Each day includes a mix of learning key skills and putting them into practice with target exercises.

We cover:

Day 1
Styles & genre of people photography
A look at the work of some renowned portrait photographers 
Lighting for portraits - it's all about light
Camera settings 
Aperture priority and Manual settings 
Lenses 
Using the gear you've got and improvising
Posing 
Getting skin tone colour right 
Photographing tricky subjects such as children, teens, sports, your partner even!
Practical challenges

Day 2
Lighting & camera settings for groups - yes, it's all about light
Getting your subjects to cooperate willingly and have fun 
Creating stylised, artistic portraits 
Backdrops, modifiers and props
Getting pin sharp images 
Creating blur for effect 
Practical challenges

• Technical camera skills to improve your people photography
• Confidence in directing and posing people for photos
• The portrait photography skills you need to take stunning photos of your kids, whanau, friends or team mates.