In this Advanced Photo Concepts course, we will explore a broad spectrum of portraiture approaches—including contemporary, classical, painterly, fashion-oriented, and postmodern styles. we will examine how portrait photography has conveyed identity, beauty, imagination, ambiguity, emotional depth, and ideology, both historically and in contemporary practice. The course includes close study of influential photographers who have shaped the genre, alongside artists who have redefined its boundaries. Over the semester, you will develop a series of portraits rooted in your area of interest—such as fine art, editorial, documentary, fashion, or photojournalism. Class discussions will center on the evolution of your ideas, as well as the technical and formal strategies needed to expand and refine your work.