Documentary Photography: Shooting Environmental Portraiture with Vuhlandes

Meet Vuhlandes-- what inspires him and how we got into photography.

Vuhlandes breaks down what gear he uses and why. He’ll also show you some of the tools he uses to create his iconic look.

Vuhlandes sheds light on his style of photography and the term “environmental portraiture.”

Vuhlandes takes you to one of his favorite shoot locations, his backyard. Learn why he shoots with his friends instead of models and some of his tips for taking portraits.

Vuhlandes takes you through some of his favorite photography over the years and explains the story & purpose behind some of his most iconic photographs.

Join Vuhlandes and his girlfriend Amal on an impromptu sunset photoshoot on the streets of Detroit.

Vuhlandes lays down the essentials for creating shooting photos with impact.

Vuhlandes loves shooting film, but sometimes digital is better for a fast-paced environment. Vuhlandes shows you some techniques while riding the back of an ATV in the neighborhoods of Detroit.

To finish off the lesson, there’s no better place to shoot one of Vuhlandes' best friends than the Detroit River. Join Vuhlandes & Ju in a portrait session with Detroit's skyline as the backdrop.

Vuhlandes goes through his process of editing film and digital photos.

Vuhlandes wraps up the lesson with some final words