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Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography: Light, Direction, and Connection

Shoot portraits that people actually love

12 lessons4 modules8h 36m durationintermediate level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Portrait Photography: Light, Direction, and Connection is a practical intermediate course covering everything from natural window light and on-location setups through studio strobe configurations, posing and directing real people, and retouching and delivering finished galleries. Each module builds on the last, moving from the technical foundations of portrait-specific optics and metering through the interpersonal skills that separate good portraits from memorable ones. You will finish with a complete client workflow you can use immediately for paid portrait sessions.

Curriculum

Module 1: The Portrait Photographer's Toolkit3 lessons
Module 2: Shaping Light for Portraits3 lessons
  • Natural Light: Windows, Overcast Skies, and the Golden Hour🔒45m
  • Reflectors, Diffusers, and Fill🔒42m
  • Studio Lighting: Three Setups That Cover Everything🔒52m
Module 3: Directing and Posing Real People3 lessons
  • Building Rapport Before the Camera Clicks🔒38m
  • Posing Fundamentals: Body, Head, and Hands🔒48m
  • Directing Expressions: From Awkward to Authentic🔒44m
Module 4: Retouching, Selecting, and Delivering3 lessons
  • Culling and Selecting: Finding the Hero Frames🔒35m
  • Retouching Skin: Natural Results Without Over-Processing🔒52m
  • Colour Grading and Delivering the Final Gallery🔒46m
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