Portraiture: Posing Basics

Learn to direct 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 with, 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.

Recommended:

• Digital Cameras I or equivalent.

• Portraiture, Composition Basics or equivalent.

• General knowledge of manual settings

Topics covered:

• Review of camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

• Communicating with your subject

• Types of poses and when to use which

• Realtime feedback and hands on practice

What to bring:

• Camera with manual mode settings (DSLR, mirrorless, advanced point-and-shoots).

• Fully charged battery.

• Empty memory card. 

• Notepad and pen.

Need a camera? We offer rentals here.