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Marko in The Med - part 2 of 1 2 3 4

by Marko Dutka Published 01/06/2011

This is reinforced when a number of the delegates present having looked at one of Marko's sample Albums Australia wedding albums ask how he manages to get such dark, brooding skies in his work. Of course he explains we are very lucky in the UK to have a lot of rain even in summertime.

After irony and lunch Marko then takes delegates around the hotel interiors. In one sense both Mediterranean and UK photographers share a common problem.

If you can't work outside what do you do instead? We have rain and wind; they have harsh sunlight and high temperature. This is where Marko, still using those initial lighting techniques, demonstrates how to mix different lighting sources with the flash heads and Speedlites. Using both high ISOs and dragging the shutter the delegates try out a variety of techniques that hopefully will stand them in good stead in their hot, hot summers.

Those of you who have attended Marko's seminars will already know Marko is no stranger to effusively complimenting his models and sitters. At the end of this day quite a number of the previously taciturn delegates were equally adept at flattery, persuasion and sheer gung-ho enthusiasm. Quite what Cypriot wedding couples will make of lots of Mediterranean Austin Power wannabees remains to be seen!

The next day was a day off and we were taken on a tour of the island by one of the delegates, Richos, from the previous day. It has to be said that the warmth and hospitality of all of the host countries was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble; they were immensely proud of their countries and wanted to share them with us wholeheartedly.

The next day we flew to Thessaloniki where our next lecture was held in a studio on the outskirts of the city. They had said that the area was an industrial area and Marko actually likes shooting in industrial areas. Ironic I know given that Marko is based in the beautiful city of Bath. However, there are industrial areas and then there is this industrial area. If you can imagine a huge fly-tipping site with feral dogs roaming around hungrily wondering what UK photographers taste like, you have some idea of the scale of the problem. Marko would readily admit he was a little nervous!

However, to the rescue came Josephine who was one of the delegates and that day's translator. Not only did she translate impeccably but also she was able to charm the owners of an adjacent junkyard to allow us use of a very broken down lorry as a prop for our beautiful bride Helen. Not exactly traditional but how often do we all have to pull something out of the bag in the most unpromising of circumstances?

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