Portrait Photography 101: Transforming Your Vision into a Workflow

If you’re looking at getting into the art, and business, of portrait photography, this is the place to start. 

From learning where to find inspiration and how to build a concept to discovering tips on posing and directing models, this class will cover the foundations of a portrait photography shoot, from planning to execution.

Whether you’re using your iPhone camera or a DSLR, this class will help you understand the necessary steps to start out as a portrait photographer, with access to the step-by-step approach I use within my photography practice.

This class will cover:

• How to develop a vision and translate it into a concrete concept
• How to coordinate this vision with a team or yourself
• Scouting models and locations
• Tips for setting an atmosphere on shoot
• Posing models
• The culling workflow
• Tips for Editing Consistently
• Delivery

Extra Resources:

To get familiar with Adobe Lightroom, I'd recommend checking out What Makes a Good Photo: A Beginners Guide to Editing in Lightroom by Daniel Nwabuko:

• Introduction
• Class Project
• Finding Inspiration
• Creating a Concept
• Model Scouting
• Location Considerations
• Location Scouting
• Setting an Atmosphere
• Equipment
• Settings
• Posing Models
• Culling
• Creating Consistent Edits
• Delivery
• Let's Recap!