Portrait Lighting Courses and Certifications

Studio Portrait Lighting

Let photographer Kirk Tuck show you the equipment, setup and lighting techniques you’ll need to create alluring, professional-quality studio portraits.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Picture Perfect Lighting

104 ratings at CreativeLive

Master lighting techniques for stunning portraits without relying on post-processing. Learn to use on-camera, off-camera, and natural light effectively, enhancing creativity and reducing editing time.

• CreativeLive
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Modern Glamour Lighting

2 ratings at CreativeLive

Master portrait and glamour lighting techniques with award-winning photographer Lou Davis, covering essential equipment, perfect light placement, and methods for photographing models and celebrities.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Portrait Lighting Challenge: Natural vs Studio

59 ratings at CreativeLive

The Portrait Lighting Challenge: Natural vs Studio with Sue Bryce, Felix Kunze

• CreativeLive
• 10 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lighting Solutions for Portrait Photography

45 ratings at CreativeLive

Lighting Solutions for Portrait Photography with James Schmelzer

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lighting and Posing for a Cinematic Portrait

17 ratings at CreativeLive

Lighting and Posing for a Cinematic Portrait with Dan Brouillette

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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The Ultimate Guide to Portrait Lighting in Blender

Master portrait lighting fundamentals in Blender with this tutorial covering reference usage, color techniques, and creative lighting setups for stunning 3D portraits.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Speedlights 101

106 ratings at CreativeLive

Mastering speedlights for dramatic photography: Learn flash techniques, exposure control, and creative lighting setups to elevate your images in various scenarios.

• CreativeLive
• 15 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Using Multiple Flashes

15 ratings at CreativeLive

Introduction to Using Multiple Flashes with Mike Hagen

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Portrait Photography - Lighting and Posing Models

Master professional portrait photography with advanced lighting techniques and model posing strategies for both commercial and editorial shoots in studio or home settings.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Create Modern Business Portraits

1 rating at CreativeLive

Create Modern Business Portraits with Dan Brouillette

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Photography - The Ultimate Guide to Using Off-Camera Flash

1721 ratings at Udemy

Follow me on 19 photo sessions & learn to create beautiful light using small flashes & take stunning dramatic portraits.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lighting with Flash: Portrait of a Beekeeper and His Bees

25 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Photographer David Hobby uses compact strobes to shoot an environmental portrait of a beekeeper and his bees.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn how to retouch faces using the tools available in Lightroom.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Lighting with Flash: On Location from Close Up to Portrait

16 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Photographer David Hobby visits a conservation center and lights close-ups and portraits using a variety of strobes and light modifiers.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available