Sekonic Meters Video on YouTube.com Bobbi Lane demonstrates creative lighting and camera techniques for a photo shoot of guitarist Will Hanza. The shoot takes place on a Manhattan rooftop throughout a colorful sunset and twilight into evening. Bobbi balances the exposure between the strobe lights and the ambient outdoor light to create some dynamic images that show off Will's unique style of performance. Check out Sekonic's blog on Bobbi.

Portraits Unplugged DVD You don't need expensive lights to shoot great portraits, just an understanding of how to use available light. In Portraits Unplugged, Bobbi Lane demonstrates how the beauty of available light is everywhere, showing how it is perfect for creating wonderful images. Any time of day and any situation can be turned into a great opportunity for stunning natural light portraits. Click here to see a preview on YouTube.com

Working with a mentor will expand your photographic knowledge and skills, and help you to refine and define your photographic personality. Mentors champion your work - guiding and supporting your dreams and aspirations as a photographer. A mentorship is often goal-oriented; it could lead to exhibiting in a gallery, printing in a magazine, publishing your book, building a stronger portfolio for graduate school, developing a business plan to start your photography career, or simply creating a memorable portfolio of personal images under the watchful eye of a photography master.

I work with two organizations offering mentorship programs: the Santa Fe Workshops ( individual mentoring) and the Institute of Digital Media Arts ( a combination of group and individual sessions).

The Santa Fe Workshops: http://www.santafeworkshops.com/resources/mentorships.php
The Sante Fe Workshops offer individualized one-on-one sessions designed to help you expand your knowledge and understanding of the art and and increase your business acumen in your select area of photography. Mentorship programs with me are available in two ways: either as a six month program with eight scheduled sessions, or as a one year program with seventeen scheduled sessions. My mentorship programs are developed on an individual basis, founded on the pre-program interview requirements for each individual that I work with. This is the second year that I've worked as a mentor with Santa Fe Workshops , and it has been a rewarding experience for me and for the photographers I have mentored.

The Institute of Digital Media Arts : http://www.idmaonline.com/pg/pages/view/762/
Each mentorship program with the Institute of Digital Media Arts includes six months of mentoring featuring monthly two-hour live seminar presentations with Q&A segments, access to special topics and presentations, and monthly scheduled one-on-one individual mentorship sessions with personal access to your mentor, your study group, and other select communities of practice.

My mentorship focuses on the needs of the Emerging Photographer. Both commercial and retail photographers must have practical real-world information for setting up their businesses, and a full understanding of the techniques for excellent photography. Mentoring is the most direct and beneficial path for those looking to make a full or part-time transition into the photography business, or if you are just beginning to get started in the trade, this mentoring program will provide you with the photographic skills in lighting, composition, color and intent that are essential for rewarding and successful photography.