- Recommended prerequisite:
- Level 2 (M18 recommended)
- P.1What is a portrait?In EnglishWhy is a good portrait more than "it looks like them"?A portrait captures character and relationship.7 min
- P.2The portrait lensIn EnglishWhy is 85mm the portrait photographer's favorite?It keeps facial proportions and melts the background.7 min
- P.3Communicating with the modelIn EnglishHow do you relax someone who freezes in front of the lens?Talk, direct, encourage.7 min
- P.4PosingIn EnglishWhere should the hands go?Angles, chin, hands and stance.7 min
- P.5Eyes and expressionIn EnglishWhy does everything in a portrait start with the eyes?Focus on the eye, catch the reflection of light in it.7 min
- P.6Portraits in natural lightIn EnglishA professional portrait with a window and a reflectorWindow light and open shade.7 min
- P.7Outdoor portraitsIn EnglishHow do you save a portrait in full sun?Backlight, fill flash and shade.7 min
- P.8Studio and corporate portraitsIn EnglishHow do you shoot a professional profile photo?A standard lighting setup and a plain background.7 min
- P.9Children and familiesIn EnglishHow do you photograph children who never stop moving?Play, speed and patience.7 min
- P.10PetsIn EnglishWhy are cats the hardest models?Get down to eye level, catch their attention with sound, reward them.7 min
- P.11Environmental portraitsIn EnglishTelling someone's world in a single framePerson + place + occupation.7 min
- P.12Portrait retouchingIn EnglishMaking someone look their best without changing themProtecting the limit of naturalness.7 min
- P.13Self-portraitsIn EnglishHow do I take a portrait of myself?Self-timer, tripod and a focus point set in advance.7 min
- P.14Group photosIn EnglishIs a group photo possible without anyone closing their eyes?Enough depth of field, burst shooting and clear direction.7 min
Track project
A series of 8 portraits.