INTENSIVE MASTER
The Intensive is a 3 days course designed for advanced photographers who wish to develop their skills in portrait photography and define their own personal style. Participants draw inspiration from the personalities, physical characteristics, gestures and personal stories of the subjects, combining sensitivity, creativity and technical skills to create interpretive and engaging connections with viewers.
Through theoretical and practical lessons in technique and composition, assignments, critique sessions and class discussions, students explore the practical, cultural and visual aspects of portraiture, delving into the approaches taken by leading international photographers to develop their artistic voice in their favorite genre .
Throughout the course, students gain the confidence to shoot inspiring and engaging portraits, developing the knowledge, techniques and artistic background to photograph people with a personal and unique style.
You will also learn about image processing techniques, for editing and organizing your photos, or preparing your work for presentation as a professional photographers do to potential clients.
What will I learn in the portrait photography workshop?
Expected results:
- Acquisition of a solid artistic and cultural background in the field of portraiture.
- Understanding and practicing the technical and practical aspects of people photography.
- Creating expressive, engaging and captivating portraits.
- Development of visual vocabulary and personal style.
- Basic editing skills.
- Adoption of industry leading methodologies and practices.
- Sharing your work with potential clients and photography professionals.
Study topics include:
- Historical and contemporary portraits.
- Creative use of light and composition.
- Lighting practices in the studio and on location.
- Relationship between photographer and subject.
- Aesthetic choices and sensitivity.
- Fashion and editorial portrait.
- Documentary photography and street portrait.
- Image selection and editing.
- Analysis tools and advanced image processing techniques.
- Preparation and presentation of the project.
During the workshop, we will explore the following key topics to boost your portrait photography skills:
Inspiration: Explore a range of work by renowned photographers and different genres of portraiture for inspiration and broaden your creative vision.
Composition: Master composition techniques for creating well-balanced portraits, using principles such as the rule of thirds and seeking natural frames.
Portrait Theory: Learn about the theory of portraiture to understand the meaning and role of the portrait in artistic expression.
Lighting: Learn how to work with light to achieve outstanding results in portraits, including the principles of white balance and the use of studio flash lighting.
Camera settings: Dig into specific camera settings to get the most out of your portrait sessions.
Lenses: Explore different lens options and learn how to select the ones that best suit your artistic goals in portrait photography.
Models: Experiment with portrait photography with models, learning how to create a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere for authentic and engaging shots.
The workshop will help you improve your ability to capture unique and emotionally meaningful portraits while developing your own personal style in portrait photography
EXCLUDES:
International and National Flights, travel costs for arrival and departure.
Accomodation, Breakfast, Dinners on the other evenings
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for dinner and breakfast
International and National Flights, travel costs for arrival and departure.
Accomodation, Breakfast, Dinners on the other evenings
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for dinner and breakfast
