Welcome to the enchanting world of Portrait Photography! Master essential techniques, from natural light to flash, and capture captivating portraits. Perfect for aspiring photographers and enthusiasts. Unleash your artistic potential now! Enroll today and embark on this inspiring journey!
Overview
Welcome to the captivating world of Portrait Photography! This comprehensive course offers creative tips and ideas to capture stunning images that bring out the best in your subjects. Begin with an Introduction and delve into essential Portrait Photography Fundamentals, setting the groundwork for your artistic journey. Discover how to create beautiful portraits using just window light with live indoor sessions, ensuring your subjects look their best in any environment. Explore the magic of natural light with live sessions in both rural and urban settings, learning how to get great expressions and master composition. Take your skills to the next level with live family location sessions in a local park, accompanied by valuable posing tips. Learn the art of Maternity Photography, where you'll gain insights into photographing heavily pregnant mums-to-be, capturing their radiant beauty during this special time. Unravel the mysteries of on-camera and off-camera flash, as you discover simple ideas for better portrait lighting and how to achieve beautifully lit portraits with a touch of drama. By the end of this course, you'll possess the expertise to create captivating portraits in various settings, using different lighting techniques to craft images that tell unique and memorable stories. Whether you're an aspiring portrait photographer or an enthusiast seeking to improve your skills, this course promises to be an exciting and enlightening journey into the world of portrait photography. Join us today to unlock your artistic potential and create images that resonate with beauty and emotion. Enroll now and embark on this inspiring adventure!What Will You Learn?
- Essential Portrait Photography Fundamentals.
- Techniques for capturing beautiful portraits using window light indoors.
- Live sessions in rural and urban environments to master natural light photography.
- How to evoke great expressions and understand composition in portraits.
- Valuable tips for conducting live family location sessions and effective posing.
- Art of Maternity Photography, capturing the beauty of heavily pregnant mums-to-be.
- On-camera flash ideas for better portrait lighting.
- Off-camera flash techniques for beautifully lit and dramatic portraits.
- Course conclusion and summary of key learnings.
Who Should Take The Course?
- Aspiring portrait photographers looking to develop their skills and techniques.
- Photography enthusiasts interested in capturing captivating and expressive portraits.
- Professionals seeking to add portrait photography to their repertoire of services.
- Anyone who wants to learn how to use natural light effectively in portrait sessions.
- Individuals interested in maternity photography and capturing the beauty of pregnancy.
- Photographers looking to enhance their knowledge of using on-camera and off-camera flash.
- Artists passionate about creating compelling and emotive portraits.
- Those seeking to explore diverse portrait settings and improve their composition skills.
Requirements
- A digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) with manual settings and interchangeable lenses.
- Basic knowledge of photography concepts like exposure, aperture, and shutter speed.
- Familiarity with basic composition techniques for photography.
- Access to a computer with photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop).
- Willingness to learn and practice portrait photography techniques.
- A passion for capturing emotions and telling stories through portraits.
- Openness to experimenting with natural light and flash photography.
- An eagerness to explore different portrait settings and environments.
Course Curriculum
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- Course Introduction 00:02:00
- Portrait Lighting Patterns 00:09:00
- Best camera & lens settings for portraits (repeated from another course) 00:11:00
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- Window Light:- Style I – Shooting parallel to window 00:09:00
- Window Light:- Style II – Shooting with the window behind you 00:05:00
- Window Light:- Style III – Shooting into the light 00:04:00
- How to create an ‘Alpine’ looking portrait, and make more use of ‘Top Shade’ 00:03:00
- Idea for adding depth to your images for a more creative portrait 00:05:00
- Location session by a lake, learn how to overcome a difficult bright background 00:03:00
- Creating great portraits in an unlikely location behind a local supermarket 00:06:00
- Using lines and top shade outside an office in city centre 00:04:00
- Creating great portraits in a courtyard outside an office building 00:08:00
- Continuing the urban session with Em, this time outside another office block 00:02:00
- Location session making the most of a steel structures and coping with the sun 00:04:00
- More tips on TopShade, my favourite type of natural light 00:05:00
- Introduction to maternity / pregnancy photography 00:05:00
- Maternity Photography – Scenario 1 – Standing with light coming from behind 00:05:00
- Maternity Photography – Scenario 2 – Katie wearing lingerie, lying on a sofa 00:01:00
- Maternity Photography Scenario 3 – Katie wearing man’s large white shirt, on bed 00:03:00
- Maternity Photography – Scenario 4 – Katie draped in a soft fabric 00:04:00
- Beautiful light, courtesy of a white shopping bag and single off-camera flash 00:04:00
- How to get a black or very dark background outside, anywhere 00:08:00
- An idea for a moody, ‘film-noir’ gangster type photo 00:06:00
- How to take an indoor, rainy day, creative portrait 00:11:00
- Order Certificate 00:05:00
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