The Contemporary Portraiture Workshop builds on the foundation of traditional portrait lighting styles and posing to produce more relaxed and non-camera aware images.

Character and high drama lighting contrast will be explored. The focus of this course will be learning how to produce 'directed candid's' through flow posing techniques, use of background and environment, and rapport.

In order to create portrait photography that stands out in today's marketplace you need to learn how to shoot with a contemporary edge. Finding your 'edge' and learning how to communicate effectively with your subject is an important step in a portrait photographers evolution.

Students should have a strong working knowledge of their Digital SLR cameras (Intermediate Level) and a familiarity with the five portrait lighting styles.

Day One Morning :

Through slide shows and lecture we will review the 5
portrait lighting styles and traditional posing basics - hands, cropping,
rule of thirds, dynamic weight distribution. Contrast range for creating
mood will be discussed.

Afternoon:

Light modification techniques for balancing contrast ratio
and for manipulating light direction and introduction of contemporary
portrait images for inspiration and discussion.

Day Two Morning:

Outdoor flow posing, light modification demo and session
with models.

Afternoon:

Outdoor flow posing, light modification demo and session
with models continued. Final questions.

Final critique session of images shot during the workshop will take place online through our community forum gallery. More information regarding this will given by the instructor during class.

Level:

Intermediate Level. Participants should have a strong working knowledge of their personal SLR camera operation and be familiar with basic portraiture styles.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Contemporary Portraiture Workshop is taught by the following instructor:

Read Aura's Biography

Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.