Individual Portrait Posing Class (Austin)
$99.00
In Stock
Portrait Posing – Concepts and Practice
Learn basic and advanced techniques for people for portraits. Many photographers struggle with portrait photography when the subject asks, “what should I do?”. This class unpacks posing so you can approach your next portrait session with confidence.
Audience
This class is targeted for all levels of photographers who wish to create compelling portraits.
Objective
This workshop covers posing fundamentals with individuals. Participants will learn the concepts behind the poses so they can be empowered to create their own dynamic poses.
Schedule and Format
This two-hour class consists of lecture, demonstration and practice. Students will see the instructor demonstrate posing techniques then students will have the opportunity to photograph the subject. The instructor will review student work and provide suggestions for improvement. Students need to bring their camera, lenses, memory cards and charged batteries.
About the Instructor
The instructor for this class is Austin photographer Tim Babiak. Tim is a full-time photographer and a long-time instructor at PCU. Tim serves as Chairman of the Austin Professional Photographers Association and is a two-time recipient of the Photographer of the Year award from the Austin Professional Photographers Association. Tim is also a two-time Bronze Medalist in PPA’s International Print Competition. Tim is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) via the Professional Photographers of America.
Topics Covered
- Following the light - knowing how to pose relative to your lighting 2
- Composition - understanding how to pose to create dynamic energy in an image 3
- The three planes - use them to your advantage to create new and interesting poses 4
- Poses that work for everyone 5
- Formal, informal, casual, glamorous and playful poses 6
- Standing, seated and floor posing 7