Course Description
This hands-on class explores the art of photographing people with instruction in camera technique, collaborating with your subject, and finding beautiful natural light anywhere. Learn creative tools to apply to your fine art and client-based portraiture, as well as your own personal work. Create great photos of your friends and family! Taught by a full-time editorial and fashion photographer.
Two- week course meets twice in person and twice online/Zoom. Basic knowledge of manual camera operation and a medium telephoto lens recommended. Masks required for the first and third sessions and social distancing practices observed.
Dates and Time
February 20 – March 1, 2021
Each Saturday, 10am-12pm, PST
Each Monday, 7:30pm-8:30pm, PST
4 Sessions in total
Class Platform
Virtual/Online (Zoom)
Class Number
27629
Class Fee
$125
Registration
Registration opens: Dec 14, 2020, 10 am PST
Last day for registration: Feb 13, 2021, 11:59 pm PST
Instructor Bio – Spencer Brown
Spencer Aldworth Brown has photographed thousands of people. His assignments have ranged from rocket scientists to the founder of YouTube, doctors, lawyers, chefs, priests, jackalopes, partying flight attendants, politicians, and artists. He specializes in journalism, food photography, and environmental portrait where his subject is photographed on location with both natural and studio lighting.
His work has been published in: Time Magazine, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Business Week, Fast Company, Discovery Channel, Canadian Geographic, PBS NewsHour, Surfer’s Journal, Esquire, Newsweek, Forbes, Women’s Wear Daily, Rolling Stone
He was formerly the staff photographer at the San Francisco Business Times where his work was published in every issue between 2003 and 2014. He lives near the beach in The City with his wife and their dog ‘Rat-eatin’ Pete.
