You don't need an expensive camera or fancy equipment to make a strong, successful photograph, even a top notch, impactful portrait. 

I teach photography at the high school level (without a set of digital cameras). My students shoot the majority of their work on their phones and their submissions are great! ... Yours will be too :) 

This workshop will introduce you to lighting and editing techniques that can be done with household items you already own, and all shot on your phone. 

My goal is that students who don't view themselves as photographers leave feeling impressed with themselves and the portraits they create in this unit. 

In my class, we go over the difference between the "selfie" and the fine art portrait. I will have lesson plans and printed handouts with helpful reference lists and instructions for attendees to take. We will look at portrait photographers in the contemporary art world as well as some of the greats throughout the history of photography. We will discuss, share, shoot, edit, and even critique each others' portraits during this workshop together. 

You will have a variety of options to choose from when setting up and creating your portrait composition shoot today and you will leave with new post-production editing skills that have your friends, family, fellow faculty, and students begging you to take their portrait next time!