Portrait Photography Workshop for photographers. Good portrait photography is all about setting the mood, lighting, posing, and gentle guidance. It is about the art of making your subjects feel confident, and that confidence emulates from their trust in the photographer. Building relationships is one aspect of the equation. The photographer must master their skills to quickly adjust to any lighting situation, change exposures, angles, move self or clients to capture the best images possible. Nothing will keep you on your toes more than working with babies and new mothers, preschool children and their parents, people with special needs, a large family group, or what to do when the equipment is acting up. Fly away hair, animal hair, things in pockets, and what colors to suggest clients not wear. Location and posing scenarios to avoid. Plus, how to edit out distractions. Hands-on practice and skill building exercises that will improve your work. The workshop classes will help you succeed in your career path as a professional photographer who specializes in people, things that move and have emotions. And we'll talk about the importance of customer service, which comes down to over deliver and appreciation.
I was a portrait photographer for 15 years who specialized in preschool children, maternity, newborns, families, and family reunions. As a member of PPA who attended annual training and conventions, I have extensive training and experience to share with portrait photographers who are just beginning their careers, or looking for fresh perspectives. Studio work knowledge provides a solid foundation that can be used on location as well. I averaged $250,000 in sales working part time. I edited my own work, sold my own work, and marketed myself. My website while hosted at Go Daddy was redirected to bogus sites, and amazon sellers. Some of those bogus google listings are still out there.
Email me at Kathymillerartworks@gmail.com for more information.
Weekend class May 17, 18
Day One 9:30 - 4, with a lunch break.
The basics of setting up a studio space, equipment options, lighting I, customer service, location settings and timing, lighting I, props Day Two 9:30 – 3, with a lunch break
Posing, props, lighting II, groups, practice inside and outside, live models.
$300, class limit, 5.
Equipment list: DSLR, at least one speed light, tripod, at least 32G in flash cards, and extra batteries.
Optional: remote triggers, light stand, LED adjustable light.
Posing & Touch up workshop 9 - 2, May 16
From babies to large groups, a portrait and family photographer needs to understand the basics, and avoid mistakes that can ruin even the best exposed photographs. Often times photographers won't see their mistakes until the editing process, or when a client complains. Learn to see the finished photograph and learn to quickly adjust. Even the well intended professional can ruin the mood of a photo shoot with a passing remark, struggling with equipment, or not being in-tune with your clients. I learned a lot from photographing hundreds of babies and children, family reunions, and corporate events. Being a professional photographer means your clients are trusting you with their images, and it your responsibility to over deliver. What goes wrong will be on you, the photographer, never the client.
$200, class limit 5
I was a portrait photographer for 15 years who specialized in preschool children, maternity, newborns, families, and family reunions. As a member of PPA who attended annual training and conventions, I have extensive training and experience to share with portrait photographers who are just beginning their careers, or looking for fresh perspectives. Studio work knowledge provides a solid foundation that can be used on location as well. I averaged $250,000 in sales working part time. I edited my own work, sold my own work, and marketed myself. My website while hosted at Go Daddy was redirected to bogus sites, and amazon sellers. Some of those bogus google listings are still out there.
Email me at Kathymillerartworks@gmail.com for more information.
Weekend class May 17, 18
Day One 9:30 - 4, with a lunch break.
The basics of setting up a studio space, equipment options, lighting I, customer service, location settings and timing, lighting I, props Day Two 9:30 – 3, with a lunch break
Posing, props, lighting II, groups, practice inside and outside, live models.
$300, class limit, 5.
Equipment list: DSLR, at least one speed light, tripod, at least 32G in flash cards, and extra batteries.
Optional: remote triggers, light stand, LED adjustable light.
Posing & Touch up workshop 9 - 2, May 16
From babies to large groups, a portrait and family photographer needs to understand the basics, and avoid mistakes that can ruin even the best exposed photographs. Often times photographers won't see their mistakes until the editing process, or when a client complains. Learn to see the finished photograph and learn to quickly adjust. Even the well intended professional can ruin the mood of a photo shoot with a passing remark, struggling with equipment, or not being in-tune with your clients. I learned a lot from photographing hundreds of babies and children, family reunions, and corporate events. Being a professional photographer means your clients are trusting you with their images, and it your responsibility to over deliver. What goes wrong will be on you, the photographer, never the client.
$200, class limit 5
