Outdoor Portrait Photography with George Wilson

Saturday, June 21, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Instructor: George Wilson

Even if portrait photography is traditionally done in a studio indoors, outdoor portrait photography can be even more rewarding – both for the photographer and for their subject. The scenery around your subject can be visually impactful and compelling in a photo. It can also mean something to your subject, more than a backdrop in a studio. More importantly, photography is about light as well as shadow, but more importantly it is about the connection you have with your subject. Outdoors we have a constant natural light to use, we just have to learn how. More importantly, it provides a fantastic way to learn the principles of portraiture.

In this class, connection is the essential element to creating a great image - many people can make a technically correct image, but the bond, the connection and the emotion are missing. We encourage you to bring your own model to this workshop - this could be a son or daughter (age 12 and up, please), a friend, a spouse - anyone! At the end of the workshop, you will have learned a few things about portrait photography, you may have even made a friend or two. You will also have images of someone in your life that you can be proud of.

Each student will be emailed class notes and should have a writing instrument with them for additional notes.

Class space is limited and will be a blended learning experience between the beautiful gardens and our magnificent Rose Room.

Please select your portrait model preference in the ticket section.

Registration includes admission to Leu Gardens before or after class.

George Wilson has been a professional photographer for forty years, primarily in news/editorial work as well as commercial photography. He currently covers professional and collegiate sports, breaking news and the Kennedy Space Center. In 2017, he was sponsored for the Pulitzer for his coverage of the PULSE tragedy in Orlando. Images, press credentials and other items from these tragic days were donated to the Orange County Regional History Center for future generations to learn from. The history center is also the custodian of the George Wilson Collection containing many news related items spanning his career covering the five counties of Central Florida. George began teaching workshops and lecturing in 2011 and since 2021, he has been a National Geographic Certified Educator focused on photography.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least 5 days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. Eventbrite fees are non refundable. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund .

Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided.

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