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Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

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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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4.6 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 95 ratings

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