People & Portraits: Capturing Personality
Course dates:
Sunday, 29 January, 2012
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People and Portrait Photography will introduce you to the fundamentals of taking great people photos. Capturing people and their personalities presents unique challenges for any photographer. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced, intermediate photographer, this one-day course will help you get better results with your people photos.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to observe and approach people
- Breaking through the shyness barrier/capturing authentic expressions
- Observing and using your subject’s environment/clothing
- How to work the light
- How to compose portraits
- Understanding different lenses
- and more…
Check out examples of our students’ course photos in our Gallery.
Class Format: Hands-on, interactive learning, taught by a working professional photographer.
Class Time: 10:30 - 17:30
Experience Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Class fee: CHF 325* per person
Location: ViewFinder Center - WINTERTHUR Classroom (map)
Requirements: A digital compact (point & shoot) or digital SLR camera. Also, you can bring a tripod, if you own one, but it is not a requirement. Students should have a basic understanding of their camera’s settings and functions and be able to use them.
Class size: Minimum of 6 students, maximum of 10.
Instructor: Matt Anderson
Register for this course: ViewFinder online registration system
If you have questions or need more information, send us an email (info [@] viewfindercenter.com).
Because every camera is different, we ask that participants review their camera manual before the course and come prepared, able to locate the buttons and menu selections on their own camera. We’ll show you how to use these features and settings.
*Note: Course fee does not include lunch. We will take a lunch break and each participant will be responsible for the cost of their own meal.
PAYMENT, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Please note, payment in full is required to confirm and hold your space in class. As soon as we receive your registration we will contact you with payment details.