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Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

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Provider

LinkedIn Learning
Pricing

Free Trial Available
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Duration & workload

1 hour 44 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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Part of

Become a Portrait Photographer

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Overview

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Photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores how to create images that tell stories about their subjects and produce a strong emotional connection.

Syllabus

Welcome

Welcome

1. Looking at Portraiture

The power of portraits
The elements of effective portraits
What kinds of portraits do you want to take?

2. Stories and Subjects

Connecting with your subject
Working with locations
What makes a portrait narrative?

3. Lighting Considerations

Photo review: Lighting examples
Seeing and working with natural light
Not all light is visible
Seizing golden opportunities
Shooting with window light
Photo review: Working with light

4. Composition Considerations

Photo review: Composition examples
Thinking about composition
Composition and the story
Posing and positioning your subject
Photo review: Composition in print

5. Gear Considerations

Understanding camera bodies
Choosing lenses
Packing the essential gear for a shoot
Camera handling tips
A down-to-earth approach to gear

Conclusion

Further resources
Conclusion

Taught by

Chris Orwig

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