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"...There is a lot of information to absorb in this one day class.
Michael was very patient and attentive to each of us while at the same
time he was able to keep the class moving along so that all the material
could be covered. ...
...Michael is always respectful
and at the same time honest when critiquing art. He truly wants his
students to become better photographers."
Becki Smith,
San Diego, California,
Portrait class of 2.2.'08
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Look how great these
portraits look!
How do you spell
PROFESSIONAL Quality?
From the most recent
submissions from our students.
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Images from the
class of 4.3.'11
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Artist Laura Crawford at the
Seewald Gallery
Portraits by Charlie
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Brian and Jasmine
Portraits by Charlie
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Candido, maintenance DMP
/ Il Fornaio Sous chef, Carlos
Portraits by Charlie
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Maria, Chris, and Jasmine
Portraits by Charlie
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Michael / Charlie
Portraits by Diane
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Jasmine
Portraits by Diane
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Candido close-up, maintenance DMP
Portraits by Charlie
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Maria and Pam / Brian
Portraits by Diane
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Michael, goofing around, with
models Brain and Jasmine-
Portraits by Charlie
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Ken
Portrait by Charlie
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Artist Laura Crawford
Portraits by Pam
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Chris and Diane
Portraits by Pam
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Michael Seewald
Portraits by Pam
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Diane
Portraits by Pam
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Brian / Charlie
Portraits by Pam
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Jasmine
Portraits by Pam
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Laura the artist
Portraits by Marie
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Michael
Portraits by Marie
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Chris and Diane
Portraits by Marie
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Jasmine
Portraits by Marie
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Ken the security guard
Portraits by Marie
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Pam
Portraits by Marie
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Brian
Portraits by Marie
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Images from the class of
6.26.'10
Photo by Tamar Ames
Portrait class of 6.26.'10
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Young man
by Phyllis Spoor
Portrait class of 6.26.'10
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Kay, professional model
by Phyllis Spoor
Portrait class of 6.26.'10
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Michael explaining posing concepts
w/ Kay
by Phyllis Spoor
Portrait class of 6.26.'10
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Sandy and her dog
by/© Phyllis Spoor
Portrait class of 6.26.'10
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Images from the class of
4.1.'10
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Rocio and Mike
by Janet Molsberry © 2010
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Mike, the security guard
by Janet Molsberry © 2010
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Joe
by Debra Dale © 2010
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Joe with student/assistant Suzie
by Debra Dale © 2010
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Janet, fellow student
by Debra Dale © 2010
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Anna
by Kim Diefenthaler © 2010
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Rocio
by Suzie Blank © 2010
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Tetyana
by Suzie Blank © 2010
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Anna
by Suzie Blank © 2010
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Joe
by Brad Giles © 2010
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Tetyana
by Brad Giles © 2010
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Tetyana and Mark
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Rocio and Mike
by Brad Giles © 2010
"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 can't thank Michael enough!"
Brad Giles, portrait class of
4.10.'10
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Some images from the
class of 2.21.'09
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Katie N. by
Dan McGeorge © 2009
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Eric Y. by
Dan McGeorge © 2009
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Buzz B. blowing glass
by
Dan McGeorge © 2009
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Katie N., close up
by
Dan McGeorge © 2009
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 Larry
by Becki Smith © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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Valerie
by Becki Smith © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
 Michael
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All models above photographed
by Becki Smith © 2008, class of 2.2.'08
"...There is a lot of information
to absorb in this one day class. Michael was very patient and attentive to
each of us while at the same time he was able to keep the class moving
along so that all the material could be covered. ...
...Michael is always respectful
and at the same time honest when critiquing art. He truly wants his
students to become better photographers."
Becki Smith,
San Diego, California,
Portrait class of 2.2.'08
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Michael
by Marianne Byers © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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Linda
by Marianne Byers © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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Herbert
by Marianne Byers © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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Larry
by Marianne Byers © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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Linda
by Marianne Byers © 2008,
class of 2.2.'08
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All models above photographed
by Marianne Byers © 2008, class of 2.2.'08
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All models
here photographed
by Frank Guthrie, class of 2.2.'08
Michael and
Valerie Seewald
by Frank Guthrie © 2007, class of 12.1.'07.
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Riley
by Frank Guthrie © 2007, class of 12.1.'07.
First, Seewald's 'artistic rendition' / Second, regular submission.
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Buzz Blodgett glass artist
by Frank Guthrie © 2007, class of 12.1.'07..
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"...Photographing people is an
art in itself. Body language, positioning and facial expressions are key to a
great portrait photo. Michael's class has made me more aware of what makes a so
so portrait or a winner. The hand out he gives you has really good tips on the
do's and don't of portrait photography many of which I never thought of. Really
good and helpful. I can't wait to incorporate some of my new learned skills on
my next portrait shots.
I highly recommend this class to those who want to improve
their portrait photography. I always get so enthusiastic after Michael's classes
and look forward to practicing the new techniques. "
Pamela Mattson,
La Jolla, California
Portrait class of 2.2.'08
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