Discover the secrets to capturing stunning portraits that showcase your unique style and vision in our comprehensive class, "Getting Started in Portraiture." Unleash your creativity as you learn to produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing portrait images that leave a lasting impression.
In this interactive course, you'll gain essential skills to excel in portraiture, including expert control over camera settings, composition, posing, expression, and lighting. Learn to wield natural window light and continuous studio lights with finesse, mastering the art of manipulating light and shadows for impeccable results.
Our experienced instructors will cover an array of exciting topics, including:
- Baseline camera settings for portraiture* (white balance, ISO, f/stop, Shutter Speed)
- Composition techniques to enhance your images (hand placement, camera angle, filling the frame)
- The do's and don'ts of posing to bring out the best in your subjects
- Evoking genuine expressions to add emotion and depth to your portraits
- Skillful control of light to achieve the desired mood and ambiance
- Harnessing the power of natural window light for captivating portraits
- Utilizing continuous studio lights for seamless professional results
- Techniques for manipulating shadows to achieve the desired effect
- Correcting White Balance using a gray card in Lightroom for precise color accuracy
Participants will get the most out of this class if they have a solid understanding of exposure basics and are comfortable working in either Aperture Priority mode or Manual mode.
School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313
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