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Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

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Photographer and teacher Chris Orwig shows how incorporate aspects of a location, such as architecture, natural light, and even passersby, to create authentic, story-filled portraits.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Brooklyn Bridge Photo Shoot
  • Meeting, greeting, and getting the first shot
  • Collaborating with the subject
  • Getting closer
  • Directing the subject
  • Shooting medium-format film
  • Capturing the unexpected: A stranger in the mix
  • Wrapping up the shoot
2. Preparing for the Shoot
  • Planning considerations
  • Scouting the location
  • Storyboarding the shoot
  • Gear considerations
  • Handling gear on location
3. Brooklyn Bridge Photo Review
  • Reviewing the shoot and the shots
  • Variations on the story
  • Film as a teacher: The medium-format film images
  • Post-processing techniques
4. Assignment Ideas
  • Scouting a strange location
  • Sketching and shooting
Conclusion
  • Conclusion
Addendum: A Family Portrait
  • Shooting a group portrait
  • Photo review: Capturing authenticity at home
  • Photo review: An on-location family portrait
  • Photo review: Variations on a theme
  • Assignment: Working with a prop and shooting with film
  • Further inspiration

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Chris Orwig

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