In this video, we take photos in two starkly different lighting scenarios. How you “see” light is different compared to how your camera interprets or “sees” light. Learning to see light will help you take better portraits.
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Learning to See Light
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Natural Light PortraitsFree Preview
In this course you will discover how to work with natural sunlight to create stunningly beautiful portraits of people. You will learn how to see and work with light in different environments as you discover the power of depth of field and lens selection. After you have mastered the art of portrait photography using natural...
The Three Pillars of Portrait Photography
The three pillars of photography are aperture, shutter speed and ISO. In this video, we’ll discuss how these camera settings have a big impact on your portraits. We also discuss using neutral density filter to create motion. Ask questions and discuss →
Essential Tools for Portraits
Let’s talk about the tools you need as photographer. We know about camera and lenses, but there are other essential tools you need to create great portraits. That includes light color checker and a reflector. Ask questions and discuss →
Learning to See Light
In this video, we take photos in two starkly different lighting scenarios. How you “see” light is different compared to how your camera interprets or “sees” light. Learning to see light will help you take better portraits. Ask questions and discuss →
Backlight Portraits
This lesson is all about working about back light portraits. We will cover a few common backlight scenarios and the best practices for capturing great photos. Ask questions and discuss →
Portraits in Open Shade
In this lesson, we will cover working in open shade or overcast situation. Understand how the sun works and how you can bounce light to capture great portraits. Ask questions and discuss →
Portraits in Direct SunlightFree Preview
When it comes to portraits and direct sunlight it can be very challenging but fun. In this video, I will show you how and when to capture using direct sunlight. This type of light affords all types of possibilities, enjoy! Ask questions and discuss →
Editing Part I
In this video, I will edit photos using ON1 Portrait AI. I’ll explain each slider and best practices for retouching and keeping the skin integrity. Ask questions and discuss →
Editing Portraits Part II
In this video, we’ll edit a male subject for a masculine serious look. Then we’ll do another version with a smile. Enjoy! Ask questions and discuss →
Closing Tips
Thank you for coming along with me on this journey. In this last video we’ll head back out to the streets. I’ll leave you with some of my favorite parting tips, thank you for watching this course. Ask questions and discuss →
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