Intro to Portrait Photography
With Dadisi Curtis Jr. | Beginners - Intermediate | 18 +
Get to know your digital camera and learn basic photography principles through the process of portrait photography. This course explores how to take dynamic portraits using various lighting styles effects and backgrounds. Skills learned include image editing and processing in Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop. Participants walk away with a culminating photo project that is the result of a well-rounded understanding of each individual’s camera to execute a chosen concept. Required materials list provided.
Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m. | 1/31 - 3/6
6 classes | 12 contact hours
Location: 503 William Street, Studio Building, Lower Level, Room 130
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Meet your instructor, Dadisi!
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DADISI CURTIS brings a wealth of experience to Pratt Munson, holding an MA and MFA from The University of Iowa, as well as a BFA from Kent State University. Dadisi comes to us most recently from the Wassaic Project where he was the Print Fellow and Master Printer. Dadisi's artistic practice extends beyond traditional printmaking, encompassing installation, fabric silkscreen, photography, and digital media. With a focus on social justice, his work offers alternative perspectives by politically engaging with art. Drawing from his experiences as a biracial man and his passion for black cinematography, Dadisi addresses the fight against the demonization of black individuals in popular media. Dadisi has exhibited his work nationally and brings a dynamic energy to our creative community.
