Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners

Learn how to work with a model using natural light to capture emotions and tell powerful stories through your images.

• Introduction
• Artistic Style
• The Photoshoot
• Post-production
• Final project

‘My life experience has taught me that the photographer is not in the camera or the technology they employ, but in their imagination.’

Egyptian photographer Salma El Kashef knows that impactful work comes from within the creator. She is driven by her authentic artistic spirit. When photographing, she is in constant conversation with herself about what she’s trying to say and what observers take from her images. Salma started her career collaborating on film sets across her native Cairo and has since worked with brands like Samsung, Palm Hills, and Nescafé.

In this online course, learn how to develop, style, shoot and edit your photos on a budget. Salma takes you through tips and tricks to capture images with a professional feel and an authentic message using limited materials and natural light. You’ll also learn how to find and communicate effectively with a model. She’ll also teach you methods of working through creative blocks and overcoming failures in the future.

• About Me
• Influences
• Finding Inspiration
• Bringing Ideas to Life
• Scouting a Location
• Camera Skills
• Preparing for the Photoshoot
• Playing with the Lighting
• Editing
• Sharing Your Work
• How to Fail: Additional Tips
• Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners