Portrait Photography Courses and Certifications

Exploring Photography: Finding the Perfect Portrait Lens

67 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how your lens choice and different shooting techniques can improve the quality of your portraits. Plus, get a review of popular prime and zoom lenses.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Up-Close Portrait Photography: Start to Finish

57 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Follow the portrait photography master, Chris Orwig, as he walks through three start-to-finish, up-close portrait projects in Photoshop and Lightroom.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography: High School Seniors

27 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Create portraits that will make your clients smile. Learn how to capture, edit, and share professional photographs of high school seniors.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography

Master essential portrait photography techniques, from camera settings and lighting setups to composition and posing. Learn professional approaches for various styles, including product photography and historical documentation.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Advance Your Portrait Photography Skills

Learn the essential lighting and posing techniques for portrait photographers. Whether you are shooting business portraits, sport stars, or family photographs, this path will provide you with expert insight into best practices for posing and lighting you…

• LinkedIn Learning
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Scott Detweiler

Common Portrait Photography Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Discover common portrait photography pitfalls and learn practical techniques to enhance your shots, from lighting and posing to focus and composition.

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

Portraits Under Pressure

99 ratings at CreativeLive

Aprenda técnicas avançadas de fotografia de retratos, desde iluminação e locação até conexão com o sujeito, com a fotógrafa de celebridades Victoria Will. Desenvolva habilidades para superar desafios e criar imagens impactantes.

• CreativeLive
• 9 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Capturing Authentic Portraits

64 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to capture authentic, powerful portraits by establishing genuine connections with subjects. Develop skills in approaching strangers, posing naturally, and mastering technical aspects like lighting and camera settings.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 13 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

Posing Masterclass

59 ratings at CreativeLive

Comprehensive masterclass on posing techniques, lighting setups, and creative approaches for portrait photography, covering diverse client groups and challenging scenarios.

• CreativeLive
• 13 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Posing for Curvy Women

47 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn techniques for photographing curvy women, including styling, posing, camera angles, and retouching. Master the art of accentuating curves and creating flattering silhouettes for beautiful portraits.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Headshot

47 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn Peter Hurley's unique techniques for capturing stunning headshot portraits, including his viral "squinching" method and effective client direction strategies for both male and female subjects.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Set Up 10 Essential Poses

43 ratings at CreativeLive

How to Set Up 10 Essential Poses with Lindsay Adler

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Professional Portraits: Moving Beyond Headshots

35 ratings at CreativeLive

Professional Portraits: Moving Beyond Headshots with Gary Hughes

• CreativeLive
• 8 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Business Headshots and Portraits

30 ratings at CreativeLive

Business Headshots and Portraits with Dan Brouillette

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