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Capturing Authentic Photos of Children & Families

 

Capturing Authentic Photos of Children & Families

 

Class Description

  We love photography because it helps us celebrate and savor life. Capturing those images can be difficult, especially when it’s your own family or friends. Photographer and artist Chris Orwig walks through all the techniques that go into capturing a photo quickly so that you can focus on your subject while relaxed and confident. He’ll discuss tips for working with available light as well as how to develop your own creative style. He’ll discuss gear recommendations and location scouting tips to set your photo shoot up for success. 


He’ll also cover: 
  • How to connect with children and capture real emotion 
  • Finding moments that photograph well and how to set them up naturally 
  • Wardrobe tips that make your photos timeless 
  • When and how you should turn your passion into a profit 
  • Essential Lightroom workflows for quick processing of your photos 
  • How to deliver your images or prints and share them for all to enjoy 
Start improving your photographs of your family with this course and learn the essential skills you need to make photographs that last a lifetime. 

Lessons

  1. Class Introduction
  2. The Foundation of Family and Kid Photography
  3. Develop your Vision, Voice & Style
  4. Essential Gear
  5. Working with Light
  6. How to Prepare for a Family Shoot
  7. Location Scouting
  8. Instant Rapport & Lasting Trust
  9. How to Direct and Connect with Families
  10. Photographing the Family
  11. Wrapping up the Shoot
  12. Prefacing a Real Shoot
  13. Photographing your own Family: Mother
  14. Photographing your own Family: Mother & Sister
  15. Photographing your own Family: Mother, Sister, and Niece
  16. Working with your Own Kids
  17. Turning Passion into Profit
  18. Photoshop and Lightroom Processing & Workflow
  19. Wrap Up

Reviews

Meredith Zinner Photography
 

Chris is a FANTASTIC teacher (and photographer). He is so very very authentic, warm, REAL, talented, knowledgeable, honest, open and true to his wonderful self. This class, in addition to endless nuggets of knowledge and insights, highlights how being true to your own self makes you a better photographer- emphasizing connection, authenticity, fun and easy relaxed simple joy. A refreshing take on children's photography for sure! Thank you Chris and CreativeLive!

lisa james
 

Wow, I have been in search of my style. I've been reading and researching and listening to inspiring speakers and from each one I've gathered pieces of information that help guide me. This class, however, has been the most successful for me. Chris's approach to teaching and his material that he provides is Spot On for me. Thank you, Chris. I am so inspired and eager to move forward now that I can see my vision more clearly. I highly recommend this class.

Neeraj Arora
 

Oh my god!!!! What a class. I couldn't stop watching. Chris you are an inspiration, loved every word you said, loved how you said it. I am in the process of getting a plan together for doing photography professionally on the side, on top of my research career, and you just hit a home run in getting me motivated and excited in taking the plunge. My photography of people gives me a lot of satisfaction and meaning and you just validated what I have been thinking of doing lately. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.