Hunt’s Portrait Workshop: Posing for Portraits

Saturday February 5th, 9am-4pm • Hunt’s Photo, Manchester

Featuring a description of basic posing techniques in portraits

Recommended Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of your camera, interest in portraits

Instructor: Paul Nelson & Don Toothaker

Class Size: Maximum 12 attendees

Workshop Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will be emphasizing subject posing in portraits! We will discuss basic posing techniques and how to position your subject’s hands and body, and how to use angles, perspective, and depth of field to create a successful portrait. We will also discuss subject expression and how it relates to lighting!
We will begin with an introductory presentation that discusses posing and directing. We will then begin photographing each other. (One of the keys to understanding how to interact behind the camera is to get in front of it!) After a short break, we will photograph models for the afternoon. This will be a very fun and informative class! Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

This workshop will emphasize creating portraits using studio light and/or strobes. Please note that we will be holding our Portrait Lighting Bootcamp the day prior on Saturday, January 15th. If you sign up for both workshops, you will receive an additional $50 off of the total! Use promo code “Bootcamp” prior to signing up for this ticket!

Layout of the day:

9am- Introductions and Presentation
10:30am- Introductory posing techniques (during this time, we will photograph each other- Be Prepared!)
11:30am- Brief Break
12-4pm- Photographing with models. We will have about 4 hours in three setups.
4pm- Takeaways from the day

Please Note: A Slight Change to COVID-19 Policies on Masks and Social Distancing
Until further notice, we will be requiring masks for our indoor classes. We also ask that you socially distance whenever possible.
As always, if you are sick or feeling unwell, STAY HOME! We will gladly give you a credit towards a future class.

Register here
Please note that we will be holding our Portrait Lighting Bootcamp the day prior on Saturday, January 15th. If you sign up for both workshops, you will receive an additional $50 off of the total! Use promo code “Bootcamp” prior to signing up for this ticket!
***Having trouble registering? You can also register by clicking here!

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Gear
•A standard zoom lens is always a good option
•Portrait lenses range from 85mm to 130mm. Those lenses are recommended
•You may choose a wider lens, such as a 35mm or 50mm, but be aware they will include more of the background
•You are welcome to bring your own flash and light modifier (soft box, etc). However, it will likely be easier for you to use what we have.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!