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
Lessons
1Class Introduction2The Foundation of Family and Kid Photography
3Develop your Vision, Voice & Style
4Essential Gear
5Working with Light
6How to Prepare for a Family Shoot
7Location Scouting
8Instant Rapport & Lasting Trust
9How to Direct and Connect with Families
10Photographing the Family
11Wrapping up the Shoot
12Prefacing a Real Shoot
13Photographing your own Family: Mother
14Photographing your own Family: Mother & Sister
15Photographing your own Family: Mother, Sister, and Niece
16Working with your Own Kids
17Turning Passion into Profit
18Photoshop and Lightroom Processing & Workflow
19Wrap Up