On Sunday, I had the privilege of facilitating a class at the Art Warehouse with some of the top portrait artists in the country.  Mike, Mia, Michelle, Steve, and Gordon were a fun group to interact with and get to know just a little bit.  I hope to have the chance to spend more time with them soon.

We talked about cameras and how to adjust them for different environments. Then we explored some different lighting options. We tested out soft-boxes and umbrellas with flashes. Then, we used some “hot” lights in soft-boxes. We also experimented with reflectors and diffusion to give our subject nice wrap-around light.

I know I enjoyed meeting and talking with these talented artists. I hope they gained some skills that will help as they capture images to paint from.