A great fashion photograph, like any other portrait, is most successful when photographer and subject truly connect, creating an energy and experience that goes beyond the technical. In our image-conscious era, photographers must be knowledgeable about fashion, wardrobe, hair, makeup, and lighting, and aware of how the choice of location or studio will define their work. Photographers also need to create a great rapport with subjects and clients alike. Whether you are photographing high fashion, editorial fashion, testing models for your portfolio, or shooting images of your kids, your knowledge of style and your communication skills deepen your work

In this workshop, we review the masters of fashion and portraiture and discuss how their work can inspire our own imagery. Andrew discusses, with demonstrations, his extensive background in and knowledge of fashion portraiture and lighting techniques. In daily photography sessions with models, both on location and in the studio, participants explore the use of various light sources, including strobe, kino-flo, tungsten, and daylight. Working under Andrew’s guidance, this hands-on experience enables participants to expand their relationship to fashion photography and enrich their experience as photographers.

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE (Course Level 400): For an additional fee, participants may elect to receive one hour of college credit through Hastings College upon successful completion of this workshop. Those interested in earning credit should inquire with Santa Fe Photographic Workshops at the time of registration, 505-983-1400, Ext. 11.