Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

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Genre: Video Training

In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural light to create images that tell stories about their subjects and produce a strong emotional connection. In this installment of the series, Chris shows how to incorporate aspects of a location, such as architecture, natural light, and even passersby, to create authentic, story-filled portraits. The course begins with a photo shoot on the Brooklyn Bridge. Chris emphasizes the importance of directing and collaborating with a subject and of being responsive to changing lighting and location conditions. After the shoot, Chris discusses the preparation that goes into on-location shoots, from choosing camera gear to storyboarding. Next, he reviews the images from the shoot and mentions the post-processing techniques that he employed to make them more effective. The course also includes several assignments aimed at reinforcing the concepts Chris describes. The course concludes with an on-location family portrait shoot and a look at the special considerations that go into group shots.

Topics include:

* Engaging the subject

* Scouting a location

* Handling gear on location

* Taking advantage of natural light

* Planning and storyboarding before a shoot

* Working with props and groups

Introduction 01m 56s

Welcome 01m 56s

1. Brooklyn Bridge Photo Shoot 19m 15s

Meeting, greeting, and getting the first shot 02m 35s

Collaborating with the subject 03m 31s

Getting closer 02m 07s

Directing the subject 02m 53s

Shooting medium-format film 04m 55s

Capturing the unexpected: A stranger in the mix 01m 26s

Wrapping up the shoot 01m 48s

2. Preparing for the Shoot 13m 23s

Planning considerations 01m 53s

Scouting the location 02m 50s

Storyboarding the shoot 02m 40s

Gear considerations 04m 32s

Handling gear on location 01m 28s

3. Brooklyn Bridge Photo Review 23m 01s

Reviewing the shoot and the shots 07m 52s

Variations on the story 05m 29s

Film as a teacher: The medium-format film images 04m 07s

Post-processing techniques 05m 33s

4. Assignment Ideas 06m 59s

Scouting a strange location 03m 57s

Sketching and shooting 03m 02s

Conclusion 01m 04s

Conclusion 01m 04s

24m 57s

Addendum: A Family Portrait

Shooting a group portrait 03m 36s

Photo review: Capturing authenticity at home 04m 41s

Photo review: An on-location family portrait 03m 30s

Photo review: Variations on a theme 04m 17s

Assignment: Working with a prop and shooting with film 05m 17s

Further inspiration 03m 36s