Portrait Photography

Beyond the basic expressions of everyday poses, quality portraits capture the soul. In this class you will learn how to create a portrait that will wow the viewer. We'll begin with a review of basic rules of composition that allow photographers to consistently take a compelling picture of a family member, friend, stranger, or pet. You'll practice following the rules and then you'll practice breaking them in order to experiment with expression, character, and personality. You'll learn about perspective and how to alter it, how to capture an eye and then to capture eye contact, about using natural and constant lights as well as how to work with shadows for compositional effect, and about creating new distances and comfort zones. Please bring your camera to all sessions. A $6 materials fee is included in the course fee.

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Classes will not be in session

Monday, January 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Monday – Saturday, February 20-24, 2023 (February Vacation)

Friday, April 7, 2023 (Good Friday)

Monday – Saturday, April 17-21, 2023 (April Vacation)

Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)

Monday, June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth)

Contact Us

Administrative Office: Baldwin School, 484 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Brookline High School (Evenings and Saturday): 115 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 150, Brookline, MA 02446
Email: bacep@psbma.org
Telephone: 617-730-2700
Fax: 617-730-2674

Hours & Locations

Baldwin School, 484 Heath Street,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
– Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30 pm
Brookline High
– Monday-Thursday: 4:30pm – 9:30pm and
Saturday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Please note: hours may change during the summer and holiday/vacation weeks.

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