Workshops

Calling All Photographers, Makeup Artists and Models

Are you ready to take your skills to the “next level? 

Two Workshops leaders Jordanne Calvin and Vic Maverick Vergara will help you learn and grow your understanding of what it take to have a successful fashion shoot. 

The entire day is designed with one thing in mind: helping you go to the next level. They will be helping you with ideas, and techniques to help you make the kind of images you’ve always dreamed of.

Your Day:

12:30 - 1:00 PM Check in

1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch and Workshop with Jordanne Calvin TOPIC: "Mind of a Model" 

2:00 - 3:00 PM Workshop with Vic Maverick Vergara TOPIC: "Think Like an Artist" 

4:00 to 8:00 PM Fashion Shoot

Workshop Speakers 

Jordanne Calvin

Jordanne found her true passion of singing, acting, and modeling at an early age in junior high. Studying the art of gymnastics since she was eleven under 1996 Olympic head coach Mary Lee Tracy of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, gave Jordanne the ability to be in front of large crowds while performing floor exercise, which gave her her true passion of acting.   

Jordanne was a contract model for New View Management Group where her promotional modeling opportunities included print, television, voice and runway with a specialty in scene study, improvisation, and commercial work. 

Calvin attended Belmont University from 2012 – 2015, graduating with a B.B.A. in Music Business and a B.S. in Audio Engineering and an outstanding achievement award. 

Nashville, TN is where Jordanne was able to get into extra work to start her acting career and appeared as a cheerleader for an untitled pilot project, in two episodes of the TV show Nashville, and as a stair runner for District 13 for The Hunger Games: MockingJay - Part 1 (2014). She had her first supporting role as head cheerleader in The Girl From Here Trailer for the Sundance Film Festival (2014).

While in New York, Jordanne had the opportunity to be a brand ambassador for a community outreach program in New York (2014), for 50 shades of Sexy (2014), and for One Piece Social Currency (2014)

Lastly, Calvin appeared in the music video Old School Music Remix (2014) for an independent artist, and modeled for Zinniasyl.com’s (2014) online clothing website.

Since graduating from Belmont University, Calvin filmed a commercial with Brad Paisley for Kingsford Charcoal airing in Walmart stores (2015) and was the brand ambassador for Springer Mountain Farms based out of Nashville, TN (2015). 

Jordanne took the supporting roles in Fearsville (2015) and Gala (2015), and will appear in the upcoming films Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016), Barbershop 3: The Final Cut (2016), and The Divergent Series: Allegiant Part 1 (2016). Jordanne will also appear in the television game show Separation Anxiety (2016), the television series’ “Nashville” (2016) and “Still the King” (2016), and Netflix’s Master of None: Episode 5, Nashville (2016). 

Calvin has been published with four spreads in the magazine: My Belleza’s May Issue, walked in the fashion show Laura’s Angels in Candyland – Laura Kirkpatrick’s (America’s Next Top Model Cycle 13 Runner-up) Charity Fashion Show (2016), and modeled and danced in music videos for Cedrice, Cody Reid, and Bob Fuqua.

Jordanne is under contract at Wings Model Management in Cincinnati, Ohio where she accepts print, television, billboards, point of purchase, catalog, stage, screen, radio, and voice-overs. 

Topics I will be covering...

 Introducing Facial Expressions

 "One Pose and Go" - Constant Movement Modeling

 Modeling to your outfit

 Confidence in front of the camera

 Group vs. Individual Modeling

 Intend to show how one slight movement in facial expression or body movement can change the outcome or look of the picture...

Vic Vergara

               

I am Vic Vergara and I have had a camera in my hand since way before digital cameras even existed. I worked in the modeling industry as a test shooter for various modeling agencies across the southeast for many years. 

I am currently the director of photography for the Alabama Fashion Alliance as well as active in the modeling and fashion industry as a photographer for modeling portfolios and fashion shows.

My philosophy is simple, live in each moment and capture it in a millisecond, easy right? I shoot mostly fashion and editorial, it is my passion. My personal style has often been noted for my ability to capture the connection to the subject. This is achieved by, as a photographer, making a connection with the model, getting them comfortable to trust my vision and directing them with setting the story. As in life itself, capturing the moment with all the understanding

of the emotion needing to be conveyed is key. 

My mentoring style is very loose and open and while I may teach you a thing or two about technique, it’s more about opening your mind to the possibilities of what you can create. I hope you can come join me in this workshop whether you are a new or seasoned photography veteran. If you are a model this is the workshop for you as well as a large part of it will be covering the model understanding some of the basics of a shoot and different direction styles. 

So photographers, models, hair stylists, makeup artists, designers, and anyone else involved in the shooting process should hopefully come away with something as well as good time. I hope to see you there!

Some of the topics I will be covering at the workshop are...

 Communicating with the model.

 True collaboration with models.

 Understanding light and coaching models to understand the light.

 Narrowing the vision of your shoot at the shoot.

 Shooting on the fly.

 Understanding lens choice.

And of course, because a few of you have asked I will be covering…

 The Jump Shot

Frequently asked questions about the workshop.

Will there be a vegetarian option for lunch?

Yes, We will help menu options for vegetarians.

Why is the workshop on a Sunday?

The workshop is on a Sunday because the venue is available and for outside photography, the downtown location will be free of cars and pedestrians Sunday afternoon as we do the outdoor photo shoot on the Columbia Tennessee downtown square.

Can I bring a guest?

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring a guest, but all guests will 

need to purchase a ticket to cover costs.

What is included in the ticket?

Lunch and beverages, workshops,  venue facility and shooting location permanents.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in taking their photography skills to the next level -Models, Photographers and  makeup artist.

Will there be makeup artist on hand at the event?

No special arrangements have been made to have makeup artist available for the event. At most of our events we have an reasonable number of makeup artist. If you have a special need for a makeup artist, please let us know and we can make arrangements to meet your needs.

What is the parking like?

Parking in downtown Columbia, TN is free. Parking is very accessible to the venue.

Is the venue handicap accessible?

Yes, the venue is handicap accessible.

Can I pay at the door?

Unfortunately, this is not an option for this event. 

What are the accommodations for the event like?

Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant event venue in Columbia, Tennessee has everything we need for a successful workshop and photo shoot.

What should I bring?

Bring it anything and everything that you would need for a successful photo shoot.

Can guest of attendees come to the workshop for free or at a reduced price? For example parents and spouses.

This is a good question and thanks for asking. 

At this time for this event, we are not in the position to offer free or discounted tickets. We have decided to equally spread the cost across all participants. To help cover venue rental, lunch and location fees for the workshop and fashion shoot. 

This will allow us to keep the cost of the event lower. If you choose to drop off your attendee the for the workshop the area offer a wide variety of shopping eating and entertainment options.

The workshop is about 30 miles south of the Cool Springs Galleria Mall.

About 15 miles south of Springhill TN shopping district which features Target, Starbucks and more. Columbia also has a wide variety of thing to do including Starbucks and movie theater.