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Portrait Photography 101: Transforming Your Vision into a Workflow

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Overview

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If you’re looking at getting into the art, and business, of portrait photography, this is the place to start. 

From learning where to find inspiration and how to build a concept to discovering tips on posing and directing models, this class will cover the foundations of a portrait photography shoot, from planning to execution.

Whether you’re using your iPhone camera or a DSLR, this class will help you understand the necessary steps to start out as a portrait photographer, with access to the step-by-step approach I use within my photography practice.

This class will cover:

  • How to develop a vision and translate it into a concrete concept
  • How to coordinate this vision with a team or yourself
  • Scouting models and locations
  • Tips for setting an atmosphere on shoot
  • Posing models
  • The culling workflow
  • Tips for Editing Consistently
  • Delivery

Extra Resources:

To get familiar with Adobe Lightroom, I'd recommend checking out What Makes a Good Photo: A Beginners Guide to Editing in Lightroom by Daniel Nwabuko:

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Class Project
  • Finding Inspiration
  • Creating a Concept
  • Model Scouting
  • Location Considerations
  • Location Scouting
  • Setting an Atmosphere
  • Equipment
  • Settings
  • Posing Models
  • Culling
  • Creating Consistent Edits
  • Delivery
  • Let's Recap!

Taught by

Sophia Carey

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