Portraits workshops
| Portrait photography: when that connection runs deep, memorable images are born. Learn to make compelling portraits by studying with some of the finest portraitists working today. In the studio or on location, novice or pro, learn from great photographers who love to teach. |
Cuba Unplugged: Tobacco Road - Viñales and Pinar del Rio
Jennifer Spelman and Carlos Otero |
February 7 - 14, 2019
Documentary,
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel,
One-of-a-Kind
Travel back in time to explore Cuba’s western-most province and the dramatic beauty of the Viñales Valley.
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Photographing the People and Culture of Japan
Jennifer Spelman |
February 22 - March 2, 2019
Documentary,
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel
Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Explore and discover exotic Japan and be transformed by the journey.
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Introduction to Photographic Lighting
Nickolas Rapaz |
March 3 - 8, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Join Nick to learn about the technical side of lighting and open up the connection between creative vision and execution.
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Portraits That Tell Stories
Maggie Steber |
March 3 - 8, 2019
Creative Vision,
Documentary,
Portraits,
The Business Side
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Push your creativity to the next level in an exploratory journey of the myriad ways to create portraits that tell stories.
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Editorial Portraiture
Victoria Will |
March 17 - 22, 2019
Creative Vision,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Focus on the subtleties of angle, gesture, communication, and connection to elevate your portraiture from good to great.
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From Fear to Joy: A New Creative Paradigm
April Milani |
March 17 - 22, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Creative Vision,
Fine Art,
Portraits
Stand still, be present right where you are, and face your fears as you engage in the joy of the creative journey.
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Lighting Made Simple
Kevin Kubota |
March 24 - 29, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Use simple, inexpensive tools and uncomplicated setups to create beautifully lit portraits anywhere.
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Environmental Portraits: Lighting on Location
Ian Spanier |
March 24 - 29, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Go beyond creating merely good portraits—discover how to use light to tell a great story!
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Cinematic Portraits
Kurt Iswarienko |
March 31 - April 5, 2019
Creative Vision,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Examine the elements that converge in a dramatic portrait, from lighting and composition to philosophical decisions.
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Classic Portraiture
Kurt Markus and Norman Mauskopf |
March 31 - April 5, 2019
Documentary,
Portraits,
Master Classes
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Markus and Mauskopf have a combined 75-plus years of portrait know-how: don't miss this sure-to-be-sold-out workshop!
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Cuba Unplugged: Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Havana
Jennifer Spelman and Jorge Gavilondo |
April 25 - May 3, 2019
Documentary,
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel,
One-of-a-Kind
Experience Havana's International Workers Day celebration, then life in the small colonial cities of Trinidad and Cienfuegos.
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Culture and Color of the Ecuadorian Highlands
Nevada Wier and Jennifer Davidson |
November 4 - 12, 2019
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel
Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Andes Mountains—complete with bustling markets, centuries-old colonial towns, and stunning landscapes—on this photographic exploration.
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