MASTERCLASS · INTERMEDIATE
Portrait Photography & Human Connection
Discover how to create portraits that communicate personality, connection, and authentic emotion. Meaningful emotions can exist in both posed and candid photography, and you'll learn to draw them out in both.
REQUEST CLASS INFORMATIONLEVEL
Intermediate
DURATION
5 hours
CLASS SIZE
Most classes limited to 4–6 students
TUITION
$295
Lesson-by-Lesson Curriculum
- 1
Understanding Your Subject
Preparation, communication, and building confidence.
- 2
Posing & Composition
Body language, hands, positioning, perspective, and lens selection.
- 3
Creating Genuine Expressions
Directing people, encouraging interactions, and helping subjects feel comfortable.
- 4
Environmental Portraiture
Using locations, backgrounds, natural light, and supplementary lighting.
- 5
Guided Portrait Session
Photographing individuals and couples with creative direction.
Hands-On Exercises
A guided portrait session photographing individuals and couples with creative direction.
Your Instructor: David Mercer
22 years in the U.S. Air Force, a professional photographer since 2011, and a teacher of photography in Germany and Russia. David and his wife Jane run IDT Photo in downtown Aurora, Illinois.
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Tuition: $295. Class dates and registration will be shared when available.