Introduction to Portrait Photography Course
Suitable for beginners and intermediates. You will discover the principles and how to edit portrait photography.
As a photographer, you’ll lay a solid foundation on which to expand into additional photographic specialties like street photography or wedding photography.
Duration
Lifetime Access
Skill Level
Intermediate
Location
Online
Course Outline
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Lesson 1: Introduction
• History of portrait photography
• Candid vs formal portraits
• Evolution of portraiture
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 2: Camera Functions
• Pros and cons of camera types
• Camera capabilities
• Transform your shots into art
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 3: Camera Settings
• Best Settings for Portraits
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 4: Equipment and Lighting
• Understanding and manipulating light
• Equipment for outdoor and studio use
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 5: Using Props and Settings
• Telling a story through creating moods
• How to include the right props
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 6: Composition
• Rule of Thirds
• Balancing elements
• Symmetry
• Golden Ratio
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 7: Lighting Techniques
• Advanced portrait lighting techniques
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 8: Client Management
• How to make a great first impression
• Communication is key
• Building relationships
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 9: Family Portraits
• Posing your subjects
• Camera settings
• Action shots
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 10: Children and Teenagers
• Communicating with kids and teens
• Posing
• Controlled lighting
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 11: Wildlife and Pets
• Difference in shooting pet and wildlife photography
• Camera settings to capture animals
• Practices and techniques
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 12: Couple Portraits
• Couple posing
• Lighting techniques
• Using body language to tell a story
• Engagement and wedding portraits
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 13: Individual Portraits
• Following a brief
• Understanding contrasting textures
• Commercial headshots
• Sports and fitness
• Boudoir photography
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 14: Black & White and Creative Portraits
• Creating detailed shots
• Light paintings
• Conceptual portraits
• Abstract cropping
• Alternative uses for props
• How to develop your style
• Do’s and don’ts of black and white portraits
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 15: Tips and Techniques
• What is shooting to sell
• Free-lensing
• Customising bokeh
• Budget lighting and effects
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 16: Common Mistakes
• Common mistakes
• Overcoming criticism
• Professionalism – planning, foresight, common sense, honesty
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 17: Portrait Editing
• Familiarising with photoshop
• Exposure adjustments
• Colour balance
• Adapting contrast
• Airbrushing
• Background removal and replacement
• Professional re-touches
• Advanced photoshop tools
• Summary
• Test
Additional Information
Outcome
Entry Requirements
Outcome
After taking our course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and assurance necessary to produce stunning, expert-calibre pictures that highlight your subject’s best features. This course is the ideal place to start if you want to take professional portrait photography classes or just want to document key events in your life.
Upon completion of the final assessment, you’ll receive a recognised portrait photography certificate, from Choose Your Photography – proving your success! You will also gain microcredentials to upskill you, ready for industry work.
Upon completion of the final assessment, you’ll receive a recognised portrait photography certificate, from Choose Your Photography – proving your success! You will also gain microcredentials to upskill you, ready for industry work.
Entry Requirements
• Age 16+
• Access to the internet
• Keen Interest in photography
• Must be comfortable with the features and settings of a DSLR camera
• No formal qualifications are required
• Access to the internet
• Keen Interest in photography
• Must be comfortable with the features and settings of a DSLR camera
• No formal qualifications are required
Introduction to Portrait Photography Course
Duration:
Lifetime Access
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Class Size:
N/A
Location:
Online