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. |
Street Portraits
Jennifer Spelman |
June 30 - July 5, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Portraits
Create insightful, dynamic portraits sharing the life of a stranger as you bring out the best in yourself and your subjects.
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Creating an Iconic Portrait
Kwaku Alston |
June 30 - July 5, 2019
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Discover the tips and techniques—both artistic and interpersonal—that result in iconic portraiture.
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Portraits of the American Southwest
Carlan Tapp |
July 7 - 12, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Documentary,
Portraits
Document the faces and characters of New Mexico: cowboys, artists, musicians, fifth generation Spanish families, and independent souls.
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Fashion, Faces, and Figures
Andrew Southam |
July 7 - 12, 2019
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting,
The Business Side
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Combine portraiture, fashion photography, and nude studies to create compelling, emotionally resonant, and beautiful imagery.
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Chroma: Lighting with Color
Nick Fancher |
July 21 - 26, 2019
Fine Art,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Elevate your game by using light and color to convey a particular mood or idea in your images.
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Cutting-Edge Lighting Techniques
Michael Clark |
July 28 - August 2, 2019
Creative Vision,
Portraits,
Studio and Lighting,
One-of-a-Kind,
The Business Side
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Create images that were never possible before by combining the latest flash technology with exceptional lighting technique.
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Visions of the American West
Brett L. Erickson |
July 28 - August 2, 2019
Beyond the Basics,
Fine Art,
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel
Learn to convert what you see in your mind's eye into stunning digital images of the American West.
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Photographing the Human Condition: Creating Images That Make a Difference
Alison Wright |
October 13 - 18, 2019
Documentary,
Portraits,
Travel
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Learn to create images that make people care, through building relationships based on dignity and respect.
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The Western Portrait
Michael Crouser |
October 14 - 18, 2019
Documentary,
Fine Art,
Portraits
Spend five days finding your own place within the rich tradition of photographing the people of the American West.
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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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The Personal Eye: Street Photography and Portraiture in New Orleans
Tyrone Turner and Lisa Cates |
November 7 - 10, 2019
Documentary,
Portraits,
Travel
Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Focus on the sheer enjoyment of the Crescent City while learning crucial logistical and technical tips for street photography.
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Havana and the Countryside: Parts Unseen
Arthur Meyerson and Kip Brundage |
December 9 - 16, 2019
Documentary,
Landscape & Nature,
Portraits,
Travel
Experience the unseen parts of the bustling, vibrant, urban life as well as the rural countryside, frozen in time just beyond the city limits
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