E.J. Bellocq - Storyville Courtesan
Main Photo: E.J. Bellocq - Storyville, New Orleans, 1918
The Carriage House Photography Workshops will continue its series of fine art nude photography events in New Orleans.
Our "Destination Workshops" feature the local culture, locations, music and food! Challenge yourself to add diversity to your photography portfolio, or just come to "The Big Easy" and have fun...
Our three day Storyville workshop is intended for those who are interested in a photographic journey from the past and the history of Storyville and the "Blue Books" of bordellos and courtesans of 100 years, to present day burlesque in New Orleans.
We will have Miss Angie Z, Juno and Zoe West, a trio of wonderful, talented burlesque dancers as the model for this workshop.
You can view their work and performances at:
Miss Angie Z -Instagram
Juno - https://www.upallnightnola.com/mzjunointerview.html
Zoe - www.zoecwest.com
You can also see examples of our photography and models from past workshops at: Carriage House Workshops.
During the workshop we will cover the following topics:
A. The Courtesan - Following the famous "Blue Books" of Storyville and with vintage lingerie, the models will pose for a session as role of a Storyville courtesan for these are nude portraits inspired by E.J. Belloq
B. Burlesque - The burlesque/stripper has a long history in New Orleans. In this set our models will give a live burlesque performance for our photographers, at the Allways Lounge and Cabaret, the venue for many burlesque events in New Orleans!
C. Storyville 2023 - Using the beautiful setting of an historic New Orleans mansion in The Garden District, we will have shoots at this property with each of the three models.
Facilitators:
The workshop will be conducted by two experienced photographers, Paulo Francesco and Sam Henderson.
- Paulo is the Founder and Director of the Carriage House Studio and Workshops, has conducted over 500 workshops in the US and Europe since 2008. He lived in New Orleans for many years and is workshop coordinator for the New Orleans Photo Alliance.
- Sam is based in Miami, Florida and has an outstanding portfolio of work with dozens of models, including over 245 million views on his Flickr account!
With different skill sets and artistic approaches to their photography, Paulo and Sam offer the workshop participants a range of experience, creativity and technical skills that can benefit the participating photographers.
Workshop Program:
Friday Jan. 27th
2:00 to 5:00 Arrival / Check In at Air Bnb on St. Charles
Dinner w. Presentation: Guide to Blue Books of Storyville
Saturday Jan. 28st
Blue Book Portraits w. 3 Models (Photo Session #1)
Burlesque Show at Allways Lounge (Photo Session #2)
Dinner w. Presentation: From Storyville to Surrealism and the Art Nude Photography
Sunday Jan. 29nd
Sessions w. Model Zoe West at an Historic Air Bnb (Photo Session #3, 4 and 5).
Photographers may also organize additional shoots with Miss Angie Zee and Juno for an additional fee.
Session #6 - Workshop Review / Photo Critique
Departure Dinner
Lighting - We will be using both natural light, as well as have lighting equipment available that will give you the ability to shoot with models on location at Allways Lounge and at the Historic Mansion.
Workshop Summary:
Photographers will have the opportunity to shoot 5 scenes over 2 days, with individual and group shoots. The workshop is limited to 6 photographers, so there will be plenty of opportunity to shoot with the dancer/models. There will be two instructors (Paulo and Sam) so plenty of opportunity to get tips and feedback if you request it.
By the end of the workshop you will have a unique experience working with burlesque dancers and models and a great set of images to add to your portfolio!
Dinners are included on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night with good ole Nawlins food!
Workshop participants are responsible for transportation, lodging and meals (other than dinners)
Workshop Cost: $1,600 - Includes lodging at Air Bnb, Model fees, Model Releases, and use of Lighting Equipment and three Dinners!
DEPOSIT OF $400 REQUIRED - Pls make $400 payment to RSVP, the Payment Balances of $600 are due June 1, 9 days prior to the workshop), and $600 June. 9th (initiation of the workshop).
Photographer Limit: Workshop will be limited to 6 photographers (including the instructors, Paulo and Sam)
Cancellation/No Show Policy: Payment of the $400 Deposit is to hold your space. If you are a no show, you will be billed for the balance of the workshop fee. We must establish policy because of our financial obligations to our models and studio expenses.
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Paulo