Portrait Lighting & Posing Techniques: An In-Depth Guide with Jerry Ghionis

Learn how legendary photographer Jerry Ghionis creates powerful, emotive portraits using lighting, posing, and purposeful direction. This in-depth tutorial takes you behind the scenes of his portrait photography workflow, covering the tools, techniques, and practical tips you can apply to your next shoot.

Over the course of 60 minutes, you’ll see how Jerry sculpts light with the Ice Light 3, draws out emotion through subtle direction, and builds dynamic compositions that work for individuals, couples, and editorial-style shoots. Whether you’re working in a studio or on location, this extended session is packed with insights to help you improve your portraits with more purpose and polish, without overcomplicating your setup.