When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Paulina Czyz
  • Course Code C24PGYA03A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

In this practical course you will learn photographic and lighting techniques that will enable you to produce creative portraits. By discovering the work of renowned portrait photographers, you will explore composition and will experiment with techniques using artificial and natural lighting You will identify the challenges of portrait photography and learn how to resolve them. The course is based around practical demonstrations and hands on practice. You will be set tasks between the classes, as sharing your pictures with the tutor and the rest of the group will help to build your confidence.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Use your camera in shutter speed priority mode to capture movement in portraits
  • Choose the settings in your camera for the desirable effect
  • Use artificial light to light your subject
  • Use fill light in portraiture

Class format and activities

You will learn actively and practice the demonstrated skills during the sessions; you will continuously be supported by the tutor.

Entry requirements

The course is suitable for those who have a good understanding of the basics of photography in terms of aperture, shutter speed and ISO

What you need

You will need a DSLR (or mirrorless) camera that will allow you access to manual controls. A speedlight would be desirable

What you can do next

You can join the Portrait and fashion photography, the Creative Food and product photography, or the Flash photography using portable speedlights workshop