Portrait Foundations:: Jan 17-Feb 07, Sat 12:00 PM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Portrait Foundations: Mastering the Decisive Moment & Environmental Frame (4 sessions): Jan 17-Feb 07, Saturdays 12:00 PM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors

* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com
Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course.

This workshop is fully Outdoors.

Except, in specific instances such as rain / drizzle, it will be partially indoors or rescheduled. Meeting location will be in Union Square Park or the Highline (at 14th street).

# PORTRAIT FOUNDATIONS: Mastering the Decisive Moment & Environmental Frame


Go beyond snapshots by mastering **The Decisive Moment** and focusing techniques to capture action, emotion, and character in crowded settings. Learn to **observe and frame** your subject within chaotic environments, using backgrounds and angles to enhance the visual story. Master quick, practical shooting methods for candid and environmental portraits anywhere.

## Full Course Description:

Welcome to Portraiture! This foundational workshop is your full guide to capturing complex, dynamic environmental portraits in challenging, real-world settings. You will master the art of observation, timing, and framing to create images that cut through the chaos and enhance your subject.

## What You Will Master:

• Mastering The Decisive Moment: Techniques for identifying and capturing the exact instant—the **decisive moment**—that depicts action, emotion, and character in crowded or complex environments.
• Environmental Framing: Learning to **observe and work around the background** to strategically enhance your subject and the overall image narrative.
• Composition in Chaos: Discerning what is important in busy, chaotic spaces and being able to **snap the right shot of your subject** while maintaining strong composition.
• Focusing and Timing: Mastering focus techniques to ensure your subject is sharp and clear while capturing spontaneous **gestures** and movements.
• Simple Light Sources: How to work with **simple available lighting**, including natural light, window light, and simple homemade lighting tricks that efficiently enhance the look of your subjects.

## Requirements & Notes:

Requirements: Any digital camera including **phone cameras** and mirrorless with Automatic OR Manual mode.
Course Structure Suggestion: This course covers all of the basics and we therefore highly recommend that it is taken before any other Portrait course.
Note: Though not required, we highly recommend knowing the basics of your camera. This course **will not cover camera settings** and the basics of shooting.
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