Portrait Photography
Master the settings on your camera and learn professional photography techniques that will enable you to take stunning portraits. You will be using both natural and studio lighting on this course which is designed for digital SLR users of all levels.
This is a practical course led by professional instructors. You'll gain practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and expert guidance to elevate your portrait photography skills.
You'll need to bring your Digital SLR or mirrorless camera with you to the course.
Different types of portraits
Camera equipment and settings
Framing and positioning your subject
Using natural lighting
Using studio lightingIf attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You should have a basic experience using your camera’s manual settings. You will need to bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with you, all other equipment will be provided.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Discussing the many different objectives of Portrait Photography
Narrative, headshot and environmental portraiture
A short discussion of the history of shooting portraits
Using different lenses to create different portraits
Using modifiers and flash in portraits
Understanding how different focal lengths produce different images
Understanding the use of aperture in Portrait photography
How to get the best quality portrait
Framing and positioning your subject
Focusing on the eyes
Considering different angles and perspectives
Using the rule of thirds
Filling the frame
Incorporating context within your portrait
The restrictions of working with natural light
Using the best types of natural lighting
Working in shade or in direct sunlight
Using modifiers to sculpt and control light
Capturing different types of portraits in natural light
Critiquing your captured shots
When to use continuous lights such as LEDs, versus using Studio Flash
Taking portraits using a continuous light source
Introduction to using a studio flash light
Using a single studio light to take dramatic portraits
Critiquing your captured shots
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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