Description
If you are new to studio photography and want to learn some of the latest lighting techniques used by professional studio photographers, then you are in the right place!
This course will help you to develop a personal style and confidence with technique and skills. With this course, you will go through step by step lessons and gain a broad introduction to creative photography and explore the basic rules of composition and style of lighting.
This comprehensive course covers everything that you should know from setting up a studio, know your camera, master the digital techniques, explore the background to different genres.
You will also discover the core principles of composition and understand different studio concepts and patterns, colour and black and white photography, etc.
Learning Outcomes:
- Master camera skills and exposure control to create compelling portraits.
- Gain a firm understanding of lighting techniques including studio lighting.
- Learn about project development and get creative ideas.
- Improve your knowledge of digital image manipulation and editing.
- Determine the fundamental laws of composition.
- Master the art of Portrait Photography, Visual Language Of Photography, and Studio Photography.
- Learn the classic studio lighting techniques used In-Studio Photography.
- Gain a brief history of photography
- Get led by field experts and delve deeper into portrait photography.
Who is this Course for?
Creative Photography – Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills.
As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background.
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.
Career path
This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.
Course Curriculum
A Brief History of Photography | |||
Is It Art | 00:08:00 | ||
A Brief History Of Photography | 00:06:00 | ||
The Great Debate | 00:09:00 | ||
Activities | 00:02:00 | ||
The Art Of Seeing | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The Ordered Universe | 00:08:00 | ||
Beauty Detector | 00:04:00 | ||
Let There Be Light | 00:07:00 | ||
The Photographer’s Playground | 00:11:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Seeing The Light | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Seeing The Light | 00:05:00 | ||
Hard Light | 00:09:00 | ||
Soft Light | 00:09:00 | ||
Colour Temperature | 00:03:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Controlling The Light | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Working The Scene | 00:02:00 | ||
Moving Your Feet | 00:08:00 | ||
Moving Your Subject | 00:07:00 | ||
Move Your Light | 00:07:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Capturing The Light | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Your Camera | 00:18:00 | ||
The Three Levers | 00:11:00 | ||
ISO | 00:05:00 | ||
The Shutter | 00:07:00 | ||
The Aperture | 00:13:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Processing The Light | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The Digital Darkroom | 00:10:00 | ||
Lightroom Edit | 00:10:00 | ||
Snapseed Edit | 00:07:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
The Core Principles Of Composition | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The Language Of Composition | 00:02:00 | ||
The Subject | 00:08:00 | ||
The Environment | 00:06:00 | ||
Leading The Eye | 00:04:00 | ||
Evoking Emotion | 00:05:00 | ||
Symmetry | 00:06:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
The Basic Rules Of Composition | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The Rule Of Thirds | 00:09:00 | ||
Leading Lines | 00:07:00 | ||
The Highest Point Of Contrast | 00:13:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Color Photography | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Adventures In Color | 00:06:00 | ||
Hue, Saturation, Luminosity | 00:03:00 | ||
The Color Wheel | 00:12:00 | ||
Working With Color | 00:10:00 | ||
Simple Color Edit | 00:09:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Black And White Photography | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Why Black And White | 00:04:00 | ||
King Luminosity | 00:04:00 | ||
A Zone System | 00:05:00 | ||
Seeing In Black And White | 00:06:00 | ||
A Simple Black And White Edit | 00:07:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Controlling The Frame | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
In The Frame | 00:14:00 | ||
Isolating The Subject | 00:08:00 | ||
Negative Space | 00:05:00 | ||
Framing Your Subject | 00:07:00 | ||
Abstract And Geometric Composition | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Abstract Images | 00:06:00 | ||
Seeing Like An Architect | 00:06:00 | ||
Strong Visual Elements | 00:09:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Creative Portraiture | |||
Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The In Between Moments | 00:05:00 | ||
The Eyes | 00:08:00 | ||
Body Language And Gesture | 00:12:00 | ||
Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Finding Yourself As A Photographer | |||
Introduction To Finding Yourself As A Photographer | 00:01:00 | ||
Creating An Image | 00:07:00 | ||
Creating A Style | 00:08:00 | ||
Creating A Series | 00:02:00 | ||
Creating A Body Of Work | 00:03:00 | ||
Sharing Your Work | 00:06:00 | ||
Natural Light Portrait Photography | |||
Introduction To Natural Light Portrait Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
Finding Your Light | 00:03:00 | ||
Hard Light And Soft Light – A Recap Of The Basics | 00:05:00 | ||
Outside Soft Light | 00:09:00 | ||
Inside Soft Light | 00:08:00 | ||
Outside Hard Light | 00:14:00 | ||
Inside Hard Light | 00:08:00 | ||
Finding Your Background – Simple Backgrounds | 00:04:00 | ||
Finding Your Background – Complex Backgrounds | 00:06:00 | ||
Posing Your Subject – A Refresher | 00:04:00 | ||
Projects For Natural Light Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
Building A Home Based Portrait Studio On A Budget | |||
Introduction To Home Based Photography Studio | 00:01:00 | ||
Finding Your Studio Location | 00:06:00 | ||
Camera Choices | 00:05:00 | ||
Lens Choices | 00:02:00 | ||
Equipment List | 00:09:00 | ||
Additional Studio Equipment | 00:05:00 | ||
Basic Studio Lighting Set Up | 00:06:00 | ||
Finding Clients For Your Business | 00:06:00 | ||
Recording Your Floor Plans | 00:01:00 | ||
Dealing With The Public | 00:03:00 | ||
Activities For Home Based Photography Studio | 00:01:00 | ||
Classic Studio Portrait Photography | |||
Introduction To Classic Studio Portrait Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
Open Loop Lighting | 00:05:00 | ||
Closed Loop Lighting | 00:05:00 | ||
Butterfly Lighting | 00:06:00 | ||
Split Lighting | 00:06:00 | ||
Short Lighting | 00:04:00 | ||
Broad Lighting | 00:03:00 | ||
Rembrandt Lighting | 00:07:00 | ||
Studio Backdrops | 00:03:00 | ||
Preparing The Subject | 00:06:00 | ||
Choosing The Facial Angle | 00:07:00 | ||
Posing The Body | 00:05:00 | ||
Body Poses And Posture | 00:03:00 | ||
Body Poses – The Light Pose For Males | 00:04:00 | ||
Body Poses – The Shadow Pose For Females | 00:04:00 | ||
Group Shots – Basic Core Principles | 00:03:00 | ||
Couples Shots – Basic Core Principles | 00:10:00 | ||
Black And White Portrait Tips – A Refresher | 00:01:00 | ||
Lens Choices In The Studio | 00:01:00 | ||
Classic Studio Course Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Modern Studio Portrait Photography | |||
Introduction to Modern Studio Portrait Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
Studio Lighting Buying Tips | 00:03:00 | ||
Strobe Modifers Explained | 00:05:00 | ||
Standard One Light Techniques | 00:09:00 | ||
Non Standard One Light Techniques | 00:08:00 | ||
Two Light Techniques | 00:07:00 | ||
Three Light Techniques | 00:08:00 | ||
Four Light Techniques | 00:08:00 | ||
Hollywood Lighting- Advanced Lighting | 00:08:00 | ||
Modern Studio Photography Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
Resources | |||
Resources – Creative Photography – Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate and Transcript | |||
Order Your Certificates or Transcripts | 00:00:00 |
Creative photography & portrait masterclass course
Amazing course very in-depth i learnt soo much would 100% recommend this course
Creative Photography
Excellent, very informative, I learned so much about all the aspects of photography.