Teaches Storytelling Through Portrait Photography

Tyler Mitchell

Tyler Mitchell Teaches Storytelling Through Portrait Photography

Whether shooting the cover of Vogue or capturing scenes at a skate park, Tyler Mitchell makes images with effortless beauty and thoughtful commentary on race in America. Tyler opens up about his art and the elements that go into making photos.

1. Meet Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Learn how to use photography to tell personal and emotional stories through Tyler’s examples and instructions.

2. Telling Stories With Photography

Telling Stories With Photography

Tyler teaches the fundamentals of lighting, how to create moods through light, and how to shape and control indoor and natural light. Discover how lighting impacts composition and Tyler’s approach to creating strong frames for your photographs.

3. Lighting & Composition

Lighting & Composition

By getting creative with household items—think sheets and shower curtains—a photographer can adapt to any lighting condition. Tyler demonstrates how to manipulate natural light and make professional portraits using only a smartphone.

4. Demo: Shooting Indoors With Natural Light

Demo: Shooting Indoors With Natural Light

When shooting outside, a photographer is subject to changes in weather and the movement of the sun. Tyler shows you how he works with changing light quality and explains how it affects his images.

5. Demo: Shooting Outdoors With Natural Light

Demo: Shooting Outdoors With Natural Light

Tyler shares his method for selecting and processing his images.

6. Demo: Editing Your Photos

Demo: Editing Your Photos

Tyler breaks down how to take photos with a film camera and explains why he considers himself part of the “post-DSLR” generation.

7. Using a Camera That Reflects Your Voice

Using a Camera That Reflects Your Voice

Using a film camera, Tyler lights and shoots a pair of subjects in a professional studio.

8. Demo: Film Photography in the Studio

Demo: Film Photography in the Studio

Colors, props, and locations can help you express your story. Tyler breaks down the elements of art direction that infuse story, self, and symbolism into his work.

9. Art Directing Your Photos

Art Directing Your Photos

Finding a creative community online was crucial to Tyler’s early success. He shares advice on how to harness the internet to get feedback, showcase your portfolio, and get your work published.

10. Finding Your Audience Online

Finding Your Audience Online

Tyler details strategies for working through self-doubt—and staying inspired and productive as an artist.

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