This course is designed for photographers who have already mastered the basics and want to delve deeper into the art of portrait photography. You will learn how to work with light, manage the model’s emotions, and create expressive portraits both in the studio and on location.
Price: $400
Course program:
- Introduction and preparation
- Analysis of portrait photography: genres, styles, and trends;
- The psychology of working with models: how to establish contact and capture natural emotions;
- Preparing for a shoot: location, props, concept.
- Lighting and light
- Working with natural and artificial light;
- Using reflectors, diffusers, and additional light sources;
- Basics of studio lighting: softboxes, umbrellas, ring lights;
- Creative use of shadows and contrasts.
- Composition and posing
- Basic rules of composition for portraits;
- Model posing: creating dynamics and naturalness;
- Working with proportions, angles, and perspective;
- Using the environment and background to enhance the image.
- Studio and outdoor shooting
- Practical classes: portrait shooting in the studio;
- Street portraits: light, background, working with nature and urban environments;
- Individual projects: creating a series of portraits with different concepts.
- Post-processing and retouching
- Basics of portrait retouching: skin, eyes, hair;
- Color correction for portraits;
- Creating style and artistic processing.
- Creating a portfolio and presenting work
- Selecting the best work for your portfolio;
- Preparing portfolios for clients and social media;
- Analysis and review of all student work with expert feedback.
Course format:
- 10–12 classes with practical exercises and homework assignments;
- Review of your work and individual feedback;
- Access to video lessons, checklists, and course materials.
Who it’s for:
- Photographers with basic photography knowledge;
- Those who want to develop portrait photography and studio lighting skills;
- Those who plan to work professionally with models and clients.
Course outcome:
After completing the course, you will be able to create professional portraits with high-quality lighting, correct composition, and emotional expressiveness, as well as confidently work with models in different conditions.