Donté Maurice (AB+DM)
AB+DM is the Atlanta-based photography duo of Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice, celebrated for their unified approach to celebrity portraiture. Since forming in 2018, they’ve become a force in contemporary fashion imagery, with work featured in Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence, and The Hollywood Reporter. Their portraits of icons like Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Anne Hathaway and Viola Davis have appeared in books, exhibitions, and museum collections, including the Louvre and Atlanta’s High Museum of Art.
AB+DM Live Part One: How to Elevate your Work with Fashion Lighting Techniques
This is the first in AB+DM Studios' (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) two-part live series taking you from capture to delivery. In Part One, you’ll se… This is the first in AB+DM Studios' (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) two-part live series taking you from capture to delivery. In Part One, you’ll see how to transform standard portrait setups into striking, fashion-inspired images that feel polishe… This is the first in AB+DM Studios' (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) two-part live series taking you from capture to delivery. In Part One, you’ll see how to transform standard portrait setups into striking, fashion-inspired images that feel polished and professional. Learn how to bring depth, drama, and sophistication into your work using techniques you can apply anywhere—from weddings to editorials to personal projects. What You’ll Learn: Key … This is the first in AB+DM Studios' (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) two-part live series taking you from capture to delivery. In Part One, you’ll see how to transform standard portrait setups into striking, fashion-inspired images that feel polished and professional. Learn how to bring depth, drama, and sophistication into your work using techniques you can apply anywhere—from weddings to editorials to personal projects. What You’ll Learn: Key traits that define fashion lighting The differences between fashion and traditional portrait approaches How to add a refined, high-end edge to your own imagesShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
AB+DM Live Part Two: Fashion Editing Essentials
Part Two picks up where the first session leaves off—because stunning captures are only the beginning. In this session, AB+DM (Ahmad Barber and Donté… Part Two picks up where the first session leaves off—because stunning captures are only the beginning. In this session, AB+DM (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) will walk you through their professional post-production workflow, showing how raw files a… Part Two picks up where the first session leaves off—because stunning captures are only the beginning. In this session, AB+DM (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) will walk you through their professional post-production workflow, showing how raw files are transformed into polished, client-ready images. You’ll learn how to refine your edits for consistency, streamline your process, and deliver a finished product that meets the highest standards, whet… Part Two picks up where the first session leaves off—because stunning captures are only the beginning. In this session, AB+DM (Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice) will walk you through their professional post-production workflow, showing how raw files are transformed into polished, client-ready images. You’ll learn how to refine your edits for consistency, streamline your process, and deliver a finished product that meets the highest standards, whether you edit your own work or collaborate with a retoucher. What You’ll Learn: The core principles of professional fashion editing Best practices for preparing and delivering client files How to build a streamlined workflow without compromising qualityShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
The Portrait Summit
Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your wor…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building s…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building striking concepts on a budget. You’ll explore how to guide authentic expression through emotion-driven posing, use light intentionally to shape mood, and make styling choices that create maximum impact…Spend a full day immersed in the art and craft of portrait photography with six leading experts who will challenge and inspire you to elevate your work. This summit covers every angle of portraiture, from discovering your personal style to building striking concepts on a budget. You’ll explore how to guide authentic expression through emotion-driven posing, use light intentionally to shape mood, and make styling choices that create maximum impact. Rounding out the day, you’ll learn how to craft portraits that tell powerful stories within a single frame. Whether you’re refining your voice or seeking fresh creative approaches, this summit will leave you with practical tools and renewed inspiration to transform your portrait work. Additional information on The Portrait Summit can be found here. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Kelly Brown, In-Camera Creativity: From Concept to Capture9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: Jerry Ghionis, Effortless Posing for Powerful Portraits10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Laretta Houston, Broad Contrast: Shaping Light for Modern Portraiture 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch (on own) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: AB+DM, The Fashion Eye: Mastering Editorial Vision in Portraiture2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Julia Trotti , Behind the Portrait: Planning, Shooting & Editing 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Caroline Tran, The Art of the Pivot: How to Build a Portrait Brand That Evolves With YouShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
