Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it can also be a highly creative and playful way to explore one’s personal style by experimenting with the visual language of other photographers.
In this two-day weekend workshop, we begin with a discussion and visual presentation highlighting influential portrait photographers, past and present. Over the course of the weekend, students will be assigned a well-known portrait photographer and invited to create portraits inspired by that artist’s style and approach.
Through guided exercises, critiques, and demonstrations on lighting and composition, participants will explore what makes a compelling and provocative portrait while reflecting on how elements of these approaches can inform their own photographic voice.
June 20-21, 2026
@icp 84 Ludlow Street, New York
Class: Classic Portraiture, Art, and Impersonation
Dates: January 7 - February 4, 2026
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST (5 sessions)
Instructor: Deborah Feingold @deborahfeingold
Location: Online Zoom Classroom
This course introduces students to a variety of styles and techniques used by renowned portrait photographers from the late 19th century to the present. Portrait photography is the creative intersection where personalities, gestures, sensitivity, and imagination meet. By carefully studying and discussing these photographers’ work, we will examine and analyze these photographers’ imagery and approaches. Through home assignments, students will attempt to recreate leading artists’ personal styles.
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@icp Portraiture and the Art of Imitation (Online)
Course Code: 26SOEPO201V
Dates: January 27 - March 31, 2026
Meets: Tues from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Registration for Jan/Spring Term Courses are now open.
10 week course includes weekly critiques, demonstrations and an exploration of what makes a photographers work unique. Each week students are assigned a known legendary photographer and asked to shoot in their style.
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Class: Contemporary Portraiture, Art, and Impersonation
Dates: September 16 - October 14
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Deborah Feingold @deborahfeingold
Location: Online
Portrait photography is the creative intersection where personalities, gestures, sensitivity, and imagination meet. This course introduces students to a variety of styles and techniques used by renowned portrait photographers from the late 20th century to the present. Through home assignments, students will attempt to recreate leading artists’ personal styles. By following this process combining analysis, demonstrations, personal practice, and class critiques, students will discover their unique styles in their own work.
Registration via link in bio
📸 Badass legendary photogs @vaspix1 & @deborahfeingold joined us in @wliwfm studio this morning to discuss “Muses and Musings” exhibit running through end of August @northforkapothecary in Cutchogue! 🪻Music from all decades & genres ➕ folks from all walks of life all because of people like 🫵 supporting Long Island’s local @npr station 🫶
What do Nikki Giovanni (photo 1), Paulina Porizkova (photo 2), and Gloria Steinem (photo 3) have in common?
Aside from being badass feminist activists, they’ve each been photographed by legendary portrait photographer Deborah Feingold @deborahfeingold .
As part of @floydmemoriallibrary ’s current exhibition, “Passing the Brush: Feminist Art NOW,” we’re thrilled to include these portraits alongside five other Feingold photos of inspirational women - Anita Hill, Alicia Keys, Eartha Kitt, Toni Morrison, and Yoko Ono.
But there are only a few days left to see them!
“Passing the Brush” comes to a close this Sunday, May 25, at 5 pm. 😏
#artatfloydmemoriallibrary #artinthelibrary #feministart #feministartist #deborahfeingold #portraitphotography
Class: Classic Portraiture, Art, and Impersonation
Dates: Jun 10-Jul 8
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Deborah Feingold @deborahfeingold
Location: Online via Zoom
Portrait photography is all about capturing the essence of personality, emotion, and creativity. In this course, students will explore renowned portrait photographers’ images and techniques and learn how to recreate their styles. Whether students are looking to refine their craft or find their own artistic voice, they will be guided through the process of creating compelling and powerful portraits with a possibility of discovering their own personal style.
Registration via link in bio
It’s not every day you get to hang with a queen 👑 Feeling so fortunate to have had the iconic Deborah Feingold photograph us again. Swipe through to see just some of the musical legends Deb has captured over the years (yep that’s Madonna, B.B. King, Prince, Tina Turner, James Brown, Paul Simon…and the Aeolus Quartet!!) 🎸🤘✨🤩
A dream team of remarkable women made this shoot happen. Our deepest gratitude to @andreapsaavedramakeupxo for glamming us up, @meganpnyc for styling us up, and @deborahfeingold for capturing the magic.
