Portrait Workshop - Portobello Photography School

A day making photographic portraits with the technical and creative support of professional photographer and experienced educator Alicia Bruce. Start the day with a delicious hot drink courtesy of The Little Green Van.
Over the course of the day you will learn how to get better quality photographs, make use of and appreciate the quality of available light.

We will cover:
Composition

Lighting

Symbolism

Positioning

Technical considerations

Engaging and guiding the sitter

Our base for the day with be picturesque Portobello Promenade (subject to change depending on distancing rules), beach and surrounding area.

About the tutor
Alicia Bruce has 20 years of photographic experience and over 10 years teaching experience and a teaching qualification. She is currently Teaching Fellow in Photography at the University of Edinburgh and Photography Tutor at Edinburgh College of Art (BA (Hons). She also taught popular photography weekends at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow for 10 years.

Alicia has exhibited and published her photography internationally winning several awards, including the Royal Scottish Academy Morton Award. Her work is held in several public and private collections, including National Galleries of Scotland and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago. Recent commissions include Zero Tolerance’s ‘Violence Unseen’, ‘209 Women’ at the UK Parliament, ‘Our World Heritage’ for Edinburgh World Heritage. Her teaching page is: https://aliciabruce.co.uk/teaching/

About Portobello
Portobello is Edinburgh's seaside suburb with a thriving, dynamic community, beach and promenade and ever-changing sea and skyscape. It is 20 minutes by bus from the city centre.

Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for absolute beginners, enthusiasts and experienced practitioners looking to improve their portraiture skills. If you are an absolute beginner you can also sign up for The Camera workshop to gain a deeper understanding of your camera or go straight for The Photographic Portrait.

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What to bring?
Participants should bring a DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with batteries charged and a cleared memory card, a notebook and pen.
You can also use a smartphone or compact camera but accept that you may not be able to explore all techniques taught.
A tripod is optional.
Lunch and/or snacks for yourself.
A 45 minute lunch break is allocated (1-145pm)for participants to enjoy their own lunch purchased from one of the multiple options available locally.
Dress for the changeable weather in Edinburgh. Wind and waterproof items are recommended. The tutor will likely be in waterproofs, wellies and welly socks.
All students will be provided with a printed workshop schedule and some introductory learning resources.

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