
Jim Newberry Available Light Portrait Workshop
Sunday, April 29th, 2012 2:30 – 5:30PM
Kimball Arts Center 1757 N Kimball Ave Chicago, IL 60647 (map below)
Sign up here. $20 (introductory discount course fee)
This workshop will explore the process of making compelling, creative portraits, with an emphasis on existing light portraiture (the portraits above were all shot with existing light only). Techniques discussed include:
- how to find great light in everyday places (it’s often not where you would expect it)
- how to take control of your camera’s exposure to bring out the best qualities of ambient light
- how to enhance and control the light, using both household objects (paper, walls, tables, curtains) as well as photography tools (diffusers, reflectors, umbrellas, cuculoris’s, etc).
- how to get past the “picture face” and awkwardness to capture natural, expressive portraits
The class will begin with a friendly critique: participants are asked to bring a few portraits they’ve shot, and we’ll talk about those as well as a few portraits of mine. Next I’ll demonstrate various tools and techniques for controlling light and exposure, as well as tips on how to interact with your subject.
For the second half, the class will split into pairs and take turns photographing each other in different areas of the space. Reflectors, diffusers, stands, etc will be available.
This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of previous photography experience.You’ll need to bring a camera (SLR or point-and-shoot), preferably digital. It doesn’t have to be a high end camera, but this class will be a lot more worthwhile if you bring one that will allow you to control exposure; either manually, or with aperture priority mode and exposure compensation. Email me if you have questions.
Space is limited, so get with it. You can see more of my photography here. More workshops coming soon!