Do you have an inspiration for a portrait in your mind? Then begin to build an atmosphere (background) through digital or real-time or both. Once you have a game plan, put it on a mood board and begin to make your image come to life. Decide before you even pick up the camera what your image will look like with the number of subjects, auxiliary props needed, costuming, lighting, and props, and then begin to create. You will learn to think outside the box, make backgrounds and costumes out of material and everyday things, pose in a manner that tells a story, and finish the piece with digital manipulation if needed.
Items to Bring:
- folder for notes and/or computer
- camera (if you wish) should have at least photoshop on camera