Authentic Portraits in the Age of AI with Chris Orwig

Portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Chris Orwig comes to the B&H Event Space in person to discuss the art of authentic portraiture. Chris explores why the most meaningful portraits begin not with technical perfection, but with curiosity, presence, and genuine human connection.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:00 - Authentic human connection still matters
• 5:15 - Using natural light
• 6:45 - Connecting with strangers
• 12:43 - Portraits being a unique paradox
• 18:05 - Art stopping time
• 18:46 - Audience interest
• 23:22 - Transcend what your photographing
• 26:06 - Powerful portraits reflect & revel who you are
• 27:02 - Connecting between the first & last image
• 31:05 - The future of photographing is you
• 32:27 - Conversations while taking the portraits
• 40:39 - Portraits are an intention
• 41:33 - Where to begin
• 42:26 - Gear combing with your style
• 46:55 - Portraits are most powerful when they're authentic
• 48:58 - What it's like to be photograph
• 54:24 - Feel, react, and iterate
• 1:01:03 - Great portraits require great attention
• 1:07:16 - Q&A break
• 1:15:38 - Story behind the image
• 1:19:26 - The vision & posing
• 1:33:16 - Photographing people who are uncomfortable
• 1:37:20 - Closing

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