Portraiture Courses and Certifications

Exploring Low-Key Portraiture

104 ratings at CreativeLive

Explore the art of low-key portraiture through lighting techniques, tethering, and post-production. Learn to maximize detail in dark imagery and create powerful, purposeful portraits.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Post-Processing for Portraiture

37 ratings at CreativeLive

Creative Post-Processing for Portraiture with Jackie Jean Acosta

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Modern Women's Portraiture

18 ratings at CreativeLive

Modern Women's Portraiture with Sue Bryce, Lou Freeman, Lara Jade, Emily Soto

• CreativeLive
• 17 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Art and Business of Conceptual Portraiture

16 ratings at CreativeLive

The Art and Business of Conceptual Portraiture with Jennifer Thoreson

• CreativeLive
• 10 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Experimental Portraiture

6 ratings at CreativeLive

Explore innovative portraiture techniques with Jeremy Cowart, experimenting with light, props, composition, and motion to create unique and captivating images that push creative boundaries.

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

Portraiture In Oil

462 ratings at Udemy

Explore oil portraiture techniques, from canvas preparation to final touches. Learn color mixing, skin tones, and classical realism methods with award-winning artist Juan Carlos Martinez.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

91 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

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

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in Texas with Keith Carter

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Chris Orwig travels to Texas to meet with and photograph Keith Carter, a fine art photographer and teacher.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

12 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Photographer and teacher Chris Orwig shows how incorporate aspects of a location, such as architecture, natural light, and even passersby, to create authentic, story-filled portraits.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Commercial Portraiture

51 ratings at CreativeLive

Discover techniques for cinematic lighting, on-location setups, and post-production in commercial portraiture. Learn to merge creativity with technical skills for stunning results.

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

Cinematic Lighting for Portraiture

19 ratings at CreativeLive

Cinematic Lighting for Portraiture with Chris Knight

• CreativeLive
• 9 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Portraiture and the Self in the Ancient World (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Uncover how ancient societies across Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Greco-Roman world used portraiture to express identity, status, and power.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

396 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the techniques behind lighting for portraiture.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture

50 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explains how he works with natural lighting and how to best take advantage of it for portraiture.

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

Street Photography: Candid Portraiture

45 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Follow along with photographer and educator Steve Simon to learn the art of candid street photography, from gear choices to shooting techniques.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available