Course description

This course covers portrait photography from setup to delivery. Learners work with natural and studio lighting, camera settings for skin tone and depth, and composition techniques suited to headshots, editorial, and lifestyle portraits. Sessions include posing direction, working with different subjects, and basic retouching in editing software. Practical shoots build a real portfolio by the end of the course. Suited to beginners building a foundation and working photographers sharpening their portrait skillset.

What will i learn?

  • Choose camera settings for skin tone, depth of field, and sharp focus
  • Compose portraits using framing and background techniques
  • Retouch and edit portrait images to a professional standard

Requirements

  • A DSLR or mirrorless camera
  • A laptop
  • Basic computer literacy for editing software

Frequently asked question

Lightroom and Photoshop basics are covered. Learners need access to a laptop with these installed

Yes. A DSLR or mirrorless camera works best. High-end smartphones can work for some sessions but won't cover all techniques taught.

Alphonce Juma

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Lectures

0

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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