Portraiture: Posing Basics

Learn to guide your subjects and create timeless photos with simple go-to poses.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn simple and effective ways to pose subject for a variety of uses. We will start by reviewing portraiture techniques, commonly used camera settings, and how to interact and provide guidance for your subject. From there, you will work with a model to practice three specific posing goals: a simple “LinkedIn” style headshot, a more “creative” headshot, and an environmental portrait. Our instructor will be by your side offering suggestions and guidance throughout the workshop. After this class, you will have more confidence in directing and posing your subjects in a variety of settings.

Details: 

• Class is 3 hours and includes a 10 min break

• Class size: limit 6

Requirements:

• Prerequisite: Digital Cameras I & Better Composition, or equivalent class / knowledge of manual settings

• Digital SLR, mirrorless camera, or advanced compact camera with manual features

• Notepad and pen/pencil