Capturing Authentic Portraits with Mike Foley

10/20/2026

Portraits are often a product of connections and compassion. During this workshop, portrait photographer Mike Foley explores the importance of human connection and empathy as major components in a photoshoot.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:57 - Cultivating trust
  • 9:00 - Quality over volume
  • 27:35 - Collaborating on set
  • 41:37 - Fine art polish
  • 53:27 - Spending the time to refine the retouch
  • 59:33 - The best advice Mike ever gotten
  • 1:02:42 - Closing