 2020 (Thursday)

    • 10:15  - 11:30
      James will take you step by step through the theory and techniques behind great studio lighting. Watch a live demonstration explaining in depth a variety of different lighting patterns , and when to use them based on facial analysis . Class will also cover outdoor lighting techniques and a variety of techniques available . James will be shooting with Lumix camera and will demonstrate why he has chosen Lumix cameras for his photography.
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