Fashion Photography for Beginners: From Concept to Camera

“A single image may not change the world, but it can help tell the stories that need to be told.”

Fashion and portrait photographer Wanda Martin is passionate about telling stories of identity, sexuality, belonging, and more through the photographs she takes. She has worked with clients including Louis Vuitton, Marc Jabocs, and Dior, and had her work featured in publications like Elle UK.

Begin the course by getting to know photographer Wanda Martin. She talks through the creative journey that has seen her work with international fashion brands and publications, along with the influences that inspire the style of photography she is known for.

Get an introduction to fashion photography before discovering Wanda’s method for concept definition and creating a mood board for your project. Look at the importance of finding a creative team to support you and learn how to cast models for your shoot. Explore the materials needed for portrait photography and hear Wanda’s tips for being inventive with your equipment to achieve interesting results on a budget. See the differences between shooting on location and in a studio, then understand how to prepare for your photoshoot.

Time to take pictures! Begin by looking at different camera settings and learn how to get the most out of your subject through posing. Wanda then guides you step by step through the shoot and creative decision-making process, as well as how to capture behind-the-scenes content to share on social media.

Upload your images to a computer and choose your favorites. Then discover how to edit them in Photoshop and save them in the correct file format. To finish the course, Wanda shares her advice for using social media to showcase your work and make connections.