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Soft & Dreamy Portraits

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Overview

Description Explore simple, inexpensive techniques for capturing ethereal photographs, with accessible, “break the rules” instruction from internationally renowned photographer Jenna Martin. During class, you’ll learn how to create bokeh, beginning with methods for setting the mood for your portraits before you’ve even started your shoot. Then, discover how light can transform your subject and harness that light for gorgeous results. Next, Jenna will share her secrets for creating beautiful blurred backgrounds, bringing mood and atmosphere into your photos and capturing natural expressions to elevate every image. Plus, get expert post-processing tips for brightening your subject’s eyes and skin, and find out how to create composite portraits made from multiple image layers – all with Jenna’s “anyone can do it” teaching philosophy to encourage you along the way.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction to Your Gear
  • Planning Your Shoot
  • Understanding Light
  • Working With Depth Of Field
  • Adding Mood & Atmosphere
  • Editing & Post-Processing
  • Introduction to Composites

Taught by

Jenna Martin

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