Life Unscripted: Portraits in the Park

This weekend workshop transforms iconic parks into live studios for photographing authentic human moments. In Central Park and Prospect Park, we find a convergence of diverse groups doing their own thing: playing music or sports, reading, sunbathing, people-watching. Here, students explore how to approach strangers and create compelling portraits. From toddlers to elders, stories of urban life emerge, as we focus on creative techniques and the subtle dynamics between photographer and subject. The course concludes with a critique, during which we reflect on each participant’s experience and review our images.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

Students are encouraged to review ICP's Classroom Disclaimer for current information regarding COVID-19 policies, classroom guidelines, and more. These policies are subject to change at anytime.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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