Description
Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Portraiture Workshop.
This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment.
Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of their camera, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in this popular and engaging genre of photography.
Topics covered in this course include:
   Portrait styles: documentary, environmental, posed and candid
   Choosing the right equipment for the job
   Light quality, types and exposures
  Managing back-lighting
   Working with reflectors
   Composing/cropping in camera
   Learning camera-to-subject-to-background relationships
   Engaging with your subject
  Techniques for posing
  Working with props
  Getting close
   Telling stories - finding your style
   Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
   Storing your files
  Photo heros
 Course includes course notes
Requirements
   It is preferred that participants have completed the Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop before enrolling in this course. Otherwise, a good working knowledge your camera in manual mode is essential.
   **A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with the option of manual mode, capable of manually adjusting shutter speed, aperture and ISO controls is essential for this course**
   Lenses – interchangeable ones or broad range zooms
   A flash if you have one (but not essential)
   Reflectors if you have them (but not essential)
   Image card, image card reader or camera to computer cord
   Charged camera batteries and charger
   USB or hard drive to store your files
  Props if you want to work with them
   The manual for your camera (most manufacturers have online manuals you can download via the web if necessary)
   Your own laptop - essential
   Pen and notepad Â
   Good working knowledge of computers
Please familiarise yourself with your camera's manual prior to starting the course.
Certification
This is a non-accredited Shortcourse
$185