Person and Place: The Environmental Portrait
By creating tension between subject and environment, a portrait can reveal something unexpected.
Workshop Categories: Portraiture
We love this quote by Peter Turnley, “In a period of a very quiet 30 seconds to five minutes, there is literally an exchange of love in the interaction between two sets of eyes.” Portrait photography is ninety percent human connection and ten percent technical mastery. 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.
The Iconic Monochromatic Portrait
Stir the gray matter (so to speak) and explore the creative visual possibilities of black-and-white portraiture.
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
Turn your lens to Oaxacan Day of the Dead celebrations, from altars and sand tapestries to graveyards full of candles and flowers.
Portraits Unplugged
Find and work with natural light to make flattering and dynamic portraits of any subject with the “Mistress of Light.”
Building a Photographic Career: Creating Iconic, Timeless, and Relevant Portraits
Join accomplished portrait photographer Andrew Eccles as he shares all aspects of his career, offering practical takeaways, and importantly a greater understanding of the realities of working in the industry.
Editorial Portraits in Natural Light
Develop your own vision through the medium of portraiture with guidance, encouragement, and inspiration from a contemporary leader in the field.
Creativity in Travel Photography
Learn how to combine the technical, practical, and creative aspects of travel photography to elevate your creative vision and expand your photographic technique.
Cultivate Your Artistic Vision
Uncover a deeper understanding of what it means to create original images and the importance of developing your vision.
The Art of the Feminine in the New Mexico Landscape
Hone the art of photographing women in the landscape then use post-processing techniques to enhance the depth of the story.
Street Photography
Spend five days immersed in the energy of the street, challenging your newfound street photography skills and building your confidence with longtime friends and photographers Arien Chang and Jennifer Spelman.