Portrait Photography
Adult Multi-Week | Available
This course explores the variety of techniques that can be utilized to create unique photographic portraits. Learn how to scout a location, lighting techniques, creating a safe space, and history of portraiture.
- Students will need their own digital cameras and notebooks.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Aspen DeRosa
Aspen DeRosa is a multimedia artist, teacher, and student of life. Their work celebrates play and mindfulness and seeks to create space for curiosity, pause, and joy. Aspen creates multimodal installations that engage all senses. The work is highly collaborative and adaptable for the viewers to engage with. Aspen’s work is based in material explorations, including papermaking, natural fabric dyes, screenprinting, sound, mold-making, video, photography, performance, etc., to address topics related to play, mindfulness, and work/life balance. They received their BFA from VCU in 2019 in Photography and Film. They spent 2 years at the University of Iowa expanding their sculptural skills and teaching experience before coming to VisArts. Outside of VisArts, they have a photography business and primarily capture live events and portraits to celebrate milestones.
Website: www.aspenderosa.com
Social Media: @bevelcut_shawti