Category Archives: Teaching and Workshops
We’ve been having a great time at my Outdoor Location Lighting workshop at Pacific NW College of Art. This past week, we were out in the Pearl District with some of my favorite models, Lauren and Mark. You just can’t beat shooting in the magic hour before sunset. Or during sunset. With good portable strobes. ...
A few months ago, the photography program at Mt Hood Community College invited me to come in and give a demonstration of my location photography work. I was honored to be invited, and we’ve been planning it ever since (waiting for my return from Thailand and Nicaragua…). Location portrait photography is a passion of mine,...
This fall has been full of photo shoots, demonstrations, and stock and editorial assignments. I thought I’d share some of them with you. Some are pretty funny. (Which reminds me of a statement from a customer this past week. He was looking at my books, and said, “I like your work. There’s a real touch...
If you follow my blog, or know my photography at all, you know that I love photographing location portraits. I also really enjoy teaching. My upcoming summer photography class at Pacific Northwest College of Art, in Portland’s Pearl District, neatly melds the two: Location Portrait Photography can create stunning images of people in beautiful locations,...
Travel Writer Rolf Potts This February and March, I’ll be teaching my popular course The Environmental Portrait at Pacific NW College of Art. I love shooting location portraits, and enjoy teaching others how to do it well. Here’s the class description: The Environmental Portrait places a person in the context of their natural surroundings, and...
This term at Newspace Center for Photography in Portland, I’ll be teaching a 5-week workshop on book design and self-publishing. In this class, you’ll have the chance to make your very own photography book – from start to finish! Personal photography books make magnificent gifts, are great complements to portfolio presentations, and can tremendously aid...