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Digital Photography Fundamentals - Portraiture Workshop

State ID: A1014P
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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. Course notes are included

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

This is a non-accredited Shortcourse

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  
    Good working knowledge of computers

Please familiarise yourself with your camera's manual prior to starting the course.

$185

 

* Indicative Fee Disclaimers

Fees and charges published on our website are indicative only, and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. 

  • Fees may differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
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