Anton Martynov - Body Language for Photographers (2025)

Anton Martynov - Body Language for Photographers (2025)

16 Lesson | 2 hours 44 minutes | 1.7 GB

Audio: Russian | Subtitles: English

How to Read and Use Body Language in Photography to Shoot Live Portraits.
What distinguishes an expressive portrait from a formal shot? Very often, it's not about technique, but about body language – facial expressions, gestures, posture and look. In this class, Anton Martynov examines in detail how a photographer can use scientific knowledge about non-verbal communication to create strong and emotional shots. You will learn how body signals are read, how they affect the perception of the image and why some details that are invisible in life become key in the frame. The class covers everything from universal emotions to cultural differences, from subtle facial movements to the influence of posture and proxemics. You will learn not only to observe, but also to control these elements during the shoot - so that the shots look lively, natural and convey the right mood.

After watching this class, you will:

You will figure out how non-verbal signals affect the expressiveness of a portrait.

Learn to read emotions by facial expressions, eyes, eyebrows, lips and posture.

Find out which gestures and hand positions increase trust or cause tension.

You will understand how eye contact affects the perception of the image.

You will be able to use proxemics and spatial techniques in the frame.

Get practical tips on working with the model: how to identify and emphasize the right emotions.

Learn to analyze body language in famous photos and apply it in your practice.

Video: (2 hours 44 minutes)