Master photographer Michael Seewald's portraits and wedding classes photo workhops in San Diego and Carmel California

Michael Seewald's
'How to make great
portraits for fun or profit' class.

Outdoor Portrait Workshops
How to photograph people - singles, couples and groups.

Portrait classes held in memory of Joe Aglio,
a wonderful Seewald grad who was going to attend
one but passed suddenly - he attends in spirit.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Lady in purple, outdoor portrait.

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For Seewald Grads only. You must have
taken a Seewald weekend 2 or 3 day 'fun-shop' first.

San Diego one day
portrait class.
Only $295 / only six students per class.

2012

To be announced
As of

If marked sold out, please let us know if you would like to get on the
'waiting list' in case of an emergency cancellation.

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Michael, per student request back in 2007, has begun teaching a portrait class. For many decades he made his living, and subsidized the gallery income, by shooting award winning portraits, weddings and commercial work. If needed, he took his lighting on location to the clients home or to the church, but his specialty was really in his environmental work using 'natural light', which is also all the rage. Here are a few examples.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Buzz Blodgett, glass artist.
All natural light/ studio location.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Buzz Blodgett, glass artist.
All natural light/ studio location.

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"Once again, Michael knocks it out of the park with a very informative one day class which combines classroom training and real world on the job shooting. In the morning we studied in front of his studio with a handout that was packed with valuable info. After a working lunch, we applied our newly found knowledge by taking turns directing/posing/adjusting the lighting and shooting numerous models (male and female, young and not so young) that he brought in during the rest of the day. We learned all the key elements of outdoor portrait photography in one day. Amazing! It was fun, intense and packed with reinforced techniques. For myself, it was a true awakening to how to really do portraits, for a bargain price.

...I don't know what it is about Michael, but he is so easy to learn from. I soaked it all in like a sponge....Michael is spot-on with his critiques in a matter of fact way. Very blunt but not disrespectful. He does not waste my time!

For me, it was worth at least double what I paid...went from Zero to Hero in one day!...This class has given me the confidence to "charge" for my photos from now on.

Michael, I can't thank you enough!"
Brad

Brad Giles, Portrait Class of 4.10.'10

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Family indoor portrait
with natural and 'studio lighting'.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Man, outdoor portrait behind Seewald's studio.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Boy, outdoor portrait
behind Seewald's studio.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Multi-family, outdoor portrait
in Rancho Santa Fe.

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Copyright Michael Seewald 2008

Outdoor engagement portrait at Swamis, Encinitas.

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Generally, only 6 students per class.

Cost is only $295 and will be held once or twice a year.
Runs from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m..

Dear Seewald grads, just like you did with your first class, you know you will walk away a much more confident photographer, whether you have been making portraits of folks already or not.

The class agenda:

9 a.m. till 12 - Refresher on compositional rules we've learned and
how it applies to photographing people;
The 40 + rules needed in the making of great portraits;
How to sell yourself;
How to get model releases and how to find models, etc..
How to triple your sales and pay for the class from you next job alone!

Lunch 12 to 1 at the gallery, a deli with great sandwiches is right downstairs, second level.

1 to 4 . A location shoot with live models (beats dead ones!) single persons, couples, families, animals/ it varies depending on whom Michael can get to volunteer to model.

You will learn HOW TO DIRECT the models. (each student will direct the models themselves, under Michael's tutelage, NOT just follow Michael around and shoot his great poses like his first portrait class did- live and learn).

4 to 5 - Recap of lessons learned back at gallery and download of images for model presentations.

Materials list:

Snacks, water
Pen and paper
Camera and longer 'portrait' lens, 80mm to 120mm.

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"...Michael is the real deal, he is out there making art and he conveys his passion for photography and his love of life.

Michael teaches from the heart and is willing to learn from his students too. I would recommend the portrait class to experienced hobbyists and to professionals.

I think it would be too much to expect a novice to enjoy the class; you need to have basic understanding of composition, the magic of light and the operation of your camera. (thus the need for Seewald's photo 'fun-shop' weekend first)..."

Bruce Wallace,
Escondido, CA
Portrait class of 2.22.'08

Reflectors ARE a great asset to make outstanding outdoor
portraits, here are some at VERY reasonable prices.

Seewald's photographic 'fun-shops'
proudly sponsored by:

Chrome Digital of San Diego
"They've printed hundreds of my enlargements over the decades, awesome company. Great copy work
for painters too, they shoot and give you a giant file at very reasonable prices." MS

Pro Camera Repair, San Diego.
"Taken my cameras here for decades, always top notch work. I need my cameras
working properly in distant places, and I trust them to keep them in tip top shape." MS

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