Creating Dynamic Portraits
(also called The Oddball Portrait)
We enjoy photographing our friends, our loved ones, our pets, and maybe even ourselves. It seems, however, that the average picture taker usually produces something little more than just a record of someone’s appearance. In this course, you will learn techniques guaranteed to spice-up any portrait.
We will cover basic camera theory, environmental portrait composition, shooting techniques, and the use of available lighting. You will learn how to pose your subject in a variety of locations for a variety of looks. And, by perhaps adding a few props and/or clothing accessories to your subject, you will discover how easy creating dynamic portraits really can be.
You will be photographing during class and, therefore, will need to bring your digital camera (with instruction booklet). If you own one, you are encouraged to bring a tripod, as well as some props and clothing. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of how your camera works and feeling comfortable shooting with it.
We will cover basic camera theory, environmental portrait composition, shooting techniques, and the use of available lighting. You will learn how to pose your subject in a variety of locations for a variety of looks. And, by perhaps adding a few props and/or clothing accessories to your subject, you will discover how easy creating dynamic portraits really can be.
You will be photographing during class and, therefore, will need to bring your digital camera (with instruction booklet). If you own one, you are encouraged to bring a tripod, as well as some props and clothing. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of how your camera works and feeling comfortable shooting with it.
