Shoot The Centerfold Santorini Seminar/Workshop – Oct 24 – 31, 2018

STC Santorini 2018

October 24-31, 2018 – Santorini, Greece

Our Finest International Seminar Returns with an All-New Program!

The Greek island of Santorini is the ultimate location for photographers and videographers. It’s in this beautiful paradise that you will experience wonders found nowhere else in the world. Santorini is the ultimate gateway to the heart of any photographer, editor, and art director.

We have brought you to Santorini now for the past six years, have produced images for publications and commercial campaigns, have eaten Greek delicacies, and discovered new-found talent while bonding among photographers and friends.

Welcome to our STC “Boutique Workshops”, where you can travel with a small select group of like-minded photographers who seek to search outside of their comfort zone and discover the next level of publishing in a more intimate setting. And, publishing is what we have delivered to you. Each seminar has produced Playboy playmates, features, advertisements, and campaigns for major companies. These small workshops offer personalized bonding, educational experiences, and follow-ups from the STC master photographers.

STC brings you the most incredible photographic locations in the world

All New STC Santorini Pictorial Platform

One frequently asked question from attendees is, “Are my images going to look like everyone else’s?” No, they are not. We have fine-tuned our Boutique Seminar Program to elevate your learning experience even higher than ever before by creating a pictorial shoot opportunity where you photograph your scenes with an instructor only and no one else. The new and dedicated One-on-One shooting time with each seminar attendee guarantees unique images from all the attendees. See the sample pictorial below from STC One-on-One session with attendee Michael Riego.

STC One-on-One session pictorial with Michael Stephen

Meet Our New STC Model – Alexa Collins

Alexa Collins made her first STC appearance at the STC Maimi 2018

Picture Beautiful Julia Logacheva Joins STC Santorini 2018

Stunning Noemi Kappel Joins STC Santorini 2018

Cut to the Chase

Now, we bring you Santorini, Greece 2018, a new high-end publishing workshop experience that ups your game from any previous seminars anywhere, including ours! We bring the clients for you to photograph and give you the opportunity to get published.

No guessing, just facts from our customers who have already shown your work in magazines, campaigns, posters, and catalogs.

You have chosen us to return to a scene where Aegean gods welcomed us with their open arms and where publishing success was found at STC 2017. Consider Shoot The Centerfold as your gateway to the world of photography and editing. Our efforts and lifetime of experience have become your stepping stone to your future.

How We Are Different

Our accomplishments and experience in the industry have granted our educational edge and success.

We are internationally acclaimed photographers who have worked and still work for Playboy and have created some of the most talked about pictorials published worldwide.

Over the past decades, our collective work has been seen in almost every major publication, as well as in advertising campaigns and fine-art galleries.

No other seminar can currently match the published body of work that we bring to the table. Also, we remain top working photographers in the industry who travel the world and are part of building the brands of many high profile clients.

From day one, the STC project was meant to connect the dots for those photographers who are willing to follow our success and take their photography to the next level.

Our seminar attendees have the highest published rate of any other seminar in the industry. We don’t just offer you a weekend full of fun but an opportunity that can change your life.

And that, my friends, is what makes us different.

The STC Santorini seminar is our fastest selling seminar ever. Do not wait and let your career opportunities pass by you while success is knocking at your door.

Discover Your Style

This time around we will raise the bar higher than ever by focusing more on the look, style, and feel of the image in addition to the photography technicalities. The four most critical elements of a successful image are:

1. Model
2. Lighting
3. Wardrobe
4. Style/look/feel

To fully understand the real potential of a successful image and current trend which starts with having the right mindset and a solid plan for exhibiting what are you trying to say with your photos. Our specialty of visual expression surpasses many editorial expectations.

There is nothing more important than carefully planned pre-production regardless how simple or challenging the job may be. Exhibiting light, shadow, and style is the backbone of success. With its beautiful white walls, Santorini offerers more visual variety and shooting locations than any other place in the world.

No wonder Santorini ranks so high in the client and the editorial world. The choice to return to Santorini is not to duplicate the past, but to define your future.

How does Shoot The Centerfold choose its models for the seminars?

How do we select models for our seminars? They must have not only the right look but they must also have the experience necessary to work with everyone from a novice photographer to a full-fledged professional. Our models must not only maximize the shooting experience, but they must also have a grasp of the business side of modeling as well. STC’s beliefs and direction are to provide a broad selection of models to demonstrate the concept of having the model fit the assignment. We go through an extensive search when selecting models, as this is one of the most important parts of your photo shoot since models are the subject that you are photographing.

If you’ve turned to STC for assistance in your photography, then you’ve likely come to the conclusion that shooting for fun only goes so far. Eventually, all photographers who take their work seriously will start wondering how to turn their hobby into a paying job. This is where STC’s experience influences the choices we make when choosing the models. Glamour models, centerfolds, swimsuit, and lingerie models are sexy and fun to shoot because they are their product. The attraction to this type of photography is a form of sexuality and seductiveness that will always turn heads. The images will impress viewers, even if they’re not in the photo industry and everyone will notice your photos. Well, almost everyone. What about commercial clients and fashion houses?

There’s a difference when shooting fashion models as opposed to glamour and not just in poses or lighting. There’s a saying that a fashion model knows how to present the clothes she’s wearing and become secondary to the overall image. Her appearance and attitude are a reflection of the client or designer, not her own. People in the fashion biz say that models are just fancy clothes hangers, and they’re pretty much spot on. The make-up, hair, accessories, attire, swimsuit, or lingerie is the primary element in the image with everything else taking a backseat to the product. As fussy as clients are with models, you can’t imagine how meticulous they also are with the photographers they use to shoot their million-dollar campaigns or their catalogs. This is where the BIG bucks come into play! Are you ready to learn the tasks of dazzling a multi-billion dollar industry and bring home that fat check?

So far, we have merged two different philosophies, each with different directions and have made impressions on two separate yet complementary worlds. Sure, there’s a “Glam” category, but the primary focus for STC is to teach you the best of both worlds so you can start making money with your camera. As much fun and as our Santorini seminar will be, we will also be offering instruction and guidance that goes beyond shooting, lighting, and posing. We will be exploring the business side of photography, evaluating career readiness, and teaching how to customize your skills in preparation for that awesome day when that major client comes knocking at your door. And this is how we choose our models. Stay tuned; there is much more to come!

Why Santorini Is the Ultimate Dream Destination for Photographers

There are very few places in the world where architectural elements play a role as significant as they do in Santorini, Greece. Wherever you look, you see perfect backgrounds and settings for any photography. It seems as if every single building was built with photography in mind. The legendary Greek style offers the most photography-friendly locations anywhere in the world when comparing aesthetics, variety, and choices. White, blue, yellow and the ocean with mountain backgrounds creates a mind-blowing masterpiece found nowhere else. It’s no wonder that Santorini has become the largest wedding photographer and catalog photo destination in the world. There’s so much to choose from and never enough time to capture everything.

We are returning to Santorini on your and our client’s request. Since we are content providers for the publishing industry, it’s a no-brainer because Santorini’s photogenic and beautiful elements play a such a significant role in publishing houses across the globe.

Santorini and its locations are some of the most beautiful places in the world

Shoot The Centerfold Seminar on Publishing

One of the very exciting bonus perks of STC seminars is that Playboy likes to pick up and share the STC seminar experiences by printing them on the glossy pages of their magazine.

Also, many STC attendees’ work has appeared in Playboy as Playmate pictorials, features, and even covers. Now, that is what we call well-deserved success.

Photographer Reggie Blatter finds success with STC

The “Girls of STC” in Playboy

Reggie Blatter’s 8 pages in Playboy

Larry Johnson’s pictorial and cover

From STC to Playboy cover model

Playboy’s 8-page layout – Bali 2018

Stefano Navarro’s Playboy pictorial

Miami 2016 – 8 Pages in Playboy

Santorini 2015 – 4 Pages in Playboy

Miami 2014 – 6 Pages in Playboy

Miami 2012 – 6 Pages in Playboy

Cover by STC attendee Michael Sheller

Playmate by attendee Steven Ruegnitz

 

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Shoot The Centerfold on Commercial Publishing

Shoot The Centerfold’s primary focus is great photography and publishing. Our success is also inclusive of the commercial and fashion photography industries. Commercial photography is also a very lucrative and competitive marketplace, and our specialty is now at your disposal. Many of our attendees’ seminar images end up in magazines, in catalogs and even as posters in various styles in the industry. Join the forces and settle for nothing but the very best in photography.

 

Be a Winner

After each workshop or One-on-One session, we choose a winner or winning images created during the symposium which may get published as a full-page advertisement in Playboy or an ad campaign depending on a style. Here are a few samples.

Reggie Blatter – Hensel

Reggie Blatter – Hensel

Ruzdi Ekenheim – Winner

Multible Publishing Winners

Michael Sheller – Winner

Larry Johnson – Winner

Joe Tejeda – Winner

Priceless Experience

Your dream for us to host a limited edition seminar has finally become a reality. We will be hard at work teaching photography, as well as a little bit of Greek mythology for good measure. One of the most memorable moments from our past Santorini trip was not only the pictorials now seen in major print campaigns and Playboy but mostly the private bonding moments with the crew members and models. Sitting on the porch while editing the daily images, enjoying fantastic local drinks and food, watching the surreal sunset, while getting a chance to get to know everyone better and create memories to last a lifetime. See highlights from our past Santorini seminar here. 

Highly experienced models

Photograph a world class performer

Personalized One-on-One learning experience

Get Cozy with the Oia Sunset Villas – Your Hotel

You will be staying at the “Oia Sunset Villas“

Located in the north of Santorini in the traditional settlement of Oia. This group of six elegant houses comes highly recommended and they feature fantastic accommodations. The group of houses is finished to high standards with a traditional design throughout with much attention to detail. The use of conventional Oia volcanic red & black stones and some of the best materials included in the design that combine in harmony with the environment. All houses have three levels of living. Every villa has a private yard with dining areas to enjoy alfresco dining, a garden, and a private heated hydro massage spa. A common use swimming pool combined with the perfect sea and sunset views will keep you there the whole day. The BBQ area offers a lot of space and facilities for many people. The luxury combined with the ultimate privacy offers an unforgettable stay and a unique experience.

Note: Shoot The Centerfold has reserved two of the houses for its 15 seminar attendees and crew, and this is a shared housing environment. Should you want to stay somewhere else instead, we can make recommendations upon your request. Let us know if you have any questions by clicking here.

Need a Flexible Payment Plan?

Following some of our attendees’ requests, We decided to provide alternative forms of payment to be more “wallet-friendly”. Send us an email, and we will work with you on different options to make it happen. Our Santorini seminar/workshop will be our ultimate experience and not one to miss!

• *Program is subject to change without notice.
• *The attendee rooms are shared room environment. (Two participants per room). Private rooms are available upon request for an extra fee.
• *Refunds & Cancellations: Enrollment is limited; therefore your commitment is important to us. If you must withdraw from a seminar, we provide this refund policy: A $25 administrative charge will be added for all cancellations. If you cancel 90 days before the start of the workshop, we will retain 50% of the total workshop fee, unless we can fill your spot. If you cancel 30 days or less before the start date of the seminar, we will retain 100% of the workshop fee unless we can fill your spot. All deposits are non-refundable. No refunds, once the symposium begins.

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