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Ever elusive and changing as a subject, people have been called ‘the most difficult landscape.’ Whether we intend to or not, we tell stories about people when we engage them with a camera. They are one of the most challenging and rewarding subjects we can photograph. This personalized 4 hour workshop offers one-on-one coaching to help you develop creative approaches to portraiture, whatever your current skill level. In a free consultation before your workshop, we’ll explore where your current interests lie and use those interests as a framework for your learning.
Topics: The importance of photographing people Becoming a better photographer Intuitive portraiture Developing your style Overcoming your subject’s shyness – and your own How to discover and reveal your subject Ways to help people relax in front of a camera How to create a series of portraits Getting technical	Using the right equipment for the job Lighting and metering Composition The session Posing or not Location On the streets Direct the subject or document the subject? Model release forms	What you'll learn: How to work quickly with your equipment Basic portrait composition Better lighting technique How to develop your personal portrait style

Cost:
Each coaching session is four consecutive hours or longer if requested. Cost for one person is $245.00 cdn. The price includes one hour of instructor's travel time within the Greater Toronto Area. Additional travel cost of $75.00 per hour plus expenses will apply outside of this area. Location is determined by the instructor. Contact us for details about discounts for coaching with groups of four or more people.

Registration:
Contact by phone (416-778-6521) or email (michael@michaelobrienphoto.com) to book a time. Payment can be made online using the PayPal form on this site. Full payment at least five days prior will confirm the date for the session.

Working with Groups Worldwide:
All of Michael's workshops can be adapted to group settings and delivered at the location of your choice anywhere in the world. In this case workshop fees are per person; location, travel and production fees will be extra. Detailed estimates are available on request. Michael currently teaches these skills in college programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area.