I'm looking at getting into portraits (but have a knee issue that's been holding me up for 5.5 months). The title grabbed my attention, but more importantly, it was done by Lindsay Adler. She happens to be a really good teacher, and I like her approach.
@hark Finding a good teacher can be difficult. If she is good, that is what counts. Apparently, she has a sense of humor. I hope your kneed gets better soon.