Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography: Light, Direction, and Connection
Shoot portraits that people actually love
12 lessons4 modules8h 36m durationintermediate level
About this course
Portrait Photography: Light, Direction, and Connection is a practical intermediate course covering everything from natural window light and on-location setups through studio strobe configurations, posing and directing real people, and retouching and delivering finished galleries. Each module builds on the last, moving from the technical foundations of portrait-specific optics and metering through the interpersonal skills that separate good portraits from memorable ones. You will finish with a complete client workflow you can use immediately for paid portrait sessions.
Curriculum
Module 1: The Portrait Photographer's Toolkit
- Focal Length and the Flattering FramePreview
- Metering for Skin Tones🔒
- Shutter Speed, ISO, and the Moving Subject🔒
Module 2: Shaping Light for Portraits
- Natural Light: Windows, Overcast Skies, and the Golden Hour🔒
- Reflectors, Diffusers, and Fill🔒
- Studio Lighting: Three Setups That Cover Everything🔒
Module 3: Directing and Posing Real People
- Building Rapport Before the Camera Clicks🔒
- Posing Fundamentals: Body, Head, and Hands🔒
- Directing Expressions: From Awkward to Authentic🔒
Module 4: Retouching, Selecting, and Delivering
- Culling and Selecting: Finding the Hero Frames🔒
- Retouching Skin: Natural Results Without Over-Processing🔒
- Colour Grading and Delivering the Final Gallery🔒
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