ELEGANCE PORTRAITURE IN MOTION

Step into a world where still images breathe life and elegance flows through every frame. Elegance: Portraiture in Motion is a specialized photography workshop designed to elevate your portrait skills by blending the artistry of movement with the sophistication of styled portraiture.

This hands-on workshop led by ASIM CHEEMA ( https://www.instagram.com/asim_cheema/ ) will guide you through the techniques of creating dynamic, emotive portraits—where flowing fabrics, subtle gestures, and intentional direction transform a simple image into a timeless story. Whether you're photographing a bride, a dancer, or a fashion muse, you'll learn how to harness light, composition, and motion to craft compelling, cinematic visuals.

Perfect for photographers who want to push beyond static poses and explore storytelling through elegance, energy, and emotional depth.

Learning Objectives: Elegance – Portraiture in Motion

1. Understanding Motion in Portraits

·      Difference between static and dynamic portraiture

·      When and why to incorporate motion

·      Posing techniques that imply movement (e.g., walking, turning, fabric flow)

2. Mastering Light for Movement

·      Using natural vs. artificial light for elegant motion

·      Backlighting and rim lighting for drama

·      High-speed sync and strobe techniques

3. Camera Techniques for Motion

·      Shutter speed control (freeze vs. blur)

·      Continuous autofocus settings (AF-C / Eye AF)

·      Burst shooting and timing the peak moment

4. Directing Your Subject

·      Creating emotional movement (expressions, gestures)

·      Posing flow and transitions

·      Building trust for natural performance

·      Using negative space effectively

·      Framing moving subjects within elegant environments

·      Rule of thirds and intentional breaking of composition rules

Date: 24^th MAY 2025

FINAL Time and location will be provided upon confirmed registration.