portrait photography
instructed by porfirio solorzano
A portrait photographer specializes in capturing people in a way that reflects their personality, emotions, and unique story. Whether photographing individuals, couples, families, or professionals, they use lighting, composition, and posing techniques to create timeless images that preserve meaningful moments. From lifestyle and branding sessions to senior portraits and special occasions, a portrait photographer works to create authentic, high-quality photographs that clients will treasure for years to come.
You provide your own camera or cell phone camera, but all other materials will be provided. You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 15 attendees. The minimum for this class is 5 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded.
About Porfirio Solorzano"My passion for photography started when I was 16 years old and it has not stopped.I was fortunate enough to be mentored and taught by some of the best photographers in the business in places like Palo Alto, California, Mexico City and Atlanta Georgia.After assisting these photographers and even working at retail camera stores and 1 HR. photo labs, I finally immersed myself into photojournalism for 15 years with The New York Times Company and its newspapers and magazines. During that time I also took pictures for the Air Force Reserve.I am now working for a two year college using everything I have learned in the past creating strong images and video to visually illustrate campus life for promotional and informational use by the College. I have learned to be very precise with my technique and style. The production of a photograph or a video is what excites me the most."
This workshop is sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
let's learn together
Age Range: 18+
Date:
September 19, 2026
Times: 10 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Kentuck's Georgine Clarke Building
Tuition: $55; must supply your own camera, a cell phone camera is acceptable
Secure your spot in the class today!
You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 15 attendees. The minimum for this class is 5 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. Tickets are non-refundable once the registration deadline ends.
Please email Molly Nelko, Art Education Manager, at mnelko@kentuck.org with any questions. Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email mbell@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline and the workshop is cancelled, all participants will be refunded their registration fees.
meet the instructor: porfirio solorzano
My passion for photography started when I was 16 years old and it has not stopped. I was fortunate enough to be mentored and taught by some of the best photographers in the business in places like Palo Alto, California, Mexico City and Atlanta, Georgia. After assisting these photographers and even working at retail camera stores and 1 Hr. photo labs, I $inally immersed myself into photojournalism for 15 years with The New York Times Company and its newspapers and magazines. During that time I also took pictures for the Air Force Reserve. I am now working for a two year college using everything I have learned in the past creating strong images and video to visually illustrate campus life for promotional and informational use by the College. I have learned to be very precise with my technique and style. The production of a photograph is what excites me most.
See my portfolio: https://mygracephoto.com/about