Session Time: Jan 13th 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
Location: Delta Ballroom B, Level 2

Many photographers feel confident with lighting and camera settings, but when it comes to directing real people, they freeze up. Stiff poses, awkward smiles, and nervous energy can ruin a shoot, but the good news is that anyone can learn to be a great director.

In this live demonstration, Gary will show you how to:

• Put people at ease and build instant trust.
• Direct with confidence so your subjects look natural and engaged.
• Spot and fix common posing mistakes like stiff shoulders, awkward hands, and unbalanced posture.
• Use body language to enhance storytelling, making a headshot feel approachable or a portrait feel powerful.
• See and adjust micro-expressions to bring out authentic, natural reactions.

This isn’t just another posing class. You’ll watch it happen in real-time with actual people, not models, so you’ll know exactly what to look for, what to say, and how to make adjustments that take your portraits from good to exceptional.