Introduction to Portrait Photography

Learning Photography Portraits

New! Step into the captivating world of portrait photography and create meaningful, compelling images of people. Whether you are photographing friends, family, or clients, learn strong, foundational skills to help you confidently capture the essence of your subject including lighting, posing, composition, and editing. Learn about influential portrait photographers and gain experience working both indoors and outdoors with different types of lighting. Take an inspiring journey into portraiture and learn to capture not just how your subjects look—but who they are. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. 

Nick Sinnott, Chicago Photography Classes
Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center