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Natural-Light Portraits

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Description Learn how to take natural light portraits your clients will love, with guidance from professional photographer and renowned instructor Alan Thornton. During class, you’ll find out how to assess light in terms of quality and quantity, whether you’re in a studio, a client’s home or even a business. Then, make sure your subject is always featured in their best light as you explore split and Rembrandt lighting techniques, and add character to your portraits with a few fun tricks! Next, Alan shows you how to change your background and depth of field to work with your subjects instead of against them. Plus, confidently shoot in overcast or sunny conditions so that your subject comes alive in their finished photos, no matter the light.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Camera Gear
  • Working With Indoor Light
  • Split & Rembrandt
  • Loop, Beauty & Horror
  • Depth of Field & Metering
  • Working in Overcast Light
  • Bright & Sunny Light

Taught by

Alan M. Thornton

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