Posing - Concepts and Practice

Back by popular demand - the posing workshop!

We talk so much about f-stops, apertures, lighting and so many other technical details yet there is a common scenario at many of our shoot events. A model comes on set and asks the photographer, "So, what do you want me to do?" This situation can be even worse when the subject isn't a model and the subject assumes the photographer will know the best poses for them. Many times the photographer breaks into a cold sweat and bears the gaze of a deer caught in headlights not knowing how to respond.

It doesn't have to be this way. In this two-hour workshop, I'll demystify the fundamentals of posing. Not only will I demonstrate specific poses, but I'll also break down fundamental concepts of posing so you can create your own poses with anyone. We'll cover a number of topics including the following:

• Following the light - knowing how to pose relative to your lighting
• Composition - understanding how to pose to create dynamic energy in an image
• The three planes - use them to your advantage to create new and interesting poses
• Poses that work for everyone
• Formal, informal, casual, glamorous and playful poses
• Standing, seated and floor posing - Shooting position for various poses
• Tips, tricks, traps and do's & don't s - there are some things you just don't want to shoot!

This will be highly interactive and you'll be shooting so bring your camera so you can try some of these techniques!

We will have a professional model present so you'll be able to practice what you learn.