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Powerful Portraits using Body Language and Lighting (Self-Paced)

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Overview

More than fifty-five percent of human communication occurs through non-verbal gestures. For photographers, mastering the fundamentals of body language is essential to effectively communicate with clients and capture their true essence. Award-winning photographer Stacy Pearsall teaches the art of making solid first impressions through strategic use of body language in her straightforward, practical approach to portraiture.

What You'll Master:

  • How to recognize and interpret the non-verbal cues your subjects communicate
  • How to use light and shadow strategically to convey emotion and establish mood within your images
  • How to select and apply appropriate lighting techniques for different personality types
  • How to employ body language strategies to draw out authentic, natural expressions from your subjects

Live Demonstrations:

During hands-on photo shoots, Stacy walks through every step of the process, demonstrating exactly how to connect with subjects through positive body language, maintain meaningful connection through purposeful touch and focused energy, and capture their authentic likeness through gesture and strategic lighting. By the end of this course, you'll have both the technical knowledge and the confidence to photograph your clients in ways that reveal their genuine personalities and inner beauty.

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