Portrait Photography for Beginners

A portrait is one of the most difficult, but also the most satisfying and popular themes in photography. In fact, not only in photography. If we trace the history of art, we’ll soon notice that regardless of the changing times, people always tried to preserve their image. A portrait, even though it’s so popular, can’t be counted among the easiest themes. This course will discuss the most important notions related to portrait photography. We’ll show you what to focus on, what equipment to choose, how to pose models, where to look for the best light and how to avoid major problems. We will practice low key and high key techniques, we will give you the best lighting patterns that you can use, and we will show you various ways of taking portrait photos in any space. Some lessons end with important summaries which will help you master portrait photography. Trust our experience in teaching. We have prepared an original training programme, tried and tested by thousands of participants. Each key topic is discussed at the right moment. With us, you will go from the basics to the master level. You can also count on continuous development throughout the course. Remember that you will have access to the course for an unlimited period of time. We provide support as well.

We will discuss equipment needed to take portraits.

• You will learn what results you can achieve depending on the lens you use

• You will get to know the role of light in portrait photography, its types and characteristics

• You will learn that the directions of light are just as important as the sharpness and softness of light

• We will tell you what main light and fill light are used for

• We will help you work with a model

• We will work on the positions of the body and head, as well as angles

• You will get to know how important perspective is, where you should stand to take photos and where the model should look

• We will show you lighting patterns that you can use to practise

• You will know the high and low key inside and out

• We will show you how to use the light around you

• You will learn what light you should avoid and what light is the best

• Portrait photos at night won’t be a challenge for you

• At the end, we will deal with the post-production of portrait photos

• The course includes exercises and summaries

Who this course is for:

• Anyone who knows how to use a camera and wants to get to know the techniques of working with people.
• If you are just starting your adventure with photography and you know how to use your camera, this course is for you.
• If you want to organise your knowledge, you will definitely be able to do that during this course!
• If you want to take nicer photos which are technically correct or you are interested in a particular genre of photography – join this course.