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By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020

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 light, you will discover how to edit your images to bring out the best of your work and make your portraits look incredible. Whether you have experience creating portraits or you are new to portrait photography, you will learn how to take your images to the next level.

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Natural Light PortraitsFree Preview

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 13773 Views 00:01:06

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 1126 Views 00:10:48

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 898 Views 00:06:32

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 863 Views 00:09:44

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 760 Views 00:05:53

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 680 Views 00:09:08

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 2268 Views 00:05:09

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 635 Views 00:10:43

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 502 Views 00:04:49

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

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020 456 Views 00:02:18

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 →

By Matthew Jordan Smith

Published: Oct 7 2020

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