STC Miami 2018 Seminar/Workshop

• 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 fee will be charged for all cancellations. If you cancel 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, we will retain 50% of the total seminar fee, unless we are able to fill your spot. If you cancel 15 days or less prior to the start date of the seminar, we will retain 100% of the seminar fee unless we are able to fill your spot. *No refunds are given on deposit payments.
• The program is subject to change without notice.

I HAVE ALREADY DEDICATED MYSELF TO PHOTOGRAPHY. WHY DO I NEED TO COME TO SHOOT THE CENTERFOLD’S SEMINAR?

The seminar is so much more than just a photography seminar and workshop. A true photographer realizes instinctively the nature of the craft is a continuous learning process not only of the art but also in personal growth. As you change, your perception influences your photography. You’ll need to learn and grow in order to adjust to these changes that will affect your photography in the future.

DO I NEED TO BE A PRO TO ATTEND?

Certainly not! Shoot The Centerfold’s seminar is geared to all levels of photographic proficiency. Most seminars teach only lessons. STC goes the extra mile and teaches not only the technical aspects of photography but also philosophy and necessary attitude that will make your photos stand out. Anybody with a decent camera can take a halfway-decent picture but not just anyone can create a sellable image. STC teaches you how to incorporate your photo knowledge with the innate passion and vision that’s in your heart. It’s not enough to know how to take a picture, you also have to know why… and that is what turns a photographer into an artist.

WHAT ABOUT CAMERA GEAR? I DON’T HAVE AN EXPENSIVE CAMERA AND LIGHTS.

It’s a common misconception that a photographer needs to spend an extravagant amount of gear and equipment. Having a multitude of expensive lights won’t do the slightest bit of good if you don’t know how to use them. If you have complete control over your camera and equipment, you can work with any type of camera, big or small, cheap or expensive, because what really matters is what happens in that space four inches behind the camera – your mind. What Shoot The Centerfold teaches you is not only how to see light, but also how to evaluate and apply it to the images you’re creating.

THERE ARE SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS THAT COST ONLY $299. WHY IS IT THAT SHOOT THE CENTERFOLD IS SO MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE?

What’s the difference? STC master photographers not only offer their knowledge and experience in photography, but also the business side of the camera. Most seminars are only a way to get models in front of the camera and be taught someone else’s idea of what photography should be.

STC instructors are there to help YOU with YOUR photography. They are without question the best glamour photographers in the world and have decades of experience. Not only have they worked for the most prestigious men’s magazine of all time but they also know the industry and its demands inside out.

With STC, you will be taught by certified master photographers all of which have worked extensively for Playboy. Not only that, you’ll get to meet the most prestigious Director of Photography in the country who can evaluate your portfolio and let you know precisely where you stand and what your improvements need to be to made to succeed on a national level.

In real life, you can’t even get an appointment with a professional editor of this caliber. It just doesn’t happen.

If that weren’t enough, you’d also get to work with actual Playmates and top agency models. For most photographers, to get just one of them in front of the camera for a single day shoot is highly unlikely.

And one last thing; after the seminar, STC instructors will still be there when you get back home and try out what you’ve learned. Got a problem? Call them up or send an email. It’s as simple as that.

Okay, now do me a favor and add a quick total in your head of how much it would cost to hire all of these instructors, editors, Playmates, and models individually. You’ll probably find out the price doesn’t seem to be that much compared to what you’re getting, does it? In fact, it’s a stone cold steal.

CAN I USE THE IMAGES I SHOOT AT THE SEMINAR IN MY PORTFOLIO TO PROMOTE AND MARKET MY CAREER?

Of course! During a full seminar and workshop*, the photos remain the intellectual property of STC, but you’ll be able to use your photos in any and all manner of promotion, whether it’s online, on your website, in your portfolio, or on your tablet. While the photos are not for resale, what it does tell anyone who sees them is that you’re serious about your photography because you’ve not only taken the time to seek out and learn from the best, you also have the knowledge and ability to create a quality product, which is something any model or client looks for in a prospective photographer.

(*restrictions may apply to seminar only photos)

Dr Dan

Since I signed up for the Shoot The Centerfold program, my photography career has taken a positive turn and I have not looked back ever since. I have multiple covers and editorial layouts in various magazines and periodicals, including, 8 Playboy covers (including 2 motion covers shot on the RED) 5 centerfolds and 4 features (one a 10 page clothed editorial) for Playboy International. To a photographer, getting published is like winning a trophy in sports – it signifies the achievement of a goal. Recently, I have shot hairstyles with the international creative director of GK salon products. The STC program solidified my photographic knowledge and gave me insight on how to finesse the light to a marketable image that the editors demand. Thank you, STC for helping me see the light!

Doug Hill

I have participated in a few other photography seminars during my career, including classes in college. Only STC has gotten me published not only in magazines including an ad campaign for Chimera but one of my images was also showcased at the 2014 Art Basel. These workshops opened my eyes on how to better my photography skills beyond my wildest expectations. It’s not only a great learning experience and a chance to shoot beautiful pictures, but it’s also an educational system that I highly recommend to anyone who wishes to succeed in today’s photography business. The value STC offers is world class and second-to-none.

Steven Ruegnitz

I have been a big fan of glamour photography and Playboy ever since I was a young man. When Shoot The Centerfold first opened, so did my eyes. Never in a million years could I imagine that I was going to set the fastest record in Playboy publishing, from camera to print and newsstands in just three weeks.

With two centerfold layouts in Playboy, STC has also been an invaluable networking resource, giving me all the right connections in the industry. As much as the direct learning of photography happens during the sessions, the people you meet during the program have proven to be invaluable sources of knowledge and inspiration well beyond anything I could have envisioned. I have yet to have a question that some member of the STC community has not been ready to help me answer. My attendance at the first session was simply a start to a new vision and journey of what my photography has become. I’ve reached new milestones and my achievements have since grown. Thanks to Shoot The Centerfold for making my dreams come true.