Directing People for Portrait Photography

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Create a moodboard that is only focused on poses, facial expressions, and body language, and learn how to manage your sitter during the session.
• Discover the importance of creating a calm environment and developing trust with your subject in order to create photographs that are both genuine and distinct.
• Using the reference material provided in the previous unit, learn how to direct your sitter.
• Understand the significance of establishing a connection with your topic by switching roles, displaying vulnerability, and providing encouragement.
• Examine how physically presenting your thoughts and including your subject in the creative process might help you reach greater results.
• To finish, use Adobe Bridge to put everything into post-production.

Syllabus:

1. Introduction

   • About Me

   • Influences

   • What We Will Do in the Course?
      

2. Connecting with People and Preparing for a Portrait Photoshoot

   • Research, Briefing and Mood Board

   • Location

   • Equipment, Light, and Your Plan B

   • Making a Body Language, Facial Expressions and Poses Board

   • Understanding Emotions
      

3.  Photoshoot (All Shot in Location)

   • Before the Shoot

   • Placing the Sitter on the Set

   • Shooting
      

4.  Post Production

   • Transferring and Editing

   • Image Retouch

   • Delivery and Professional Tips
      

• Final Project

  • Directing People for Portrait Photography