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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 your subjects.

In this learning path,

  • Master the essentials of portrait photography.
  • Practice posing portrait subjects for flattering results.
  • Explore lighting techniques to capture the perfect frame.

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Hours 13
Instructors Chris Orwig, Vanelli, Robert Vanelli, Natalie Fobes, David Hobby, Lauren Enright, Erika Thornes, Douglas Kirkland
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

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Member, Essential Class 2012 $51k

Architectural Lighting Designer $58k

Lighting Designer / Rigger $65k

Lighting and Projection Designer $66k

Specialist in Essential Oils $66k

Essential Service Broker $66k

Lighting Buyer $67k

J.A.R Lighting Technician $68k

Lighting Designer / Lighting Sales $69k

Master Lighting Specialist $77k

Lighting Instructor $80k

Sound and Lighting Technician $91k

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Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

In theContents:Welcome1. Looking at Portraiture2. Stories and Subjects3. Lighting Considerations4. Composition Considerations5. Gear ConsiderationsConclusion

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Exploring Photography: Finding the Perfect Portrait Lens

The photographic gear that will most directly affect the way your portraits look? It's not the camera. It's the lens. Photographer, author, and educator Chris Orwig compares and...

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Learning Natural Light Portrait Photography

Lighting can make or break a portrait. Photographers often try to improve light using flash or lighting panels, but that hardware can be expensive, tricky to learn, and a pain to...

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Portrait Photography: Business Portraits

From lighting to posing to post-processing, learn how to create business portraits with a modern, professional look. This course focuses on how to light, shoot, and edit corporate...

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Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

In this course, photographer and teacher Natalie Fobes introduces the techniques behind lighting for portraiture. Its begins with a look at the role of light in setting the mood...

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Lighting with Flash: On Location from Close Up to Portrait

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5-Day Photo Challenge: Portraiture (You were viewing this course)

Improve your photography skills one day at a time. This 5-day photo challenge focuses on portraiture: "people photography." Whether you're a new photographer or a seasoned pro,...

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Kids Photography: Posed Outdoor Portraits

Join photographer Lauren Enright for a look at the techniques behind creating great natural-light portraits of kids in the environment that's most comfortable for them: the...

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Kids Photography: In Parks at Play

Photographing kids can be tricky. Some kids love the camera, but many freeze up as soon as you point one at them. To take great portraits, it helps to meet the kids on their turf...

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Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture

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Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

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From LinkedIn Learning
Hours 13
Instructors Chris Orwig, Vanelli, Robert Vanelli, Natalie Fobes, David Hobby, Lauren Enright, Erika Thornes, Douglas Kirkland
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Member, Essential Class 2012 $51k

Architectural Lighting Designer $58k

Lighting Designer / Rigger $65k

Lighting and Projection Designer $66k

Specialist in Essential Oils $66k

Essential Service Broker $66k

Lighting Buyer $67k

J.A.R Lighting Technician $68k

Lighting Designer / Lighting Sales $69k

Master Lighting Specialist $77k

Lighting Instructor $80k

Sound and Lighting Technician $91k

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